Family Life Archive
You’ll probably remember from the last couple of years my battles with the council and professionals involved in special needs care. It wasn’t pretty and it certainly wasn’t fun. I had moments during that time …
Jude, I guess like most children, knows what he does and doesn’t like when it comes to story time. And being my first child, I was one of those amazingly enthusiastic reading mums. Every evening, …
The evening that Jude was born, I left the hospital dazed, exhausted but content. Content that I had survived a long labour but bewildered as to what to do with this little scrunched …
Jude’s birthday party on Saturday was lovely. It was tiny, just a few friends and family but perfect for the birthday boy himself. He did a lot better than I thought he would, engaging with …
It’s a couple of weeks away but already I’m thinking that YES this time, I will be that organised parent who has lots of wonderful day trips planned for the family. Typically for me, I …
I’ve been asked before why I even bothered giving my children names because I only ever refer to them by their nicknames. It’s funny how when you’re pregnant, you think of these beautiful names …
The feelings and emotions of a special needs parent are pretty unique in life. Rather than witter on in writing, I thought for once I’d witter on in video form… Would love to …
Apparently, I’m suffering from stress. *All gasp in shock* I know, right? Didn’t bat an eyelid. I spoke to a doctor and have subsequently looked up the Mind web page on stress as well …
Hello all, how was your weekend? As you know, I write blog posts for Family Fund and this latest addition was about mess! Ha! I thought, my specialist subject…as Emmeline demonstrates so beautifully in …
I’ve always mentioned how I dislike the whole Rain Man, “what’s Jude’s amazing skill?” kind of attitude because frankly, it’s ridiculous. He’s a human being and not a magician. BUT when it comes …