It’s only 8:47am and… How is it only 8:47am and not 8:47pm? I’ve saved a dummy from the dustbin. Thank goodness it was the recycling bin and not the actual rubbish bin. Made pancakes because my son will not eat any other yukky thing. And then had to dissuade him from assisting me. Removed […]
Lost Socks Lost socks and missing tupperware I think I’ve found the answer to lost socks. I don’t know about you but when I’m having a bad day, a lost sock can drive me nuts! You know those days when they kids refuse to eat or you try take something out for dinner […]
A Billy Joel-esq Ode to the Mornings (Sung to the tune of piano man by Billy Joel) It’s 5am on a Thursday morning, The regular crowd shuffles in, Rachel whose one and Miller whose three, The day is about to begin. (CHORUS) Read me a story my mommy, Read me a story right now, […]
21 consequences of being part of a big family Whenever I think of a big family I think of that movie my big Fat Greek Wedding. That movie makes me laugh. I’m not Greek but I am from a big family. Big Families are species of their own and something that seems completely foreign until […]
Things you didn’t know before you became a parent “Mothers are all slightly insane”- J.D. Salinger You will refer to other adults as Clarissa’s mom or holly’s granny all the while never knowing that persons actual name. Left overs and cold food and drinks are actually delicious. How little sleep you can actually function […]
Frustrations only parents understand Becoming a parent comes with a lot of joy. It also comes with a lot of frustrations, frustrations only parents can understand. Or maybe grandparents because they too were parents once. This is all said in jest because I still love being a parent and am very grateful for the […]
Can we be friends for life? Friends for life are few and far between. It can be hard work finding people who you click with. We all have those days when our kids are going mental. It can be so embarrassing in the presence of potentially new friends. I reckon if you can […]
One day I will A stellar list of things I want to accomplish One day… I’ve heard these words so many times. On one such occasion I wondered for myself what I would do if I had time on my hands. If, for one moment, I didn’t have to run around after two little kids. […]
