Bringing Up Teenagers
My first-born baby boy is thirteen today. How exciting for him! He is now a teenager and is entering a new phase in his young life. My how he’s grown up over the past few years, sniff sniff. Why am I so emotional? It’s just a number right? I suppose it’s because he’s growing up […]
It’s conker season in England
My eldest son, Sam, has always loved collecting conkers. This is the British gene in him! My husband used to collect them when he was a child as well and each year at this time, it never surprises me when I find conkers stuffed in his pockets or scattered around his room. Jonah found one […]
Back to school in Britain
It’s back to school week this week and in our household we’re in for an eventful few weeks. Sam starts high school today, Anna Grace returns to her middle school tomorrow and Jonah starts big school next Friday. Not sure who is most excited! It’s probably a close call between myself and Anna Grace. The […]
School’s out in Britain
It always seems to take ages for school to end here. It’s the end of July! When I was a child, school ended at the end of May and we had June, July AND most of August off. It was glorious. My children are thrilled about the break and are so excited about our trip […]
Happy Birthday to my 12 year old boy
When my first child, Samuel Nicholas Fenn, was born we called him Sammy. When he was a baby we couldn’t even begin to imagine what he’d be like in 12 years. Now that time is here and my goodness what a wonderful young man he’s turning into. He is kind and considerate, polite and quiet […]
School summer fayre – a community event
Last Friday was the summer fayre at my two older children’s school and both were running stalls. Anna grace did badge making, cards and lucky dip. I am amazed at the popularity of lucky dip – who would have thought that sticking your hand into a bunch of shredded paper only to pull out a […]
Cricket, explained by my British son
My son Sam who is in year 7 is quite sporty and has discovered his favourite school PE activity is cricket. To my understanding, they play a slightly modified version which is more suited to their age and ability. However, knowing diddly squat about cricket to begin with, I wouldn’t have known any different. Although […]