Tag Archives: toddlers

How do you feel?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by SusanEBarsby

I’ve been intrigued in the last few weeks about how E has been dealing with things. About how she has communicated those things. When we spend time together we chat away but our topics of conversation are very much reactive … Continue reading →

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Body confidence

Posted on November 5, 2015 by SusanEBarsby

“Look at my boobs,” said E, the other day, lying naked on her bed, rubbing her nipples with both hands like some old pervert. “They’re tiny, not like yours.” Thanks love. I’ve noticed E watching me as I get dressed … Continue reading →

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2015: the year I become a superhero…

Posted on January 6, 2015 by SusanEBarsby

I’ve taken a week’s leave from work to sort things out and to get some writing done. My urge to have a clear out always comes after Christmas, mainly when I have to find room for all the books we … Continue reading →

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Frank talking about poo

Posted on October 24, 2014 by SusanEBarsby

A few weeks ago I expressed my concerns about how to potty train. It seemed a minefield to me. But here we are on the other side, or almost. E is pretty good with weeing in a potty these days, … Continue reading →

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Spillages…

Posted on July 7, 2014 by SusanEBarsby

E’s development continues at a breakneck speed (not literally, thank goodness) since she started talking. Three weeks in and she’s already got a great vocabulary including numbers (to 20 (sort of)) and colours and food. She also repeats what I … Continue reading →

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