It Isn’t Me, it’s the Sleep Deprivation
Dear daughter, This morning I told you I don’t like you. I think I added the words “right now” at the end of the sentence. You wouldn’t have heard that. All you would have heard… View Post
New Year Blues | Can I Make a Difference?
It’s the start of a new year, a new decade. I’m usually full of childlike enthusiasm for the potential of the year ahead. However, if I’m honest, I’m not feeling it this year. Our local… View Post
Your Last Day of Preschool
Dear Scarlett, Today was your last day of preschool. I’m trying to be brave but, beneath the smiles, my heart is breaking a little. In five short years, you have gone from baby to “big… View Post
Lost the Joy of Christmas? Dare to Do Things Differently
For most of us, family and social Christmas traditions run deep. It takes a brave pioneer to mess with the roast, the gifts or the tension-steeped family gathering. These things can add to the joy… View Post
Why My Children are Many of My Dreams Come True
“What do you want to be when you grow up, Mummy?” “I want to be your mummy. Always.” She is dissatisfied. “No! What do you want to be?” I twitch a little inside as my… View Post