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Things that I have liked and loved in May 2020

by RachelSwirl May 31, 2020

I don’t always find it easy writing lists of the things that I have ‘liked and loved’ throughout the month, especially so during 2020. This year has brought so much sorrow and upset, it’s often difficult to dredge through the despair to find the light within the dark. However, this month I have made a concerted effort (not only for the kids but also for myself) to smile and to celebrate the magic moments where and when possible – Here are a few of the moments which I have ‘liked and loved’ throughout the month of May. Js 11th Birthday …

#LivingArrows – Loving Learning & Lighthouse Awards 17/52 2020

by RachelSwirl April 27, 2020

Touch wood, homeschooling seems to be going really well of late! The kids have been working really hard, so well in fact that our little lady has been awarded with the Lighthouse Award! This meant that we had to create some sort of lighthouse for E to hold for photographic purposes. Having worked our socks off all week long, I decided that rather than crafting a lighthouse from Lego, loo rolls or whatever else, I’d save us all the effort and instead, take a sneaky snapshot whilst down the beach.

Things that I have #LikedandLoved in February 2020

by RachelSwirl February 29, 2020

I’ll be honest, I don’t really feel much like celebrating the ‘highs from February’, it’s been a terrible month and not one which I ever wish to repeat. Nevertheless, I’ll give it a shot and try to list a few of the things which I have #LikedandLoved throughout the past 29 days. Celebrating Valentines Day & Fifteen Years Together Paul and I have now been together for fifteen years in total, it doesn’t actually feel that long but then time seems to fly by once you are an adult. We didn’t go out or celebrate the occasion as we would …

#LittleLoves – February 2020

by RachelSwirl February 28, 2020

February hasn’t been easy, it’s been one of the worst months of my life thus far. I won’t go into details but will tell you that despite things feeling incredibly dark at present, I am trying my very best to look for the light so without further ado, here are a few of my #LittleLoves from February 2020. Read Having really enjoyed reading ‘The Little Book of Hygge’ a few months back, I decided to treat myself to further books within the same series. I’ve since made a start on reading ‘The Little Book of Lykke‘ (pronounced Loo-Kah) and am …

#LivingArrows – Celebrating Success 28/52 (2019)

by RachelSwirl July 15, 2019

It’s been a week of celebration for the family, Paul and I became an Auntie and Uncle again following the birth of our beautiful new niece. I cannot wait to meet her! Meanwhile the kids celebrated their academic success at their recent presentation ceremony where E scooped a teachers award! J meanwhile picked up a well-deserved book prize for his fantastic progress. It was awesome to watch both J & E take to the stage to collect their medals, books, and certificates. Though being the emotionally mushy, proud parent that I am, I couldn’t help but shed a tear or …