Tag: family
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Things I learnt this weekend
Well, we made it…and I have grown a little wiser as follows I wildly underestimate prep times jellies take longer to set than you’d think 20 is the absolute maximum you want at a brithday party children are the perfect demonstration of entropy – they continue to expand to fill the space they are given…
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the calm before the storm
It’s Elder’s birthday party this weekend – superhero theme – 20 under 5’s in a village hall…I think I’m the one who’ll need saving. It’ll either be BRILLIANT (I hope) or Purgatory (I fear). I’ll report back with suitable evidence…wish me luck, I’m going in.
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Calling all female superheroes!
It’s Elder’s 5th birthday soon and we’re having a superhero party. Did I mention that already? Anyway all the little girls (and there’s few) are in a tizzy about what to wear – there are precious few female superheroes out there. So far we have Lava Girl, Wonderwoman, Catwoman and my favourite, Superfairy. And one…
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Half term survival tip #2
Keep ’em sweet. Baking and icing today ( subtle colours aren’t me I’m afraid) combined with a long walk and a trip to the park. Elder was asleep within 2 minutes…I’m typing this sitting next to his gently snoring form. I don’t often completely enjoy childcare but today was great. Just have to clear a…
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Survival tips part 1
Day one…Keep ’em busy. Do you like my house? Elder Boy and I spent a lovely couple of hours glueing and snipping away. His house is an architectural feat with drains and a shelter to protect you from the rain. Oh and 4 chimneys. We also blitzed the playroom so all the clutter is in…
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