Finally, I’m back at my desk after what seems like a very long break. I feel I need to crack my mental knuckles before I get on with 2011 so here’s what I learned over New Year. A currant of Christmas Puddings keeps on flowing. This year we got given three. Two the Panther brought […]
Another post that starts “snow joke… “
Snow joke being stuck at home because of the snow, but here’s what we learned. Attempts to climb a Christmas tree will be unsuccessful. Oddly though, if your tree was decorated by children, it won’t look much worse for its experience. If you put enough clothes on the baby to keep him warm, he can’t […]
Snow is cold and head teachers should run the treasury
Things I’ve learned from my children The coldness of snow never ceases to surprise. Shortly after this picture was taken, Boy Two complained he was cold and wet. No? School fayres are economic genius. I just paid £2 for my own wooden spoon which has painted brown and disguised as a reindeer. You can take […]
Mull – a little island delight
Things I learned from our trip to Mull. When the sun shines in Scotland it’s heavenly. Really. At risk of going all purple, it makes your soul sing and you forgive it the months of grey misery. Kippers are delicious, but quite a lot of work. Breakfast in the Western Isles Hotel naturally featured Loch […]