When the boys get home from school I allow them 45 minutes to get changed, play or read. After that, they’re booted outside to help me with a few chores before going back in to do their homework. On homework-free days they get to play rugby with me, ride their bikes or disappear over the [...]
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Tag Archives: Family
A day away from the croft
13 July, 2011
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We had a rare family day away from the croft today, taking the boys on a surprise visit to the Landmark Forest Adventure Park at Carrbridge. The park, set within a remnant of the ancient Caledonian forest, combines forestry heritage with adventure activities. The boys loved it. The Big Lad was especially taken with Max, [...]
Read moreAnyone with spare Scalextric track?
20 January, 2010
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I’m building a complex, board-mounted Scalextric track as a joint birthday present for our boys. It’s been going well, but I’d like to incorporate a narrow hairpin and my jumble of used track, plus a few new pieces, doesn’t include the right parts. I’ve tried Freecycle, but haven’t had a single response.
Read moreHappy in his work!
5 October, 2009
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When the Big Lad arrived home from school today, he found me lugging a large tub of neeps into the steading to be processed for storage. When I told him some had to have the best leaves cut out for making sauerkraut or to eat as fresh greens, he volunteered to tackle the job while [...]
Read moreReady for school!
30 June, 2009
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The face of modern schooling—for reasons of health and safety it is essential that all children turned out with sword, shield, helmet and armour. War horses are optional. Actually, the Wee ‘Un’s class won the school’s prize for best behaved class and earned themselves a fancy dress party. He simply had to go as a [...]
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