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‘When you have kids of your own you’ll understand’ and other things your mother was right about
As the years go by and my children reach ages I remember myself being, I am beginning to sympathise more and more with my mother. The quote above says it all really. I remember her saying that so clearly and … Continue reading
How to get your children out the door on time without strangling either of them
Minutes of family meeting, January 2011 Venue: Kitchen table Time: Dinner time Present: Lady of the house (hereinafter referred to as LOH), man of the house (hereinafter referred to as MOH), daughter number one (hereinafter referred to as One) and … Continue reading
You have TWINS?
Interesting conversation at a wedding last week. I was sitting at a table with a few people I knew, including my Best Friend From Home (as distinct from Best Friend From College), and a few who I hadn’t met before. … Continue reading
Story Spark at the Ark
Yesterday we had a wonderful afternoon at Story Spark (what a great title), a children’s books event at the Ark in Temple Bar. It was my first time going to a CBI event as a parent instead of as an … Continue reading
To my daughters on your fifth birthday
My darling little girls, It’s five years today since you came into the world. All new babies are precious, but you were doubly precious, not just because there were two of you, but because we had thought so many times … Continue reading
The Scary Man
Two years ago some time around Hallowe’en my parents and sister took the girls to The Orchard in Celbridge. The Orchard is a fab garden centre and homeware shop with a pet shop and lovely restaurant too. Still a favourite … Continue reading
A rose by any other name …
Good morning faithful readers. I need your help. I am still searching for a more interesting title for my blog. About time I hear you say. In my defence though, it is really difficult to find a title that hasn’t … Continue reading
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Baking success
I made a pleasing discovery today. Baking with almost-five-year-olds is fun. Not only that, they are a help rather than a hindrance. No really. Up until now baking with the girls has, I’m afraid, been something I’ve endured rather than … Continue reading
Arts and crafts mum?
Written for the IMBA newsletter, summer 2009 – had to post it here to explain next blog post 😉 I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m just not one of those art and craft type mums. You know the kind … Continue reading
Leon and the Place Between
Today the girls, my mum and I went to see Leon and the Place Between in An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny (http://www.angrianan.com/list/2010/leonandtheplacebetween.html). The play is based on the children’s book written by Angela McAllister and illustrated by Graham Baker-Smith (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leon-Place-Between-Grahame-Baker-Smith/dp/1840118016) … Continue reading
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