tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45820166085343799672024-03-14T04:00:50.215+00:00Mrs FrecklesMrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-44382539075539236782015-04-03T17:43:00.001+01:002015-04-03T17:43:38.595+01:00To have EasterSo a few months have passed since Christmas and we've managed to fit in a new job, a trip to Sweden and then a visit from Sweden. We've just waved good bye at the airport to the cousin. Always sad. At least we've got a few more days off work and school to enjoy Easter.<div><br></div><div>We made the most of London and went shopping at Disney Store, Hamleys and Lush (the little girls' favourite shops) and we managed to sneak into Cath Kidston too (big girls' favourite shop). We also went to the Natural History Museum which was quite busy so we gave the dinasours a miss this time and said hello to the blue whale instead.</div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3VsaoKIy4vl0i4wjZHCr_HGFphat0kjT76PaTgOHXJyfKa_9dZ3TgqfmRSxOaU4j6aqxDRtPB5VTNyoM4-eONdgknqUUsDc9KAnbfSBak8-ZNj6uweSpAe-vsmjtZUTLFHTeLstKIoI/s640/blogger-image-1310662644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3VsaoKIy4vl0i4wjZHCr_HGFphat0kjT76PaTgOHXJyfKa_9dZ3TgqfmRSxOaU4j6aqxDRtPB5VTNyoM4-eONdgknqUUsDc9KAnbfSBak8-ZNj6uweSpAe-vsmjtZUTLFHTeLstKIoI/s640/blogger-image-1310662644.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgDYm64ueDEaTJpEjTBKKfSjziaXO72m-FDbyz81QKjJonuHR4Q6NWYL0pVltiRV5cn-mvlY9srpYV4m1Zaoo7fvEyNGWgM_qNtM_zECdrTDdkMNSbmx8vNxffKNDWYqPd-l7loijO38/s640/blogger-image--1359151175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgDYm64ueDEaTJpEjTBKKfSjziaXO72m-FDbyz81QKjJonuHR4Q6NWYL0pVltiRV5cn-mvlY9srpYV4m1Zaoo7fvEyNGWgM_qNtM_zECdrTDdkMNSbmx8vNxffKNDWYqPd-l7loijO38/s640/blogger-image--1359151175.jpg"></a></div></div>Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-83141695406301400542014-12-27T11:59:00.001+00:002014-12-27T11:59:16.712+00:00To have a Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-6176145411453123902014-11-06T21:40:00.001+00:002014-11-06T21:40:16.733+00:00To have NovemberSo it's that time of the year again, Bonfire night. Perhaps the history behind isn't very cheerful but the fireworks are.<div><br></div><div>For the third year we went to our local park to see the display. M was a very happy girl.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjviKS7ADA04qRDzaWmTGG1fodRmbhUPvf3tcCDjBk7yUzcVMaLy_nQPxfJgY6Z4mUiNDau4FbKK6gZ6PkJ4gsGvOWCG5KwP9uau0P0VU2GTJ6FLi2UQlNQcoreWvYXW0xwCB-uF5YFCjI/s640/blogger-image--1851094075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjviKS7ADA04qRDzaWmTGG1fodRmbhUPvf3tcCDjBk7yUzcVMaLy_nQPxfJgY6Z4mUiNDau4FbKK6gZ6PkJ4gsGvOWCG5KwP9uau0P0VU2GTJ6FLi2UQlNQcoreWvYXW0xwCB-uF5YFCjI/s640/blogger-image--1851094075.jpg"></a></div></div>Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-91785752434880561242014-10-26T11:05:00.001+00:002014-10-26T11:05:24.187+00:00To have another cousinThe little cousin from Portugal arrived yesterday and M is enjoying being the big sister. All big smiles. Very cute. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It's half term so lots of fun planned this week and today we're off to a museum. </span><div><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><br></font><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-lwIt64HPg42w3K07BrYwjbjizzaxU9pPm2NTqpcWVBTWPEDGPJ2GEFBZxXWJuPMgv6RFQRDmdJb6LJhT97RLOldTnV-qsY4j0hbGTdDvfsN6LgPQiZw2no05NCCuQqJ0407r44Tjn0/s640/blogger-image-1066191456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-lwIt64HPg42w3K07BrYwjbjizzaxU9pPm2NTqpcWVBTWPEDGPJ2GEFBZxXWJuPMgv6RFQRDmdJb6LJhT97RLOldTnV-qsY4j0hbGTdDvfsN6LgPQiZw2no05NCCuQqJ0407r44Tjn0/s640/blogger-image-1066191456.jpg"></a></div></span></div>Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-15433271839365614962014-10-08T21:27:00.001+01:002014-10-20T21:33:57.011+01:00To have had a birthday7 years...in between princess and Monster High. The theme of the party this year was Frozen and ice-skating. Second time for Maya and a first for several of the other children. Everyone enjoyed it and no one gave up on the ice. <div><br></div><div>We had a joint party with another girl in the class and it was nice to share the party planning and the fun. Something I really like here is the custom where all the party gifts are put, unopened, on a table - the gifts are then opened at home so no need to spend time opening presents in front of the other children, and no risk of comparing which gift was best etc. We then write a thank you card to each child that came to the party. Very civilised.