on being a crummy mummy
- By Alison
- 6 October, 2009
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I don’t quite understand the politics of the school yard. I am not sure if this is because our school just doesn’t conform to the rules of mum types, or … Continue Reading →
Things you don’t mention in church
- By Alison
- 1 October, 2009
- 2 Comments
Yesterday was harvest festival day for both Miss Comic Relief and Miss Trouble pants. That meant that I got the joyous fun of sitting through two festival ceremonies in a … Continue Reading →
I give this parent a C minus
- By Alison
- 25 September, 2009
- 4 Comments
I was sent a funny sound byte about a school’s answer machine message by a friend the other day, and it made me chuckle. It wasn’t until after I’d listened … Continue Reading →
Blue shoes and magenta hair dye
- By Alison
- 19 September, 2009
- 8 Comments
Yesterday I did one of those things that betray the jumbled mess that is my mind, despite all outward appearances. Having dried and dressed two children after their swimming lessons, … Continue Reading →
From the mouths of babes
I have, at present, three children in the house. One is mine and two are general strays and waifs. Of the three, two are 5 years old and know everything. … Continue Reading →
facebook for children?
- By Alison
- 29 November, 2008
- 2 Comments
Facebook for children? Surely you jest. What primeval part of any sane person’s mind thinks that getting seven year olds to log on and make virtual friends is a good … Continue Reading →