Canal walks and chasing the combine harvester
We spend a lot of time going out and about. Well, just outside in general although I do admit that much of the time at home it’s N going out on the farm with his dad rather than me going…
Family life
Motherhood: the mum and son relationship
While it’s noticeable how much N loves his dad for certain things – bear hug cuddles, play fighting, going out and working on the farm, having a bath while his dad showers – motherhood is very different thanks to the…
Creating a normal family life
Before we decided to try for a baby, our life probably looked quite odd from the outside. Having a farmer husband didn’t really change my independence and life much because he worked all hours of the day during the summer and…
Things I want to train my son to do
Every parent wants to bring their children up to be the best that they can. Kind, caring, respectful, hard working, fun loving, fair and more. But I think being a mum (especially if you have a husband or partner who…
Christmas 2015 on the farm
Christmas is over for another year. It’s a bit strange because for the first time ever I’ve not worked up until Christmas eve, and will be having nearly 2 weeks off work. For me it feels like a bit of…
Old skool frisbee fun with family
Last weekend was one of the coldest of the autumn so far, but that didn’t stop N wanting to get outside and play. I’d been telling him to stay off the grass because it was just too wet to be…
Kissing questions from a 4 year old
I’ve mentioned before that N is a really cuddly little boy. He loves giving hugs and kisses. Thankfully those kisses have progressed from the really soggy ones of a couple of years ago, and they’re just really sweet pecks now….
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…
Balancing act with a pogo stick for kids
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…
Putting the world to rights – Master Bossy Boots
I have a really bossy child. Really I shouldn’t be surprised about this. For starters, people say I’m bossy. I’m not sure it’s bossiness, it’s more a need to get things organised and right, although I think I’ve got more…
Making the most of Spring with outdoor toys
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…