Author Archives: monty

Christmas Presents for Children

Posted on December 31, 2012 by monty

Well, where do I start? We have had a busy time since my last post. MrsM came home from Kabul. We went to Lapland to see Father Christmas. And we had a quiet family Christmas. Is there such a thing?

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Childhood Illnesses

Posted on November 26, 2012 by monty

There are may reasons I chose to write about childhood illnesses. I watched a TV programme this evening which featured some colleagues who have a very seriously ill daughter. They spend their every waking moment caring for their daughter and … Continue reading →

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Jokes for Children

Posted on November 24, 2012 by monty

This evening, MiniM had a friend round after school. She had been pestering me for a while, and because I was going to be at home today, I said yes. MiniM and her friend helped prepare dinner and when we … Continue reading →

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Police Officers and Parenthood

Posted on November 21, 2012 by monty

I am a Police Officer. Sometimes, when I am on holiday, I tell people I work for the Council – it stops all those embarrassing questions and conversations:- “I got stopped for speeding last week. How do I get off … Continue reading →

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Children and Food

Posted on November 14, 2012 by monty

I thought I would write this post about Children and eating, and any fads they may have. By ‘Fads’, I am referring to not liking a particular food one week, but loving it the next. I should make mention of … Continue reading →

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Tooth Fairies and Childhood

Posted on November 11, 2012 by monty

I thought I should update the story. Regular readers will remember that MiniM was going for a sleepover at her friend’s house. I talked yesterday about what she had packed to take with her. To read that post go here

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Sleepovers

Posted on November 10, 2012 by monty

MiniM is going to a sleepover tonight. I know this today, because every 20 minutes or so today, she asks “Is it 3 o’clock yet?” She is being collected at 3pm. I also know she’s going for a sleepover tonight, … Continue reading →

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Christmas ideas for 7 year olds

Posted on November 6, 2012 by monty

Listening to the radio this morning, I heard an article about Christmas presents, children and how the two don’t always go well together. Like most parents, we are looking at Christmas with a mixture of excitement and dread. The excitement … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins and Au Pairs

Posted on October 30, 2012 by monty

Normally, my posts have some sort of morale attached to them, you know the sort of thing. I write a story about something cute MiniM has said and link it to some facet of modern life. Well, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Eras starting and ending

Posted on October 29, 2012 by monty

It’s been a funny old day. That’s what Arkwright used to say in Open All Hours. But this post has nothing to do with corner shops in East Lancashire. This post is about the end of an era and the … Continue reading →

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