Eye test

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My beautiful boy had his first eye test on Saturday.

When I received the results of his school check up announcing that he was “borderline” with his vision I kind of assumed that he was probably not great with his letters at that stage anyway.The test took place a couple of . . . → Read More: Eye test

Happy New Year!

So this is it, 2011 is truly over and although it was a good year, it was a weird one.

You know, it is funny how you can get caught in the rush and whatever life throws at you and forget to take time to watch your children laugh, laugh with them and enjoy . . . → Read More: Happy New Year!

Who’s the winner?

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There was a time when both my sons used to play alongside each other, in one whole unified team, generally lead by Elliott.

Lately though a rebellious behaviour appeared in Victor’s attitude and everything becomes a fight. Everything causes an argument from who will get to the front door first shouting “I WIN I . . . → Read More: Who’s the winner?

Breeding technology addiction

The boys have suddenly discovered an incredible attraction for technology.

I know that at nearly 5 and a good 3 years old it sounds delayed, especially in a household containing two laptops, an iMac, an iPad and two iPhones (not talking about iPods there).

They have always had access to our iPhones . . . → Read More: Breeding technology addiction

I have become my child’s PA

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Since E started school I feel like I have started a new job.

There hasn’t been a day I haven’t needed:

To make sure forms are filled in, signed and returned Important dates are religiously entered in the family calendar Photos are ordered on time Money is given every Friday for Flapjack Friday . . . → Read More: I have become my child’s PA

I am an optimist

The type that really annoys a pessimistic. You know that type that walks into a room and smiles broadly full of excitement when it is pouring cats and dogs outside. I can’t help it, I am that person. I have my moments, of course I do, but I definitely see the glass half . . . → Read More: I am an optimist

Being lazy

We are midway through half term and so far we have had a series of what we call in this house “lazy days”. On these days you remain in your pjs for a big part of the day, bake cakes, watch lots of films and eat when you are hungry. So why am I . . . → Read More: Being lazy

The things that bring a smile when all is a little dark…

Elliott: “Mummy why are you being grumpy today?”

Me: “Because I am very tired darling, sorry about that”

Elliott: “Did you lose your temperature like I lost mine earlier?”

Me (suddenly feeling like life is priceless): “Something like this I guess…”

The infamous “Gateau au yaourt”

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I challenge any French person to say they don’t know the Gateau au Yaourt (Yogurt Cake), or the recipe, or that they have never tasted one!

It is the easy peasy cake mummies bake on a Wednesday when the children are off school (as they are in France).

This is the recipe generation after . . . → Read More: The infamous “Gateau au yaourt”

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