The year is 28 BC (i.e. I am 28 years old and it’s “before children”). My husband and I have booked a week off work and we’re paging the Lonely Planet magazine, feeling overwhelmed by… View Post
To my precious girls, Yesterday, I took a moment to marvel at the three of you as you splashed around in our tiny, makeshift bathtub. It is a rare moment when I switch off to… View Post
Before I had children, I expected things – such as disciplining children – to come naturally once I had kids. In fact, I have found it is quite the opposite. When it comes to disciplining… View Post
Each week I post on this blog about the experience of being a mum, ways to alleviate the stress of parenthood or how to improve family life. This week I feel like an imposter. It… View Post
“She broke my special thing!” wails a child as I’m handed a lopsided Tinkerbell with a broken leg. “Don’t worry. I can glue it for you.” Decrepit toys, broken handles of beloved mugs, worn-out slippers;… View Post