There is a new tractor at the farm and we are prepared to have some big adventures with him. One of the big problems with my little farm boys is when they want to inevitably go to bed with their toy tractor. I dread such nights because I know I will be getting up to … [Read more…]
If you have little ones interested in farming, you will no doubt have heard of Tractor Ted-the little green tractor who finds himself on real farm adventures. With catchy songs and an educational and fun theme to them, they are a huge hit at our farm but who is behind the idea? Meet Alexandra Heard. … [Read more…]
This month’s siblings sees the end of the 2018 summer holidays, a revamped bedroom and a new puppy. We spend the last month going on quite a few days out. Only locally to play farms and parks but the children did enjoy themselves. The boys love anything ride-on so that is always a winner and … [Read more…]
We are huge Tractor Ted fans in this house. We live and breathe farm (obviously) and we particularly love this series as it is a cartoon tractor set amongst a real farm. My children are far too farm-savvy to be fooled by cartoon farms. They want the real thing and for this, Tractor Ted wins … [Read more…]
Growing up on a farm is a wonderful life and I feel very lucky that my children have this opportunity. Having not grown up on a farm myself, some of the things that happen surprise me. There are certain instances when you can’t help but know they are farm kids and often, they only happen … [Read more…]
It seems like an age since we were sat in our secret woods for last month’s sibling post. The long, hot sunny days have seemed endless and the relationships are blossoming between my three at the moment. They have all enjoyed the paddling pool although the baby has had his fair share of dunking, largely … [Read more…]
It’s been a month of big changes with the siblings this time. G has started nursery and Boo has moved schools. They have both taken it very well and it makes me ever so proud of them-Boo especially. This has meant that the baby has three hours a day when he is not having toys … [Read more…]
Today is St Nicholas Day, It is celebrated across Europe and the Middle East on December 6th. He is the man most thought to be the inspiration behind Father Christmas himself The story goes that a poor man could not afford gifts for his daughters so, to avoid embarrassment, St Nicholas flung three sacks of … [Read more…]
1. Overalls-preferably farm related ones or ones with tractor logos on. It will save their other clothes and provide another layer for when it’s cold. 2. Socks. Can you see a pattern here? Their feet might be small but they still get cold and, if its anything like my house, kid’s socks disappear at an … [Read more…]
Farms and mud. It comes with the territory. Part of the job description. Boo isn’t too bad. Her little brother on the other hand is like a magnet for all things dirt. I think he was nine months old when he first got diesel on something and the situation hasn’t improved. Sick of trying to … [Read more…]
