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Category Archives: family things
On Expectations vs Reality
On Sunday night, I thought a hot bubble bath would be a great way to end off a good weekend. Toffee was watching his favourite movie (Planet 51, for the hundredth time), Kid was playing his iPad and dad was … Continue reading
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Tagged boy mom, love things, mom things, parenting, The Kid, The Toffee
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Of Toffees And Potties
This Toffee is a tough cookie. Stubborn, almost to a fault. Does things entirely in his own time, and cannot be pushed into doing anything he does not want to. This will serve him well as an adult, but like … Continue reading
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Tagged bad mommy, boy things, love things, mom things, The Toffee
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On The Things That Come Out Of My Kids’ Mouths
Most moms say this, and I guess that would be because it’s true. My kids are funny. The things they say and do? Hilarious. Worth writing down. Worth remembering, so I can retell them one day, when they’re all grown … Continue reading
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Tagged boy things, mom things, The Kid, The Toffee
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On Being Your Mom. I Love It.
Two boys? They’re hard work. I never expected to have children; it simply wasn’t in my life plan. Luckily that decision was made for me (both boys were accidental surprises) and I’m glad I got these two boys. My firstborn: … Continue reading
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Tagged bad mommy, boy things, love, mom things, parenting
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On Things That Have Changed, Since I Last Blogged
I love blogging. But lately, it’s been hard to find the words to blog, since I use up so many of my words on a daily basis to pay the bills. Doing what you love, for yourself, is hard when … Continue reading
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Tagged growing up, heart, issues, love things, realisations, working-mom things
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On Lessons Learned During #BackToSchool Week
With such a long holiday in December/January, most parents look forward to their kids going back to school in January. I am no different. It’s a long six weeks at home, with both kids, because as a freelance copywriter, I’m … Continue reading
On Having Boys: It’s An Adventure, For Sure
A few days ago, I spent a morning working at my favourite coffee shop/waffle house in the Vale. Despite being absorbed in my writing, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on a conversation going on next to me. Two moms were … Continue reading
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Tagged bad mommy, boy things, heart things, mom things, mother-son stuff, realisations, The Kid, The Toffee
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On Fathering: You’re Better Than You Think
Yesterday was Father’s Day. Despite the Hallmark commercial nature of the occasion, it was an opportunity for me to reflect. To appreciate and recognise you as my partner in parenting. To acknowledge your contribution and take time to make the … Continue reading
On Adulting With ADD
I wrote a while back, about our firstborn’s ADD and the decision to medicate. In this article, I made reference to the fact that I’d been diagnosed with ADD myself, but didn’t venture into what this meant for me. So … Continue reading
On Lessons I’ve Learned Since The Big Three Oh
I didn’t pay much attention to the fact that I turned 30 last December. I was too busy chasing deadlines and trying not to be a shitty mom to notice that I was no longer in my 20s. Since life … Continue reading
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Tagged growing up is hard to do, heart things, how to make a smart girl feel dumb, life things, love things, mom things, realisations, The Husband, The Kid, The Toffee, working-mom things
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