Thomas had his first swimming lessons this week, doing a swim school short course. He loves the water and has enjoyed going swimming each morning. I thought a short course was a good way of seeing how well he’d cope with swimming lessons before we looked into booking weekly ones. We did the same with… Read More

This week has felt like quite a lazy week, making the most of the slower pace of life during the summer holidays. We’ve had the odd activity here and there, but nothing that we’ve had to get up early and rush out for. It’s been nice not to have the pressure of having to get… Read More

The school summer break is one of my favourite times of year. I love the sunshine and the warm weather, and being able to enjoy time with my children. It’s been nice to start the summer holidays this year with a trip away, and we enjoyed the break from normality during our holiday in Luxembourg… Read More

It’s Thomas’s sixth birthday today and he’s been excitedly counting down the days. He had a lovely party last weekend in Grandma and Grandad’s garden and enjoyed celebrating with some of his friends. He also shares a birthday with his twin cousins who are fourteen today and it’s been lovely to visit them in Luxembourg… Read More

We’ve attended a couple of awards evenings over the last week as various activities come to an end before the summer holidays. The Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade awards evening is always a highlight in the Brigades’ calendar. As well as getting their badges, there are also some special awards, one of which is a trophy… Read More

We’ve had lots of little moments of joy this week, starting with the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade annual display, which is always a highlight in the Brigades’ calendar. Sophie’s section did a lovely piece sharing a recipe for friendship and Thomas’s section had a game where they were in two teams throwing a dice and… Read More

It’s been a busy week with me, Sophie and Thomas participating in various things. Last Friday, we had the dress rehearsal for the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade display. It’s Thomas’s first time taking part in this, and will be the first time for me having two children take part. It made me a bit emotional… Read More