I don’t know about you, but about this time of year when the clocks change, the dark nights draw in and the temperature drops, my thoughts often turn to my nan. My dear nan is 90, lives alone and is incredibly independent – but I do find myself worrying that…
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Before I start, let me just say that I try to be open-minded about all parenting approaches. Variety is great, I embrace it and as long as you are confident that you can produce a reasonable and well-rounded adult at the end of it that is fine. But sometimes, very…
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With Kevin away all week, and the weather being pretty dismal on the 5th November, we had a belated Bonfire Night celebration tonight instead. We suited and booted the kids and went into the garden with a pack of sparklers, some wood to burn and a pack of marshmallows. Max…
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Another week gone by. I can’t believe that Halloween and Bonfire Night have come and gone, and that we really are in the run up to Christmas. This weeks project 365 is a fairly usual week of school, clubs and a bit of firework fun. Day 306 – a quiet…
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I remember the days that my husband and I bought our first house, even many years down the line. I don’t think you ever forget do you? I can clearly remember picking up the keys from the estate agent, the ceremonial unlocking of the door, and that first step into…
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