Author Archives: Hilary

3.21 World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

On the 10th November 2010 we were blessed with Archie and with 3.21 -  three copies of the twenty – first chromosome.  Archie has opened my eyes to a new awareness about Down syndrome but also about life. Today is WorldRead the Rest »

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Last video of the holiday….

I did this right at the end of the holiday and then forgot to finish it when we got home.  So here it is ‘Bedtime…’ not quite perfect but good enough.  Enjoy….

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Interruptions…

I love being a Mum but there are times when sometimes I just wish someone wasn’t calling my name. But now the boys are back at school and it is really quiet at home and I miss these interruptions –Read the Rest »

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Our normal is changing…

It’s that time of year again when I always start to feel excited, nervous, proud and sad all at the same time and I give a little sigh and shed a little tear and say ‘where has the summer gone?’.Read the Rest »

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Life Lately according to my hipstamatic photos

Wahey! We’re on our annual France camping holiday!  We are all relaxed, days are busy and full of doing nothing, children are dirtier and bedtimes later and mornings stress free.  There are no pressures of work, school runs, homework, clubs etcRead the Rest »

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Saturday!

This is Ollie’s first blog post – He says “I hope people like it!” When I woke up I found  out that it was the first day of the olympics I was very excited because Andy is in the olympics.Read the Rest »

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Olympic Torch Relay Fun!

I love opportunities to celebrate and so last Friday afternoon I went to Peekes and brought Union Jack flags and a ‘Go for Gold’ helium balloon and on Friday night I got the drum down from Harry’s bedroom, found whistlesRead the Rest »

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Happy World Down Syndrome Awareness Day 2012!

Celebrating Archie and all the hundreds and thousands of people in the world who have Down syndrome just a little bit more today! Have a wonderful day!

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Twelve months later – Archie’s Birth Story!

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A week ago Archie celebrated his first birthday and I have been meaning to write about his birth for many many months but a lack of time, and perhaps not being quite ready to write about it, have held meRead the Rest »

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It will be Onederful!

We are fast approaching Archie’s first birthday! The 10th November is a big date on the calendar and one which we are very much looking forward to celebrating!     One year on from Archie’s birth is a huge milestoneRead the Rest »

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Don’t interrupt me! – I’ll forget my story words!

Sam loves a bit of story making.  In fact if there was a royal title for this role he would be the ‘King of Bath time story making’.  Every night at about 5.50pm Sam starts his story time routine.  ThisRead the Rest »

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Boo!

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Happy Halloween! We love Halloween! Well actually we love the idea of getting together with friends and seeing the kids all have fun together and so Halloween is another perfect opportunity to celebrate and luckily it always falls during halfRead the Rest »

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