Day 315 – Sunday 10th November
Another day of not doing much! Only thing we did was go out to collect a bike for me so I have my own for the women’s group. A fellow school governor heard I was looking for a bike and she offered me the loan of hers, with possibly the option of keeping it if she doesn’t want it back in the spring. Managed to get it in the boot of my car and got it home. Gave it a clean ready for my first go on it tomorrow.
Day 316 – Monday 11th November
I was all ready to go on my first bike ride today but the weather was not great. The group leader decided to cancel it as lot of us were new to bike riding or out of practice and she didn’t want to put us off. Of course as soon as she cancelled, the rain and wind stopped and it turned into a pleasant morning! Hubby had to take today off work as he was waiting for his car windscreen to be replaced and he decided to make a new dish.
Day 317 – Tuesday 12th November
I have held off getting my eldest a mobile phone. I know most of her friends have mobile phones now but as I was picking her up from school and dropping her off too I did not feel she needed one. She did have a basic nokia for emergencies but most of the time that was left at home. However I realised that her friends were communicating via whatsapp/email a lot when it came to homework and classes….and even the police cadets had a group where they sent messages. Spoke to her dad yesterday and we ordered her a sim which arrived today…and her uncle had a spare smart phone which he gave to her to use. I have told her I have got an app on the phone which will allow me to check whenever I want what she is doing..and the phone has to be left in the living room at 9pm. Some may think I am being over controlling but a 13 year old doesn’t need to be on her phone constantly and as a parent I have a duty to ensure she is being safe online.
Day 318 – Wednesday 13th November
Spent most of the morning setting up the eldest’s phone for her with some of her homework apps she needs and the parental control app. I have said she doesn’t need to take the phone to school because phones are meant to be off and in bags or lockers. If they are seen around school they are confiscated. Also she recently lost a £50 watch and for now I don’t trust her to take the phone. Hubby came home early from work today as I had a governor course to go to in the evening so he had to look after the kids. Didn’t really take any pics today except for Rosie who looked like she wanted to do some colouring.
Day 319 – Thursday 14th November
A quiet morning. Tried to get a blog post written but didn’t get very far. In the afternoon went to read with the kids at the school. One of them gave me a flower at the end. I did check with the teacher if it was OK to take but apparently he usually brings some flowers and gives them out.
Day 320 – Friday 15th November
Had my quran class in the morning, came home to cook and by the time I was done it was time to collect my dad from the mosque and then do the school runs. Decided to make some hot chocolate in the evening. I had got some chocolate from the Isle of Wight in the summer and finally made the hot chocolate. It was lovely!
Day 321 – Saturday 16th November
Back to karate today after missing it last week due to an event being held at the boxing gym. There was another event today but it didn’t interfere with the classes. On the way home decided to stop off at a local cafe to have some lunch. Bee was complaining her hip was hurting a bit as she got kicked in fight club, so the rest of the day was spent resting, except for taking the eldest to her Islamic studies class.
That looks like a great bike, such a shame you didn’t get to use it.
We have the same rules with mobile phones here. My girls don’t take them upstairs and used after 9pm. x
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Was quite pleased when I saw the bike!
There have to be rules don’t there or they would be on them all the time!
Seems sensible with the phone checks. I reckon most parents would do the same
We have to check…so much could potentially go wrong
How sweet of the little boy to give you a flower! I hope Bee’s hip is OK. We spend our lives dealing with sports injuries in our house! I’m in awe of you holding off with the mobile phone for your daughter for so long, We haven’t had any trouble with phones or social media, but I do still wish I’d set some stricter rules from the start- like yours about leaving it in the living room at 9pm.
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Thankfully she had forgotten about the hip by the morning!
Great to have a long term loan of a bike. I enjoyed cycling again when I went to Germany the other week and I’d like to do more locally.
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You should definitely cycle more if you can!
Isn’t it amazing how technology moves so fast! I wasn’t allowed a phone till I was 18 and going to uni, and got my first Nokia for £50 which was a HUGE deal to me now!
Glad you’re keeping an eye on her usage and ouch! Losing a £50 watch!
To be fair at that age I was pretty clumsy too but I don’t trust myself with expensive stuff even now!
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Same here….my first phone was when I was going Uni and it was a Nokia brick!
I don’t think you’re being controlling with your eldest’s use of a mobile phone and not taking it to school and the app to monitor means you shouldn’t need to as she knows it is there and what you can do with it. What a kind person to lend you their bike
Yes it was really nice of her to lend me the bike
how lovely to get a loan of the bike. leader was quite right to cancel as safety comes first.
Nuisance at needing the windscreen replaced.
Quite right with the phone, I know granddaughter and her pals use them sneakily during class time, I do not approve at all of them being in school. You cant be to careful. Fifis stays down stairs at bedtime or she would be on it all night with pals messaging
Yes I have said 9pm and the phone needs to be left in the living room – with her its more games rather than messaging friends
That looks like a great bike but such a shame you didn’t get to use it. My kids don’t get them upstairs but I take mine as I use it as an alarm xx
Yes I take mine too as use it as an alarm
Cool bike!! It must’ve been annoying having the first day been delayed. I think 13 years old is a good enough age to get a phone. I got mine when I was 14 and at that time, it was only because my friends had it. She should have one because it’s better she doesn’t miss out much than what her peers have, but the parental lock and homework apps is a great idea. Rosie looks like she’s meticulously thinking what colours to use. OooOoO look at all that chocolate!
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In all honesty I don’t think a child should have a phone just because their peers have one. Not everything their peers have is a good thing.
However in this case I gave it as I can’t deny that it is a technology age.
My eldest is in year three and I am already finding a lot of his homework is coming via websites and apps. He has asked for a phone… can’t believe 7 year olds already have phones. He won’t be getting one for a while! I think we will take the same approach as you when we do. The hot chocolate sounds nice.
Yes one of Bee’s friends has a phone and she keeps asking why she can’t have one!
Hi Fozia! I have to tell you I completely agree that a 13 year old really doesn’t need a smart phone, and it is a good idea to keep a check on what she is up to online, at least until she gets a little older. I would do the same thing.
We certainly should keep a check!