Last June my eldest son, my second child, finished school. He is now at university, having got exactly the course he wanted. Lucky him. Except it wasn’t luck that got him there. He did of course work hard, and put in the time required to succeed, but it was the devotion, skill and work, of … More Two teachers I’ll never forget.
Today I was miserable. I wanted to be alone, but the house was full. I wanted the world to stop, but that was beyond my capabilities. Then at dinner we all sat together. The usual chatting and shouting began. The discussion moved to my eldest daughter, who will be having her wisdom teeth removed this … More Kids always send a rainbow.
Do you know what the best part of mid term is? No, definitely not Halloween. It’s NO HOMEWORK! What bliss. It is now after 3pm and I am not doing homework. When I myself went to school, I will admit I was not really a fan of it, and was known on many occasions to … More Homework and the joys of “new” maths.
“Do you not trust me mom?”. “Of course I do darling”, is what I say. “You must be dreaming!” is what I mean. I have read articles in the past, about how there should be a circle of trust. Parent to teens, teens to parents. I read these articles before I had children, and agreed … More I Spy. A great game for parents of teenagers!
Is it possible to be in two places at one time? Am I really where my body is, where people can see me, touch me and speak with me? Or am I where my mind is? Over 200 km away by my friends side. Holding her hand, giving her a hug. Sitting beside her as … More I hope you know.
I have occasionally pondered whilst listening to the radio, what I would do if I saw lipstick on my husbands collar, or began to suspect he was up to no good? I have listened to these tales of deceit and wondered. How could you miss the signs for so long? How could you not suspect … More Explain that!
As I write tonight it is with great sadness. My young warrior friend is seriously ill. Words fail me to adequately say what I feel. I wasn’t going to post, but now on a whim I would like to. I have over the past months kept all my posts, which featured my little friend, together … More Words Unspoken
What is it that keeps us going? When life batters you, blindsides you, and leaves you bruised and confused. What stops a person just closing the curtains, locking the doors, and curling up in a ball? I have been asking myself this during the past week. A week that saw one family say “Goodbye” to … More Each life affects another.
It was the saddest of days yesterday, as a whole village shared the loss of a small boy. So many gathered to support the family, and give this little man the Goodbye he deserved. The ceremony was touching and beautiful, but also heart wrenchingly sad. The sting in my throat as I tried to hold … More Why don’t big boys cry?
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!
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