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Tag Archives: The Toffee
On Second Child Syndrome
I had an interesting conversation yesterday with some moms I know about Second Child Syndrome. Something that I’ve experienced recently owing to the fact that I’ve recently had a second child. Duh. Turns out Second Child Syndrome is a lot … Continue reading
Posted in family things, life things, love things, parenting things
Tagged mommy things, realisations, second child syndrome, The Kid, The Toffee
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This Winter Has Been Game-Of-Thrones Long. Over It.
Usually, I adore winter. I’m a fan of hot soup and thick coats and I LOVE snuggling on the couch with a blanket while watching movies. I love scarves and comfort food, frost on my windscreen in the morning. I … Continue reading
Posted in family things, life things, love things
Tagged hous, issues, life in jozi, life in south africa, parenting, realisations, The Kid, The Toffee
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On Beary Puns About The Weekend
We had a beary, beary good weekend. Ha. All puns aside, if that picture of a baby bear doesn’t make you feel even the tiniest bit broody, you’re dead inside. Thanks to Stef, who gifted me this furry onesie for … Continue reading
Posted in family things, life things, love things, parenting things, relationship things
Tagged boy things, heart things, life in jozi, love things, The Kid, The Toffee
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Two Boys, Twice The Guilt.
When it comes to being a mother, I’d say the most pervasive emotion is that of guilt. Sure, love is there. But secondary to guilt. This new baby has brought with him a whole new level of guilt. I knew … Continue reading
Posted in family things, life things, love things, parenting things, work things
Tagged guilt, heart, issues, mom things, realisations, The Kid, The Toffee, working-mom things
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On Names. Two of Them, In Fact.
I’ve been stingy with his name, apparently. Merely calling him “The Toffee” is inadequate, or so I’m told. It’s also been said that keeping his name to myself is just silly. But if you knew how hard it was to … Continue reading
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Tagged bad mommy, heart, love, mom things, The Toffee
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