</div><div><div><br></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTN1rw8VTSZwR4NMfwfgF_w6hEK-2T4r3kkmK_A43JzxSjGecJlmjBkYXFUMge-iw4AbgfFpPc8w3jCWTe0N8JCIG7EkPTu34iq7yZiErz33cadA3RIMjBeFPrzkN9f1zMvVRqXlpVfxM/s640/blogger-image--1813194119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTN1rw8VTSZwR4NMfwfgF_w6hEK-2T4r3kkmK_A43JzxSjGecJlmjBkYXFUMge-iw4AbgfFpPc8w3jCWTe0N8JCIG7EkPTu34iq7yZiErz33cadA3RIMjBeFPrzkN9f1zMvVRqXlpVfxM/s640/blogger-image--1813194119.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYVPM_hEHkR35gedkTCDD8nv_2SK-_ngX9FhkiLoO3CwluqvJSAzV8ocykrxjnpWcPRdxa_J2peU53_zECC_B50-5zx7dHfAJXpk0883H9D_TXmV5STauc-jA0C6O3zNCLEJlYz1eXBY/s640/blogger-image-2042425343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYVPM_hEHkR35gedkTCDD8nv_2SK-_ngX9FhkiLoO3CwluqvJSAzV8ocykrxjnpWcPRdxa_J2peU53_zECC_B50-5zx7dHfAJXpk0883H9D_TXmV5STauc-jA0C6O3zNCLEJlYz1eXBY/s640/blogger-image-2042425343.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-89457151640925977052014-08-19T13:44:00.001+01:002014-08-19T13:44:59.856+01:00To have had a wonderful summer<div>
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It's been a bit quiet here...but not in real life. We just got back from a great summer holiday, three weeks in Sweden. I'm lucky to have been able to take three weeks of holiday in a row, not many Brits do or can. The weather was fantastic and we managed to meet up with over 30 friends and family. We spent most of the time on our island, and then a weekend in Gothenburg having fun at Liseberg with the favourite cousin.<br />
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We met Anna at the Disney Store!</div>
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Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-43333823823407924332014-04-16T21:22:00.001+01:002014-04-16T21:22:58.296+01:00To have another London adventureAnother month has passed and M is now on Easter holidays. My mum and dad were here for a week and it went far too quickly. Luckily I had planned a big day out in central London the day after they went back to Sweden in order to cheer ourselves up and we went to see Matilda the Musical. It was brilliant (even if I'm not usually a big fan of musicals) and it was the first musical for M. Elsa from the "Frozen" film decided to come along too...(a Disney Store visit was included in today's adventure).<br />
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Already got the next adventures planned - a sing-along - and then we've got visitors from Sweden so we'll explore a bit more of London again then. And still have 6 days left of the holidays, I'm sure we can fit in a museum or gallery visit.<br />
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Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-71693798177450735262014-03-06T09:23:00.001+00:002014-03-06T09:23:14.461+00:00To have a dress up day<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>It's the World Book day today and everyone at school, including the teachers, were asked to come in dressed up as their favourite book character. It was a great atmosphere in the school yard this morning and we saw some amazing creations.<div><br></div><div>M wanted to dress up as Alice in Wonderland, and we thought the Swedish "Madicken" pinny would do for the dress and pinny Alice look. Her friends were Merida and the Black Cat. </div><div><br></div><div>Growing up in Sweden some of the book characters are not familiar to me but I'm sure I'll learn through M.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4l-xTpYEImhn_OyLjorpvJhhS_Q2WgFePUAweLg7vJ41l3JF031zgNwxqJdvT01eMcpOTIUaZDeiTAzQay4Bu2NNEShFU2duLgmPdHDTKPyKNdgQQf53ZSz8ttIz8Ao6gDJCQJX9tkJA/s640/blogger-image--745537379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4l-xTpYEImhn_OyLjorpvJhhS_Q2WgFePUAweLg7vJ41l3JF031zgNwxqJdvT01eMcpOTIUaZDeiTAzQay4Bu2NNEShFU2duLgmPdHDTKPyKNdgQQf53ZSz8ttIz8Ao6gDJCQJX9tkJA/s640/blogger-image--745537379.jpg"></a></div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CsYXAlnXaoj7gp7SJ1SLyVYJu5r9Fad2TjCdyB_sDYnfmFD9fJjMpRabDLc7t2peXPpchH7lkZGyjfH_gyQv_CZthkt9hFwc-dEEWo7KxtMNbgxFsABrue9RoUl7a9vo1qGjiaLkYnA/s640/blogger-image--1879273707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CsYXAlnXaoj7gp7SJ1SLyVYJu5r9Fad2TjCdyB_sDYnfmFD9fJjMpRabDLc7t2peXPpchH7lkZGyjfH_gyQv_CZthkt9hFwc-dEEWo7KxtMNbgxFsABrue9RoUl7a9vo1qGjiaLkYnA/s640/blogger-image--1879273707.