Moves Like Jagger

My little tween is often found hidden away in her room with arts and crafts spread across her desk and tunes blaring while she sings and stamps away like an elephant.  I thought a karaoke machine was the perfect present for her so I purchased one and popped it away for Christmas. 

After unwrapping her Blingles, Gelarti, a Kindle Fire and a few other bits and pieces she was thrilled to see the pink system complete with several discs of the latest pop songs to dance away to; it was the first thing she unpacked and set up!

She has called me upstairs several times to sing along to Britney and William followed by some Michael Jackson but she didn't want to get involved herself while I was present. The only time I was allowed to hear her was through her bedroom door.

I decided to try and catch her having a boogie but I was discovered every time. 

Well, that was until...

... I think she gets her moves from my dad. Check him out on New Years Eve:

Do your kids like to dance?

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Compliments from Kids

Fast approaching my 30's I don't tend to receive that many compliments anymore, so the ones I do get generally leave me in denial or make me feel amazing for days!

The Mini Mes are little angels when it comes to making me feel special, it comes naturally to them, but I'm not quite sure they have completely grasped the concept of compliments just yet.


While heading out of the door for the morning school run...

Jamster: Ooo you smell lovely today mum.
Me: Aww thank you, that's very kind.
Jamster: That perfume you wore yesterday stunk.


When collecting the Mini Mes after school in my new winter footwear...

Minxy: Witwoo mum! 
Me: Thank you, do you like them?
Minxy: Those boots make you look really tall and skinny like a huge giant.


Errm, thanks, I think!

Do your kids 'compliment' you?

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What Do Your Children REALLY Think About You?

A video popped up in my news feed the other day and it left me wondering what the Mini Mes really thought about me as a parent. Like the mums in the video I always focus on my negative points and the things I need to improve on, but I was pleasantly surprised by their responses when I asked them... even if they were quite random!

Jamster "You are kind, generous, epic and definitely not evil."

Minxy "Hmmm you are definitely chatty and loud! Intelligent, responsible. Sometimes you are a hard worker but sometimes not. You are expensive that's for sure."



Can you tell Jamster likes his Marvel movies? Epic and evil are his current favourite words and his teacher even pointed that out at parents evening!
I really love that they picked out some of my positive points. I do try to be kind and generous as much as possible and them mentioning that makes me feel appreciated.
I may have even gone a little bit mushy inside when they said that!

I do have quite a large mouth and I'm used to facial expressions featuring wide eyes, especially when I'm attempting to sing and dance at 7.30am before school. Oops.
I wouldn't say being talkative is a negative thing though really. I'm just friendly.

I'm happy with that.

What would your children say about you?

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Fairy Frolics

Minxy hadn't lost any teeth in quite a while so the moment she noticed one was a little wobbly at the weekend she decided to tug at it until she pulled it out, despite my best attempts to persuade her not to. Ouch!

I think she was a bit shocked once it was actually in her hand and she felt a little bit guilty for being impatient and not allowing nature to take its course.

Her note to the tooth fairy is proof of that...

She was rather apologetic and even provided a gift for the fairy!

The fairy didn't have any cash to hand, possibly due to the fact a tooth loss was quite unexpected, so she wrote a tiny letter back, left a new book (she raided Santa's stash hidden in my wardrobe, oops) and added some sequins and glitter to the pile. 

Minxy was very pleased that Felicity Fairy prefers the cello....
Funnily enough that is the instrument she plays too.


Does your child write letters to the Tooth Fairy?

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Make-Believe Magic

I'm fairly sure that Minxy is no longer a believer *sob*. She has doubted Santa for a few years but if it works in her favour she is happy to play along!

She is hoping Father Christmas brings her some rather pricey gifts...

...she gets more and more like me every day with her expensive taste.

I'm glad she has mentioned the return of the Elf on the Shelf, it reminds me that although my beautiful tween is growing up she still appreciates the build up to the big day and that she is still a little girl at heart.
I'm really looking forward to dusting him off for some festive fun.

I also liked the fact that she added a comment about her being good 'most of the time'.
She is unbelievably honest!

Apparently she is only ever naughty if someone has irritated her though. Hmmm.



Do your children still believe?



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Guy Fawkes and X-Ray Glasses

We had planned to go to the local bonfire and fireworks display at the weekend but as the weather was horrendous we decided to stay at home in the warm instead. We started discussing where bonfire night originated from when Minxy piped up...

"It was just that bloke with gun powder"

That sums it up then!

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On the odd occasion when I may need a quick hand with something I'll ask the Mini Mes for assistance - It's only usually something small like some washing being taken upstairs, or a fresh tea towel being fetched.
I had a few Halloween items I wanted putting on the landing ready to go back into the attic so I called out to the kids who were watching a movie.

Me: Can someone do me a favour please?
Minxy: Are you going to pay me?

If only I was paid for every chore I did!

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Minxy and Jamster are big fans of secret agent and spy films (especially Johnny English) so they can often be found wearing hoodies and wandering around with badges and walkie talkies in hand!
Minxy appeared in the lounge the other morning with sun glasses on...

Me: Those aren't X-Ray glasses are they? *pretend to cover myself*
Minxy: Ewwww no, that would just be nasty to see you in your bra!

Not everyone would agree I'll have you know!

