When my children were small, every year we got out our Christmas book collection and the same time as the Christmas decorations and that was nearly as exciting as decorating the tree. While they still enjoy some of their old favourites (Father Christmas Needs a Wee in particular!) at 8 and 10 I realised we […]
Parenting Life and Humour
Parenthood came as a massive shock to me. Frankly, it still throws me plenty of curve balls even ten years in. While I’ve found things easier as my children have grown older, motherhood still isn’t my vocation. I have coped with much of parenting by trying to see the funny side and the posts I’ve written about that are in the parenting humour section, hopefully they’ll give you some light relief.
In the parenting Life section you’ll find more general posts about being a parenthood including how I’ve coped with the struggles and the mistakes I’ve made. I’ve written about what parenting is like as an introvert, how I cope with parenting and migraines and how much I hate playing!
Ways to Enjoy Christmas 2020 at Home
Whatever time you have in the run up to Christmas, these ways of celebrating will still be possible. Here are my ideas for a fun Christmas at home. North Pole Breakfast I love this idea! It isn’t something we’ve done before but it seems a great year to start new traditions. For families that […]
Gifts for 4-7 year olds that Will Still be Played with After Boxing Day
Every Christmas, between what we give them, what Santa brings in their stockings, gifts from family, friends, teachers, second cousins, twice removed and long lost aunts, my children probably get nearly 100 new things. By the new year, 90% of them have been forgotten. What follows is a list of gifts for 4-7 year olds […]
How We Plan to Keep the Kid’s Spirits up During Lockdown 2.0
Lockdown 2.0 isn’t looking to be anywhere near as strict as the first, just the fact that the kids will still be at school will make it hugely easier for parents, however my kids are still a bit sad to be missing clubs, play dates and days out. To keep their spirits up, I’ve put […]
Non Toy Stocking Fillers for Children
I don’t know about you but my house is full to bursting with tat. The kids seem to collect it everywhere they go. When they go to my in law’s there’s always a visit to the charity shop. When they go to my Mum’s there’s always a trip to the corner shop. Every party they […]
