• Enjoying December

    We’ve been enjoying the work up to Christmas. It’s like a holiday: the month takes forever to show up, and then when it does, I’m never ready. Today we went shopping and saw all the festive treats, wrapping paper, gifts, and it made it all so real that I got freaked out. I’m sure a lot of moms feel this way: that we have to make it super special because this is our one chance to get this year right. Someone asked me why I was so pressured to take Jack places and to do Christmasy/Santa things when he was perfectly happy staying home. Because I feel like a lazy mom who doesn’t do fun things. I guess it’s social media pressure. I’m trying to just enjoy it as it is and look forward to the time when we’re not rushing around to work and the nursery.

  • Summer weather in June 2023

    The weather is still spectacular, so we took a trip to Corbridge and had a picnic at Aydon Castle. That was my first Saturday off in a while so it was nice to spend the day doing something fun. We went to soccer practice that morning and the next day back to swimming before the rain settled in for the afternoon. The rain cooled things off considerably, so Jack and I took a nap in the recliner. We’re now in bed and I hope he sleeps through the night. The heat woke us both up the night before, so here’s hoping the rain makes for better bedtimes.

  • A trip to the farm on Father’s Day

    Father’s Day was good fun. We visited Hill Hall farm for the afternoon. We missed the rain that started right as we got home. Jack fed some animals and loved the sandpit. Unfortunately, he took a tumble at the soft play area but the way the door to the picnic tables was designed, he can’t be the first to scrape his knees there. We missed the “fuzzy cows” as the farm took them into the field before they closed. Jack held a chick and saw the pigs take a wee (the highlight of his day). Earlier in the morning, Jack was star of the week at his swim class, so he’s doing exceptionally well. He will almost jump into the pool from a standing position on the side. Right now he wants to hold the teacher’s hand and semi-sit before plunking himself into the water.

  • Sick Day

    Today has been yet another day to be home with a sick child. Jack started throwing up right as he got up this morning and has been doing the same since. He’s had sips of flavored water (squash) and a popsicle but he wanted to go back to bed to watch TV. This means the rest of the week will be us at home. If he feels better over the weekend maybe we can take a walk. I’m due to work on Saturday morning, so hopefully me and Steve won’t get this tummy bug.

  • Rest and recovery

    I’m grateful for the nice weather today (73F!) so I can sit outside and let these two play. After a doctor’s visit who said Jack was fine, then an urgent call from nursery the Monday after that lead to a trip to the hospital, we need the time out. Jack has tonsillitis and I have a cold. Steve’s had his 2nd jab and we’re all just at home, per usual, making the most of it. I’m glad I haven’t been taking him to swim lessons lately because he’s been so cranky and not sleeping well (which means I am not sleeping well). He’s on antibiotics and Calphol to keep the fever down. Then waiting an hour before he can have some milk or something to eat. He hates the antibiotics as well, so we get him to swallow what we can. He has throat spray to numb it before he eats too. Poor baby is still wanting to play and seems to be feeling better, thankfully.

  • Down on the Farm

    We visited Down on the Farm today. Nice little place with animals and play areas for kids. Jack is still a bit too little for all of that but he liked waving to the other kids. He waves to the animals too, which is adorable. We saw little pigs, goats, sheep, deer, meerkats, alpacas, cows, a donkey, and a tortoise. We even took a tractor ride to the top of the hill and had a lovely view all the way to The Pennines. Just a nice morning out and only stayed an hour or so. This included much needed hanging out time by the cafe with a hot drink. I totally recommend it.

    https://www.downatthefarm.co.uk

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