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-52738255858789725392014-03-03T22:15:00.002+00:002014-03-03T22:15:46.888+00:00To readI love to read. Nothing beats a good book and this is something I really want to pass on to M, my love of books, all sorts. I remember reading everything I could find, from a very young age, trawling through my parents' books, my grandparents' and so on. I remember the fairy tales, and I remember reading Roald Dahl. So even if we can do most things on an ipad, or a Kindle, it really can't really beat a "proper" book. When I saw the special edition of The Brothers Grimm's fairy tales, with fantastic illustrations, I had to order it for M. It arrived today and she was delighted, as I had hoped.<br />
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As I'm also still on a mission to make the most of London, I booked tickets for Matilda the Musical as an Easter treat - and so we are as prepared as possible, I also ordered the book Matilda.<br />
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Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-36014391498543907472014-02-17T19:38:00.000+00:002014-02-17T19:38:22.545+00:00To have a mum and daughter dayWe did London in 7 hours today...Well, we didn't see <i>everything</i> but we managed to fit in quite a lot! We went to Covent Garden first, and the Disney Store...a well sought after doll was purchased, Anna, (from the film Frozen, M's favourite and she knows all the songs by heart...). That was the first treat.<br />
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I'd decided to show M China Town and after advice from a friend we'd booked a table at Imperial China, a Chinese restaurant which is mentioned in the Michelin Guide apparently (but still very decent prices). I had dim sum, M tried some noodles and spring rolls and decided it was lovely and that she wanted to come back and eat here every day.<br />
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Then it was time for cinema at Leicester Square - Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy - M said she really enjoyed it. At least I managed to avoid the Barbie film...<br />
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Lastly, some proper culture and we went to the National Gallery and did the "Spot the Royals" audio tour which we both enjoyed. M commented on that there were quite a lot of "naked bottoms, angel heads and big Jesuses" which probably sums it up quite well. As an "old" Art historian I always enjoy a trip to a museum or gallery and I'm glad M does it too.<br />
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Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-83433161120808524722014-02-15T14:20:00.001+00:002014-02-15T14:20:03.345+00:00To have messy hands...Swedish chocolate balls, as messy to bake as they are good to eat. A true childhood classic and today we passed on the skill to Maya's friend. Baking, such a great thing to do together, and so easy too (if you disregard the mess...). <div><br></div><div>It's the start of the half-term holidays and we've got a couple of things planned for the week; cinema, swimming pool visit, play dates, a sleepover etc. So even if we have to work M will have some fun.</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRIQqoFkuQbDWSuJfwhbhas5Oo7jKtpCs94kG2dPsIdPq2-2JBIsP79l_UJ2a1DIXPiObms3OWzavI03TL8yegMpbxDdWjt18vYMtqJbR9MusInhG3u6gg72A78IFBFJM-SpAfjaBHvs/s640/blogger-image--194915028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRIQqoFkuQbDWSuJfwhbhas5Oo7jKtpCs94kG2dPsIdPq2-2JBIsP79l_UJ2a1DIXPiObms3OWzavI03TL8yegMpbxDdWjt18vYMtqJbR9MusInhG3u6gg72A78IFBFJM-SpAfjaBHvs/s640/blogger-image--194915028.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1m7MJV2qrxl1-Vu5xFJI-fiRiiWIUY1d1N8FrDrz1cakfHfcG9yoO1EreqC_ztiHsmYsmhLFxQTU_CBx5Z_azs78C10onNYtMdn0-l4C-xhrXh3cseKssKP7RpgcEuyFCdFzA2VS9XE/s640/blogger-image--814865455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1m7MJV2qrxl1-Vu5xFJI-fiRiiWIUY1d1N8FrDrz1cakfHfcG9yoO1EreqC_ztiHsmYsmhLFxQTU_CBx5Z_azs78C10onNYtMdn0-l4C-xhrXh3cseKssKP7RpgcEuyFCdFzA2VS9XE/s640/blogger-image--814865455.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5oLFpkck-aFgG5ntQr20gHz9lm9fSwvCToELt9gsgwOceWjtMqXIWdPNSjhRd9MEKohSJ7oDUIxazja_dQK6iC__y8IlEhdVpeyYBLlManRQj9ynU2KWHj0lW-oyq1M0oV6n4_SxFj8/s640/blogger-image--293277339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA5oLFpkck-aFgG5ntQr20gHz9lm9fSwvCToELt9gsgwOceWjtMqXIWdPNSjhRd9MEKohSJ7oDUIxazja_dQK6iC__y8IlEhdVpeyYBLlManRQj9ynU2KWHj0lW-oyq1M0oV6n4_SxFj8/s640/blogger-image--293277339.jpg"></a></div></div>Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-76860815434437305882014-02-05T11:20:00.000+00:002014-02-05T11:20:09.484+00:00To have FebruaryWe're still waiting for the snow but as they don't cope very well with snow in this country I think it's enough with the rain...<br />
