Have you ever declared war in your house but not told anyone? Something suddenly just sends you over the edge! The sweet papers left on the couch. The shoes they stepped out of. The coat that they dropped. The dirty plates left anywhere, except the dishwasher! You pick them up every day, and ask yourself … More I’m On Strike. Somebody Please Notice!
This is a post for all of you dads out there, The reality in most families with children, is that the father goes to work, and the mother stays at home. It may be like this for a few months, Or for many years. Whilst the mother is at home, she shares so many everyday … More Friday Sweets. A Fathers Connection.
I told my kids this morning, that I had recieved nominations for three awards, in the past few days. Beautiful Mama Award thank you to mummyshymz. Liebster Award, thank you to beingjune. and Sunshine Award thanks to lauriesnotes Were they so proud? Was I congratulated? NO The comments went. “Is this my porridge?” “Mum, they … More Thank You Bloggers!
Reblogging this from one of my very favourite blogs The Mad Hatters. The video speaks for itself. Well worth a look.
I think I have a problem. I came home from work at ten last night, and my husband met me at the door, His face telling me something was wrong. He said “What is the worst thing that could be gone in the house?”, “Oh no!” I said “not the internet!”. He looked at me … More Blogging More Than A Hobby!
One of my very closest friends, got the devastating news at Christmas, that her son aged twelve had leukemia. We have all taken time to adjust, but life continues in any family, especially when you have children, as I think this post clearly demonstrates. Within her own home she has four children, Last night they … More No Excuses!
Today is my youngest little ladys birthday. She is eleven, and on a wave of excitement that is funny to watch. The down side is she has school, and today despite it being her birthday, she will get homework! Maybe I am getting old, but I am lost when it comes to modern education. Rote … More Is Education Child Friendly?
I have often wondered about this. My own brothers and sisters are all fairly diverse human beings, yet share common characteristics. For instance I discovered recently that three of us are avid diary keepers. Yet how much of what we have become is down to genetics, and how much is down to our environment and … More Nature V Nurture.
Yesterday I was at a swimming gala. looking after 42 young swimmers, when a wonderful memory of my dad just rose to the surface. I was an undersized 9 year old, swimming in my first gala. I had been entered to swim in the 100 metres butterfly. I can clearly remember the fear I felt. … More What It Takes To Be A Real Dad.
I hoped my husband loved me when he married me. I felt his love for me when I gave birth to our four children. However today around 6.30 pm I will know beyond all reasonable doubt, if he truly loves me. What is the test? Well, at 6.30 pm he will return from work, And … More Testing Love “2”!
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