Talkative kids and conversation tangents
N is a really talkative child. I wonder where he gets that from? Clue…it’s not the OH. But to find out information or to have a decent chat he’s got to be in the mood or in the right situation,…
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One best friend – how often do you talk to yours?
Best friends. They’re something that lots of us have. People who others wish to have. And they can change over time. I know I’ve had a few over the years, mostly through school years where friendships change seemingly every year….
Season of mists – what makes autumn season special?
Keats called it the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. The autumn season has 2 start dates – 1st September and after the Autumn Equinox near the end of the month. Autumn is pretty spectacular and has plenty of reasons…
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…
My rules for Instagram – how I do it
As far as I’m concerned social media is all about what you make of it. Yes, there’s etiquette, and yes, there are things that people do that are really annoying. But we have to live with that – if they’re…
The Rio Olympics according to a 5 year old
N’s been interested in the Rio Olympics since it started. When we’ve been at home, the Olympics is what has been on tv, mostly because I’m obsessed with the event. I’ve always loved big multi-sport events since childhood. I think…
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. …
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….
Children’s chatter – going to prison
Whoop, N now has an alternative future career he’s interested in. As well as a farmer, he’s going to be a policeman. It’s going to be an incongruous career if he opts for both of those. I suppose a police…
Talking cremation vs burial with a four year old
Sometimes children do come out with random things out of the blue. One evening as he was getting ready for his shower and bed, he just said ‘I want to see Grandma’. I started a little, because my mum died…
Births, marriages and deaths – more children’s chatter
N’s had a lot of births, deaths and marriages on his mind recently. Births The baby thing has likely been prompted by his friend’s mum being pregnant. He seems more interested in the pregnant mum and the baby in the…