Author Archives: Megan Smith

The kids were spying over the fence at the new neighbours and one was sunbathing. Cue Genevieve asking if she could “lie down in the sun like that lady over the fence”. This was said at full volume in the garden for all (including said woman) to hear. Classic.

It feels as though the days are like a constant conveyor belt sometimes. But then, that’s how life is when you’re that small. One activity after another. Never ending. So glad I have lots of chocolate in the fridge.

Stephen was really thrilled when I hatched a plan to keep him upbeat during lockdown. Every Saturday has become BBQ day. He is so happy.

And just like that (except not really), week 2 of home schooling was over. It is now theoretically the Easter holidays. Except I don’t think it’s going to feel any different.

Genevieve decided she wanted to write how to draw a rainbow. This small and fairly simple task turned into the challenge of my day. It was definitely akin to getting blood out of a stone.

After lunch James had a preschool Zoom video meeting to sing songs. Trouble is 14 preschoolers don’t understand the idea of only one person talking at a time. Pretty entertaining to watch. The singing was enjoyed.

It’s not quite tea time and I’m already considering opening the wine. It’s day 2 of week 2. I think I may be an alcoholic by the end of this!