How Much Do You Play With Your Kids?
How much should you play with your kids? This has been the burning question that has been tying my invisible cloak of guilt all up in knots this week. Seriously, I thought I was done…
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Learning to Ride a Bike
A bike, especially your first ever bike, is something you will remember forever. It represents a coming of age; a right of passage; and signifies the moment you stop being a baby and become a…
School Run-ning
Before, when I heard of people talking about the school ‘run’, I did not think they literally meant RUN. I assumed that the ‘run’ part signified the travel to school, not the actual mode used…
New Starts
They say that life begins at 40, and I guess in a way this does ring true for me. I turned 40 two-weeks ago. The week before this momentous ocassion, I left my job of…
The First Day of August
The first day of August, the month in which I will turn 40. Well, that has crept up on me rather quickly I have to say. I wanted to make a list of all the…
Mini Beast
So, when I left you last I had just stepped off the hamster wheel. Although, I feel I have just hopped straight onto another one, albeit one with slightly prettier scenery, as while I have…
The Hamster Wheel
When I returned to my full-time job 12-months after Zachy was born, it was with mixed emotions. I had enjoyed maternity leave and loved getting to know my newborn son, but towards the end I had…
Getting Dressed The Greek God(zilla) Way
We were on our way to a special 90th birthday lunch for the Greek God(zilla)’s dad last weekend, and for once we were not running late, when my husband casually remarked that it had taken me 3-hours…
“You’re a stinky poo-poo head”
“You’re a stinky poo-poo head” my 3-year old said to me this morning before dissolving into a fit of giggles. “I’m going to do a pop on your lap!” he howled out loud as I…
Dear Employer
Dear Employer, I am so sorry I was late for work today. The morning started so well. I was awake on the first beep of the Greek God(zilla)’s alarm clock as usual, at 5.55am, but my…
Nothing But The Tooth
A couple of weeks ago, Zachy tripped over at nursery while running around and chasing his friends in the garden. His gum looked a bit red and sore, but as it did not seem to be causing…
Anyone for Tennis?
For his 3rd birthday present last year, Auntie BB gave Zachy his first ever tennis racket, a tin of tennis balls and lessons for life as long as he wants to have them for. They are…
