Dear Darcie I usually write this letter on the eve of your birthday. Staying up past midnight to reflect on the past year and considering the person you are becoming. This year I have done things differently. Instead, as you turn 7, I slowed down and simply watched the girl you are right now. ... READ MORE »
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To Henry on your fifth birthday
Oh my darling boy, where do I even start. As you turn 5, the world seems to be getting ready to take its first steps into a life living with Covid. We still wear masks, we still socially distance but there is also seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. A hope of hugging our loved ones ... READ MORE »
Plenty of sunshine, a lake and a lot of fun – Little Loves 23/52 | 2021
This is a format I used to love contributing to each week back when I first started blogging. Recently I've been looking back on those old posts and thought it would be a great way to get back into the rhythm of posting each week while capturing some of the little moments of our life. While I ... READ MORE »
ADHD and Me
If you know me then you may or may not know that I have ADHD. It's not something I have ever hidden, but also, it's not something I have felt the need to speak about either. The likelihood is that if it's ever come up in conversation then I have mentioned it, but to be honest it's never really ... READ MORE »
The Happiness Project 2021 | February
The shortest month in the year, but it's felt like a long one hasn't it. The days have been long and dull, and we have been stuck indoors for most of it. We've done it though, February is finally over and March has brought with it a sense of renewal and the hope of better days to come when we can ... READ MORE »
The Happiness Project 2021 | January
It's been a busy month, but a quiet one here on the blog. I'm still here but in the midst of a global pandemic, this little space has fallen to the bottom of the priority list. Especially as it feels like I haven't had a huge amount to say recently. However, I've missed this little corner of the ... READ MORE »
The Happiness Project – looking back on 2020
This has been a challenging year to say the least. So, this year there are no resolutions but in an effort to find some positives, I am launching the Happiness Project. The concept is simple: a little effort each month to find a handful of positive things which made me happy. I'm starting by ... READ MORE »
What does the future hold for Tippytupps?
I've been thinking a lot recently about what this little corner of the internet is going to hold for me. It was created as a space for me to share our lives and those little moments which made our life extraordinary. However, with the Bear now 6 and Henry now in full time education, suddenly sharing ... READ MORE »
Dear Darcie – on your sixth birthday
Oh my baby girl, where do I start? What a year it has been. It feels like when the world fell apart this year, we came together. Although outside of our family bubble, Covid was literally taking over the world, I was privileged to be able to spend 6 months with you and your brother. We used that ... READ MORE »
To my children on your first day back at school
To my beautiful bears This post is so difficult to write because, in all honesty, I don't know how I feel. This year was always going to be a huge step for us all as you are both now in full time education. You into year one Darcie, and you Henry into Reception. However, the current crisis ... READ MORE »
Summer 2020: a bucket list update
Back at the beginning of the Summer we were looking down the barrel of 6 more weeks at home after already spending 17 weeks on lockdown. I wasn't sure how to make the Summer stand out for us and instead of our usual massive Summer bucket list, we kept it simple with 6 things to aim for in our final ... READ MORE »
6 things in 6 weeks of summer
As 6 weeks of summer stretches out before us, I am a little overwhelmed by the challenge to trying to make this summer special. Last year, we were so excited for the summer. With 6 glorious weeks of freedom ahead of us, we loved every day. This year though, the challenge will be to try and make the ... READ MORE »
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