Tag Archives: parenting experiences

Holiday Time!

Posted on August 7, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

I am officially on holiday! Right now, I will most likely be enjoying the harbour views and a gentle stroll around the pretty village of Wells-Next-The-Sea in Norfolk. We found a delightful old cottage to stay in, which makes a … Continue reading →

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Big Birthday Wishes for my Little Girl

Posted on July 31, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

Tomorrow is a very exciting day. My little girl will celebrate her fourth birthday! I am both excited and anxious about this event, if I am honest. You see, a couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post entitled … Continue reading →

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No More Preschool

Posted on July 17, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

This is it! The end of the school summer term. The end of our academic year. And the end of an era for my little girl, and for me. No more preschool. In September, I will take both my daughters … Continue reading →

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Who’s in the Box? #PerfectlyGood

Posted on March 13, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

My daughters are being very cute at the moment. They have reached an age where they play nicely together (before they start fighting), and sometimes they even concoct adorable games. One such game involved an empty box from our recent … Continue reading →

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Why Won’t My Child Potty Train?

Posted on February 20, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

I am beginning to feel very anxious and more than a little stressed about the fact that my younger daughter refuses to potty train. I have been trying to persuade her for around eighteen months now, to no avail. She … Continue reading →

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Finding the Best Child Snack

Posted on January 30, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

I have talked before about my challenge of feeding the children properly. My daughters are very reluctant to eat fruit and vegetables, and even when they do try, the quantities are very small. So, I have taken to experimenting, finding … Continue reading →

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The Depth of a Child’s Love

Posted on December 26, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

“Mummy,” my five-year-old daughter said a few days’ ago, “I cannot believe it is Christmas already!” Yes, apparently, my daughter has also found the rush of Christmas excitement a lot to cope with. When she made that statement, I asked … Continue reading →

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She’s Not my Baby any More

Posted on October 3, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

Ah, motherhood is a trial, indeed. One moment we are sobbing because our babies will not stop crying and we cannot soothe them, and the next we are mourning the loss of our babies. I had such a moment earlier … Continue reading →

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We Did It! We Survived our First Year at School!

Posted on July 15, 2016 by SpookyMrsGreen

The day has arrived. It is officially the End of Term, and the End of the School Year for us. Twelve months ago I was an emotional wreck as I watched my eldest daughter graduate from preschool, attend her last … Continue reading →

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#AtoZChallenge – Am I Gender Stereotyping my Daughters?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by SpookyMrsGreen

I have been thinking a lot lately about the issue of gender stereotypes. Therefore I assign letter G to gender on the #AtoZChallenge. Having two daughters, I am determined that they will not be held back from any ambitions they … Continue reading →