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Having children can be expensive. This page as been created to share ideas & items that you could not live without and things that were a waste of money

This page is created to help with the cost of parenting. It is a way to communicate with each other and tell people what worked for you and what didn't, What you could not live without and what was an absolute waste of money. I know from experience that one persons idea is completely different to others but this page is to give advice to one another.

18/07/2023

To all the year 6 parents

Last six hours of primary school
Goodbye is getting near
The sums and sentences all done
The full stop day is here

Last five hours of primary school
Where everything's before
The aims and games and crazes
no one's crazy for no more

Last four hours of primary school
Surrounded by a class
who' scatter soon and not return
when summer's days have passed

Last three hours of primary school
One final lunchtime play
Instead of chasing friends we try
to chase and catch the day

Last two hours of primary school
The clock hands blur and skid
Signing shirts, remembering
the coolest things we did

Last one hour of primary school where teachers understood
And helped me see I could achieve
for they believed I could

Last half hour of primary school
The assembly we all dread
We cannot sing - us Year Six kings
The crown slips from our heads

Last ever second of primary school
The full stop rings in our ears
But a thousand chapters left to write
We must vacate our childhood site
For time moves on and time is right -
To leave our wonder years

28/03/2023

TO ALL THE NEIGHBOURS ON MY ESTATE

🛝🧒🏼👧🏼⚽️
As we are approaching summer time, I wanted to remind everyone that lives in areas where there are families, especially on a family estate,

Let the children play .

If a child kicks a ball over to your garden - just throw it back

If a child wants to chalk on the pavement and play hopscotch - it will wash off

If a child wants a water fight - water dries

If a child wants to run around laughing and shouting - it’s good to hear them being so happy

If you are older or your children are older, remember you were once young, and so were they. It’s not like “the olden days” - too many children are sitting inside playing on their computers which isn’t always the best thing for them

Life is too short to stress about these things. If it’s a reasonable time, and no one is having a major rave, dont be remembered as the grumpy neighbour.

Let the children play.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

18/02/2023

Your children will respond with love through your worst. ⁣
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In the morning, when your breath smells really bad…they’ll still kiss you.⁣
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When you yell at them for standing there with the toothbrush hanging out of their mouth instead of brushing when you’re running late for school…they still hug you goodbye.⁣
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When you’re crying with frustration at how bad your day is going…they’ll lace their arms around your neck into a hug and offer you a tissue.⁣
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When you’re having a case of the blahs and aren’t in the mood for horse rides or playing Barbies…they’ll still want you to lay with them till they fall asleep.⁣
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When your hair is in a messy bun, and you’re cranky, running on three hours of sleep…they’ll still look at you filled with nothing but love.⁣
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Because to them,⁣
you’re the best no matter what you look like,⁣
smell like,⁣
and how you act.⁣
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And they always manage to lift you⁣
with those kisses,⁣
hugs,⁣
and gazes.⁣
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So next time your children have a tantrum,⁣
case of the blahs,⁣
or are exhausted and cranky—⁣
let’s remember to lead with love⁣
just like our children.⁣
⁣

17/06/2022

As we are approaching summer time, just a to reminder everyone that lives in areas where there are families, especially on a family estate…

Let the children play.

If a child kicks a ball over to your garden - just throw it back

If a child wants to chalk on the payment and play hopscotch - it will wash it off

If a child wants a water fight - water dries

If a child wants to run around laughing and shouting - it’s good to hear them being so happy

If you are older or your children are older, remember you were once young, and so were they.
It’s not like “the olden days” - too many children are sitting inside playing on their computers which isn’t always the best thing for them

After the stress of last few years, life is too short to stress about these things.
If it’s a reasonable time, and no one is having a major rave, dont be remembered as the grumpy neighbour.

Let the children play and make memories 🥰❤️🌞

05/06/2022

“Dear mama,

Could you wake up for a minute? I know it’s hard for you to open your eyes – we haven’t slept a lot yet tonight. But mama, I kinda need you right now. You see, the thing is, I feel a bit lonely at the moment. I’m laying here in my crib and I’m somewhat cold.

