It really only seems like yesterday Eowyn started in reception, but this year it is Tyrus’ turn! Eowyn has sailed through the last two years of school, so it was no surprise that she wasn’t bothered in the slightest about returning to school in a new class with a new teacher, which is great as … Read more
I knew it would arrive, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon! Xene has booked her first open day to go and visit one of the Universities she is interested in, thank goodness it isn’t too far away, only a couple of hours, so Xene and I will set off after taking … Read more
The time just seems to be flying past, it really doesn’t seem like that long ago that I was giving birth to Kaide, and here he is about to start year 5 and will be 10 in a couple of weeks. Height wise, he is still ‘petite’, the oldest in his year, and definitely the … Read more
You may remember a few months back, Eowyn reviewed the Nail Art Kit from Interplay, she absolutely loved it, when she saw advertised on the television that they had a set called Style Lab, which included Nail Art, Glitter tattoos and hair chalks, she was sold! This brilliant set Style Lab is perfect for the little … Read more
‘Hedges for Hogs’ campaign promotes hedgehog-friendly gardening Do you love to garden with the kids over the summer holidays? Choose the right plants, shrubs and hedges and you could help save hedgehogs where you live. Hedgehogs are in decline according to Hedgehog Street, a joint initiative led by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People’s … Read more
New research reveals that millions of families are unknowingly taking risks with their lives, exposing themselves to carbon monoxide gas leaking from gas cookers, BBQs and heaters used inside their tent or caravan. Gas safety champion CORGI HomePlan is campaigning for greater awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide facing campers and caravanners as they … Read more
If you have been reading my updates on each of the children you will know that Neva started High School and Lochi transferred to the same school. During the summer holidays last year, Neva attended a two week summer camp at the school, which consisted of various activities each day, that they could pick, including cooking, … Read more
During one of our visits to London, Xene and I, along with Sarah fro Boo Roo and Tigger Too attended a very informative, but fun session about Colief. After listening to Hannah from Budding Smiles talk very honestly and openly about her first few months with little Toby, I realised how lucky I have been with all … Read more
In March last year I wrote a post about Lochlan choosing his options and Neva sitting her SATs, you can read about it here. However, it didn’t go quite as I had imagined. During the summer term, the High school Lochlan was attending began to not meet his needs and I began to question if … Read more