It’s been a strange old week I have to say. There was bereavement in our family and it was a real shock. It made me sit back and focus on what’s really important and what I cherish most in my life.

Maybe I take it for granted writing about my family each week, but this week’s sad loss has made me appreciate how precious and fleeting those special memories and moments can be.

I’ve become much more aware of the circle of life since having children, and as I get older of course too. This week we went to Kew Gardens as a family. A place right on the doorstep, but rarely visited.

As I walked through the doors I immediately was taken back to my childhood when I went on a trip there with my grandparents.

The familiarity was tangible and it made me feel warm inside that I was now going there with my husband and children creating our own memories.

The place is brilliant with so much to do and my toddler was in his element. He was running around like a gazelle, looking at the flowers and animals including the peacocks. We had a fantastic time and bought our family membership so we can visit all the time.

The children are growing so fast and our home sometimes resembles a mad house with toys everywhere. I love it though.

We have become so relaxed about things that even Michael doesn’t flinch when his beloved 46in TV screen is being bashed by a cardboard tube when one of children gets a little over excited.

The things that used to matter seem so insignificant now. My life is focused on my family and as long as I’m getting a cuddle at the end of each day, nothing else matters.

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