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Seems very apt today as we wake up on Sophie's last day of school at Abù Montessori 😢 The teachers have really helped Sophie grow as a character. She's established confidence and has become much more outgoing. I'm shocked at just how much she's learned through the hours of guided play she's enjoyed there. The teachers really have gone above and beyond for her and us as a family, and I will be forever grateful. I don't know where the time has gone to. I'm so happy for all she's experienced and for the adventures ahead but sad that we've lost her final baby stage. She's growing up and it's all happening too quickly for me. It's going to be a bittersweet day 😢🎉😂🙆‍♀️😄😔👏

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Have had a great afternoon being led into a land of make believe and dreams by my two little ones 😊 Precious memories made and not a toy in sight 💕 #takemebythehand #natureisourplayground #nature #theonlylimitisyourimagination #toddlerlife #luckygirl #preciousmoments

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When we first got her I have to admit I thought 'not another dog!', but how could you not fall absolutely in love that little cute face? 😍💕 #dogsofinstagram #mansbestfriend #womansbestfriend #wiredhairedterrier

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The result of yesterday's procrastinating 😊 Who remembers these back in the 80s and early 90s? Everyone was wearing them. Well, they're making a come back! My granny always said that if you wait long enough everything comes back into fashion eventually, and it seems she was very wise 🤓 A collection will be up in my Etsy shop soon. Watch this space... 😄🙆‍♀️

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It's shearing day (finally!). This photo (not mine) perfectly shows just why sheep need their annual haircut. Imagine wearing all that in this heat 😓It's also done to prevent fly strike which is very painful and if not treated quickly can be fatal. Our girls have been waiting very patiently (and I have not been so patient!). So happy that the girls will be more comfortable and can't wait to get my hands on those fleeces 😄 As ever, we will be trying to minimise stress on the flock by moving them slowly, quietly and patiently, allowing plenty of room in the sheep pens, keeping mums and babies together, and returning them to the field as soon as possible. And as always, the shearers will good naturedly put up with a bollocking from me if they get it wrong 😂🙈 #sheep #sheepfarming #shearing #shearingshed #wool #rawfleece #woolcraft #woolisnaturestechnology #ethicalfarming #grassfedlamb #organic #animalwelfare

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Beautiful wedding gift idea 😍 from the very talented @woveninwords #woveninwords #artist #textileart #wedding #weddingday #weddinggift #supportartistsandartisans #supportartists #supportartisans #supportsmallbusiness

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Lazy afternoon with my little ones making wishes and counting the number of different plant species in the hay meadow #happiness #makingwishes #haymeadow #dandelion #redclover #buttercup #grassfedlamb #diversity #powerofplants #herbalremedies #herbs #herbalist

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There are 101 things I should be doing while my eldest is at Montessori and my youngest is napping...... but I won't be doing them 😂 Chores can wait. I need a bit of me time 😊 Now, what to make... #metime #sometimesitsneeded #houseisfilthy #chorescanwait #dontjudgeme #whattomake #embroiderythread #100percentcotton #crafter #maker #farmgirlireland

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#friendship #support #silentsupport #beingthere

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Anybody going to Caerwys show tomorrow? Go along to the @thesoapinggoat stall... and bring your wallets 😄 #thesoapinggoat #handmadesoap #goatsmilksoap #caerwysshow

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Today on the blog... Everything elderflower and some tasty recipes to try out this weekend 😊 #farmgirlireland #foraging #herbalmedicine #elderflower #elderberry #eldertree #recipes #elderflowercordial #elderflowerdelight #elderberrysyrup

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Have a wonderful day my friends 😊 #powerofpositivity #positivethinking #positiveaffirmations #positivity #banishnegativity

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#sun #shine #positivethinking #positiveaffirmations

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Think I'm turning into this lady 😂 Credit to the very talented @curly_kelly_artyfarty #curlykellyartyfarty #childrensillustration #illustrator #artist #supportartistsandartisans

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Another fabulous piece from my very talented pal @gwensfeltedpaintings #gwensfeltedpaintings #feltcrafts #textileart #supportartistsandartisans

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So the washing machine survived! Well, it needed the filters cleaning (twice), and despite an 'empty' wash there were still wool fibres in the next wash... but it still works, so that's a win 😂 Having dried in the sun it's looking quite bright. Not sure if I'm going to bother carding or whether to just use it as is 🤔 #handprocessingwool #washingrawfleece #rawfleece #woolcraft #wool #woolisnaturestechnology #crafter #suffolksheep

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This is something EVERYONE should watch - PLEASE. Sara Harvey aka @agonyautie is awesome! She explains Autism so clearly and helps non-Autistic people understand. #autism #autismawareness #actuallyautistic #WhatisAutism #neurodiversity #agonyautie #saraharvey