Toilet talk
I’m always amused by the discussions that N and his dad have. They always seem very different to those I have with him. I dread to think what they might turn out like by the time N’s older and supposedly…
Thoughtful discussion
Chores for a 3 year old
It seems three year olds love being like their parents. N is definitely one of this group, as he loves to be like Daddy, doing ‘jobs’ on the farm (on Sunday, he spent almost 3 hours on the farm with…
How to play games with pre-schoolers
I’m really competitive when it comes to games. I always was, and with a younger brother who was just the same, playing games was interesting in our childhood house. I don’t really remember our mum playing with us, apart from…
Children and a key obsession
What is it with children and keys? When they’re babies, keys are shiny, mirrors, and noisy. A distraction from teething, crying, chewing. Something to hold and tug on instead of jewellery. N wasn’t really given keys to play with at…
Chatty children who don’t stop
Children are noisy. I know that, you know that. It’s something you expect. Thankfully N isn’t one of those children who talks AT TOP VOLUME ALL THE TIME. I think that would drive me mad. How teachers cope, I have…
Must watch my language
It’s now come to the point where I really need to start watching my language. In particular in the car. I really turn potty mouthed when driving, obviously due to the idiocy that appears to be quite a few road…
Learning to dress yourself – how to put on a jumper
I have never seen anything as amusing as my son trying to get himself dressed. Learning to dress yourself is obviously a lot harder than you ever remember back when you yourself were learning. He can get himself dressed if…
How (not) to do food for toddler parties
N’s not had a birthday party yet. Well a proper one. He just had his cousin round for tea and a play. My intention is to hold his 3rd birthday party once the weather’s improved and I can turf all the…
Playdates at home and away
I love watching N interacting with other children. Sometimes he’s just bossed around (by his 5 year old cousin), other times, he’ll be telling others what to do. He’s used to being with other children at both his nurseries, and…
Gender neutral parenting
Again, there’s been a spot of gender neutral parenting hitting the headlines. This time UK parents, who’ve decided to let their child grow up gender neutral, so letting him wear both ‘girls’ and ‘boys’ clothes, play with any type of…
Rant about…selling sites
I’m a great believer in recycling what you don’t want or need anymore, every little bit to help the environment. And even if pre-children you don’t tend to buy second-hand clothes or items for yourself, it’s highly likely that you’ll…