So 2017 is almost over. It’s difficult to work out whether it’s been slightly better than 2016 or just a continuation of a new, depressing norm. That’s how things seem to be in the bigger picture anyway. Closer to home, I’ve had a mixed bag. Losing my Grandma, although she’d had an amazing innings, was …
Month: December 2017
One of the best times to be self-employed is Christmas. I’ve written about the reasons for this before, so won’t repeat myself. Apart from saying that one of the things I really don’t miss about my old life is the office Christmas party. Particularly in the last job I had before becoming my own boss. …
I’ve always been fascinated by STEM-related topics – although the less said about my aptitude with maths the better – and it’s an area I’m keen for all three of my children to excel in. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to give its full name is becoming increasingly important. Particularly in the world of work. …
I’ve been a parent for over seven years. I’ve also been blogging about it for the same amount of time. You’d think that writing about my experience of parenting would focus my thoughts and improve my approach as a result. Well if recent events are anything to go by, I’ve learned nothing. In my defence …
As I’ve said more than once recently, I hate Christmas shopping. However, we decided to brave the crowds at the weekend. As always, there were some odds and sods that we needed and we thought it would be quieter than next week. When we learned that there was a Christmas market on outside our local …
I’ve written a couple of posts recently that some people may have taken as digs at Christmas. First I wrote a silly one about my family getting excited a bit earlier than usual. Then I wrote a sensible one along the same lines for Dad.Info. Neither were; I was just grumbling about people wishing away …
One of the things that bothers me most about the approach to Christmas is the shopping. We’ve actually made reasonable progress with ours so far, but I’ll readily admit that I’m beginning to struggle. If I know what I want to get for people, there’s no problem. I shop around for the best deal and get …
Whether you like it or not – I’m more on the ‘not’ side of the debate – we’re hurtling towards Christmas. With it comes entertaining and, if your home is anything like mine, this creates instant panic. With three kids and a cat, the house is very rarely in pristine condition. That was something of …
Dylan and Xander have been getting on each other’s nerves more lately. It’s nothing unusual; with sick bugs to negotiate as well as the impending arrival of Christmas, Term Two is easily one of the toughest for kids of school age. As a result, they’ve been at loggerheads more often than usual. Leaving us exhausted …