Today someone asked me what it was like when the girls were in their first year. My answer was that it was a series of opposites; I was exhausted and thrilled, tired and focused, bored and stimulated. “That’s amazing,” the person said. “Well,” I replied, “I had help. Lots of help.” “Sure but I betContinue reading “Help”
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Christmas curse…
Today I am cursing Christmas. If I step on one more small piece of plastic… most of which came into this house wrapped in shinny, sparkly, glittery red, green, gold or silver paper, with cute little robins or Santas or Angels, or reindeers or Christmas trees on it… if I step on one more smallContinue reading “Christmas curse…”
Rated 18
Emily and Sam are playing with their new Barbie dolls – plus accessories, of course – courtesy of Father Christmas. Emily’s doll; You’re so beautiful. Sam’s doll; Oh Thank you! Emily’s doll; Your face is so pretty and your eyes are so blue. Sam’s doll; I know. Emily’s doll; You’re so beautiful my husband hasContinue reading “Rated 18”
Letter to Santa
All three girls wanted to change their Santa letters today. Me: “But he’s already written back!” A five year old: “Well he can write again.” Me: “His elves have probably wrapped your presents already.” “Mum, there are millions of elves, they can wrap them again.” Me: “But these toys you’re wanting, these weren’t on hisContinue reading “Letter to Santa”
Sisterly love…
“Mummy,” says Anna, “Look! They have hot cross buns.” “Oh yes, would you like one?” “No thank you.” “Oh.” I’m a bit puzzled. “OK.” “Emily likes them,” Anna says, almost like she’s trying to cheer me up. And she has. I am overwhelmed that she has thought of her sister and wanted to do somethingContinue reading “Sisterly love…”
Hurray! the girls are on my side!
Daddy took them to school this morning. This is rare. I waved them off despite their protestations – which of course made me feel guilty and loved to the point of triumph. Lingering at the door, I waited long enough to hear Sam say, “It’s this way, dad, I’ll show you because you don’t knowContinue reading “Hurray! the girls are on my side!”
Language milestones…?
Thought it was time to share a few more words and phrases that have entered the vocabulary. I’m not sure these feature on the KS1 curriculum, but they certainly feature in this household. Good thinking, mum. Would you believe me if….? Mind blowing. It’s a deal. Big deal. It’s just an ad mum, it’s notContinue reading “Language milestones…?”
Is it too soon to worry about high school?
I have been saying to my husband, for many years now, that the local secondary school – a comprehensive, who could ask for more?! – will be our school of choice. A positive, active choice for us. It will be absolutely fine. Yes, this reflects my politics. Yes, I’m hoping that all the girls’ lovelyContinue reading “Is it too soon to worry about high school?”
Hello? Is that Santa?
Christmas is coming. Of course, as in many households, it’s been coming for months. Mum, can Santa get me this, can Santa get me that? The fridge is covered in notes – in everyone’s handwriting – of what Santa can bring. It’s as if Santa only delivers to our house. I sit them down onContinue reading “Hello? Is that Santa?”
When I grow up…
I overheard Sam talking to her dad this evening. He asked if everything was OK. Sam; I’m feeling a bit sad. Dad; why?Sam; I want to be a mermaid when I grow up but I don’t have a tail and I don’t know how to get one. Dad; why don’t you ask mummy. Great. Maybe IContinue reading “When I grow up…”
