Turning 40 and friendships
Birthdays. Lots of people are scared of them. Children love them. And I’m on the fence. It’s scary how fast time flies, but I do get excited about having a birthday. It’s a chance to celebrate, to feel a bit…
Thoughtful discussion
Get boys comfortable with dance – inspired by Motionhouse
I love dance. So much so that I’ve set up my dance blog to get the word going and try and encourage other people who debate about starting dance but don’t dare. My route back to dancing is a little…
The Rio Olympics according to a 5 year old
Fun comments and insights from a 5 year old about the Rio Olympics (or any Olympics or international sports)
The psychology of music while driving with kids
Music plays a big part in my life (when younger through playing musical instruments in wind bands, music school, orchestras and swing bands), now mostly through continuing my love a dance. But there’s not a day goes by without me…
8 kids tv shows I love to hate
I’m sure it was the same when we were children, but there’s certain kids tv shows that adults hate. I suppose children do watch a lot more tv than when I was a child. Although my mum did moan about…
Pre children thoughts vs post children parenting style
Not being a fan of children before having N (I’m still reserving judgement on some kids even now), there were a lot of things I’d have been amazed parents let their children do. While I never saw myself with children,…
The tooth fairy cometh – first wobbly tooth
It’s another big first moment. Yes, N has his first wobbly tooth. It crept up on me. I know several other 5 year olds who’ve recently lost their first, but thought we’d be waiting a bit longer. But no, he…
Children’s chatter – Who do you dance with?
Now I’m back dancing again, I’m trying to get there 2 nights a week. That helps on the fitness side, but also gives me a bit of a social life outside of work – although I don’t see many of…
Pushy parents (inspired by Dance Moms)
I do have some favourite tv shows, and some of them might be classed as trashy. Many of those I tend to only catch glimpses of inbetween catching up on those shows I’ve recorded, others I just have to watch. …
Car buying – the good the bad and the ugly
I’ve been meaning to change my car since December, but my research didn’t get very far. Before starting, I always think it’s exciting buying a car,. But really, apart from a new car where you can spec it yourself, it’s tedious…
The days when things just don’t go right
There are some weeks which just don’t go right. Generally they’re a little blip, maybe you drop food all over the floor one day, or there’s one little accident. Of course ‘not going right’ depends on the level of stress….