Both Dylan and Xander have shown a keen interest in science at school. They’re forever telling me things I never knew so I’m learning from it too. When BBC Terrific Scientific got in touch to see if we fancied trying an experiment, it was an easy decision. The experiment in question was to make an egg …
Month: March 2017
This week has been a sad one for my family. My Grandma passed away on Sunday after a short illness. We knew it was coming but, as with anything like this, there was still an element of shock. We were just about to start our Mother’s Day meal when the call came. She would have loved being at …
Both Dylan and Xander love superheroes. So much so, that they’ve been talking about forming a secret group called the Heroes of Power when they’re grown up. Just don’t tell anyone their true identities when they emerge on the scene, okay? With Earth Hour due to take place next week, this gave me an idea. Although …
I was fascinated to read about Operation London Bridge last week. The intricate detail that goes into plans of national importance is intriguing. There are also certain parallels with a situation we find ourselves in at the moment – albeit on a much smaller scale. My 91-year-old Grandma has been in hospital for three weeks. Sadly, she …
One thing that most parents hope is that their children will go one better than them. I’m confident that mine will manage to do so. There’s one easy win they can get under their belts for starters. Learning to drive. Despite being old enough to learn for two decades, it has never appealed to me. This …
I’m not a naturally suspicious person, but something has been troubling me recently. I think my kids may be plotting against me. It’s not just one of them either. All three of the little darlings are in on it. It all started last week when I found this on my desk. A post shared by Tom …
For my second post looking at Powershop UK, I decided to involve the boys even more. As the service can save people money on their electricity bills, it made sense to do so. Dylan and Xander are forever leaving lights on, as well as the telly and Xbox. It has become a pet peeve of mine, so …
Did you know that it’s British Pie Week? I love celebrations like this. Not that I ever need an excuse to eat pies, of course! I’m not alone in this either. Sutton United’s substitute goalkeeper recently caused a media storm by chowing down on one during a televised FA Cup tie. As a nation, meanwhile, we spend …
Dylan seems to enjoy every subject at school but there’s one that is his clear favourite at the moment. History. He can’t get enough of it. He’s forever telling me things I ought to have known about the past. His ability to retain facts is amazing. As I was the same until parental sleep deprivation kicked …
So January and February are over. Hurrah! Nobody seems to like the first two months of the year. Spring is on the horizon, but there’s still a chill in the air and rain is never far away in Britain. Let us not forget the adage of March winds and April showers after all. So while we …