Once they begin their school years, our juniors enter a whole new level of parenting dramas but don’t worry it’s not all bad.
We are currently trying to squeeze every last minute that we can out of the Summer holidays before the Beans head Back to School. It’s such a strange feeling when they break up for the Summer. You feel like you have so much time stretching out before you, and now, looking back, I’m wondering where … Read more
In September as many young children excitedly start their journey into school-life, Beanie Boy will be heading to a new pre-school for his third year as he is a September baby who has just missed out on starting school by a matter of weeks. In some ways I think it’s good that he will have … Read more
A couple of weeks ago on a sunny morning I popped down to London for the day to meet up with some of my lovely friends at Microsoft to spend some time at the Microsoft Apartment and to get hands-on with a few of their gadgets for the summer. Microsoft know families and they have … Read more
As the end of the school year approached we were sent a letter home asking us to send in a carrier bag so that it could be filled with the artwork the children had on display at school and Little Bean came home with loads!!! I’m a bit of a sentimental old fool, I can’t … Read more
Little Bean takes after me when it comes to crafts, she loves nothing more than to make a crafty item for someone special. When I saw this post on Domestic Goddesque recently I knew it would be the perfect craft for Little Bean to try out and whilst walking home from school last week I … Read more
This afternoon a very proud Mummy, Daddy and Beanie Boy arrived early, yes me, EARLY to be sure to get a front row seat to watch Little Bean in her first school Christmas performance. We have been hearing the songs around the home, in the car, at the Grandparents and even just walking around the … Read more
Last week, Little Bean came home with her first official school photo, and I have to admit, I did give a little giggle when I saw it, and then I slapped myself repeatedly about the head with an imaginary wet fish! Look at my poor Little Bean; she is smiling so beautifully and is such a … Read more
I remember when Little Bean was born Hubby and I joked about how we would keep her locked up until she was 30 before letting her out into the big wide world and venturing into ‘first boyfriend’ territory. Life with a daughter was definitely going to be different. Starting School When we made that joke … Read more
I’ve often heard people say it, but I never truly understood until these recent weeks. Little Bean is nearing the end of her first half-term at Primary School, and frankly, I’m concerned about the changes in her. She was once this sweet-natured, affectionate little girl – yes, with her share of tantrums, as I’ve candidly … Read more