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Tag Archives: Kids
Small Pleasures
Today the email system at work catastrophically collapsed. Ironic that, as we were at an Away-day discussing our digital strategy. Ho hum. I bumped into one of my team on returning to the office. He commented on the crash in … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Life, Work
Tagged Always On, Email, Home Early, Kids, Simple Pleasures
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It’s not all about you
The slightly otherworldly quality of my son – combined with his regular backing track of strafing and explosions (as he imagines himself Iron Man, Luke Skywalker, Hulk etc), has sometimes made us wonder if he’s here at all or permanently … Continue reading
Family Bundle
Returning wet, tired and cold from pouring rain and the demands of work, cheerful – if poorly – children have been a joy to come home to. So poorly in fact, they’ve been super hot, red-faced and unusually placid. And … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Life
Tagged Bedtime Reading, Family Bundle, Hot Water Bottles, Kids, Simple Pleasures
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Sun’s Out
Sun’s out Scooting about What better way To spend the day Than chatting and laughing With my adorable offspring It doesn’t take much to make a great day. Some sunshine and a leisurely chore or two in which to engage … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Odysseus, Poetry
Tagged Kids, Life is sweet, Poem, Poetry, Simple Pleasures
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Christmas Morning
Up at five Checking her stocking, Held on till seven Before she comes knocking. “How many days to Christmas?” Her sleepy brother asks Today IS Christmas, Let’s get unwrapping!
Posted in Children, Life, Odysseus, Poetry
Tagged Christmas, Early Start, Kids, Poetry
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Weekend Fun
Wobbles Bike and scooter In the boot Me and the boy Off for a scoot He’s a bit wobbly But getting the hang Of his shiny red bike Until he has a prang The distraction of pals Takes its toll … Continue reading
Bath Time Boy
Naked in ‘I need a wee’ Dripping out Splashes on the floor Sploshes back in again Bubbles and toys Grumpy sister in Washing of hair Grumpy sister out Splashing and squirting Scratching and sniffing Trickling nose Bath temperature falls Time … Continue reading
Luke Skywalker
I read a survey in the week which said 70% of grandparents think their children are too soft in disciplining their kids. I spoke to a grandmother at work about it and she laughed but agreed. She said her grandson … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Life, Psychology
Tagged Cheeky Monkey, I am your Father, Kids, Luke Skywalker, Oppositional Behaviour, Parenting Darth Vader, Yoda
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