The problem with water fights
I knew it was a mistake to agree to buy N a water pistol. Yes, I hear you all say ‘are you nuts?’, and obviously I am. Living on the farm and in such close proximity to family (in laws…
I knew it was a mistake to agree to buy N a water pistol. Yes, I hear you all say ‘are you nuts?’, and obviously I am. Living on the farm and in such close proximity to family (in laws…
N’s always been used to being around lots of people of all ages. Mostly those older than him, although obviously he’s used to being in nursery with youngers children, and I do have a couple of friends with babies. But…
I’ve had this post in my mind for ages, but now’s the time to get round to writing it given we’ve had some beautiful weather for the start of June. We’ve been enjoying the garden more especially after work and…
There’s nothing like getting outside on the farm, and with all the fields around and a large garden we’re lucky enough just to walk out of the house and be somewhere that children can play in a safe environment (once…
Children find it so easy when making friends, or just bumbling around with others. Stratford-upon-Avon playground brings kids together
N seems to be growing every time I look at him (it’s an illusion because he hasn’t grown much), and progressing in his language, focus and enjoyment of sitting down and concentrating on writing and drawing. But that means he…
I never thought of N as being a climber. Certainly not when comparing him to his cousins. Three of the boys, and our niece are all great climbers and always have been. I will never forget going on a bike…
Badbury Clump is a great place to find bluebell woods, as well as some lovely walks to see the iron age fort.
The weather does seem to be a bit hit and miss at the moment, I think it’s now that April showers are now in May. But we have had nicer evenings on the whole to get outside and play or…
Living on a farm, we can’t fail to love the outdoors, and Spring is just brilliant for enabling us to get outside after work and nursery. Even just walking down to the farmyard to see what his dad’s up to…
I’ve been to a couple of festivals (mostly as a day visitor), and have always been in awe of anyone with a wagon to pull around their gear, tent, food, child and more. Ok, at first I was a bit…