I feel quite ashamed to say that as we are heading towards the end of Little Bean’s first year at Primary School I have only just got around to inviting a friend home for a play date and tea but my excuse is that I was pregnant and not really up to running around after … Read more
This was my Little Bean sitting at the kitchen table tonight asking if she could write out the days of the week. I can’t help but look at this picture and jump ahead 10 years to see my little girl doing her homework. Tonight she read her first book from start to finish and did … Read more
Yesterday, during my usual afternoon ritual of collecting Little Bean from school, I had an exceptionally proud moment. Her teacher greeted me with wonderful news: Little Bean had earned three ticks on the ‘Star of the Week’ chart. She wasn’t just a good girl; her writing had been exceptional! I couldn’t contain my excitement and … Read more
Do you ever feel like your children have a better social life than you do? Little Bean had a busy weekend attending the birthday parties of some of her newly made friends at school. It was such a relief when she received the invites to the parties as I had heard that there were some … 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
Explore the highs and lows of a memorable half-term holiday, balancing parenting challenges, family trips, and special festive moments.
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
Since Little Bean began her school journey, we’ve been navigating a sea of exhaustion and the behavioural challenges that come with it. Despite my pride in how well she’s adapted to school, especially considering she only knew one other child initially, the toll on her energy is evident. She’s made friends quickly, which is heartening, … Read more