We are luckier than many, when it comes to sleep. After a rocky start, like most babies, my boy started sleeping through the night at around 18 months. And so it has been since then, for the most part. Oh, there have been times of illness and stress, patches where he wakes frequently in the… Read More
Today is an ending. It is the final day of pre-school you and me, snuggled on the sofa. Today, little bean, is the last day – the very last – that we will walk home, hand-in-hand, after dropping your brother at his classroom door. After today, I will not stay at home just to watch… Read More
Hooray for longer days, milder weather and long weekend walks in beautiful surroundings. Our Springer Spaniel, Willow, is in her element when we are walking in the Forest of Dean. May is National Walking month and, to celebrate it, James Wellbeloved asked us to share one of our favourite places for a family walk and… Read More
Little boy, I cannot lie to you. I know the status that truth holds, in your beautiful and remarkable mind. It is the greatest imperative, essential for peace of mind, for the world to keep spinning. I know. I love the truth too. I have learned to live with lies, to use them, if I… Read More
*Al Fresco Holidays gifted our stay at La Croix du Vieux Pont for the purposes of this review. Last month we were lucky enough to be invited to a beautiful campsite in Northern France, courtesy of Al Fresco Holidays. This was a wonderful opportunity for us. We do not have the funds to travel much and… Read More
The first time I experienced Autism Awareness Month, as the parent of a newly diagnosed child, was in April 2016. It is hard to fully convey how far we have come since then. The way I think and feel has totally transformed. Back then, I was just starting on the road that led to where… Read More
Gorgeous boy, you are sitting on the stairs, tears running down your face. As you heave and splutter, you try to begin a word – over and over – but you cannot make it come. “Shhhh sweetheart. Everything is ok. Think about breathing in and out. I am here.” I am sitting at the bottom… Read More
Biggest has always been a cautious child. Being behind with motor skills, and generally anxious, he was never in a rush to run, jump and climb like many children his age. His school shoes for Reception lasted the whole year. They were barely even scratched when he broke up for the Summer. I heard other… Read More
There are so many things hanging in the balance. I must push my son to achieve his potential, to leave his comfort zone, to be the best he can be – but I must also never force him to change, never make him do anything against his will. Always, his choice must be paramount. I… Read More
The Aviva Community Fund offers projects up and down the country the chance to secure much-needed funding for projects which build stronger and more resilient communities. Recently, I was lucky enough to see first-hand how the Aviva Community Fund is helping. I visited the Newport Chinese Community Centre (NCCC), who won £1,000 in 2017. About the Aviva Community Fund… Read More
Today, Someone’s Mum turns three. In many ways, 2018 was quieter than 2017. There were no award nominations, no blogging conferences, and no leaps in social followers. However, 2018 is my proudest year to date. My achievements might be a bit more subtle, but I think they represent my hard work and improvements more clearly.… Read More
A boy and a girl stand in front of a Christmas tree, holding hands, smiles beaming. They are dressed smartly, in tartan and check. The boy is in blue and the girl in red. Behind them, the lights of the tree twinkle and glow. Red and gold baubles glint against the green. A perfect scene.… Read More