There will always be tomorrow
On Thursday 1st February, my kids started the new school year. It was a pretty shitty day. Whilst Jake was jumping out of bed with excitement and smiles, Evie pulled the covers over her head and refused to get out of bed, refused to talk to anyone, refused to get dressed, etc. etc. This had a [...]
An 8 year old Birthday Interview
Ever since the kids were born, I have been recording small but meaningful manifestos of their lives...who they are, what they say and do, little quirks that make them uniquely them. Throughout the year I make notes here and there and try to capture as much as possible, as I know that these small things [...]
Keeping it real
Pretend play is such a big part of childhood. It is how kids learn to navigate the world around them, figure out how things work and have a go themselves. Today Evie set up shop in her and Jake's bedroom. The two of them played for hours, buying many household items with pretend money. I wonder [...]