That steel thing
Last night I slept in a steel cot. And I will again tonight. So crutches have been around since the early 1900’s and recently, finally, they’ve been redesigned. A company […]
The Snot-Vomit
The snot-vomit happened at 3am and he almost choked. Kev had already gotten up to work and Tom was sleeping next to me when all this stuff came out of […]
You won’t always see the rainbow
So come here. Draw closer and sit on your bum. No, don’t cross your legs, that’s actually bad for little kids. I need to tell you that I’m sorry. Let […]
Having three kids is like….
I get asked this a lot, so let me tell you. It’s like a beautiful day where you decide to go to the beach and as you get there some […]
In 2016 make the in between moments count
You know those moments where you are just going about your day and quietly, subconsciously, you realise how you have more than you need. How incredibly good you have it, […]
Letter to Tom
I’m concerned with death and therefore very concerned with life. How fleeting it is. In the early mornings, as you feed, I look at the outline of you and I […]
The illustrated life of a sleep deprived person
I’ll be nice to your face but in my head I’m re-living scenes from the Hunger Games. Know this. Sleep deprived moms are always updated on FaceBook. How else do […]
Things I lie to my kids about
As seen on Fb: “Because I’m an awesome parent, I’m currently helping my kids search for their chocolate that I ate last night”. That really is me. And not a […]
How the debate around Pick n Pay’s Stikeez may result in Hank being the most hated man in blogosphere & Larry being promoted to boss of the world
“Boss of our world” is how my 4 year old refers to president Jacob Zuma. Then the other night, while watching Paw Patrol, in which features a character named Zuma, […]
Thoughts about having three children
The thoughts pinned down here are not random. They have moved in. Someone said to me once that if you are thinking about three, you have to go for it. […]
How to get your bed back
Hi, pleased to meet you. I am the sleep fairy. I get up at 4am daily to fulfil this role and yes, I can fly in the rain. It’s a […]
Forever a mom
I used to love airports. It is such a happy place, the starting line of many an adventure. A boyfriend once took me to the airport for a date. We […]
the parenting plan
Parenting courses are great. There is cake. You feel that you are bonding with others who are in the same pain. You swing between varying degrees of feeling slightly inadequate […]
The Introverted Parent
There are so many ways to start this post; without me-time I turn into a monster, it’s harder for introverted parents, I need a lock on my shower door……. During […]
On the death of a mom
I did not know Jess Nicholson well but I knew her well enough to say that she never seemed to complain and that she struck me as very brave. Her […]
Eyeball your child
Eyeball your child until you can see what is really important. Stalk them if you must… So Kev and I are planning a trip without the kids. We fondly refer […]
For when you visit Makaranga Lodge
And of course you must! Great food, vast gardens for little feet to run around in, a pool, jungle gyms and more. Why would you ever not? This morning we […]
