Living a guilt free family lifestyle
I’ve always loved the Michaelmas Fair, ever since we used to go as children. I don’t think I’ve got the stomach anymore for the more exciting rides like the waltzers or the rotor disco, but I enjoy walking round. The buzz and the atmosphere, and the excitement from everyone else. This year the last day … Read More about Autumn afternoon at Banbury Fair
This week has been a bit quieter, even though it was the run up to half term. Only 4 days at work, and an inset day. Sunday was the second tennis match. I did the scoring (the most terrifying thing ever in front of lots of parents). N won all 3 of his matches, and … Read More about Project 52 2018 week 42 – Michaelmas fair
The first half term of the year had ended, surprisingly quickly – only 6 weeks into the school year. N’s not a child who changes and struggles up to the holidays, although he has slept in til 7ish twice this week. I think I needed half term more than he did. We’ve had an inset … Read More about First half term of Year 3 completed
Organising birthday parties aren’t always easy, coordinating everything, hoping you get all the RSVPs back. And then the cost. Because even doing a DIY old fashioned birthday party at home can be pricy. But not everyone wants birthday parties held at home which means the costs rise again. And with many parents both working it’s … Read More about How to make joint birthday parties for kids work
N really gets into games now he’s a little older, and gets quite competitive. Thankfully he doesn’t always expect to win, because I’m the type of parent who won’t let him…although I will give on the rules where it’s things like questions and he’ll obviously struggle compared to playing with me. We’re one of the Asmodee … Read More about Family time with Ticket to Ride board game
I’m now a sports mum. Officially a tennis mum. Yes, N has had tennis lessons for nearly 3 years now and he’s started playing for his team in the mini red tennis leagues in the next county. That makes me a sports parent. When you think of sports parents, what does it make you think? … Read More about Sports parent stereotypes and how to avoid being one
