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The papers have arrived, the teachers are stressed. The kids probably don’t have much clue of the pressure the school is under to ‘perform’ acceptably, nor that their results will be published nationally and their school judged accordingly. This week, Key Stage 2 children, aged 10-11 will be taking their tests. Key Stage 1 children […]

Day 125: Chris and I had a lovely couple of days away in Manchester but I missed these trouble makers so much! Glad we went, but glad to be home again!   Day 126: bank holiday so the kids wanted to get out and about on their bikes. I was so relieved they could remember […]

I now have a threenager (hi Zach!) A complicated whirlwind of emotions…     I remember when Matthew was a toddler, and I had a newborn Anya, my neighbour with teenaged children came around and said she didn’t envy me as the toddler years are the hardest which REALLY surprised me. This week I have been […]

Anya was thrilled to embrace her inner princess when she discovered I’d ordered a dress from David Charles, which has dressed REAL princesses and celebrities. Aftetr much indecision as there were so many beautiful styles of dress to choose from, I finally chose the dress that I thought Anya would love most. Indeed, she said […]

I remember summer days in my childhood picking flowers, occasionally even being allowed to get some from my dad’s garden! I am happiest indoors with a cuppa and a book 🙂 but the children love being outside. A flower press is a fun way to enjoy both! I set them to work this week on […]