Monthly Archives: September 2011

Toddler Technology

Posted on 30 September 2011 by planetcoops

There is a computer at pre-school. It is loaded with wonderful games like Winnie the Pooh Art. Mr 3 wants to do nothing else. He loves the computer corner. He would play in it all day. In fact, one day … Continue reading →

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Bow Beret

Posted on 27 September 2011 by planetcoops

So here’s the crocheted hat! It took me much longer than I anticipated. All those puffs are much more time consuming than I thought, but worth it, I think. Of course, once Miss 10 had one, Miss 8 had to … Continue reading →

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Hats

Posted on 23 September 2011 by planetcoops

Very busy crocheting hats at the moment. Back soon (with pictures).

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Sock Hunting

Posted on 22 September 2011 by planetcoops

In our house, some socks end up where they should be. Others take a bit of a detour. Reminders to put them in the washing basket, from the calm to the irate, seem to make no difference. At least I … Continue reading →

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Hair So Clean You Could Eat Off It

Posted on 20 September 2011 by planetcoops

Back at the end of last term, way back when we thought summer was on its way, there was in infestation of headlice at school. Both my girls got them, so I brought out my trusty nit comb and attacked … Continue reading →

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September Garden

Posted on 16 September 2011 by planetcoops

     

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Autumn Denial

Posted on 12 September 2011 by planetcoops

I am in denial. According to my calendar, it is still summer, and will be for another eleven days. The weather, however, says otherwise. We have just had the coldest summer since 1993, but in 1993 I was still in … Continue reading →

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All Change

Posted on 11 September 2011 by planetcoops

At church, our Rector is Sadly, she is leaving soon. Today was the official goodbye service, and the church was packed full. We will be sorry to see her and her family go. I hope she goes on to plenty … Continue reading →

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Supernova

Posted on 10 September 2011 by planetcoops

About 21 million years ago, a star 21 million light years away put on a rather spectacular light display. I have never seen a supernova, and neither have the kids. This is the best view of one in my lifetime … Continue reading →

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Pink Socks

Posted on 6 September 2011 by planetcoops

I’ve knitted my first ever pair of socks! On Saturday we went to Leominster. We had intended to go to Wapley Hill and walk up to the iron age fort, but on the way we realised that the hand brake … Continue reading →

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