Had the Cor Blimey’s over this morning – lovely to see them, all the kids seemed to get on pretty well for a first real go, so that was good. Lovely to see you again Karen, must do it again soon. Did somewhat confirm my opinion that i wasn’t cut out for boys though – […]

Been playing with something new this evening, in an effort to occupy my mind – and a local Puddlers Website is the result. Got a fair bit more to do but i’ve broken the back of it i think. What a lovely expression that is…. Today seemed to be quite successful; certainly not feeling obliged […]

Because having provided me with what is turning out to be the perfect maths curriculum in Exeter maths, StudyDog looks like going down a storm as well. Fran has started on the bottom level tonight (i thought this made the most sense since she still struggles with blends) and i literally had to drag her […]

Having identified to myself that Mondays with the TT would work best if Fran had some self-leading activities to do, i tried to get something ready for her last night. So last night i printed off, laminated and prepared some pink Montessori language materials for her. What made me feel pretty good was that i […]

Indeed we did. Max seemed to recover to some extent overnight, well enough not to let me down anyway. Not quite sure what was up with him but it was deeply unnerving to have him appearing to be in early labour :~( Hoping its nothing serious anyway, i’ve had unpleasant “Impending doom” feelings lately. Amelie […]

Hm. Actually its been quite a good day although Max is ill with stomach and back pain. Wail…. There has been lots of learning type activity going on: the big two did lots of the DK Oz game which is very mathsy and they love it. Fran did double “box” and was great – excellent […]

Its looking like we are going to have a segment of an allotment this year, which will be great but i really want to have a summer of gardening here too – last year was a bit abortive really for one reason and another. So the plan this year is to do mainly flowers and […]

A very good reason to orgo-plan for Maddy is that i know i have a very smart little girl here and she deserves a bit more of my brain power. Over the last year she has evened out so much that i do think she is ready to be stretched a bit more. Plus of […]