Category Archives: Seasons

Beside the seaside

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, Oh I do like to be beside the sea, Oh I do like to stroll along the prom, prom, prom, Where the brass band plays tiddlyompompom.   So just let me … Continue reading →

Posted in About J, Days Out, Garden, Seasons | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A pile of leaves

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Can you pass a pile of leaves with a child and not run, jump, kick, toss high into the air? Not even if it means you miss the train you were trying to catch.

Posted in Just Photos, Seasons | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

And so it begins…

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

J helped me carry a christmas tree home from the supermarket this evening, while he told me about how he wanted to be a soldier in the Nativity play, but has to be a shepherd instead: “and I have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Family, Seasons | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Free Fun: Winter in the Park

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Free fun: A new shall-we-call-it-a-series? A theme of many posts to come. We have a lot of free fun around here. Largely a necessity due to a lack of funds, but I’ve also found that its quite often the best kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Life, Days Out, Seasons | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

This Tree…

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

I love trees. Life just wouldn’t be the same without them. Each one different, always with something to offer. A beautiful photograph, a shelter from the rain, autumn leaves to collect, the perfect spot for a tree house or a … Continue reading →

Posted in Day to Day Life, Seasons | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Sandcastles in September

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I love Saturdays. The only day every week where I get to spend the whole of it with my son. Last Saturday was a particularly nice one. Summer had realised that it was leaving us soon and decided to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Days Out, Seasons | 1 Comment

How to Plant an Apple Tree

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Have an apple for lunch. Discover the seeds. Have the brilliant idea of planting the seeds to make lots more apples. Find a suitable container in which to keep your apple seeds safe. Gather together your equipment. Fill pot with compost. Poke holes. … Continue reading →

Posted in About J, Garden, Just Photos, Seasons | Leave a comment

My Little Shining Star

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

He took part in his first nativity play. The reception class put on a wonderful show and the preschool children played the part of stars in the sky. The night before, he had little sleep, he wanted to “stay up aallllll night!” … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Seasons, The Gallery | 5 Comments

“We Miss You A Mummy Christmas”

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

Im not really a big fan of Christmas because of what it has become. We get so caught up in the buying of presents, the making of food, the opening of presents, the eating of chocolate, the decorating of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Seasons | Leave a comment

Summer is Sleeping

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Im not a fan of winter, due to many things. What I’m missing at the moment is the sponteneity of heading out on a country walk with a picnic of sandwiches, and just exploring for the day. We keep trying, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Days Out, Seasons | Leave a comment