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 […]
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!
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 […]
A Review of the Gulliver’s Land Santa Sleepover
The annual visit to Father Christmas has changed a lot since I was little. In my day (the 80s in case you’re wondering), visiting Father Christmas involved a drop in visit at the local shopping centre while you were there buying Christmas presents. These days, most places require advance booking (or in the case of […]
The Chessington Santa Sleepover
Last year, the four of us went to the Chessington Santa Sleepover for a Christmas treat. We’ve done Santa Sleepovers rather than just visiting Santa for the last few years now, because they represent better value for money, but this was our first time doing the Chessington Christmas experience. There are a few different set […]
Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020
Like everything else in 2020, Halloween is going to look a bit different. People are starting to talk about how it’s going to work and while some people seem keen to still allow trick or treating, with social distancing and wrapped sweets, others feel the risk is too high. We haven’t decided yet how we’re […]
