Time Out

We’re into the second week of half term (the boys have two weeks off. TWO WEEKS! ) and we’re all still talking to each other. Maybe with the odd shout thrown in but mostly talking, thanks in part to a brilliant new book called How To Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids by Carla Naumburg. Seriously, it’s a great read. And she’s not preaching perfection, just hugely practical advice. Anyway, we’ve ticked most of the half term boxes so far – relative lie-ins, cinema trips, sleepovers – but the big one is looming. Halloween *SCREAMS* and for the first time in years the annual neighbourhood Halloween party isn’t at ours. Instead I’m taking the kids/wine to a neighbour’s house. Perfection.