Hi. This is actually GG not my bossy mum. Before we start I would just like to let you know about a new feature on the blog. It’s called…… Ask GG! You just leave your question in your comment and I’ll get back to you! Simple as that. Now on with the resolutions!
I should have no new years resolutions but my mum says I have to. I’m going to post some and you lot can see if I keep them. OK? Lets go!
My New Year’s Resolutions
- Try and eat less sugary foods. Lots of people try to do this. They never succeed. I’m trying to do this because I think my teeth are yellow. I made the dentist check.
- Bug my mum less. I always bug her. For things like Chicken Kiev and marshmallows.
- Not annoy my brother. Who doesn’t do it?! I’ve been picked up on this lately. I am trying. I’ts really hard.
- Do more music practice. I love music, I really do. I’ts just I don’t have time because I have a lot of lazing around in my PJ’s to do.
- READ LESS! This one is really important. And really hard. I get told off in school for reading. I’m thinking “Why am I getting told off for reading! Reading is literature!” I’ts not like I have anything else to do. Except maybe Maths.
So do you have any new years resolutions? And remember if you have any questions, kids and parents, Ask GG! Leave me a comment below with your question, and I’ll get back to you!
Disclosure: this is all, entirely, my daughter’s work. We’d be delighted if you would post her a question – remember, she is a 9 year old girl with a lot of opinions. We’ll answer children’s questions, or parent’s dilemma’s. We can’t promise to solve your problems, but we will try. We take no responsibility for the outcome of putting into practice any of GG’s suggestions!
Told off in school for reading? OH NO! Ignore this, maths can jolly well wait…
Ah GG, schools are funny things. Sometimes they’re so wrapped up in delivering the planned schedule and keeping everyone on the same path that they are blinded to how incredibly important it is to nurture a child’s love of learning and ESPECIALLY independent learning. You are brilliant. You are an individual. Just hide your reading book inside your math’s book. Problem solved 😉
This is exactly what she does Emily – but she has a beady eyed teacher, and she did it once too often, and was excluded from end of term juice and biscuits for it! (But that’s a whole other post)!
*sits on hands for fear of having a rant about narrow minded schools*
Great idea! Only I don’t think it will work. My teachers have very sharp eyes…
Argh, don’t say “eat less sugar” and then show me a DELICIOUS CAKE!!!!!
I LOVE cake!
I’m sorry you were told off for reading GG, but don’t resolve to read less, just read when the time is right as Maths is important too. I’d love to know what is you favourite lesson at school ever? Not the subject but a lesson – so maybe you did a drama lesson where you all got to dress up, or a maths lesson where instead of sitting in the classroom you got to go outside and count something really interesting. What is your ultimate lesson GG?
I quite like writing story’s…
Hello GG! What do you want to be when you are bigger? x
I would love to be a dolphin trainer!
Hi GG love your post. I was a huge reader when I was your age and was told to get my nose out of my book and listen. But reading is amazing never stop.
What’s your favorite thing about having a brother?
Giving up sugar – no way that’s the best part about being a kid just look at that lovely cake you have posted to tease us all with.
Your posts are great. Keep them coming!
That will take me ages to think about. There’s not that much good about having a brother.
GG – what do think Mummy’s new year resolutions should be…? :)) x
I’ll come to that in another blog post. Bear with me while I write 7 pages.
lol 😉 ooh! Poor Mummy! xx
Great resolutions GG though I wish you luck with eating less sugar, I couldn’t do it! What do you think you will find the hardest to stick too?
I’m not really keeping the one for reading less…
The boys both did words for the year, Mini’s is harmony and Maxi’s was creative
Dear G.G. I am sending a message that refers to your new year resolutions. I would advise that you read and read, just do not neglect anything that is important.
Good advice Grandma! I’ll try.
Ah, GG – I used to sit in music rehearsals and hide my magazine behind my music for reading when I wasn’t playing! Lots of the brass players did it as it saved counting bars rest.
I think less sugar is a great idea, but remember, treats are allowed sometimes, especially the odd cake.
I’m going to add a musical question for you – what’s your favourite music to listen to and why do you like it so much?
I like pop music rock music .etc.
Hi GG,
I have an “almost” 9 year old daughter and I want to know
“what do 9 year old girls want for their birthday!!”
