Cheetahs In My Shoes

living with the imaginary menagerie and all that it entails

Decorated large cupcake

30/04/2013
by Jenny; Cheetahs In My Shoes & Just Photos By Me
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The Cupcake Birthday Party

Last week the Sealion Keeper turned 8.  It still baffles me a little how I’ve managed to have a child for 8 years and not break them – it’s a fact that surprises me most days.  Anyway, she asked for … Continue reading

21/04/2013
by Jenny; Cheetahs In My Shoes & Just Photos By Me
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Taking the Cheetahs to the Hoo’s Kids Book Fest

The Cheetah Keeper, despite our best efforts, is a bit of typical boy when it comes to reading.  It has to be done on his terms and getting him to engage with a book or reading for himself can be … Continue reading

08/04/2013
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Cheetah News

So this is it, the best part of 3 months away from the blog and it is, at last, time to bring you some Cheetah news.  The last 3 months have not been easy, for so many reasons.  Some of … Continue reading

21/11/2012
by Jenny; Cheetahs In My Shoes & Just Photos By Me
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Piles

Here’s an admission.  I have a problem with piles. Before you start wincing and think that I’m possibly sharing way too much information, please be assured it’s not those unfortunate part of pregnancy piles,  I’m talking about piles, as in, … Continue reading

15/11/2012
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Fighting for Squid

There’s a change afoot in our house and it involves squid.  Not just squid; pouting, gurnard, tilapia, scallops, salmon, haddock, sole, pollock and mackerel.  We’re visiting a new section of the supermarket and have ingredients in the cupboard that before … Continue reading

09/11/2012
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Size Matters

I’m just going to have a little rant – just a small one and it is Friday and it is raining and someone *looks round accusingly* seems to have eaten the entire box of Roses that were going to see … Continue reading

06/11/2012
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See It Snap It Love It – Bedtime

Bedtime in this house is pretty regimented – to get the homework, spellings and reading done as well as attempting to clean off the grime of the day, getting the children into their pyjamas, drinking their milk and taking all … Continue reading

01/11/2012
by Jenny; Cheetahs In My Shoes & Just Photos By Me
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Teach Your Monster To Read

The Cheetah Keeper is not a monster (well, not that much of one) but he is a boy, he is in Year 1 and he is a ‘typical’ boy (so I’m told) who would rather be doing anything but reading. … Continue reading

23/10/2012
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Thumbs Up

Well it happened – the trip to the cinema came around, all too quickly when you’ve stayed up way too late worrying about it. The morning preparations lurched between great excitement and abject refusal to get ready.  I found eating … Continue reading