It was odd not having Tully here on Friday night when she went to her sleepover at Holly's. It's not that I'm not used to having time away from her - I estimate I've had close to 150 nights away from her in all - but this is the first time I've been at home without her. Still, she had a lovely time, both her and Holly were apparently very well behaved and we are now looking forward to a return visit!
As she missed her swimming lesson yesterday morning (we decided a sleepover was a special enough treat to warrant missing it for once) I took her this afternoon. It was lovely to spend some time with her without being distracted by Harry, as whilst I've had plenty of trips out without him they've almost all been for exciting things like going to the supermarket, or to take Tully to her swimming lesson when we don't actually spend any time together.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Linsey and Beth
Harry and I drove over to Glossop to see Linsey and Bethany. Beth is only 6 weeks old and very very cute. I thougth she'd look tiny next to Harry but whilst Harry was obviously bigger than her she wasn't as diddy next to him as you'd expect. It was lovely to see them both - hopefully they'll manage to come for a return visit soon.
Friday, January 16, 2009
School Dilemma
We have to decide which school to put as first choice for Tully pretty soon, so we've been to have a look around the 2 schools nearest to us. You wouldn't think 2 schools could be so different!
We are in the catchment area for Templemoor Infant School, twinned with Moorlands Junior School. Templemoor is lovely and we'd probably not look at other options except that there are always slightly odd rumours about Moorlands... The other school we've looked at is Springfield Primary School in the centre of Sale. It has a very good reputation but is oversubscribed so although we are right on the border of the catchment area (and in actual fact closer to them that Templemoor) it's by no means certain that we'd get a place.
As I said the 2 schools appear to be complete opposites in terms of approach: Mark labelled Templemoor as a 'Hippy' school - the Head's philosophy is that kids should be kids: they'll be encouraged yet allowed to progress at their own rate, she doesn't believe in giving homework as they've had enough to cope with being at school so just encourages parents and children to read together daily plus some simple suggestions to re-enforce whatever they've been learning during the day. He has labelled Springfield as 'Victorian' - things seemed much more serious and more grown up, and more academically focused.
Having been to look around hasn't really helped as I think Tully would like and do well at both but in different ways. Ho hum - time to flip a coin?
We are in the catchment area for Templemoor Infant School, twinned with Moorlands Junior School. Templemoor is lovely and we'd probably not look at other options except that there are always slightly odd rumours about Moorlands... The other school we've looked at is Springfield Primary School in the centre of Sale. It has a very good reputation but is oversubscribed so although we are right on the border of the catchment area (and in actual fact closer to them that Templemoor) it's by no means certain that we'd get a place.
As I said the 2 schools appear to be complete opposites in terms of approach: Mark labelled Templemoor as a 'Hippy' school - the Head's philosophy is that kids should be kids: they'll be encouraged yet allowed to progress at their own rate, she doesn't believe in giving homework as they've had enough to cope with being at school so just encourages parents and children to read together daily plus some simple suggestions to re-enforce whatever they've been learning during the day. He has labelled Springfield as 'Victorian' - things seemed much more serious and more grown up, and more academically focused.
Having been to look around hasn't really helped as I think Tully would like and do well at both but in different ways. Ho hum - time to flip a coin?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
House stuff revisited
During the last few weeks of waiting for Harry to arrive I started a few mini projects around the house. The majority did get completed at that time but the fitting of the internal doors somehow passed me by and only got finished this week... The door frames still need painting though and whilst I'm already very pleased with them they'll look really fab once that's done.
I've also had another clear out in an attempt to get the amount of junk lying around the house down to a minimum and keep the place looking vaguely respectable. Not easy it has to be said but I feel like I'm making progress. I'll probably pop to IKEA soon to pick up a few bits and pieces to assist with storage so I'll post some photos when I'm finally happy with my work!
I've also had another clear out in an attempt to get the amount of junk lying around the house down to a minimum and keep the place looking vaguely respectable. Not easy it has to be said but I feel like I'm making progress. I'll probably pop to IKEA soon to pick up a few bits and pieces to assist with storage so I'll post some photos when I'm finally happy with my work!
Monday, January 05, 2009
Dinosaur Sandwiches
After the success ofTully's bear sandwiches at Mum's house I was quite excited to spot this dinosaur sandwich cutter from Lakeland.It arrived today and I've never seen Tully's food vanish so quickly, and a second round of sandwiches be demanded and equally quickly demolished. Hurrah for dinosaur sandwiches!
New Year Resolution
I don't normally make resolutions... But whilst I've been working on the blogs the last few days it has struck me that I have very few pictures to upload. So I have resolved to remember to take the camera with me when we do 'blogable' activities, and when I do rememeber to take the camera I will also remember to take some photos!
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