Summer might be drawing to a close but memories of holidays and adventures are still fresh in our minds as we begin to focus in on the day to day routine of school and work… Thanks to Rachel from North East Sling Library for sharing hers! This summer my boys and I have been very lucky…
via Connecta Preschool Solar – essential summer holiday kit! — Connecta Lives
I will carry you always. I will carry you when you are hurt, poorly or tired. My arms are always here for you; you only have to ask.
Exhausted by the whole starting school experience Isaac fell asleep on the way to swimming lessons. Thankfully I had a wrap in the car after collecting it from its last hire.
The days when they want carrying are short. Isaac I will do it for as long as you need me. Slings have helped me every step of the way in my parenting journey and I love their versatility. Woven wraps truly birth to preschool and beyond.
So here I am. The end of my first working week after the school holidays and by working week that means going “to work” rather than working for myself. After 3 years of sole self-employment on Monday I started my new job and I have survived the first week! This week also saw Isaac start school too!! How is #demodollisaac big enough?
I am loving each day. I am still finding my rhythm when it comes to replying to messages, posts, texts and emails. I am doing my best. If you haven’t had a reply after a couple of days shout! I am still trying to reply to messages every afternoon and evening. As I am working mornings I am don’t have time to reply first thing anymore. The task of getting me and the boys out of the door for 7.30 is still taking some getting used to.
Our new post box is working brilliantly! I am so glad I got it. If you haven’t seen it or heard about it you can find out more here. The excitement of pulling on the drive and seeing if anything is in the box hasn’t worn off. Just remember to wrap up parcels in something waterproof.
Next week will prove the first challenge while I try to get from school to sessions. I will be there as quickly as I can, I will be on my way!
I was just a little excited by a delivery we had this week. A parcel drop box! It’s even red. This box had been purchased to allow out of hours returns a little easier as it does not require me to be in. As you can imagine I spend a considerable amount of my time collecting parcels. I’m on first name terms with 2 different courier delivery drivers, 3 postmen and the sorting office staff.
How does it work?
It is a locked unit, place the parcel on the top draw and then close. Once closed the parcel drops inside and this prevents them from being accessed by anyone without a key.
Where is it?
The box is not positioned next to our front door but fixed to the side of the garage (behind you when you are stood at front door). It is not visible from the road.
Who can use it?
It can be accessed 24/7. Simply ensure your parcel is securely wrapped in waterproof packaging (it is made of metal but not completely waterproof) and labelled with your name (we have several slings that are same colour or due back at same time etc). Please send us a message once you have put your parcel in there so we can collect it.
What about postal returns?
Unfortunately the box won’t necessarily be able to accept all returns as many require a signature. I will still collect these from the sorting office but those which can be left in a safe place will be put here.
Will my parcel fit?
The vast majority of the parcels we receive are classified as “small parcels” by Royal Mail. They should adequately fit. Those with boxes bigger than 19cm x 35 cm x 26.5cm will too big for the parcel opening (w x h x d). These will need to be returned by post, the box flattened but in way that can be reused or returned to agreed session/time. Most of our slings do not come with the box (they take up too much storage room so I don’t tend to keep them). I have just tried it with one of the newest arrivals and one of the largest boxes we have: the Beco Toddler Cool and it fits!
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