Pre-School Graduation – One Of Many Milestones

Last week Matthew reached another milestone. Hubby and me left work early, after lunch in fact, to attend his graduation play and pre-school graduation. He attended 36 weeks of pre school which is a free scheme in Ireland.

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Our Little Boy Goes To School

I can’t believe this time has actually come.  My little boy who once was a newborn, a toddler, a pre schooler will now enter the stage of ACTUAL school. It is just way too soon in my opinion but I am sure he is well able for it. He surprises me every day what he can actually do I never knew…

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Induction Week in Creche

We survived the induction week in creche this week. I didn’t think the kids would do as good as they did. I know kids can adapt well to change and to Chloe all she ever knew, was the minders. She would have been too small to create a friendship with one of the other toddlers. In terms of moving, she…

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Farewell Dodie

Last weekend was kind of a big deal to us. You see, my son Matthew has been using his dodie, some call it soother, others call it dummy, for over four years. To some mums this is quite a long time. To speech therapists and public health nurses it’s a no no. Each to their own. I personally wasn’t ready…

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Interview with a Pre-Schooler

I have been reading about these questions on Facebook that are making their rounds. Questions you should ask your toddler. I thought I am going to mix it up a bit and put a few additional questions into it which Matthew can actually understand. I tried asking him certain questions and he didn’t seem to understand what they mean. He…

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Matthew’s 4th Birthday Weekend

It happened this weekend. My eldest turned FOUR.. four years of age. I can’t believe it. The shortest four years for sure. He is now entering the pre-school year and next year he is going to big school. He is so not ready. I know every parent will say that. He is still my little baby no matter what but…

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Matthew turned 3

I have been going on about Matthew’s birthday the last few days quite a lot on the blog. But it is such a big deal for any mum I’d say for their little baby to turn the big 3. His actual birthday was on Friday. He went to crèche/nursery that day and when he came home,I had his presents corner…

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Matthew is 30 months

I can’t actually believe it. My boy who used to be a little baby not so long ago (That’s what it feels like anyway) is now 2 1/2 years old. Where has the time gone?   Not only you are 2 1/2 now you have become a big brother at the beginning of this month. Your little sister Chloe was…

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Happy 2nd Birthday Matthew

The day has finally arrived where Matthew turned 2. This means I can not call him baby anymore. It’s mad how fast the time went. He really enjoyed his little party and presents. The Birthday Cake (he loves lights so I put  extra candles on it) Little man had a very busy day and was tired very early. We are…

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