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What did you learn today?

Today was a learning day all round in our family. I learnt what it was like to do ‘the school run’. I take my hat off to all of you who do that everyday… Therefore 10 trips a week! There was nothing bad about it, in fact it was great. But I kept worrying that…

Birthday debrief

Ok so I forgot it was my birthday on Wednesday! Given I had netball training on Wednesday night and I had my family coming over on Thursday night, Patrick and I (and Evie) went out for dinner to celebrate my birthday on Tuesday night. Patrick had also given me a gift on Tuesday night. Hilarious…

Made it: Crochet skirt

I have been having fun making things for Evie over the past few months. There is something hugely satisfying about making and finishing something and then seeing it used. Especially when it is worn by your own children. I have many a projects started but I’m not the best finisher. For example, I made a…

Tomorrow is my birthday…

I remember when I was 5 and a birthday meant being allowed to go to school! I remember when I was in primary school and a birthday meant taking cupcakes to school. Sometimes it meant having a party. And that meant choosing a theme and dressing up! And sometimes it meant having a sleepover and…

10 Vaccination Tips

One of the magazines we subscribe to for our reception area is the Living Wisdom magazine. When I was opening the mail last week I found a postcard sized list of ‘things to consider when vaccinating’ thrown in with the magazine. I don’t mean to open the vaccination bag of worms which I know is…