http://www.elainemitchell.co.uk en-gb elainemitchell.co.uk 2009-4-29T00:00:00Z elainemitchell.co.uk http://www.elainemitchell.co.uk/page3.htm#40795 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 I love the lighter evenings of this time of year. It seems to allow for more family time and this evening I went a walk with my son who took his bike and peddled along the route with great enthusiasm excited as we were going along new footpaths that he hadnt explored before. Then as time rolled by we had to turn around to go back home. The enthusiasm started to wane and his legs got tired he didnt want to peddle any more. So distraction tactics had to come into... 2009-4-29T00:00:00Z http://www.elainemitchell.co.uk/page3.htm#39427 Just a quick update to inform you that the soccer school is over and Tom won Sportsman of the soccer school trophy. The coach said for his enthusiasm energy and sense of fun. Not to mention his goal celebrations which involved a piggyback with a team member a cartwheel and a lap of honour around the pitch. Phew no wonder he is so tired So keep bouncing that Tigger it makes others smile too. 2009-4-8T00:00:00Z http://www.elainemitchell.co.uk/page3.htm#39330 Yesterday saw the start of the Easter School holidays for my gorgeous six year old son. Unlike some mums at the school gates I personally love the holidays. I see them as a time to have adventures either together as a family or as individuals. Yesterday saw Tom start a massive three day adventure. He started Soccer School a three day soccer coaching course run by professionals for the kids to learn some football skills develop skills in teamwork respect and burn off some of the excess energy that only 6 year old boys have. So Tom awoke on Monday morning having waited very patiently all the whole long weekend A weekend is such a long time when you have soooooo much to look forward too. He literally bounced out of bed filled with excitement anticipation and energy for the day ahead. Like a coiled spring Is it time to go yet Can we go Is it time yet Finally we set off and headed to where the training would take place. He bounded up the steps to the training area full of Energy Enthusiasm... 2009-4-7T00:00:00Z http://www.elainemitchell.co.uk/page3.htm#38867 The clocks are put forward this evening how does that make you feelDoes it put a spring in your step as we Spring forward or March into the lighter brighter months ahead.Or do you bemoan the fact that you will get an hour less in bed this evening...I love the coming season the air is fresher the wind tends to be blustery and blows away the cobwebs of the winter months. The beauty of nature is all around the yellow trumpets from the many daffodils that stand tall and proud at the roadside. some picked by discerning youngsters to give to their mum for mothers day last week.But what about the April showers and the high winds we get this time of year I hear you say. To quote Billy Connolley There is no such thing as bad weather Just the wrong clothes Perhaps that philosophy could apply to almost anything in your lifeThere is no such thing as bad luck circumstances. Just the wrong negative reaction.So the next time something doesnt go as expected think about the clothes attitude bein... 2009-3-28T00:00:00Z