Whilst we can only get out each day for 1 hour of exercise and within a 1km distance of our house, we are very lucky to see such beautiful countryside x … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #58
Lucas did a FaceTime with his friend on Monday and whilst they had a chat, they also drew each other. This photo shows Lucas in the phone and his friend drawing him … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #57
Lucas received some roller skates in the post this week from his Grandparents. He hasn’t quite got the hang of skating yet but is enjoying trying x … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #56
This weeks ordinary moments are something no one could have thought of this time last year. We’ve had our first full week of school closures here in France and all but essential shops (food and … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #55
On Monday, we returned from the UK. We went for a week during half term to visit family. Lucas turned 5 on the 15th Feb but his school didn’t break up until the 21st and he wanted to see family and … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #54
Last Saturday was Lucas’ birthday. He had asked for a new Xbox remote for his present so he can play 2 player with D. We asked him if he wanted to go anywhere or out for lunch but he wanted to stay in … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #53
Yesterday we spent the morning doing some jobs together around the house. In France, where we live anyway, you don’t have big bins at your house that are collected like in the UK. There are various … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #52
In Lucas’ L’Ecole Maternelle, they have a reward system throughout the week. In each of their books, they have a rocket for each week and the teacher will put a coloured dot in each section according … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #51
Last week we went for a walk around Des Tourbières de Vendoire. This translates to the boglands of Vendoire which doesn’t make it sound very appealing but it’s a stunning place to walk around and very … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #50
We moved house a couple of weeks ago and where we live now is really making me appreciate how beautiful the area is. The school is is surrounded by winding roads, hills and fields for as far as you … [Read more...]
The ordinary moments #49 – pet sitting
We went to Bergerac over Christmas and New Year, house sitting. It was so lovely to have a base somewhere to explore some new places but my favourite part of it was looking after the dogs. I enjoyed … [Read more...]
The Ordinary moments #48
Lucas wanted us to all have a selfie, it’s quite hard to fit us in the screen when he puts his face towards to lens so much! … [Read more...]