Most parents are asked anywhere between a million to a gazillion questions a day by their small people. Where’s my Lego? Can I have a snack? Am I a Superhero? Do I have to go to bed? Can I draw a picture on the wall? The answers are normally simple; yes, no, maybe, and definitely […] Read more…
School Days
Are You Living With a Chatterbox?
There is a small person in my house that is commonly referred to as ‘the chatterbox’. From the moment he wakes up until the moment he goes to sleep, he is talking. His mouth never stops moving. Even if he has no one to talk to, he talks to his toys. He even does their […] Read more…
The Leaving the House Dance – Part one
I don’t know about you but I am looking forward to a couple of weeks with no school runs. Especially no cold and wet school runs. It feels like I have to add half an hour to my mornings at the moment just to get us out of the door in time for the 5 […] Read more…
Rules for Life (when you are 5 and a boy)
I’m not sure if it’s turning 5, starting school, or a combination of the two, but lately there have been some big changes in my son. He’s turned from a cute little angel into, well how shall I put this, a BOY! A walking, talking, farting, real life boy. With this sudden boost of testosterone […] Read more…
The Lego Years
My Love Hate Relationship With Multi Coloured Bricks Toys come and go, some stick around longer than others, some are a 5 minute wonder. Right now we are in the midst of the Lego years. For the last three years the big one is into Lego in a big way. He thinks it is awesome (do […] Read more…