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Thoughts on gravity on a Monday from my 6 year old

September 24, 2012September 24, 2012 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Learning & growing, Sophie

Last night, as I was getting Alice off to sleep, I was vaguely aware of Charlotte and Sophie telling their Daddy (at 8pm) they were going to write up some science (they frequently do unexpected things at unusual times of day!). So, this morning, when I came downstairs (at 4am something with Alice) it made […]

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I hope she’s not thinking about me as much as I am about her

September 27, 2011 BritMumInNZ 12 Comments Sarah, Sophie

My beautiful, free spirited, energetic, bright young Sophie. I love you with all my heart, as I do Charlotte and Alice. You probably won’t understand the depth of my love for you until you are much, much older. But a parent will do anything for their child’s happiness. When you started school at the beginning […]

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Sophie has a ‘cold’… (warning – school rant!)

May 12, 2011May 12, 2011 BritMumInNZ 20 Comments Sophie

but we know it’s not ‘that’ bad. The reality is… she’s just started her second term of her school life. She’s moved classes and has a new teacher. There’s now twenty children in her small classroom. The children in the class are all getting used to each other and a new teacher.  Five, of the […]

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Running with Passion

March 10, 2011March 10, 2011 BritMumInNZ 4 Comments Alice, Charlotte, Sophie

Memories of school day athletics for many are ones best left in the recess of the brain.  But for our local school I think there will be quite a few happy memories stored away. The weather was perfect and the children came onto the field with a spring of excitement.  They’ve been practicing their cross […]

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Boxing Day Baby!

December 30, 2010December 30, 2010 BritMumInNZ 4 Comments Life in action - Videos, Sophie, Special Days

Baby no more, Sophie, you are five! Such excitement you have felt in reaching this milestone. So much emotion as you make the transition from Kindergarten to School. You keep asking, ‘When do I start school?’ and we keep saying, ‘After the holidays!’. You are such a little fire cracker, filled with endless energy, questions […]

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Sophie’s 5th Birthday Party with Harry the Clown!

December 19, 2010December 19, 2010 BritMumInNZ 4 Comments Sophie, Special Days

Sophie waited eagerly on the driveway for each guest to arrive. She was the hostess with the mostess, dressed in her Cinderella gown from her Grandparents (the same one that Charlotte chose to wear for her 5th Birthday Party!). Sophie and Charlotte had everything running to a tee. The adults were simply accessories to take […]

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The morning before the party.

December 19, 2010December 19, 2010 BritMumInNZ 2 Comments Sophie, Special Days

It’s always a crazy time before a party – especially one at home. Even though the house always needs a complete clean after the party, there is the need to start the party with a presentable home. As I dashed around with the hoover on the morning of the party I couldn’t help but think […]

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