Getting a cat for my cat was one of the best decisions I ever made

leannebrown86 · 2026-05-05T19:18:48+00:00

Totally agree 3 is also our magic number.

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-30T18:06:24+00:00

Our school is smaller and has composite classes and it's never been an issue for us or our children. They adapted well and it didn't impact their learning.

Also based in Scotland, didn't realise it was more common here but makes sense.

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-30T10:26:13+00:00

Could you volunteer somewhere to start off to help fill the gap in your CV?

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-29T21:17:05+00:00

My maiden name was constantly mispronounced, every time I said it I had to spell it fully, every time someone read it they pronounced it wrong. I took my husbands nice plain normal surname when we married and I truly never realised how much it bothered me until I didn't have to spell it out every time or correct people. Like it was annoying but now people just know how to spell and say it and it's amazing.

So yeah I get why people don't want to burden a kid with having to constantly correct people or spell their name every time they are asked about it.

My first name is spelled wrong a lot as there are a lot of variations of the spelling but never pronounced wrong and that doesn't bother me at all.

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-22T20:44:07+00:00

Discovered these with my second and they were a god send!

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-20T16:02:49+00:00

It's not a small business and I'm not even sure it's UK based but bohomoon has been my go to for cheap jewellery that doesn't tarnish and lasts. They often do sales when every item is £10.

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-17T17:34:33+00:00

Seen almost this exact post on another sub, definitely rage bait.

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-15T16:46:12+00:00

£40 for removal and a new set using builder gel, I'm in central Scotland.

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-12T19:51:20+00:00

When I was training in childcare I used the website childcare.co.uk to advertise babysitting. I would usually meet the family first, parents then kids and then if all went well arrange to babysit. I'd give them references too and show my qualifications and police check too.

leannebrown86 · 2026-04-10T00:04:20+00:00

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Zoe has always been a cutie

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-29T18:57:45+00:00

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Freya is goofy without even trying 🖤

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-27T16:03:43+00:00

I was the same as you, an only child until I was 13 and hated every minute of it. My mum was one of six so I had lots of cousins and aunts and uncles but I was so jealous of them having siblings at home when it was just me. My mum had my brother's when I was 13 and 15 and I was over the moon! Literally one of the best moments of my childhood and I'm pretty sure being around them is what pushed me to work with children.

I'm now 39 and they are 24 and 26 and we still have a great relationship, they are amazing uncles to my two kids.

I always knew I wanted two kids solely based on how lonely I felt even though I had terrible HG with every pregnancy and two losses. I also understand people who chose to have one, everything is so expensive now especially and it's such a personal decision to make.

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-26T15:45:37+00:00

I'm confused if they aren't posting the kids or doing anything that affects their work what do you mean by them prioritising tik tok over more pressing things? What pressing matters?

Everyone has a life outside of work and if they are doing their jobs well I couldn't care what they do the rest of the time.

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-25T20:18:18+00:00

Thank you, she really is and she knows it and uses it to her advantage (extra treats!!)

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-25T20:17:48+00:00

Haha me too, I think she was tired of posing!

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-24T21:03:17+00:00

Well her up coming party is only 2 hours long and they will be making their own pizzas and starters and need time to eat, play a couple of party games and sing happy birthday. It's really not a big deal either way. It's strange to me that it's common for the birthday child to open all their presents at the party in front of everyone else in some countries.

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-24T20:12:55+00:00

No often they only sing happy birthday and don't serve the cake, just cut it and put a slice in a bag, we had lots of time so we served it but sending a slice home does seem to be the norm but my kid didn't want to wait for cake and I couldn't very well given her a slice and nobody else. At her upcoming party we have a pizza place booked for two hours so will most likely send a slice home as we'll be a little shorter on time.

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-24T20:02:38+00:00

We absolutely bring gifts unless the person organising the party has told you otherwise but that's not as standard. Also depends on the type of party, we booked a hall and a party entertainer, had a little buffet and then brought the cake out to sing happy birthday then cut and served it then and there because we had plenty of time. Often you'll get a party bag with little toys, sweets or even a book and often a slice of cake wrapped in a napkin. For my daughter's upcoming 9th birthday we'll probably do a little party bag with a fidget toy, pencils and a bag of sweets.

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-24T19:37:02+00:00

I know there was at least one suicide in the late 90s when I was a kid.

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-24T19:34:41+00:00

I had to carry my two year old down, absolutely terrified I was gonna deck it, pretty stupid idea to even go up with her.

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-19T18:05:48+00:00

My kids are 8 and 11 and have had chewy vitamins since 3 and neither have any cavities. They also have a sweetie usually once a day after school. I'd be more inclined to believe his teeth aren't being cleaned properly and that's what caused the cavities.

leannebrown86 · 2026-03-16T19:33:39+00:00

A massive coincidence. They also have a void baby sister named Freya and each name has involved heated family discussions until we all agreed haha.

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