Coronavirus and lockdown life has been a tale of two halves when it comes to my teenage sons. One embraced the new routine and whilst bed times and wake ups were both later than on a school day, he still…
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Well, the last couple of weeks have been an eye-opener for me I can tell you. It is all happening, going to a new school, growing up and girls. The teen started high school and suddenly we have seen it all;…
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My teenage son has developed a new and rather strange habit. It has been happening for a little while now I fondly refer to it as ‘duvet dressing’. He is not a fan of getting up in the morning. This has…
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Thirteen years ago. It still feels like a few weeks ago. I can still remember arriving anxiously at the hospital at some ridiculous hour in the morning. I think it was around six thirty. There was a covering of snow…
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Every time he speaks, he has to sigh dramatically and speak to you as if you know nothing. Because of course you know nothing. Eye rolling is the only available facial expression. It is done in response to everything…
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Someone once likened the teenage years to a switch being flicked and a light going out for a number of years and then when it passes, the light goes back on and you are presented with a reasonable adult. At…
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Nineteen, nnnn nineteen. Most of you probably don’t remember that song form the 80’s (if you don’t then you aren’t really missing anything) but it has been rattling around in my head a lot today. For today *sounds fanfare* I…
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I say we, but I really only had a supporting role in the teens A Levels. A bit of gentle nagging along the way and making sure that he was keeping on track and getting the work done. He nailed…
Read More »The teenager has another job. He is very pleased about this as it will see him earning over two pounds an hour more and as he is quickly discovering the real cost of owning a car, he is looking forward…
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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Nikki, mum of four, wife, teacher, writer and drinker of many cups of tea. This blog is pretty much anything that pops into my head, an eclectic mix of family life and lots more. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
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