Are grammar schools always the best option? It’s that time of year when we’re visiting school open evenings and applying for secondary school places. I’m going through this with my son now, having done all of this with my daughter a few years ago. Siblings rules don’t apply to my two as Boo goes to …
The Husband and I went away for a night last week, so my mum came over and stayed at ours. When I was arranging this, I realised how much has changed, how much older the kids are now. In days gone by, I’d have popped to see my mum to run through everything, or left …
Today sees my beautiful firstborn turn 14. How?! My girl seems to grow up more every month these days, I’m just happy that she still wants to spend time with me and shares so much with me. It’s fun having a teenager. She’s now in Year 9 at school, and she’s settled in well to …
Today sees us celebrating a birthday here as Little Man is 11! He’ll be starting his last year of primary school in a few days time and I look at him and see how much he’s grown up over the past few years. When he started school he was very shy and reluctant to join …
How are we already at the end of another school year? I distinctly remember having a chat with a friend in October, I can picture where we were at the time, talking about the end of the year and thinking it was ages away, and yet that chat feels like last week! My daughter’s just …
Today I’m doing something I’ve never done before, and I am handing over my blog to my daughter. I’d never have thought when I started this blog with my 3 year old daughter that one day she’d be writing it herself, and yet here we are. She spotted me sitting at my desk to write …
Today feels like a good day to reflect on the relationships my two have with their cousins. Today is my oldest nephew’s birthday, the one who first made me an auntie. It’s a lovely bond, I think, cousins. The kids are fortunate to have 3 cousins. My nephews are 27 (today!) and 20, my niece …
I can’t quite believe that we’re already in the final term of Year 8 for my daughter. She’s nearly completed two years at her secondary school now and it honestly feels like we were only just nervously waiting for her school place to be offered. Year 8 really seems to fly by. It seems to …
Last year my son decided to give cricket a go. He knew absolutely nothing about the sport, in fact, he was asking whether it involved home runs! But his friend was keen to join a local club so he decided to give it a go to see whether it’d be something he’d enjoy. I can …
How is it already time for me to be thinking about my son’s secondary school place? He was only just starting school, and now here we are, about to go into his final term of Year 5. This means that by the end of this year, we need to have applied for his secondary school …
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We’re a family of four and are fortunate to be able to spend a fair bit of time all together. Recently, I’ve been noticing how family time changes and shifts over the years, and how things are these days. Family time’s definitely different now that they’re a little older. We still have fun days out, …
I went along to my son’s parent’s evening last week. He never ceases to amaze me, and it’s tricky to explain without sounding like I have very low expectations of him! I don’t at all. I know he’s bright, I know he’s more than capable, and I know he’s good at listening and doing what’s …
December is here, festive plans are in full swing and plans are being made and enjoyed. This year, I wanted to check in with my kids to make sure that we were making the most of the holiday season and keeping things magical for them. Now that they’re both a little older, it’s interesting to …
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This is a collaborative post All parents worry about the wellbeing and health of their children, so understand the significance of regular check-ups and looking after important things, like their child’s feet. Making sure your child has healthy feet throughout their childhood is vital as it can determine whether they develop properly and can help …
My kids are aged 13 and 10 now. On a day to day basis, I am aware of this fact. I know how old they are, I was definitely there when they came into this world. It’s just when I stop and think about it that I can’t quite grasp that they are 13 and …
My daughter is a Directioner. Being a Directioner means a lot to my girl. A lot. And because it means a lot to her, I have made sure that it means something to me. Because I get it. My teenage years were all about music. My first, and only, boy band was New Kids on …
