Monthly Archives: September 2008

Beachwatch 2008 – almost

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Beta Mum

What a great weekend activity, I think, still labouring under the delusion that my children are happy to go along with my idea of a good, family day out. So I suggest it, without thinking carefully how to lead them … Continue reading →

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Screen Capture

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Beta Mum

Of course we limit their screen time, and of course they do everything they can to get around the rules. “Dad, Mum says I can watch telly,” they whine, when I’ve said they can’t but am still at work so … Continue reading →

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Aim, Method, Results, Conclusion

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Beta Mum

Science kits – don’t you just hate them. Ben was given one for Christmas/Birthday at least 8 months ago, and I thought I’d managed to hide it somewhere he’d never find it. But I’d forgotten that this is the child … Continue reading →

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Is it Worth it?

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Beta Mum

My little boy – well, he’s 9 now – asked me a question at bedtime tonight. “Mu-um.” “Ye-es.” “Can you change your job?” Uncertain silence from me. Then the question to which I do not want to hear the answer. … Continue reading →

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