Most of us when we are childless imagine the perfect child we will rear. We see children screaming and crying… We wont have one of them. We visit friends who tell us that their children dislike most foods…. Definitely not having one of them. Our children will eat everything as they will not be given … More Only People Who Never Had Children Have The Perfect Child.
It sounds so simple. Its a day to say to someone “I Love You” .Wrong! Valentines Day is a special day dedicated to “hallmark”. Cleverly they have sold it to us, as a day we show our loved ones, how much we love them, by buying them cards and gifts. . What we buy is … More Beware The Test That Is Valentines Day!
I HATE SMARTPHONES. All of them? Yes every one of them. They are like washing machines. Let me explain. We go to buy a washing machine. We have a budget. We would like our washing machine to wash clothes. I have been suitably brainwashed to believe that we should be sure that the machine can … More Smart Phones Everything You Never Asked For!
In my family there are a number of birthdays approaching. The milestones reached differ greatly. One is celebrating just over a decade on this earth, the other something a bit more significant. It made me think of how we view birthdays as we get older. My small girl is beside herself waiting for hers. The … More To Celebrate Or Not?
A few friends and myself go away regularly for one night. After a very short period of adjustment, we are transformed into giddy soulmates, who have shared the ups and downs of our lives, for many years. All manner of things are discussed and commented on over the 24 hours. However one conversation that will live … More Warning! This May Make You Laugh Out Loud, Or Offend You.
Here follows an account of the dangers of oestrogen meeting testosterone I am, I like to think, a relatively laid back parent, not overly prone to anger. However on one memorable occasion I saw bright red. I think looking back it may have been an excessive release of oestrogen! What ever caused it I definitely … More Testosterone meets Oestrogen.
Today I realized that after twenty one years of rearing a family, I have cracked the secret to “Good Health” and “Happiness”. Amazing, not just one secret but two! I was looking around my messy house, whilst my children did what they do best, create more mess, and it came to me. It was like … More Lighten Up, Be a Bad Mother and Reap the Rewards!
Every day I am constantly forgetting things. Where are my keys? Where is my phone? Where did I park the car? Where did I put my bag? I know my children very well. They have been with me quite awhile, and yet I will call them the wrong name! I will meet someone and know … More If I Could Remember What I Forgot Today I’d Tell You!
Save me from great cooks! Dinner time. Oh God i dread it. Every day of the year my family look for dinner. Every day I look for it too.. in the cupboard! What jar will I use today? I mean after twenty years surely I should have a huge variety of dinners in the cook … More “Dinnertime” Where’s that jar?
Last night I went into my youngest daughters bedroom to see her just before I went to bed. She was fast asleep. I leaned over to kiss her goodnight. She was so warm and smelled of sleep She stirred and still asleep reached up with a big smile, and hugged me so tight. Then fell … More The Best Hug
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