Speaking With Sophie

28/08/2017

School time! And all the fun that goes with it…

School and started, so I've squeezed in some 'time for myself' to write a blog. About school. Typical!
http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2017/08/28/school-time-and-all-the-fun-that-goes-with-it/

School has started. The holidays are over! With it comes a mixture of emotions. Bubble is entering the second year so he is no longer the youngest in the school. But it still feels like he started…

25/07/2017

No hands challenges…!

New post: No usage of hands has its challenges...read about it here http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2017/07/24/no-hands-challenges/

Due to the fact that I have no hands I am keeping this post short and bullet pointed. [After note: turns out I failed on the ‘short’ part.] I had surgery on my right wrist 5 weeks ago and a steroid…

01/06/2017

The Land of the Volcanoes

Massively overdue post. A family trip to Lanzerote with volcanoes and ice cream. And wind. The meterological type. http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2017/06/01/the-land-of-the-volcanoes/

It’s been a while since I blogged. I’ve written a 1000 in my head but for some reason, that doesn’t seem to count. As part of my rehabilitation I was taught to take a break when it presents itself.…

24/03/2017

A much overdue post about mum-guilt that I feel for my youngest...http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2017/03/21/letter-to-squeak-part-1/

19/02/2017

Bits, Bobs and Snot

Some ramblings involving endless snot, OCD tendencies, a new office (yeah!) and a bit more of snow before the winter accessories get packed away:
http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2017/02/19/bits-bobs-and-snot/

Snot. Gross: So far this year, we have had a precious 2-week period of no runny noses. It was bliss. I even washed the sofa covers etc and loved being able to pick up my kids without first assessin…

26/01/2017

Big decisions, big consequences

“He that has a choice has trouble” Dutch proverb.
Sums up the last few weeks for us. Emotions high and low but we came out stronger on the other side.
http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2017/01/26/big-decisions-big-consequences/

“He that has a choice has trouble” Dutch proverb. I have suffered a bit of radio silence recently. My head has been working overtime, but my typing has not been so prolific. The problem…

03/01/2017

2017 The Year of…a bit less cake?

New year, new blog http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2017/01/03/2017-the-year-of-a-bit-less-cake/

So, it’s a new year. Again. Another year to talk about great ideas, dream a bit, and then get on with reality. Last year in March, I made a list of 10 things I wanted to achieve by the end of 2016 …

13/12/2016

Some sleep deprived updates and reality checks

Next post, written on so little sleep I wonder how I can still think straight...http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2016/12/13/some-sleep-deprived-updates-and-reality-checks/

A mixed bag of updates and thoughts for you today: Sleep. Where are you?? Our morning started at 5am. Oh hurrah. Unfortunately, this is much of a norm now. Bubble still comes into our bed twice a n…

02/12/2016

Keeping healthy is hard work

Latest post. Bit of an insight into my life at the moment
http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2016/12/01/keeping-healthy-is-hard-work/

In January I wrote down 10 things that I want to achieve by the end of the year. One of these ambitions was to take my health more seriously. I have lived with MS for 14 years, type I diabetes for …

25/11/2016

The elusive ‘Me Time’

http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2016/11/25/the-elusive-me-time/

A few months ago I felt a surge of desperation. I had been a full-time mum with no respite and not enough wine for 4.5 years. I felt like I just needed a break, and I kept muttering this to myself …

22/11/2016

A letter to Bubble. Part 1… – Speaking with Sophie

Latest blog: http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2016/11/21/a-letter-to-bubble-part-1/ visit the website for more whilst I get to grips with how to share it all on FB!

A letter to Bubble. Part 1… 21st November 2016 Sophie Kollewijn-Hopkins 2 Boys or 2 Monkeys? 1 You started school 3 weeks ago. It was a shock to our system and a reality check that we are heading into the next ‘phase’ of your life. When did you get so old? Who will you be friends with? How will you…

17/09/2016

Speaking with Sophie – Organised Chaos

It has been a long time coming, but I have finally got a website and a space I can use for myself. It may or may not interest you, but I do hope there is something there that will make you smile - either as you relate to a post, or in sympathy at my mistakes. Either way, welcome aboard! www.speakingwithsophie.co.uk

17/09/2016

Night out at the flicks! – Speaking with Sophie

A night out spent in the all-too-cliched manner of watching Bridget Jones :)
http://speakingwithsophie.co.uk/2016/09/16/night-out-at-the-flicks/

Night out at the flicks! 16th September 2016 Sophie Kollewijn-Hopkins The Funny Friend 0 Last night I went to the cinema. When Gravy (*previously ‘H’ in earlier posts which felt like I was leaving him of the ‘random new code name’ party that Bubble and Squeak are part of) came home I basically waved...

17/09/2016

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