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As many others at this time of the year we've had a few colds and aches over the last couple of weeks. Today I'm working from home due to the tube strike, but M has got a bad cold so has been at home resting for the last two days.<br />
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M and her cousin<br />
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My version of a nativity set, nordic style...<br />
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It was Christmas for Moo Moo too...a new bed arrived, all the way from Sweden...(love that little wooden bed, bought in a beautiful little toy shop in Gothenburg).<br />
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We went to see the film "Cloudy, with a chance of meatballs 2", a favourite!<br />
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Already preparing for Christmas!<br />
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I took M to Oxford Street (very brave indeed) for the first time and we visited Disney Store, Hamleys and some other shops. Luckily she liked her new Dr Martens as much as I do (even though I haven't had a pair since the 1990's...). The main reason for going to Oxford Street was to meet up with M's aunt/my sister- in-law who were on a shopping trip from Sweden, together with her sister and children. We had a great time at Hamleys and managed to fit in dinner at Pizza Express but after 7 hours out and about we're both tired when we got home at 22.30 that evening. But M didn't complain one single time, however, she did get spoilt rotten.<br />
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My beautiful (I'm allowed to say) big little girl who still loves princesses and unicorns, may it last.<br />
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I used to bake birthday cakes but this year I was a bit lazy....found what she wanted anyway, a cake with roses, cute as a button.</div>
Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-16382881515517224342013-10-02T21:51:00.002+01:002013-10-02T21:51:30.337+01:00To have a "brother"As M doesn't have a sister or brother she sees my friends' younger children as her sisters/brothers, especially "baby JJ" and "baby A". On Sunday it was JJ's birthday - not a baby anymore but 3 years. He adores M. Very cute<br />
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Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-2432707450541215312013-09-29T10:44:00.000+01:002013-09-29T10:44:09.145+01:00To have a new adventureLong time no seen...not sure where the time goes but it goes fast! School started three weeks ago and M as settled in very well with her new teacher. Thankfully she got to keep her class mates which is great as the kids and parents are so great, as it's not unusual for schools here to also change and swap when it comes to the pupils as well, not only the teachers. The amount of homework has increased considerably though and we need to ensure we sit down and do some of it over the weekend. It feels a bit early but it's just the way it is here.<br />
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We went to the first birthday party of the season yesterday and on Friday it's time for our M to turn 6. Already, what happened?! We'll have a bigger party this year but not until the weekend after her actual birthday, and we have only invited the girls in her class as M prefers smaller groups. The party we went to yesterday was a joint party with four birthday boys from her class - and ended up with nearly 50 kids including sisters/brothers! A bit too much for me but they had fun.<br />
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I start my new assignment next week, full-time sadly but I'm really looking forward to a new challenge and a new experience. This means that M has to go back to the afterschool club for three days/week and the other two days her grandmother and/or other parents will pick her up from school. She also has two "clubs" after school, arts and gymnastics which she really enjoys. I wish of course we could find a way of being able to pick her up from school every day but hopefully in the future. Then again, lots of kids go to afterschool clubs or/and are picked up by child minders, grandparents, friends and nannies so I shouldn't be feeling too guilty (but I always do).<br />
