Tag Archives: kids

Bathroom Fun

Posted on June 3, 2014 by PookyH

Quickly! Shouted Ellie, As she opened up the door. If you don’t come fast Then Mum will come And make us wash the floor. The floor was quite delightfully, Drenched in suds and foam, Lyra hurried through the door To … Continue reading →

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When You’re Four

Posted on April 20, 2014 by PookyH

Everyone thinks that when you’re four, You’re not a baby any more. And some days when you’re four you like To be a big girl on your bike, You dress yourself and brush your hair, You battle dragons in their … Continue reading →

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A day in the life of a pre-schooler’s Mum

Posted on April 14, 2014 by PookyH

Why is the sky blue? Why did that cow moo? Why is the world round? Why are moles underground? What does vulva mean? What’s that big machine? What’s Uncle Robin’s name? What’s the point of this game? Who’s that fat … Continue reading →

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What’s the Best Pet for a Girl When She’s Four?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by PookyH

Life was exciting for a girl named Ellie, She was planning a party with cake cards and jelly, In a very short time she was going to be four, She was excited about not being three anymore. The party aside … Continue reading →

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Growing Up

Posted on December 30, 2013 by PookyH

I cannot help but notice, That you’re growing up too fast. When you were small, I had assumed, Your childhood would last Far longer than it seems to have, It really has whizzed by; It seems only two weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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Cheeky Girl

Posted on December 29, 2013 by PookyH

You’d think I’d note your cheeky grin, And eyes quite clearly full of sin, But each time with your baby blues, You persuade your Mum to choose, To see a child who’s all good, And always does just as she … Continue reading →

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Tales told by hair

Posted on November 23, 2013 by PookyH

Brushing the knots From your child’s hair Gives you a tour Of the what-when-where Of the way they’ve spent The last few hours: Baking cakes, Or picking flours… The evidence Is always there Nestled in Your child’s hair.

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Minimo….

Posted on November 22, 2013 by PookyH

Why must you call it a minimo dear? It’s kind of embarrassing, The meaning unclear… There are so many possible names You could choose For your ‘lady parts’ But yet the name that you use, Is the frightfully strange, And … Continue reading →

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Cake Expectations

Posted on November 14, 2013 by PookyH

It’s nearly my birthday. I really can’t wait. Can you bake me a cake Mum? That would be so great! I’d like a big pink one, With chocolate inside, And white and blue icing, And flags up the side,

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Story Writing

Posted on November 12, 2013 by PookyH

The children were sleeping, The adults were too, There wasn’t a sound, The house, quiet through. Until something happened That was more than absurd; The books all flew open, And spilled out their words. There were sentences and paragraphs All … Continue reading →

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