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#LivingArrows – September 2024

by RachelSwirl September 30, 2024

September has been ‘all change’ for the household as E started senior school, J started his final GCSE year, and I’ve adapted to working from home. It feels like the kids have grown up overnight and I’m left wondering where time disappeared to… The weekends have become somewhat sacred as Paul and I are trying our damndest to spend every moment that we can with the kids enjoying time together. Thankfully the new routine seems to be working for us all and we’ve made some amazing memories in a short space of time. Thank you for reading this month’s #LivingArrows . I …

#LivingArrows – August 2024

by RachelSwirl August 26, 2024

Though the majority of August has felt somewhat autumnal in terms of the weather, the kids have had a busy few weeks enjoying time with their friends, taking trips to the cinema, spending afternoons out shopping, going on days out to Blackpool, and E celebrated her eleventh birthday whilst J collected an amazing GCSE result for his RE GCSE which he sat earlier this year. August has certainly been eventful though enjoyable despite the endless wind, rain, and even hail. Here’s hoping for some September sunshine! Thank you for reading this month’s #LivingArrows . I look forward to catching up with your #LivingArrows either …

#LivingArrows – June 2024

by RachelSwirl June 24, 2024

Like most kids at this point in the school year, ours have had a really busy month with endless activities, trips, and things to do before the summer holidays land. Earlier this month E and her class spent a few days down south in the big smoke of London. As anticipated, it was the highlight of the year as they visited countless museums, took a ride on the London Eye, watched a show, went shopping, and strolled through the sights of the city including the likes of Buckingham Palace, Westminster, and Big Ben where this slightly blurry but beautiful photo …

#LivingArrows – May 2024

by RachelSwirl May 27, 2024

May has been the month of change, both in terms of the weather and in terms of circumstances. E sat her dreaded SAT exams, followed shortly by her Cyclewise course both of which I’m almost certain that she aced. J, meanwhile spent weeks on end revising like a demon for his RE GCSE examinations which he the completed and I’m sure he will have excelled in. E’s amazing artwork was featured in a local exhibition and whilst on our travels to view said masterpieces, we dropped E’s beloved flute off with the local ‘music man’ for a service and repair. Much …

#LivingArrows – April 2024

by RachelSwirl April 29, 2024

Though April has felt like an especially long month for myself, on the flip side – time seems to be flying for the kids. Whilst J has been busy preparing himself for his upcoming GCSE exams, E has been occupied studying for her SATs and adding climbing to her skillset. Not only did she impress us all with her speedy, no-fear, climbing skills at Clip ‘n’ Climb but she was then invited to a climbing wall-based birthday party at one of our local climbing centres. Needless to say, E was very much ‘up’ for it and had great fun ‘hanging …