Finally we’ve had a good performance in tennis. Ok, it still wasn’t a win – just. We’re still trying to get over that hurdle. But it’s been great…
We’re rapidly approaching the last few weeks of school for this year. I’ve spent quite a bit of time planning and organising tennis lessons for the holidays. In…
June’s been a great month at school for N. Ok, there’ve been some things he’s not keen on (moaning about the food has increased since the old cook…
Tweens and independence. There’s always a stage where children need to be given more independence. But it’s hard to know when that is. Especially when there’s a disagreement…
Even when he’s not doing sport, N is a hungry child. He’s always wanting to eat. Somehow he manages during school time, but does come home hungry despite…
The week that included the summer solstice, a supermoon, and the health secretary resigning due to having broken social distancing rules in having an affair with his aide.…
I’ve completed the final Wasgij in my current pile of puzzles. I’ve got a stash of other puzzles still to complete, but I just don’t have the time…
When children are small it’s easy to decide what they’ll wear. Put them in gorgeous bright colours, pretty dresses, or sweet rompers. But as they grow older they…
A move to rain and cooler weather this week. Most of the week was more of the same. School, work, tennis (some), walking and cooking. Here’s our week…
We haven’t been camping for the last 2 years (well, N did go to a glamping sleepover party recently with friends), so I’m missing it a bit. More…