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Anyway, I'm really grateful I had the whole summer off and was able to spend a lot of time with our daughter, a true gem to treasure.<br />
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Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-16037384518773260372013-09-04T19:24:00.000+01:002013-09-04T19:24:28.539+01:00To enjoy the last week of summerIt's the last week of the school holidays and we've been back from the lovely island for two weeks (already!). The warm summer has continued and over the last two weeks we've been to the cinema, to the outdoor swimming pool, to the London Zoo and also managed to fit in a couple of play dates and fun in the park.<br />
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Only a few days left and as a pre-birthday/end of holiday gift M got something she had wanted for a long time - hamsters! Instead of bigger one that we had intended we ended up with two dwarf hamsters, proudly named Moo and Sweetie (not sure if sisters or brothers but we do know they're the same sex...). Very very cute and even if I'm not a big fan of caged animals, nor "ratlike" creatures even I enjoy watching them running around. M is delighted and we thought it would be a bit easier to start with hamsters than a cat, in a flat...Also, one of my first pets was a hamster and I remember the excitement (even though he turned out to be a she and I all of a sudden had 6 more hamsters...).<br />
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I'll have a few weeks to ensure M is settling in with the new teacher and in Year 1 but I'll start working at the end of the month, new exciting contract work and after nearly four great summer months off, I'm looking forward to it! M is going to start swim school as well as try a gymnastics lesson this weekend - we're all set for the autumn term now. (And in true style, Christmas musical and ballet, and Christmas eve lunch are also booked...only 3 months to go!)<br />
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Last day at the beach on our island.<br />
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At the London Zoo...we did see some real animals too.<br />
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Mrs Freckleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900012231821392253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582016608534379967.post-40850824340541542302013-08-16T16:14:00.001+01:002013-08-16T16:14:39.255+01:00To have summer holidays on the IslandA few weeks have passed and we're still on the island in Sweden having a relaxing time. We've managed to spend a lot of time with family and friends as well as doing a lot of "touristic" things. It's lovely to be exploring the island over and over again as an adult and to let M experiencing the country side. 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After a bit of research we settled on the Garden Museum, next to Lambeth Palace. <a href="http://www.gardenmuseum.org.uk/page/1/Home" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #38761d;">The Garden Museum</span></a> resides in an old church, St Mary's, that was rescued from demolition in the 1970s and then turned into the world's first Garden Museum. It was very pretty and picturesque, a little gem and oasis in the middle of busy London roads. We had a vegan lunch at the museum cafe, not as popular with the rest of the family as it was with me. <br />
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The cafe in the Garden Museum/church.<br />
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There was also an Arts & Crafts fair going on and outside, in the small church yard, M got to draw on ceramics and created a colourful pendant (she chose the shape of a leaf, very appropriate). </div>
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Outside the Garden Museum, which is next to Lambeth Palace (the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury) and opposite one of the most famous buildings in the world...Big Ben is behind the tree...<br />
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Outside the Church aka Garden Museum, necklace/pendant on full display.</div>
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Free seeds for the kids!</div>
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