Saw the health visitor this afternoon, as planned. Had been back *just* long enough to open the doors so that we could be in the garden, but not long enough to change the smelly nappy
Can’t recall at which point in the process we’ve mentioned home education to this woman, but we obviously [...]
And can’t help wondering if it’s because I encouraged a workbook session or two
We’re back to the Exeter maths. There’s been reading as well, sitting gazing blankly at class tv (she watched two episodes, back to back, of a spelling show!) A little more string art, this is obviously going to take [...]
As all the guests have gone
Small is sitting next to me drawing, and Big is working on a Hoobs book. I’ve caught up on the blogring, the washing is out although I’ve a pile of washing up to do.
The weekend didn’t really turn out according to plan. Not that there was all [...]
That’s no good, I won’t be able to remember a thing
Let’s see, Big stayed at Barbara’s after our group on Monday, and was brought back Tues afternoon. I spent Tues morning decluttering, reasonably successfully, and it must have catching, as Tim got to work on the back bedroom.
Barbara came round [...]
I’ve been having complete chaos workwise on the ‘puter, as well as still trying to study for my java exam (which I’ve wimped out on and postponed for another couple of weeks) so I haven’t felt all that much like blogging recently. I ought to make the effort to make little notes - it’s [...]
Better get a cup of tea and a chair, it’s a long one
Been a lovely day today, which is a huge improvement on the rest of the week. Well, it was OK when Mimi was round the other day, the smalls were no trouble, but Big and I are going through one [...]
to blog about these things tomorrow.
Small and birds, cats, dogs and ppl.
Small likes animals. He quite likes ppl, but he is squealingly happy to see animals. We walked to the post office on Weds (posted the Hesfes form, yippee!) and every few steps he would stop, smiling, to point at a cat, or [...]
We’ll start with the darker ones so that we can end on a high note.
Major achievement - getting through the day without throttling either child or bursting into tears. Not quite sure what’s the matter with me atm, must be partly stress related to the fact that I *still* haven’t heard about the results [...]
bribery was us!
It’s Big’s birthday tomorrow. She has mentioned wanting a birthday cake. This morning I told her that we would go and buy one right after her swimming class, but that going relied on her behaving during the class. I emphasized the point that I do not mind if she can’t [...]
Got a better nights sleep - made Tim sleep next to Small Mooched around a bit trying to get motivated - Big didn’t want to do anything, and I’ve gone off trying to force the point. I think part of the problem is that I engage in the debate, and by doing [...]
for pretty much the whole day.
I was operating completely on autopilot this morning which would explain how I managed to get to the Chesterfield group with only about half of the stuff I set out to take. Hohum. The good news is that there is another woman who has small children who is [...]
Both of them.
Missed Big this morning - had to get Small’s breakfast all by myself! Seriously though, did make me realise that somewhere along the way it changed from being slow waiting for her to do whatever it was she wanted to do to help, to suddenly being really useful having her [...]
he nearly weaned himself this evening. I don’t think he meant to wean himself, but I’m afraid that I take being kicked in the eye as a sign that we may not be doing this for much longer. Why can’t he just lie still?
Anyway, some blogworthy educational moments, in no particular order.
Lots [...]
Started the day early (how often do I post by 8.30am?) by getting organised and going to Chesterfield to meet V for a swim. Not quite sure what happened, but there was no V (did we arrive too late? We were quite a bit later than expected). Big was very disappointed, but [...]
that I don’t learn from my mistakes.
Today I have tried really hard. I have wet washing on the line (sigh) and wet washing in the machine (bigger sigh), the kitchen is trashed again, but was clean and clear before I started preparing our home cooked tea, and I shifted another bit of paperwork before [...]
Started with swimming, and Big finally conquered her fear, and swam without floats! Thinking about it seriously, that’s not really very *finally* iyswim, she had 5 lessons this summer, and has had 10 theoretically of this course (except she missed one and didn’t swim on another) so that’s not so very long from being [...]
Back in my own bed last night, but Small must be feeling a lot better, as he pretty much stayed in his cot, only headbutting me once. So a reasonable night’s sleep, although I didn’t think of it that way when the alarm went off at 8am. I’ve never been a morning person [...]
from the other side of 7 hours sleep?
Horrendous evening trying to get Small to bed last night, resulted in me in tears downstairs after 45 minutes of trying to settle him, while Tim did finally succeed. Really couldn’t face another night of the wriggling, writhing, hair pulling and scratching, so went and slept on [...]
Employing the head in sand approach to the financial situation again here, but hey, it’s working for me
Bad night with Small - he went down at about 7.45 last night, but was restless all evening, Tim settled him down then came down for a coffee and I was working on the computer. [...]
‘cos it went well here. We were late, again, but it wasn’t our fault - is it just me that thinks signs saying “Swimming pool carpark” imply that the car park is meant for users of the swimming pool? Apparently there was a cross country taking place somewhere around the place - so [...]