It is just over a week since I executed put down, our pet dog of sixteen years. I didn’t actually inject the lethal dose, but I did put her on a leash, and lead her to her executor. Since then I must admit, I miss her greatly. There is no welcoming bark when I return … More Everlasting grief!
When my eldest child was twelve years old, we had a busy house with three younger siblings, and two more girls we minded by day. I began to feel my eldest was missing out on time with me. It was impractical to plan for special days out together, as I would probably not follow through. … More “Girls Night”
This morning my son stood before me, towering above me, and just for a moment I saw him as others do. A tall, sallow, boy of eighteen, almost a man, with a mop of brown hair and a huge smile. I rarely see this boy. When I look at him I see a happy, smiling … More I Am Free.
Before we even meet our child we feel protective towards it. These feelings are magnified when we hold our tiny bundle. We are sure in that moment, That nothing or no one, Will ever hurt this child of ours. However life is not as predictable as that. Our child will struggle at times. They will … More It Could Not Happen To My Child
Our family pet of sixteen and a half years, is on death row. Her sentence began at Christmas, when she had a small stroke. She made a good recovery initially, but her bladder function has not. I will not share too much information, suffice to say each day my time is taken with, washing floors, … More Death Row
My eleven year old daughters school is a ten minute walk from our house. Eight weeks ago, whilst walking this short walk, through a well populated housing estate, She met with a parents worst nightmare. Stranger Danger! I will not go into the details. She was not harmed in anyway. A passer by intervened, and … More Time Is A Great Healer
I have a very poor reputation in my family for money. My children can never understand, why I am always robbing borrowing, from the stash they keep in their bedrooms. It is not unusual for them to see little notes, saying “IOU €10” left in lieu of money. I will admit that sometimes, it has … More For Richer, For Poorer!
I am back! After a few days away visiting my mum, I have returned to my own family. Sadly within hours I have managed to mess up! In my absence my husband and son had managed well. My husband had made two dinners, beef stroganoff and chicken curry. They had stroganoff day one, they had … More Am I The Worst Mother Ever?
Modern Ireland has changed greatly, and become multicultural. When I was growing up, the closest I ever got to someone who was black, was when I saw famine in Ethiopia, or watched The Cosby Show. Living in Australia, was my first experience of living and working, with a variety of different nationalities. I loved the … More Children Are Not Politically Correct!
Hopefully a post to make you smile, possibly cringe, and maybe even laugh! There is very little in a childs life, as exciting as the anticipation, of their Christmas presents. Cost for a child is not really a factor. Some totally loose the run of themselves, others keep their requests modest. We parents are especially … More Great Expectations!
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