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There I was tied to some people in a bog…

September 12, 2010 By Ellen

Things I’ve learned from family Cub camp. Always be prepared for life’s unexpected twists. Just when you think things had got a little humdrum, you find yourself walking through a bog while roped to your sons and some other people you had only just met. Top class stain removers are not anywhere near equal to […]

Filed Under: cubs, family, Glennifer Braes, knots, Lapwing Lodge, other things I have learned

August – blimey no wonder it felt busy

September 3, 2010 By Ellen

An August month indeed Things I learned in August: Edinburgh is probably too busy for comfort. We had a trip to Auld Reekie to see Super Sister (that’s her in the photo) and her family and take in some Culture. The culture in question was The Amazing Bubble Show. Boys One and Two stole the […]

Filed Under: books, brother, family, other things I have learned, schools., sister

Things I’m very pleased to have learned

August 30, 2010 By Ellen

Photo: Top I learned how play is as important as work. Bottom I learned how the round world is drawn on flat maps and here’s how I tried to explain Mercator projection to Boy One. While I have learned neither to count my chickens nor speak too soon I’m going to risk it and say […]

Filed Under: family, other things I have learned, parties

X Factor marked the spot on the sofa for us

August 25, 2010 By Ellen

There isn’t any Doctor Who on at the moment, so our family viewing moment has become X Factor. There aren’t any Daleks so the Boys don’t need to hide behind the cushions, but I found they came in handy when Sherlena came on. Please visit my everymum post at stv.tv for the full story. Plus […]

Filed Under: blogging, everymum, family, Gamu, parent bites, STV, X Factor

Glamping – an intents experience

August 20, 2010 By Ellen

Things I’ve learned from our Country House Hideaway weekend.It takes a mighty long time to warm up a hot-tub with a log fire, but once hot it will stay that way for a mighty long time. Mum and I were aiming for a glamorous G&T in the tub while the male members of the party […]

Filed Under: camping, family, holiday, other things I have learned, tasty.

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