Living a guilt free family lifestyle
N generally enjoys playing in tennis matches, but he doesn’t want to travel to lots of new places miles away to play in tournaments. I also want to have some free weekends myself – although maybe it’ll be different in future, once he’s stopped having Saturday swimming lessons and that gives us a whole day … Read More about Playing up in tennis – mini orange tennis
The final week of the half term run up, and it’s been a more relaxing one at work. The weather’s also been looking up, with some foggy mornings which have cleared to beautiful warm spring like days. More of those wanted please Mother Nature. Here’s week 7 of Project 52 this year. Sunday was N’s … Read More about Project 52 2019 week 7 – sunset view
N might have been 8 year old for a month, but it was only last week that it clicked. I have a tween boy. When most people think of tweens they think of pre-teen girls, growing up far too early, going through puberty and hormone changes and plus there can be attitude changes. I’ve never … Read More about I have a tween boy
As part of our role with the Asmodee board game club, we were sent 3 more games to try out and review. The first is Timeline, which is a card game I’ve not heard of before. We’ve had a lot of fun playing it though, and N proclaimed it one of his favourite games. I’m … Read More about Timeline game review – Asmodee board game bloggers
I definitely took after my mum when it comes to gardening. She hated gardening although had no choice but to do it herself (until we were old enough to let loose with edging shears and lawn mower). She also paid for a garden to come in and do basic things as well as having her … Read More about Gardening tips for those who hate gardening but love gardens
Having children isn’t good for competitive people. Or perfectionists. Having children turns a lot of parents into competitive people, comparing their children against others. During the baby years you hear a lot of comparisons as the baby milestones are so obvious to see. Thankfully as children get older you hear less of it and as … Read More about Why you shouldn’t compare swimming levels and progress
