Tag: Parenting
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Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!
They say time flies when you’re having fun, but they don’t mention the whirlwind of emotions it leaves in its wake. Dan’s time here was brief, yet so full of laughter, connection, and moments that felt like home. But, because life isn’t a movie where everything ties up with a perfect bow…there were also moments…
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Two little sleeps
A month ago, this felt impossible. When we held each other in the kitchen hours before he set off for the airport, the idea of a whole month apart was too big to process, so I shrunk it down into daily tasks, school runs, editing marathons, and countdowns on the calendar. And here we are……
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The big jump
This weekend has been truly magical. Between festive outings and cosy family moments, it’s reminded me just how much joy there is to be found in the season. But if I’m being honest, Christmas also brings with it a wave of overstimulation and overwhelm. It’s not just the busyness or the constant stream of to-dos.…
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Counting Down to Dan: Finding Balance
The past couple of days have felt heavy. A flatness has crept in, leaving me feeling downbeat and withdrawn. I’ve been isolating myself, giving myself the space to breathe and focus on climbing out of this funk. But I’ve also granted myself permission to just be in it. The old me would have rushed to be ready…
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Holding It Together with PVA and Hope
It’s been a while since I’ve taken the time to write and honestly the days have started to blur into one another. Lately, I’ve begun to see the cracks forming… cracks that Dan used to hold together so effortlessly. He was the gorilla glue keeping everything in place and now it’s just me… barely holding…
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Navigating the Chaos
As I approach my luteal phase, I can feel the shift happening within me… like a quiet storm brewing. For anyone unfamiliar with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), it’s a hormonal condition that feels like being hijacked by an alternate version of yourself. I’m not dangerous (don’t worry), but I do become wildly out of character.…
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Finding Time (or Not) and Navigating the Chaos
It’s been a few days since I last sat down to write, and let me tell you… it’s not because I didn’t want to. Life is relentless right now. Doing everything solo means I’m juggling all the things, all the time. From keeping the kids alive and semi-happy to walking the dog, working, and trying to…
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The Ripple Effect of Kindness
We’re all guilty of deflecting our emotions onto others, it’s human nature. Whether it’s a bad mood, stress, or just being in a rush, we’ve all had moments where our tone, body language, or words hit harder than we intended. While we can’t always predict how our actions are received, we can try to do better. Here’s…
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Life in the In-Between
It feels like he’s been gone forever, even though it’s not even been a week. His side of the bed already doesn’t smell like him, and his clothes, once rotating endlessly between the laundry and radiator, are slowly disappearing back into his cupboard. I caught myself sniffing one of his jumpers earlier like some lovesick…
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Embracing Change and Building Connection
Change. It’s one of those words that feels heavy, isn’t it? We talk about it like it’s this mountain we need to climb, often focusing on everything we aren’t doing to support our goals. But when was the last time we stopped to ask what we are doing that doesn’t serve us? Instead of always thinking, What do I…
The Bakers Adventures 