I have to admit that we’ve probably done rather well. Monkey started pre-school at 2 and half and since then we’ve only ever lost 1 glove. Yes, I’ve had to search in the cloakroom for various items over the last couple of years at school but everything else has always made it home. But now…Continue reading Ode to a lost trainer
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Silent Sunday My Sunday Photo 061215
Animals of all shapes and sizes form a fundamental picture of my childhood. They fill my memories. Whether it be watching Guru Gramps catching dragonflies, looking at our rabbits and playing with our cats. There is one species of bird above all other, that will forever remind me of my childhood. I’ve mentioned our macaws…Continue reading Silent Sunday My Sunday Photo 061215
Silent Sunday My Sunday Photo 251015
It only seems a few moments ago that Monkey finally got the hang of pedalling. Most of his friends had already abandoned their stabilisers before Monkey could even be persuaded to sit on a bike, let alone pedal it. He still prefers his scooter, but there are times when only his bike will do, and…Continue reading Silent Sunday My Sunday Photo 251015
Meeting Sir Nigel Gresley
When I was a little girl my Dad had his Hornby train set all laid out in our garage. He could stand in the middle of the layout and run a few different trains at the same time. If my brother and I had been very good we might be allowed to take the controls,…Continue reading Meeting Sir Nigel Gresley
I’m not ready for the tooth fairy
There are so many milestones in a child’s life, a first smile, crawling, walking, talking, writing that first word. All are priceless, something to be remembered and cherished, and as each milestone is met a new part of the journey begins. I’ve always been quite thorough at recording every little step that Monkey has made.…Continue reading I’m not ready for the tooth fairy
Maxi Micro T-Bar Foldable Scooter – time for a change
When we first started looking at scooters a few years ago everyone I asked pointed us Micro-Scooters and their Mini Micro, perfect for a 3-year-old Monkey. I liked the idea of the 3 wheels and knew that would work well with my rather cautious son. So one was duly purchased and over the last 2…Continue reading Maxi Micro T-Bar Foldable Scooter – time for a change