***Doom Analogies***Today’s home-schooling had to focus on ‘Medieval Doom Paintings and Their Purposes in Society.’ This is what my 12 yr old wrote, after studying them: “I think that Doom Paintings were created because the people couldn’t read or write and weren’t properly educated. I think they were used by the rich people to control […]
Mothering Sunday. 2020 ‘Locked Down’
I did anticipate that Mothering Sunday would be as ordinary as it is every year here – i.e. we’ve never really bothered with it. In fact, my 12 year old sudden realised what day it was and went; “Well aren’t you going to open your presents, Mum?” I said “Oooh – have I got presents?” […]
Please Ring. Whether Randomly, or not.
NEVER IN THE FIELD OF… Like many, I’ve been trying to mentally conjure up some similar situations for myself and for my kids, when it comes to trying to show that we’ve got through ‘this sort of thing’ before. So far – and from my own family – I’ve come up with examples from; the […]
Flim & Flan
Scene: Grandma is celebrating her 12 yr old grandson’s birthday at our house. Other grandson rings her on her mobile. GRANDMA: (on phone) Oooh hello! What a nice surprise!ME: Awwww. Is he ringing to say Happy Birthday to his little cousin?GRANDMA: (To me) No…. He wants my recipe for Gooseberry Flan.MY DAUGHTER: Hey – It’s […]
Go Toot Yer Flute
A road rage incident today was narrowly avoided. Due to cultural and ethnic awareness. I’m pleased to say. Scene: I’m driving. My 11 year old is in the passenger seat next to me. It’s half term. I’ve nearly murdered him on at least four occasions. But right now we’re happy. A car is coming towards […]
A Monster. And a Pig
I am blessed with being parent to an 11 year old and to a 15 year old and whilst they’re usually little beacons of joy in my life, kids can be a bit … irritating at times, can’t they? The 11 year old, for example, currently likes to respond to my questions in Japanese (it’s […]
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