Every holiday, I look forward to having the children at home. I plan, in my head, what we are going to do. When the holiday is over and term starts, I greet other mothers in the playground with expressions such as “Where did the holiday go? ” and ” I […]
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Is it a froglet or a toadlet?
The little bit of rain we had brought out this little chap and hundreds of his brothers and sister. We cannot walk in the garden, for fear of treading on them. Is it a froglet or a toadlet? In passed years, they have squeezed under the doors and come inside. […]
Read moreOutdoor Challenge in the City
We spend a lot of time outside, but this is usually in the countryside and not the city. My children know their borage from their basil and, not only do they know where eggs come from, but they can discuss the different breeds of hens. They are not used to […]
Read moreBlackcurrants galore
The blackcurrants are ready to pick. We have 10 or so mature blackcurrant bushes. Picking them is not a quick business. As I spent time picking them, today, I could appreciate why commercially blackcurrants are harvested mechanically. If I costed out my time and applied the minimum wage, then the […]
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