by Clarissa | Jan 29, 2018 | family |
So I now have two children at school. Starry girl takes delight in telling me that I miss her. And I do. The house seems very empty. Very quiet. When it was only for a couple of mornings a week I always had a list of things to get done before I was on pick-up duty....
by Clarissa | Nov 6, 2017 | dutch life, family
For rocket boy’s first two years at school I volunteered to be one of the class parents. When I did it I wasn’t entirely sure what I was getting myself into, but I thought it would be good to get to know other parents at school and to help with my Dutch...
by Clarissa | Oct 16, 2017 | family, personal |
In January starry girl will turn four, and start school. This will be a big change for all of us, and I can’t quite believe that it’s got here so fast. These last few months with her at home for most of the time are, I’m sure, going to go by so fast....
by Clarissa | Sep 20, 2017 | dutch life, family |
Before rocket boy started school I heard about the idea of lunchbox notes – where you pack a short note in with your child’s lunchbox so they know that you’re thinking of them during the day. I tried it out first with my husband, who was amused but...
by Clarissa | Sep 12, 2017 | dutch life, family |
Rocket boy has now made the transition to group three at his Dutch school. This is they year that it gets serious – he starts reading, writing and doing sums. He has his own desk and tray underneath for his things. Each child has been given a set of...
