Category Archives: parenting

The First Family Holiday Without Him

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Laura Quick

It was 1 year and 6 days ago when I decided to leave. He had been so bad that I was trembling. Small, tiny, but resonating right through me like a hum. Right down to my cells. I still do … Continue reading →

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Back To School

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Laura Quick

The 6 weeks holidays. The End. The children have been singing Ed Sheeran throughout.(“I’m in Lurv with yer bar-de”..) It is now etched into my mind and circles around in my brain throughout meetings, discussions and even arguments – there … Continue reading →

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Election Stress and Confusion Causes Havoc With Under Ripe Avocado In Sock.

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Laura Quick

Election stress and uncertainty can manifest itself in many ways. Laura Wallington from Nottingham caused damage to property today after putting an under ripe avocado into an odd Jojo Maman Bebe sock and swinging it about in M&S foodhall, sending … Continue reading →

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World Book Day School Run

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Laura Quick

My Darth Vader, (on blue scooter) meets potential rival, Darth Vader, (on red scooter). They give each other the Death Stare, but no-one seems to have been harmed.

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The Self Adhesive Moustache

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Laura Quick

All 4 of them were wearing little self adhesive moustaches.. They were having a ball. But apparently you should not poo while wearing one, or at least according to my 4 year old….

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Parenting. What about ‘Childing?’

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Laura Quick

When your kids want something there really is no excuse available to you that they will accept. Wether it’s having another ice cream, watching another episode of Paw Patrol, not having a bath, or when you, yes YOU (remember!?) want to … Continue reading →