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I'm always summoned when busy, I swear they wait until I'm sat relaxing or in the middle of cooking before making a request, isn't that always the way? While slicing chicken for dinner Minxy approached me...

Minxy: Can I have a hug?
Me: In just a sec Minxy, I'll finish doing this and then I'll be with you. Have a hug with Jamster for a min.
Minxy: I would rather lick a toilet!

Aww sibling love.

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Have you had any funny conversations this week?

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Half Term Humour

Half term has begun and with the stormy weather we haven't been inclined to venture out that far... bar to the shops for cake supplies, obviously.

The Mini Mes are little movie buffs like myself and the Mr so they are happy to snuggle up with the Sky remote to see what films are on demand....



Minxy: Can we watch this one?
Me: The Full Monty? Not really, it's filled with nude men!
Minxy: Yea, I know. I thought you would like it mum. *Raises eyebrows and starts laughing*


Oh dear! ...Casper it is then.

Have your children had any random requests?



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Insulting Mum

If the kids aren't playing nicely or picking on one another I am their victim.
I'll admit that I'm quite daft and lack common sense at times but this seems to have made me their object of ridicule. The joy.

As the weather cools my back starts to play up from time to time, especially first thing in the morning.
I came down the stairs and into the lounge bent over slightly on Friday...

Jamster: Are you alright mum?
Me: Yes thanks, I've just got a sore back today.
Jamster: Have you hurt it? Or is it because you are just getting really old now?

Thanks son. I'm not a morning person as it is!

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When making the dinner at the weekend, with Minxy as my assistant, I needed to remove a tray from the cooker...

Me: Do you know where the oven gloves are, I can't see where I've put them.
Minxy: Have you tried looking over your shoulder?
Me: Oh yes, there they are!
Minxy: Can you see what I have to deal with! *Rolls eyes*

Cheers love! But I guess I was asking for that one.

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While watching the X-Factor I do get a little carried away when the singers that I like find attractive get through...

Me: Yessssss!!
Jamster: You only usually get that excited when you go to Ikea mum!

Well, I do LOVE Ikea!

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I also found this cheeky little note left on a Christmas catalogue of mine from Jamster...

It did make me giggle.


Do you get insulted by your children too?



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Attitude of a Pre-Teen

Love it or hate it, kids speak their minds.
They don't always think about what they are saying and sometimes have little care for others feelings.
This week I have seen some great examples of this, most of which have been rather amusing too...

Minxy decided she wanted to play cinemas so she picked a film, created her posters and tickets and announced that Jack the Giant Slayer would begin at 2pm sharp.
Jamster wanted to join in so asked if he could play

Minxy: "You can be on bin duty afterwards and tidy up. But that is it."

How kind!

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My car seems to have become a little untidy lately with an abundance of magazines and food wrappers in the back seats. I decided to grab a carrier bag to empty it out...

Minxy: "What are you doing mum?"
Me: "Just going to remove some of the junk from in the car quickly."
Minxy: "Well you will need more than just the one bag then won't you!"

It's wasn't that messy!
Well, perhaps it was.

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While discussing how quickly the year seemed to be going we soon moved on to the subject of things to look forward to during 2014.

Minxy: "Does Jamster really have to come to Kefalonia with us?"
Me: "Well yes, he is part of the family, don't be mean."
Minxy: "I'd rather have a vacation to heaven than go anywhere with that annoying brother!"

She has become such a diva!

Do you have a pre-teen drama queen? 

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The Funny Things Kids Say and Do... Doodles

The Mini Mes had a successful start to the academic year with them both settling in to their new classes well and liking their new teachers - woohoo! 

At the end of last week Jamster returned home with some of the artwork he had created during the first two days at school. He told me that he was allowed to draw whatever he wanted. 

So he drew a Kangaroo... 

A dog covered in spikes... 

And his friend stood on the toilet peering over into another cubicle...

Apparently this didn't actually happen (thankfully) but his friend is in fact a spy and this was his secret mission! 

I love his imagination. 

How have your children settled in at school? 

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The Funny Things Kids Say and Do... Woodlice and Harry Potter

Going through the Mini Mes school bags at the end of term I found pencil cases with half of the pens now missing, notebooks with doodles all over them and quite a few pieces of work that they had done during the year scrunched up into balls to bring home on the last day!

Having unfolded them for a peek into their lives behind the gates with their teachers, I found myself having a little giggle at some of the things they had written (and drawn!)...

Under this woodlouse picture Jamster had written;


Appearance: They look a bit like big ants, they have hard shells and big eyes.

Diet: Woodlice like to eat wood. That's where they got their name from. If they lived near the seaside their favourite food would be seaweed.

Habitat: They live in logs, stones and damp leaves.


I don't think David Attenborough needs to worry just yet!



I also found Jamster's thoughts on Harry Potter, but I think he may have recalled the movies slightly different

to how I remember...



When I entered the castle I had to make my breakfast myself and I had a hot chocolate.

When I was cooking in the kitchen I called Ron and I said "I'm making hot chocolates for all of you". When I touched the door it will open!

The next few weeks fly by.

Ron wanted to know where my pigeon was. I was already in my quidditch clothes ready to play quidditch but my quidditch broom was being wicked!

I'm back at Hogwarts where I nearly got killed in the quidditch game "Ron, do you think I can go back to the quidditch game?" Only time will tell!


Sounds like a movie box office hit, don't you think?!

What funny things has your little one created at school?

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