Parenting

To my Jonah Sammy – happy 7th birthday, Jonah! Happy birthday, my lovely boy. How has your 7th birthday crept around so fast? Here I am again, writing a letter to you about how much you’ve changed in only a year. As you transition from a little kid to a big kid, we’ve learned so much more about you, and who you are. Curious, studious, quiet, detailed – dare I say verging on nerdy? Sometimes daft, and yet totally loveable are just some of the ways I can describe you. It must be part of growing up, but as you get older, you like to spend much more time on your own. I guess it’s also a big part of your personality. I still struggle with not seeing you all day because you’re at school. Family love You’re still in love with your sisters, although sometimes you play a little…

If you have kids who like to play video games, then you’ve probably heard of Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF). This popular series of games thrills and delights kids with its jump-scares and creepy animatronic characters. But is Five Nights at Freddy’s safe for kids? My eldest son, 6, is absolutely obsessed with Five Nights at Freddy’s. I wrote previously how much he loves Huggy Wuggy and Poppy Playtime – well, this is the new obsession. And the obsession goes way beyond the game play too – which I’m actually really pleased about. He has the character book, stickers, and endlessly draws his favourite FNAF characters. When my son first became interested in Five Night’s at Freddy’s through Minecraft, Roblox, and YouTube, I admittedly felt overwhelmed by the meaning of the game and all its characters. Five Nights at Freddy’s has been around for almost 10 years. The game, its…

To my dear Jonah, Happy birthday to you, my eldest son. Many people would say that you are quiet and sensitive – and that’s certainly true. But you also have a silly and funny side that cracks me up. You’re quite unique, a little bit alternative. I love that! You definitely stand out amongst your friends. At 6 years old, you are so inquisitive. You want the answers to everything and you ask lots of questions about the world around us. It’s so humbling and rekindles my interest in the world, too. I definitely learn something new! Every year, around the time of your birthday, I write a letter to you. I talk all about you at 6 years old – your loves, likes, and what you spend your time doing. Of course, I share the proud mummy milestones too. The day you were born was one of the most…