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Kirsty's blog: Life's big questions

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Kirsty O'Connor, 14 May 2009 14:49

Carmel has learnt what loss means lately and it is has had quite a profound effect on me too.  Sadly, her Great Grandmother died a few months ago.  We have explained it to her in the most simple, straightforward and honest way we can which has led her to ask more and more questions. What has had the biggest effect ...

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Kirsty's blog: Life's big questions

14 May 2009 14:49

Carmel has learnt what loss means lately and it is has had quite a profound effect on me too.  Sadly, her Great Grandmother died a...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's blog: In pursuit of dry nights!

28 April 2009 11:25

This week we have been mostly washing bedding and night clothes.  Carmel announced, (as she has a tendency to do) that she was no longer...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's blog: Tonight mummy I’m going to be.....

17 April 2009 10:05

Happy Easter.  I’ve seen, eaten and cleaned up more chocolate than I care to think about this weekend and we have decided to have a...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's blog: Snow White?

17 February 2009 11:09

As soon as the word toddler or terrible two’s is mentioned, behaviour is scrutinised. Now, I’m not saying that my daughter is Snow-White or indeed any...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's blog: The trials of potty training

04 February 2009 08:19

Carmel has amazed me lately.  Before Christmas she announced that she no longer wanted to wear nappies.  Since then she has been on the potty...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's Blog: A woman’s work...

20 January 2009 11:49

Being a working mother has its benefits for sure.  I get to have conversations with adults.  I can go out for lunch without being covered...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's Blog: Resolution time

06 January 2009 09:59

We had a wonderful Christmas.  Santa did the right thing and Carmel now has a cooker and a till. Carmel made an entire batch of...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's blog: Dearest Santa

16 December 2008 10:14

I am so excited!  Carmel actually gets it – she understands that Christmas is coming and that Santa is going to bring presents while we...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's Blog: What a nightmare!

02 December 2008 10:59

It’s just after midnight and he’s back! No, it’s not Pete coming home from the pub, (if only). No, it’s a large blue monster who,...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

Kirsty's Blog: Broody baby

17 November 2008 14:27

Carmel is broody.  Her teddy bears and toys are becoming her babies.  Our friend recently gave birth and Carmel loves her little girl.  She mimics...

  • By: Kirsty O'Connor , In: News > Blogs

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