I can’t write that here. I’d be here for over an hour.
fantastic idea GG to have a questions section. I’d love to know any ideas on reading less as my son who is 9 does exactly the same – reads for hours and hours when he should be sleeping.
My other son would love to know your healthy eating tips. He is 7 and loves his food (especially unhealthy food)!
They both have started their own kids blogs which I’m not allowed to touch or edit – it is all their own stuff – at http://joshimoshiblog.blogspot.co.uk and http://outsideofthekitchen.blogspot.co.uk in case you want to have a look.
We’d love to read more of your blogposts and look forward to you answering questions.
1. I love KFC . It’s so cool and yummy!
2. Hmm, reading tips. That’s hard, very hard…
Wow GG – these are some fantastic resolutions!! I don’t think you should need to read less, though learning a little maths may be useful.
I think Mums are sometimes bossy because they love you and care about what you’re doing and how you’re growing up. Why do you think Mums are bossy?
I’ll definitely come back to that in another blog post. Anyway, for now I’ll tell you that mums make you do music practice when you don’t want to.
Great Idea! Keep reading, it’s great and helps imagination, knowledge and broaden the mind 🙂 Music is great to so keep it up, and good for you doing this post x
never stop reading! and don’t listen to those sillies! x
Hi GG, I am mortified you were told off for reading! What books would you recommend for other children your age?
Loads of great books! Actually that’s a good idea for a new blog post.
oh no! why eat less sugar GG? I think brushing harder will be best don’t you think?
ah and don’t listen to not read so much. do read as much as you can x
Great! I’ll brush harder and guzzle more sweets!
Hi GG,
I love your resolutions and I say it’s great to love reading!
ANyway, I have a question for you – my little girl is 11 and she is sooooo messy. Her bedroom is always a mess and I’m always having to tell her to tidy up so I wanted to ask you if your bedroom was tidy x
Sorry. My bedroom is a tip at the moment. But I do have a clean out every few months.
Great resolutions, although I believe that if reading is your passion then you should read, read, read until your heart is content.
Hi GG – I’m intrigued about the music. What do you play? When I was little I tried to learn piano, but I was rubbish because my hands refused to do two different things at the same time. They kept trying to copy each other!
I play piano, violin and a little bit of guitar. I really want to learn the saxophone though.
Told off for reading seems crazy!
My question for you is as you read so much can you recommend me some of your favourite books, for my son to try as he improves his reading? thanks!
I think he would like the Stranded series because most boys like those survival stuff.
Thanks! I will check it out – hadn’t heard of it before!
I loved reading and still do, it’s the best place to escape to!
Love the post, GG. My daughter (who’s seven and a half) wants to write a blog too. Any tips for her?
And keep up the reading – just make sure you do it in the right place, and you won’t get told off, I’m sure. (And you won’t need to bug your mum about the marshmallows if you’re eating less sugar!)
Tip for blogs: Be funny and everyone will love you.
Oh no you can never read too much GG.
and sugary things are actually ok when your young…maybe you and Mummy could come up with a healthier less sugary version of your favourite treats and make them together?
If you could choose any sweet to eat what is your favourite?
Definitely blueberry bonbons. They are amazing and they taste so good!
If you are bugging your mother for chicken kiev, than you have great taste in food.
My son likes chicken Kiev and marshmallows !
My son loves chicken knives abd marshmallows !
Heheh, I’m sure chicken knives are amazing 😉
Yeah they are great!
Good Morning GG, getting told off for reading that is a new one for me, keep reading, my Mum would sit at playtime reading but that’s not the best idea either because playtime is important, try and find 5 minutes that is acceptable.
My question is about reading, My 9 yr old hates to read unless its football statistics or cars, how would you suggest I get him to read more?
Get him to read a boarding school book. The girls all get really messy and the boys are well… Boyish
You are a classy kid, GG! Here’s my question:
I guess you’ve been earning pennies for a while, eh? Are you a saver or spender and what will be your first big purchase?!
I’m itching to answer this one, but I will leave it to GG. Suffice to say for now that my children are both very different!
Spender definitely.
What a fab idea for a feature – I shall go off and sleep on a suitable question! x
Have you woken up yet?
What a fab idea! I’m sure I’ll be able to think of some questions for GG. Next time my kids do something to mystify me I’ll be right back! My kids have rather a lot of telly watching to do which prevents them from doing their music practice. Sigh.