Category: Parenting

  • Sad Day on My Street!

    It was a sad day on my street for me today.  It was officially the last early morning coffee at my lovely neighbour @elladickson’s as they are moving across town on Friday.  I know it’s only across town but it won’t be the same around here.  Funnily, we worked on a project together for 3…

  • Why is the Childcare My Responsibility?

    I’m self-employed so if I don’t go to work I don’t get paid!  Fortunately, this has only been an issue 2-3 times in the last couple of years since Madame was born.  We decided that I would only go back 3 days a week so I could be a bit more involved.  I have a…

  • Butterfly World

    We went to Butterfly World this morning near St. Albans as they were having an Open House and it was free! Frankly, we’ve never been before because when it opened last year I felt that the prices were extortionate.  In fact, I emailed them about it but sadly never received a response: Dear sir/madam, My…

  • Inappropriate Toddler Toys?????

    Shortly after Christmas my 2 year old discovered a couple of our Secret Santa presents!  My first reaction was noooooooo!  However, when I thought about it I came to the conclusion that she has no idea what they are and it’s not going to cause irreparable damage.  You may disagree. Swear Box [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml-BLx9240M&feature=player_embedded] She actually…

  • Boys will be boys

    A very good friend of mine’s son started Secondary School this year.  I met up with her last night and asked how he was getting on.  She said for the most part really well but there had been a couple of incidents. Firstly, his bag had broken so he was using an old lap top…