We’ve been on so many days out over the years, and all the obvious places within an hour, sometimes you get a bit lost and run out of ideas where to go. Add in that you need to entertain 2 adults (who would be fine just sitting in a cafe chatting all day) and 2 … Read More about Visiting All Things Wild out of season
Project 52 2019 week 1 – faces
Welcome to the first Project 52 of this 2019. Yes, I’ve decided to keep going. It’s nice to choose a photo of the week, and to have a look back on what we’ve done for the week. Like last year I’ve opted for a Project 52, rather than 365, so I’m now in year 5, … Read More about Project 52 2019 week 1 – faces
End of December school days update
Better late than never here’s the end of December monthly school update on how things have been going. Obviously December is full of fun and Christmas themed events and it’s one of the times of year that N loves. Reading Needless to say, even though the teachers and TAs have had a word with N … Read More about End of December school days update
Say no to mum guilt over lazy holiday time
This Christmas has been the laziest Christmas holiday for as long as I can remember. We’ve done hardly anything. And that’s ok. There’s no reason to feel mum guilt. But it’s hard not to feel bored or want to do more. We did visit Waddesdon Manor on the first Sunday of the holidays. It turned … Read More about Say no to mum guilt over lazy holiday time
The best of 2018 blog posts
To one of my favourite posts of the year, a chance to reread old posts, reminisce and enjoy reminding myself of everything we’ve done over 2018. In blog format. January The start of the year meant N turned 7, and with it decided he didn’t want his photos on the blog or social media anymore. … Read More about The best of 2018 blog posts
Sticking the first New Year’s Eve party
Firstly Happy New Year. I hope 2019 brings us all what we wish for. I haven’t celebrated new year at midnight for about 16 years. I think that last attempt was 15 years ago when we were invited to my salsa friend’s house for the evening. I presumed it was a party but it turned … Read More about Sticking the first New Year’s Eve party
