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 […]
Dear Santa (letter from a mom)
I don’t know who wrote this but I wish I did. I received this from my friend Jo and thought I would share it with all of you as my […]
Madiba told his, now tell yours
My 20 month old daughter chews like my grandmother. My grandmother, who was an amazing person by the way, passed away when I was only 21 and so she never […]
On Potties and Beasts
A while ago I was sitting at the airport coming back after visiting special friends in JHB. It was an emotional visit and it got me reflecting on things that […]
Sex after children is a bit like life after death…
Sex after children is a bit like life after death. Nobody knows for certain that it actually exists. Some claim to have proof of its existence. Some people even claim […]
Toddler Violence is ugly, but you are not alone
Toddler violence is ugly. This morning at 4:30am my 19 month old found a torch en route to our bed. She hit me on the head with it, then she […]
Congratulations on being Overwhelmed
In my opinion the word ‘parent’ should be replaced with the word ‘overwhelmed’. As in “congratulations on becoming newly overwhelmed”! Or “you are so good at being an overwhelmed person.” […]
Great Expectations
I’ve been thinking about Great Expectations a lot lately. The book, the version I saw on film, as well the new version that was recently released. I fantasize about watching […]
Reasons I drink wine
Let me start with the Flings. Or any food for that matter; food that I find everywhere. Stuffed into the deep dark corners of couches and car seats, under my […]
The Power of Intent
This is more or less how my mornings go: (for your sanity dear reader I only chronicle mornings with one of my two little people here) “If you don’t take […]
Dads: The Unsung Heroes
In 1417 a young man named Poggio Bracciolini discovered a thousand year old text that turned out to be the last surviving manuscript of “On the Nature of things” – […]
Products that really should exist
As a mom aka herder of cats, there are a few products that I really feel should exist. Perhaps, you dear reader, have the time, energy and expertise to make […]
Discrimination against (dirty) tired-looking parents
So, earlier this week, in my quest to remove the world’s ugliest ladybug tattoo from my ankle, I found myself inside a tattoo parlour… It was less fun than it […]
Toddler world vs Working world
You may not have children yet and you may be wondering if you are ready. Or you may have children and you are wondering if you are ready. I have […]
