Confessions of a Single Mother: Things My Daughter Said This Week

“The soul is healed by being with children.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky Funny things my daughter said this week: Dad walks … More

Part II: Hannah Trott on Grief, Courage and Kindness

“In every situation, choose kindness. My Mum was always about kindness, always about being kind in every way. I like to … More

“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” ― William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice Yesterday we celebrated my Dad’s … More

“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” … More

“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” – Oliver Wendell … More

“I’ve been grey, purple, brunette, ginger, and I’m now blonde. Life’s too short. If you want to be wacky, be … More

5 things that make me smile picking Maia up from Nursery: 1.) THE TIME We are fortunate enough to be … More

5 things that made my week a little brighter: 1.) MAIA’S BIRTHDAY Maia turned three last week and I think … More

These past few weeks have been.. challenging. My mother was away for a week.- A mere week, but it was enough … More

5 things that made my week a little brighter: THE PRIDE The pride I felt picking Maia up from Nursery … More