I absolutely love winter and Christmas time but, this year especially, I’m so grateful to be seeing the first signs of spring. This time last year Mike and I had …
My Home Birth Experience
It’s a gorgeous sunny morning in March. As I write this my four month old baby is asleep on my lap. We’ve had a very busy morning of feeding and …
We’re Moving House
Firstly I would like to begin this post by apologising for the radio silence. Baby Charlotte is already three and a half months old and I’m still trying to juggle …
A Cosy Night at Home
With the cold weather, lockdown restrictions and minor detail of having a new baby at home, any form of venturing out into the big wide world this month is a …
Fresh Coffee Fresh Parents
Hi I’m Mike, Emma’s worse half and while she’s busy looking after our new little arrival I’m on lunch and coffee duty! Not that this situation is much different to …
Word of the Week – Reflection
Every so often I like to share a word of the week with you. Something that summarises what I’ve been up to, how I’ve felt and how life is generally …
Hello World
Hi everyone! I’m so sorry I haven’t been around for a while. If you have been following my blog you may have been aware of my pregnancy journey and the …
Buying a House is More Than Just a Mortgage Payment
I love to browse the property market and day dream my way around the expensive villas that are for sale in my town. Occasionally a dream property will pop up …
36 Week Pregnancy Update
Since the day I have found out I was pregnant I have been engrossed in pregnancy updates from other bloggers. The only trouble is, most people don’t share them very …
Growing as a Blogger: More than just a personal journal
When I first began writing Sunshine and Rain back in around 2010 it was very much a personal journal for me. I would throw a few words on the page …
32 Week Pregnancy Update
Since the day I have found out I was pregnant I have been engrossed in pregnancy updates from other bloggers. The only trouble is, most people don’t share them very …
Preparing a Budget in Case of Emergency
As we sit in the midst of a global pandemic, we are now also facing the beginning of an economic recession. Many people are losing their jobs, facing reduced work …