A week ago today, my baby turned 1. That’s one whole year of having him and being a mum. I wanted to write something last weekend but, I have to admit, I found myself too emotional! Ted’s birthday stirred up a whole load of different emotions I wasn’t expecting. I felt guilty at the fact […]
Yep, that’s right! I survived my first whole term back teaching full time! It feels like a massive achievement proving to myself that I can be a mum and still maintain my career. However, that doesn’t mean that it has been easy. The Spring term is always crazy but this one seems to have been […]
Today is International Women’s Day; a day where women across the world are recognised for their achievements; a day where past struggles are remembered; a day where women are recognised as strong individuals. Women’s rights in the Western world have changed so much over the last century and we should actively applaud that and appreciate […]
Today, I have been suffering with a teacher’s most dreaded illness: laryngitis. It is possible to fight through a day of teaching with most ailments but this one really throws a spanner in the works! So I have been resigned to a day of voice rest at home. Thankfully, Ted goes to nursery so I […]
It’s nothing new, especially for a teacher. I’ve spent many weeks off full of snot, lying on the sofa, treating myself to dreadful food to make myself feel better. Usually, it’s a relief to not be ill during term time as setting cover is such a pain! Not anymore… Not now I have Ted. Having […]
Diary of an ETM 