An.activity.a.day

[sodit]

I often wonder what Rosie’s play space is actually like. There are so many structured activities and bits of related kit that it feels like it must be rack after rack of storage that she can’t go exploring in.

 

[daffydaffyp]

I feel she comes across very rude and controlling in her stories. I don’t find it at all surprising she admits to having very few friends and doesn’t speak to any of her family. I remember her saying she and R had recently spent time with her sister who was visiting from the Netherlands but she doesn’t speak to any other family members and considers herself to not have any family! Will seems to take R to see his parents most weekends whilst she “works” and “cleans the house”. I wonder if there is also tension between Emma and Will’s parents as she always seems too busy to visit. Or whether he insists she stays at home so he and R can watch the TV

Agreed.
I think it was her decision to not have contact with her family and fair enough, that's her choice. Wills family seem great and it's lovely to know she has people for support etc.

My guess is that Emma has low self esteem. Hence why she posts her daughters life online so she can get that validation. Its truly additive. You'll notice that if her posts have sub 30 or so likes, she hides them.

My guess is that anyone who has a different view or opinion to hers she just disposes of them. Like the poster who told her about tattle. Instantly blocked.

I used to reply to her and like ask questions in her q&a bit never got any reply. She must obviously read them and there cant be as many as she makes out

 

[Definitelyme]

I think God has actually just stepped aside tonight to allow her to take his place, since she obviously thinks she is worthy. Never read anyone on any phonics based instagram sound so self absorbed and in love with themselves. What a know it all.

 

[Belle Amie]

I don’t understand how big their house is for her to have enough room to rotate toys and store them when they aren’t in use. Like a full play kitchen put away, where?

 

[TheBabeWithThePower]

1. Oh God, sounds like they're planning to have another little prodigy... At least it might take the pressure off Rosie a bit and with any luck the second will be a no limits climber who likes to tear up books with their bare hands and stick alphabet tiles up their nose.

2. Do your own holiday research you lazy sod. What you've described there matches probably a million holiday destinations, just pick one and shut up. If you think you're getting a gifted holiday I hope you can think again.

 

[wakametango 2.0]

This too - when she goes to actual school isn’t she going to be bored shitless and then start displaying negative behaviours from her boredom?

What perfect Rosie!? she may be the kind of child desperate for adult interaction/conversation as that’s what she’s used to
I feel bad as she’s poured her heart into teaching her but my god, where’s the fun! Does she ever get to shake her bottom or make fart noises with her mummy

 

[Puffin_island]

I do not believe a single word that she only likes Disney princess stuff from just reading the books.

 

[calmyourritas]

Isn’t it funny how every single thing she links is an aff link

Oh and you always have to click on it to see what it is!

 

[popcornandunicorns]

I actually think it is madness she is teaching sight words to a just turned 2yo! What the actual hell?! That is just ridiculous, what need is there for a child that age to be learning sight words? Talk about a pushy parent
And no doubt she’ll say it’s to foster a love of reading from an early age - bull. My kids adore reading, actually live to read, and I wasn’t forcing sight words on them at 2…

I’ve followed Emma since she had just over 1,000 followers after one of her activities was shared by Charlie from bumpandburpees. I’ve always found her strange. She is extremely patronising and comes across very entitled. She started teaching R sight words when she was 18months old after “she” showed an interest in letters at 16months. Maybe I also need to try talking to my toddler clearly and loudly!

 

[stevenseagull]

I bet she’s in the high chair and cot so she doesn’t have a chance to muck about - she seems like she would be really quite strict.

 

[stevenseagull]

I remember a while back she said she used to lay Rosie down and jingle a toy by her feet to encourage her to look down and then she'd close her eyes and go to sleep? What sort of wizardry is that?!

Not proper reading though.
Reading is a skill which takes a long time to master. This is just good memory. Reading isn't just looking at letters. Its understanding the meaning of the letters and being able to form them into words.

Yes I'm sure this will set her up for school and give her an advantage over her peers but I wouldn't want my child to be so advanced they were bored or were miles ahead of the curriculum and teachers possibly struggling to teach them

exactly this. Her already socially awkward and shy child is going to then be bored shitless at school and how long will the no tv thing continue? Because she will have no idea what anyone is talking about.

a horrible part of me felt smug after her preaching about the dangers of the bouncers only to have her own child have issues with her legs.

 

[stevenseagull]

There’s just never any acknowledgement (without smugness) that Rosie is massively advanced because mum has treated her like a pupil her entire life

 

[popcornandunicorns]

I feel she comes across very rude and controlling in her stories. I don’t find it at all surprising she admits to having very few friends and doesn’t speak to any of her family. I remember her saying she and R had recently spent time with her sister who was visiting from the Netherlands but she doesn’t speak to any other family members and considers herself to not have any family! Will seems to take R to see his parents most weekends whilst she “works” and “cleans the house”. I wonder if there is also tension between Emma and Will’s parents as she always seems too busy to visit. Or whether he insists she stays at home so he and R can watch the TV

 

[stevenseagull]

imagine taking her to the toy shop and being like “sorry R but you have flash cards and peg dolls at home”

 

[LongishCat]

Haha maybe she’s a Tattler! I always think it’s a bit rich that she allows her daughter no screentime but is always on her phone filming her!

I don't know who she is and based on the reviews here, I don't think I'll look her up (I just came over from the baby thread as I had FOMO), but that's such a good point! So hypocritical

 

[daffydaffyp]

Maybe because she can do what she likes with dad, and isn’t forced to read and write!

Exactly this!
I think Will enjoys the break lol. And the freedom to parent how he chooses, not how Emma demands him to. I bet Rosie eats biscuits there and watches Peppa Pig.

I get the impression she treats Rosie like a performing monkey

 

[Definitelyme]

She’s also still in a cot.

So she is keen on Rosie being independent…. As long as it suits her agenda then.
I mean, I don’t think she’s overly old to still be in a cot (not that I’m a good judge - cot haters in my house) but seems like wanting to promote her independence would stretch to her being able to move freely round her home.

 

[DcfcE]

She’s moaning that she has left everything till last min to do for Xmas, but swear she only work 2 days

 

[Definitelyme]

in the last week or so she has put question boxes up a few times saying she’ll answer the questions later. She never does…so I’m assuming she isn’t getting any?

 

[stevenseagull]

She’s a lovely little girl but you are right - being silly is the BEST part of being a toddler. Including laughing at farting.