For our ninth activity filled with stars we added sea stars to our sand play. Children have always been intrigued by sand play. They dig in sand, sift it, build with it, pour it, enjoy the feel and smell of … Continue reading
Our first day playing with our water table, nearly three years ago, we knew it was going to bring years of fun. We were not wrong. As soon as the sun poked its head round the corner of the curtains … Continue reading
Here at Edspire HQ We are train mad Absolutely bonkers for trucks, tracks and trains Today I saw my lovely friend Karin Asking for inspiration for tracks And decided that I should share Some of our engineering feats To be … Continue reading
Friday 2nd August 2013. 6 months since our baby daughter died. 6 months since we lost Matilda Mae. 6 months since the world as we knew it completely fell apart. So much has happened since Baby Tilda died. So much … Continue reading
I talk to Esther and William about Baby Tilda in the sky all the time. We talk about what it might be like for her up there. I do it as much if not more for me than for them … Continue reading
This is the first post in a new weekly feature on Edspire. Tales from the Tuff Spot is going to be a Monday night post about a messy or sensory play activity linked to a story, rhyme or song. Or … Continue reading
After Matilda Mae died we had a long time to wait until we were able to say goodbye. The wonderful Lucy, from Capture By Lucy, invited us to use her holiday home near Bournemouth for a week. We were so … Continue reading
Today is the second. I hate the second, as any regular reader of this blog will know. Today was a day to keep busy. We started straight after breakfast. Before we got dressed. We made some chocolate playdough for our … Continue reading
Tomorrow is St Valentine’s Day. Though I am missing Matilda more than any words can say I am also trying to make the world a better and safer place for Esther and William. I am their mummy too. On the … Continue reading
Esther and William are very small for their age because of their prematurity. They were quite late to walk and I worry about their gross and fine motor skills. What should they be able to do at two and a … Continue reading