I didn’t mean to cry so I’m sorry I did. I’ve been trying to get your attention by making some noises for a while now but you were in such a deep sleep, you couldn’t hear me. I don’t know how else to get your attention. During the day, I see and hear you all make noises and I see you respond well to each other. You talk to me like that too. And I try very hard but I don’t know how to do that yet. So I cry so you’d listen to me.

Mama, I’m sorry for crying. Like I said, I feel a bit lonely. I just spent nine months inside your belly where I’ve always felt safe. It’s a bit scary to me to be in such a big bed all by myself. I miss your heartbeat, the rushing of your blood, the warmth and the food. I miss your breathing and your hands you put over me to protect me when I still was inside your belly.

So mama, would you please listen to me? I’m calling for you in the only way I’m able to. I feel really alone. I need your warmth and your peace for a moment. I need to know for sure you’re still here. So can I come lay with you for a little while to feel your warmth?

Some cuddles first. Mama, this feels so nice. When I feel you holding me while you gently rock me and when I can smell and feel you, I feel so safe. I can feel your hand on my back and my ear is placed just right on your heart. Mom, this is home to me. Do you remember back when we were always together? I always felt like this back then. Sometimes I miss that time. It was so nice to be close to you.

I hear you softly whisper into my ear “Everything is okay little one, everything is fine”. Your voice is so soft and familiar. You smell good mom. A bit like me and a bit like you.

Mama, will you hold me just a little longer? I’m really tired and I feel so relaxed in your arms. It almost feels like before. I’m going to close my eyes for a little while, okay? Can I please stay with you here a little longer to enjoy your love and your presence?

And can I drink some more? Mama, since we’re laying like this anyway…I’d like to ask you something. I know, it sounds pretty sad because I can’t talk like you can yet so I’m sorry for crying again. But mama, can I please drink some more? My throat is dry and my tummy is empty and since we’re here anyway…maybe I can have a few more sips? Your milk tastes delicious and is so warm and familiar.

Thanks mom, that’s exactly what I needed. I was really really thirsty. Your finger on my cheek feels great by the way. And you’re smiling at me. Nothing makes me happier than seeing your smile and feeling your presence. I’ll close my eyes again, okay? Please don’t put me away straight away, I really enjoy falling asleep here. This feels really good. Can I stay with you for another hour or so?

My tummy hurts. What is that?! Mama! Can you feel this? Mom? My tummy hurts so bad. What is happening? Please help me mama, I don’t know what’s happening. I’ve never felt anything like this.

Thank you for rubbing my belly mom. It’s late and everyone is asleep. I’m so happy you’re here for me. I don’t know what I’d do without you mama. My tummy already hurts less and when you hold me like that…I feel pretty tired. Maybe I’ll close my eyes again. Please hold me a little longer?

Can I have more cuddles? You won’t believe this mama! I’m a bit scared. I just woke up and I didn’t know where I was for a second. It was all dark and a little cold again. I know you’re tired mama. But I really missed you, can I please be with you again for a while?

Mama, I can see that you’re tired. There are tears in your eyes and every now and then a tear rolls down your cheek. I’m sorry mama but I feel really strange in this new world. I miss home. I miss always being close to you.

Sometimes I feel a tear fall on my head while you gently rock me. You’re singing me a song so that I can go back to sleep. You softly dry the tears that fell on my head with your hand. That feels nice mom, do that again?

I fall asleep on your chest. You feel so soft, so familiar. There’s nowhere I sleep better than here. My legs are pulled up, just like they were back when I still lived with you. I can hear your heartbeat again and I move along with your breathing.

I will learn soon. Mama, you’re the best place to be. I’m so glad I get to come to you over and over again. I don’t like being unable to just ask either but I’m really happy you listen to me when I call for you.

Soon, I’ll be able to be there for you. Or for my brothers or sisters. Or for my friends in school. You’re teaching me how to take care of someone. You’re teaching me that you listen, even when I can’t ask. You’re teaching me I’m safe, even when sometimes it feels like I’m not. You’re teaching me that you love me, even when you’re very tired. Thank you.

And mama, I love you.”

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