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So, last spring one of the kids in large boy's class gave out golden tickets to try rugby. He'd played a few sessions in a very small group at after school sports and enjoyed that. So himself took large boy along. It was chaos apparently, with loads of children coming to have a go. But… Continue reading Rugby: first match
Not for the first time, I am trying to get fit. Over the years there have been several, all very short-lived, attempts. The most successful was when I worked in the office, didn't have children yet, and was encouraged by a colleague who was into yoga. At that time, she got me to 2 yoga… Continue reading Learning to run: part 1
Ahem, well, it's smear day. Sitting in the waiting room at the Drs, late after a diversion to a post box. Also late because I had the reminder 3 months ago, but life and reluctance and unpredictable periods had put me off booking in. Anyway here I am, doing my duty to my family, making… Continue reading The dreaded poke
I'm off to foreign parts (the Watford of Paris to be vague) in a few weeks. Tonight I made himself do large boy's packed lunch. There were many questions. There was discussion about whether it was enough. His water bottle got left on the side. And then... "I won't be doing this while you're away… Continue reading Skip a few steps
Small boy and large boy have a really strong bond. To the point that small boy can be quite shy and even anxious when his brother isn't there. I love how close they are, there's a 3.5 year gap but they play together, imagine together and sometimes just sit quietly hugging. Their closeness does have… Continue reading Going solo
Today has confirmed why I said no to the suggestion of promotion and why I still refuse to apply. Husband is away so it's me and the boys doing our thing. I took them to breakfast club, worked, did my second c25k run, and set about the horror of Thursday afternoon meetings. Started at 12.30… Continue reading Mummy guilt (part 1 of many)
I love this bit of the year at work. It's the lull. In software (even in our supposed "agile" development approach) we have one big release a year. We work towards it for the whole preceding year and once it's done (or at least into the QA end game and then handed over to fulfillment)… Continue reading The lull: and breathe
I thought I would share a few things about myself that my real life friends (probably) know, but social media not so much. 1 I used to be vegetarian When I was 9 I decided to stop eating meat. My parents are saints. I can't imagine large boy asking that in just over a year.… Continue reading 10 things about me
Somewhat delayed round up of what we read this summer during the school holidays. Me: The Bonjour Effect (still on going, slowly)Stig of the DumpMurder on the LevelsRevenge on the LevelsPenshaw Large boy: Wimpy Kid, who knows which oneJack Stalwart: the search for sunken treasureThe wizards of onceThe firework maker's daughterMy fox ate my homeworkThe… Continue reading Holiday Reading Round Up
Just a random observations post today. I try and observe a vague etiquette of birthday gifts for the kids parties our boys go to. My criteria are: Something useful or educational or that the child really really wants (as told by their parent)No junk that will breakNo noisy toys that will make their parents hate… Continue reading Birthday party gift etiquette
Smelly Socks and Garden Peas 