It’s hard to believe that Monkey has almost completed Year One at school. I can’t comprehend that my little boy will be in Year Two come September and his last year in Key Stage One. How is that even possible? I don’t believe in leaving things to the last minute, I like to be prepared,…Continue reading Back to school with Trutex in September
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Expected – such a massive word
We had our parents teacher meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Afterwards, once we were home I disappeared into the kitchen to have a little cry. The little cry turned into sobs. Anyone who knows me, knows I’m the softest person on earth, so this may not be a big surprise. Mary’s crying again! Tears, happy tears,…Continue reading Expected – such a massive word
Surviving World Book Day
So much has changed since I was a child growing up in the 1970’s. I can’t remember ever dressing up at school, may be the very occasional mufty day, but certainly nothing else. Being an avid bookworm I’m enthused by anything that promotes reading to children. But having witnessed Monkey’s feelings last week I’m not…Continue reading Surviving World Book Day
Self Belief Award
My son excelled himself last Wednesday. He really showed that he can surprise even himself. He won a Self Belief Award and I could not be any prouder of him right now. Monkey doesn’t like sports. He appears to be taking after Daddy P, rather than me and my side of the family. He wouldn’t…Continue reading Self Belief Award
Project 366 2016 Week 3
We had snow! It didn’t stay around, but we still had a fun start to the week. Project 366 2016 Week 3 with The Boy and Me. Sunday 17th January – Day 17 With Daddy P only ever around on Sunday’s I’m always filling my diary in weeks in advance. We’d pencilled in to visit Salcey…Continue reading Project 366 2016 Week 3
Forward Rolls and Spellings
Now that’s not something I ever thought I’d put in one sentence – forward rolls and spellings, but we appear to have some progress in both areas. Those of you who’ve followed the blog for a while will know that Monkey isn’t exactly sporty in any way, shape or form. It would be fair to say…Continue reading Forward Rolls and Spellings