Halloween party play
Being that time of year again, we’ve just had our traditional Halloween NCT party. One of the girls often invites everyone round to their spookily decorated house for the children to play, the adults to chat, and for us all…
friends
Camping holidays – friends, frolics and fun
When I heard mention of a mums and kids camping trip this school holiday I was quite surprised, but I was in there straight away. Not one to miss out, I wasn’t going to let the fact that I’d not…
Summer parties – mixing with older children
N’s always been used to being around lots of people of all ages. Mostly those older than him, although obviously he’s used to being in nursery with youngers children, and I do have a couple of friends with babies. But…
Planning for a non-birthday outdoor party
Yet again, I think I’ve made a mistake in promising to N he could have a party later in the year, after just having a couple of friends round for tea for his birthday. Well, I said it would be…
Preschooler Friendships ‘They’re not my friend’
N’s generally a really friendly child, or he is once he’s got used to people. I think it’s helped that he’s been around lots of people since really young. As a baby we spent a lot of time out and…
Nottingham water fun and friendships
Never one to miss an opportunity to cram as much into a day as possible, after our time at the Midlands blog meet at the weekend, I’d arranged to meet a friend and her daughter in Nottingham. In fact, she’s…
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…