The Turn o’ the Tide
My Daddy passed away at the start of the month, he was a great poet, he was forever coming up with silly songs when we were kids, adding a rude ending then killing himself laughing while my Mum tried not… Read more ›
Camping Revisited : Part 2
It’s 2am. It’s cold. Thing 2 is stirring, threatening to poo. Did I mention it’s cold? However, here is a little of how our evening went in pictures. I should say at this point, it was bloody windy. It was… Read more ›
Camping Revisited!
Last year we said goodbye to Betty bongo, she needed work doing to her and was no longer suitable for our family, she’s gone to an equally loving home. Mr T and I have always camped together, we bought our… Read more ›
Outstanding Special Teaching Schools in England
Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the possibility of moving to another area. In that time, I have plotted all the ofsted rated outstanding special schools suitable for children with severe complex needs, physical and mental,… Read more ›
Growing Up at Five
Little things make me realise how much my little boy is growing up. Last night we came to bed together, he was messing about and I was being grumpy because I felt awful, I have a stinking head cold, runny… Read more ›
Sensory Room on a Budget : Planning and Wishlist
Both kids love and really benefit from a sensory room. For almost three years, we’ve talked about making our spare room a Sensory Room. It is, however, also the junk room, the clothes airing room, the storage facility of outgrown… Read more ›
Recycling Challenge
Every single day of Willow’s life we throw away a plastic bottle and a tube called a giving set. Every day. Every day the bottle goes into the recycling and the tube goes into the bin. I’ve often thought there… Read more ›
There’s always someone worse off
How many times have you thought this, or somebody has said it to you? There might always be somebody worse off, but your problems are your problems, they shouldn’t be measured against anybody else’s. I’ve been that person who people… Read more ›
Travelling abroad with a child with complex needs
The list is enormous. I’m a list writer, I always have been, it’s how I organise myself. We’ve been away from home with W many times, its always pretty stressful making sure all her essentials are packed and with us.… Read more ›
Cerebral Palsy Awareness
To celebrate Cerebral Palsy Awareness day I thought I would blog a day in our life, I’ll update this post through the day as I get chance. Today is my easiest day if all goes to plan as Willow goes… Read more ›