Mediocre Mum

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  • The Mountain Wins Again (Hemel Snow Centre)

    Madame had her first ever ski lesson this morning courtesy of  The Snow Centre.  Even though I’m Canadian, I was secretly hoping she wouldn’t like it as it’s one of those sports, like horse riding, that may require a second mortgage!  However, she absolutely loved it!  At the end of her lesson she demanded more…

  • When I was a kid……

    I never appreciated how lucky I was growing up in Canada, until I had my daughter.   It now hits home whenever I roll up the rug in the front room, so she can ride her tricycle around the lounge and spend endless hours suffering germ infested soft play centres. When I was a kid (god,…

  • Dinosaur Days!

    We accidently had a Dinosaur themed weekend.  Someone recently suggested ‘theme-ing’ your week with your kids (e.g under the water, at the Zoo, etc.).  However, to be honest I thought it sounded a bit wanky and far too organised for me.  Nonetheless, in this case it worked out well. Last week a friend recommended Knebworth…

  • How to Ride A Bicycle by Mr. Mediocre!

    It probably comes as no surprise to you, that someone who is married to me is slightly nuts! Enjoy!

  • Final Curtain Call for Strictly Come Dancing?

    As most of you know I’m a big fan of Strictly Come Dancing.  I haven’t been watching it since the beginning but damn near close enough.   However, the changes over the last couple of years are starting to test my loyalty.  Last year, when they replaced Arlene Phillips resident dance expert, with Alesha Dixon, I…

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