Reindeer on roses and whiskers on kittens…
Three of my favourite things that would surprise younger me… Teenagers I used to be terrified of them, even when I was one myself. But they are far less intimidating…
Category: parenting
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Good week. I think. My youngest has forgotten how to print out his homework, so have had daily emails threatening detentions. On the plus side, he’s now allowed to use…
The dog ate my daughter’s birthday cake.
If this makes less sense than usual, it is because I’m writing it during my daughter’s birthday party. (Everyone else is off trampolining and I’m minding people’s valuables, so it…
Is this the end of the confessional blog?
Let’s be honest, it’s easier to write a confessional blog, if you have something to confess. For a moment, thinking over this week, I was concerned. As long-term readers will…
Gasmasks, secret Christmas cards, underpants and the reason I took 4 years of Latin.
I am so glad the weekend is here, and we’re at home for it. The last 7 days: We went away last weekend to celebrate my husband’s birthday. On Saturday,…
Big birthday with big computers
This weekend is a big birthday for my husband. I have to be kind to him because it’ll be mine next year and he’ll be able to turn anything rude…
Big feet, the meaning of September, and publishing progress.
“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. If I knew your address, I would send you a bouquet of sharpened pencils.”…
Vindication for Mrs A and school with no uniform for my son.
I spend far too much time hoping life will prove me right about things. However, long-term vindication works both ways. I remember Mrs A, who had boys ahead of us…
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