It seems the whole blogosphere has gone pumpkin patch mad. Similar to the hundreds of lavendar field Instagram photos you see over the summer, it seems parent bloggers love a back drop for photos. I usually use the farm myself, cringing at the thought of people trampling over other farmer’s crops-I can just imagine what … [Read more…]
So another half term is over and it’s a bit of a poignant one here. It is Boo’s last half term before starting school. That’s right. My baby’s next holiday will be summer and then it’s school. Despite not having any plans we’ve had quite a nice week. On the Sunday, we managed to persuade … [Read more…]
I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. We have survived our first half term as a family of four. While most other parents are lamenting the fact that their children are back at school and nursery tomorrow, I am relieved that we got through it relatively unscathed. You see I am … [Read more…]
Back to normality today. Work for me, preschool for Boo. Half term is over. Usually I am breathing a huge sigh of relief but this time I have quite enjoyed it. We started off the week with Boo going to nana’s house so I could do a good clean. I had been ill the week … [Read more…]
We are very lucky to live where we do. There are so many child friendly places to visit that are right on our doorstep. This week we visited one of our forgotten favourites-Walton Gardens in Warrington. Once part of a larger estate belonging to the famous brewing family, Greenalls, Walton Hall and it’s gardens are … [Read more…]
I am still uneasy with Halloween. My post last year about not being comfortable about the begging aspect of trick or treat explains why but there are activities out there that don’t involve any trick or treating and we took part in one this weekend. I wrote in the summer about or local pick-your-own farm, Kenyon … [Read more…]
It’s half term where I live and while teachers may be breathing a sigh of relief, parents everywhere are on the verge of tearing their hair out. Childcare, activities, money for activites; are all on the agenda of parents with children at school. But what about parents of preschool children? Every week is half … [Read more…]
