A true story: a tragic illness suddenly strikes a healthy 30 year old woman. She is a wife, a mother of three young children, a loved friend, a wonderful blogger.

 
It has been three months since the tragedy happened. She is fighting hard to get back home; but recently she encountered some setbacks that have placed her rehabilitation back to the beginning. She still can’t speak to her husband and kids.

 
Her family are fighting on too.

 
Crisis reveals character.

 
I was fortunate enough to have the privilege to interview Kerry in June, before all this happened. I sat on the interview for awhile because life got busy. Then I heard about Kerry and her family. I wanted very much to let them know of Kerry’s interview, but I knew they had important battles to fight; so I sat on the interview a bit longer.

 
This Saturday, on the 24th November, New Mum Online has organised a coordinated time for people to send their prayers and positive thoughts for Kerry. With the wave of positive thoughts heading to Kerry and her family, and after some correspondence with Emma, (Kerry’s Science Sparks partner), I think now is a good time to share Kerry’s interview.

 
I can only imagine how hard this battle is for Kerry and her family. I hope Kerry’s interview, her ABCs of Me, provides them with some encouragement.

 
The ABCs of Me: Meet the bloggers behind the blogs.

 
Kerry is Multiple Mummy. With a tagline, “because eight arms are never enough!”, it was blog love at first sight. I love Multiple Mummy’s honest and down-to-earth insights into a family life.

 
Kerry is also part of the Science Sparks duo that is Kerry and Emma. Science Sparks,  is an amazing science teaching resource. It does a brilliant job engaging children in investigating, exploring and understanding the world through science.

Kerry (left) & Emma (right)

Kerry from Multiple Mummy & Science Sparks

• Age: 30
• Bed: Size King
• Chore that you hate: Ironing!
• Dogs: None at the moment sadly
• Essential start to the day: Tea!
• Favorite colour: Red
• Gold or silver: Silver
• Height: 5ft 3 inches
• Instrument you play: None really
• Job: Science Teacher by Trade by currently a stay at Home Mum – childcare costs are crazy!
• Ages and names of kids: I have BB who is nearly 4 and Little Madam who is 2 and half and Chilled out boy who is two and half – (twins!)
• Where do you Live : UK
• Favourite Movie: Shawshank redemption
• Nickname: Wren
• Overnight hospital stay: for labour!
• Pet Peeve: People that park in parent and child spaces without children
• Quote:
• Right or left handed: Right
• Siblings: I have one brother and one sister
• Time it takes you to get ready: 20 mins
• Underwear: Always matching if I can
• Vegetable you hate: Carrots!
• What makes you run late: Kids!
• Xrays you’ve had: One of my foot – it was fine!
• Yummy food that you make : Cakes and biscuits. I love baking!
• Zoo animal: Giraffe

Meet other bloggers behind the blogs.

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From last week’s Weekly Kids Co-op, come and marvel at how these quality educators work their magic. They not only create enjoyable learning experiences; they explicitly teach new concepts. It’s simply beautiful.

Cloud in a Jar by Mama’s Little Muse

Throughout my schooling, Science was so poorly taught. It’s such a shame because Science is so interesting. I am baffled by how such an interesting subject could be taught so poorly. Carolyn from Mama’s Little Muse shows us how it could (and should) be done.

Oil & Water Colour Explosions by B.Inspired.Mama!

Another beautiful science lesson. Doesn’t the face say it all?

Fun Ways to Teach Your Child How to Spell Her Name by Playdough to Plato

I have only just discovered Playdough to Plato and it is an absolute gem. Malia from Playdough to Plato is an exceptionally talented educator and her genuine heart to give parents the skills to help their children learn to read is evident in the quality of resources available on her blog. Bookmark it, subscribe to it, like it, love it.

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Some things are different: the gigantic corsage that once adorned my chest is replaced with a baby tightly wrapped to me with her sleepy wrap; my date’s responsibilities has extended from one young lady, to a lady and four young children.

The place however remains the same –
it is still filled with many strange and wonderful things.

SKELETONS

INSECTS

DINOSAURS

When N&M entered the dinosaurs exhibit they were taken aback (and a bit frightened) by the sheer size of the dinosaur bones. The dinosaur sounds playing throughout the exhibit also ensured they stayed close by.

They got to touch some dinosaur eggs and also dug up some dinosaur fossils.

DANGEROUS AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS

N, M & E spent a long time around a giant bench / touch screen. Different dangerous Australian animals would suddenly pop up and “bite” you.

KIDSPACE
A wonderful area for under 5’s to touch different artefacts and play.

M spotted some LIVE frogs!

The place remains the same,
it is still filled with many strange and wonderful things,
and since that first dance with the man who would be my husband,
many wonderful things have happened.

N&M: 3 years, 7 months
E: 1 year, 6 months
K: 1 month

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