Your Last Day of Preschool

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

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

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

Is Home Still Where the Heart is in Our Global Society?

Is Home Still Where the Heart is in Our Global Society?
Home. Is it where the heart is? Is it a place? A feeling? A sense of belonging? If you’re a regular visitor to this blog, you will know we relocated from the UK to Australia… View Post

You Won’t be This Little Forever

You Won’t be This Little Forever
Dear daughters, My greatest fear is that I will look back on this time in our lives and wish I had done it differently. The times I fail to show love or anger too quickly… View Post