It was a week of wintry weather, of Tilly needing a shower after her daily walks and heartbreaking news. Brunch I had some routine blood tests, all within the normal parameters A friend joined Tilly and me on one of our walks I fitted draft excluder tape around our backdoor, simple to do and immediately … Continue reading Me on Monday | 30 January
Category: Autism
One Photo | Twenty Words
We are so grateful and excited for this opportunity that he has been given. He appears to be nailing it.
Me on Monday | 16 January
It was a week of celebrating and of new beginnings. The Boy celebrated a milestone birthday The Boy began work experience. He is working with a film company, one day a week for the whole of this term I had my haircut I had cause to visit the doctor A friend joined Tilly and me … Continue reading Me on Monday | 16 January
Recording 2022’s One Little Word | Redefine | December
The Boy spent time during the Christmas holidays learning the routes he will need to travel for his upcoming work experience. Using the Elizabeth Line, he has to be able to get himself to and from two different locations, in parts of West London he is wholly unfamiliar with. The design is one I tweaked … Continue reading Recording 2022’s One Little Word | Redefine | December
One Photo | Twenty Words
The Boy is going from strength to strength and we are so very grateful for all that he has achieved.
Things He Says | The Harsh But Probably True Edition
Me | "Ooh, I like that necklace. It's like a Christmas bauble, do you think it will suit me?" Him | "No, Mum, it’s for young people!”
Me on Monday | 5 December
It was a week where it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I went to the salon to have my eyebrows done The Brainy One and I initiated an Autumn Clean - the inside of windows and a deep clean of our oven were top of the list The Brainy One went to … Continue reading Me on Monday | 5 December
Let’s Sit and Have a Cup of Tea | December
More edible gifts being given this year Hello and thank you for joining me in a cup of tea. As we are now in December, the festive mugs and teapot have been dusted off and pressed into service. How are you getting along with your Christmas planning? Mine is coming along nicely, as most of … Continue reading Let’s Sit and Have a Cup of Tea | December
Recording 2022’s One Little Word | Redefine | November
One event in November embodied our One Little Word – notification that The Boy was eligible to receive an Autumn Covid booster. I adapted the design from one I had seen on the Instagram feed and blog of Felicity Jane Studio and am really pleased with how it turned out. The photo was printed out at 8.5 x … Continue reading Recording 2022’s One Little Word | Redefine | November
Me on Monday | 21 November
It was a wet and windy week, and my wellies still leak ... guess what has gone onto my Christmas list ... Late afternoon mist The Boy missed a day of school with a high temperature and an upset tummy; he had a negative lateral flow test I wrapped a few Christmas presents Our energy … Continue reading Me on Monday | 21 November