I don't write politics. I write parenting. I write because I enjoy it, I write because I like being read, I write to leave something for my children one day to read. I write stories of my day, memories to preserve and I try and entertain the reader with stories of my parenting skills gone astray. Today I don't know what to write. The society I am in today is not one I want my children to know … [Read more...]
Aug 8, 2011
Disaster: a dish best served hot…
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Lots of bloggers are quite crafty, or arty, or foodie. I am none of these things; in fact most days I would describe myself as a cynical blogger who frequently bleats on about stuff parents really shouldn't share. With this in mind I have decided to try my hand at a new blogging genre and introduce a recipe onto northernmum. I am a poor cook but somehow I manage to get this perfect every time. A … [Read more...]
Aug 6, 2011
In Pursuit of Fairies….
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Molly almost tumbled out of bed this morning with excitement. 'Todays the day we are going on a fairy hunt' she whispered to her teddies. Laying on her back and tipping her feet up towards the ceiling she nudged the mattress that lay above her on the top bunk edging her twin brother towards waking. "Owen," she stage whispered, "let's get up and go find some fairies." … [Read more...]
Aug 4, 2011
living with disease
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My grip is slipping, someone must have greased my fingers whilst I slept as my slight grasp on sanity is sliding away. Either that or I have become the latest victim of school holidayitis. I looked up the symptoms on google earlier. Apparently the signs to watch for are loss of patience, … [Read more...]
Aug 1, 2011
Dear holidaying teacher….
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Week 2, Day 1.... My diary entry.... Dear teacher, I had a wise plan today. As he who helped create them is studying from home I decided to recreate last weeks swimming nightmare by giving it another crack. However I totally pulled one over on the lifeguard by leaving BB at home in bed and only taking the twins... We arrived ten minutes before the swimming session began. Good planning on … [Read more...]
Jul 31, 2011
Day 2…. Is Hell Freezing Over….
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The Holiday Diary If you missed Day One - click here Day Two, Twin boys diary entry: I went to the park, I was tired. Twin girls diary entry: I went on the climbing frame and the slide. My entry: Dear teacher, The kids are spot on. They did all of the above. My day was fabulous. I awoke at 6.06, fed BB then pulled on my clothes and painted my face in an attempt to erase … [Read more...]
Jul 25, 2011
Day 1 of hell……
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Twin boy and girl have been asked to write memoirs of their six week holidays for school. I am keen for the teachers to have a realistic view of what six weeks at home 247 is like. … [Read more...]
Jul 25, 2011
Pass on the love….
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We packed up some sweets, crisps, fruit and lots of other stuff, and headed out with our teddies to pass on the love. We decided to give some of our toys away, and give them to Oxfam to send to other children who live far away. … [Read more...]
Jul 22, 2011
to mum, love me
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When I grow up I want to be just like my mum. No really I do, I doubt there could be any greater compliment. … [Read more...]
