For a long time Mr J has been a huge fan of Lego. I remember him getting Cars branded Lego when he was only three or four, and him devouring it (metaphorically, not literally). He could follow the instructions and construct his Lego creations almost without help. I remember marvelling at the skills he … Continue reading
There are a number of resources that I have been lusting after for almost as long as I can remember (Spielgaben and light boxes amongst them!). For the most part they are out of my reach price-wise, but I’ve decided that I’m going to attempt some DIY. Unhandy though Nick and I may be, … Continue reading
I grew up knowing that my Granddad had served in the Navy during World War II, but that he didn’t like to talk about it. He was a boiler stoker on the HMS Shropshire, and he signed up in 1941 when he was 19. I don’t know much about his time in service other than … Continue reading
It’s almost like clockwork the way that the weekend will roll around, and Nick will say “Hey, let’s go for a drive!” I usually mutter something about needing to get things done around the house, but capitulate pretty quickly, and we all pile into the car for a trip to some previously unthought about destination. … Continue reading
For a long time I’ve been reading blogs and dreaming about the day that I’ll live in a huge house that is always clean, and my work is always all done, and I have children of my own to inspire. Before then, I’ve always thought, there’s no point trying to create provocations. My stepchildren are too … Continue reading
Late last year my husband volunteered our house for a New Year’s Eve party with our friends. Theoretically I was fine with the idea of hosting, but practically it was another story. Our house looked like a bomb site. And I’m not using hyperbole here, the house hadn’t had a proper clean in longer than … Continue reading
Greetings from the long lost land here On The Ning Nang Nong. Uni has finally finished for the year (along with assignments and placements) which means I am finally able to get back to some projects and the blog! I enrolled in a Masters of Teaching (Early Years) this year in order to work towards being … Continue reading
