Here are ten things I hate about the school run It’s always raining on the school run. ALWAYS. It doesn’t matter how glorious the weather is, all day long…as soon as it’s time to do the pick-up, the heavens open. In fact, you can set your clock by the weather. Dark clouds approaching? Must be…
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New looks and re-introductions
Read moreSix years ago I took a big step and hit publish on the first ever post on this blog. Six years on, lots has changed – from pregnancy to now having two children who very much aren’t babies, to job moves and house relocations and renovations. It’s six years that have seen me write a…
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The second year of primary school (WHY did no-one tell me?)
Read moreI feel about the second year of primary school as I did about the second day of primary school – why did no-one tell me this would happen? I mean sure, logically, I knew it would happen, obviously, I know, but… You know. It feels like everything’s geared up for Reception – the four years…
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An open letter to the park, on behalf of parents everywhere
Read moreAn Open Letter To The Park, On Behalf Of Parents Everywhere.. Here’s An Open Letter To The Park, On Behalf Of Parents Everywhere… FAO: The Park Subject: On behalf of all parents, I have some suggestions… Dear the Park, You may not know us well, but we know you. We’re probably just one of the many,…
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Five great ways to waste time this summer
Read moreNeed more ideas for great ways to waste time this summer…? I can’t believe there’s only about two weeks left; how’s it all going? Despite the predictably terrible weather I have loved us all being around, especially with the joys of with no structure or school runs. Although it is quite tiring being a referee…
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Baby things I’m *glad* to see the back of
Read moreWe have recently cleared out our house and giant garden shed of stuff in preparation for yet more building work. In doing so we unearthed a whole load of long-forgotten baby things both children have outgrown – from far too many bags of clothes to the playmat via the cot – that we seem to…
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How to solve your storage woes – GLTC Easy Reach Storage review
Read moreOne of the many things they don’t tell you in NCT classes is about the sheer amount of things that come along with small children. Sure, it starts off small – lovely tiny babygros and a couple of tasteful toys – but a few years and a couple of Christmasses and another child down the line…