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It’s not a phase, it’s who I am!
It’s not a phase mum, it’s who I am! Let me share a secret. When I was younger, I had a burning desire to be a professional singer. I wrote my own songs, I choreographed my own dance moves and I spent hours and a lot of money, recording in studios where I dreamt of...
Mummy moments
It was a glorious sunny morning, everything had gone smoothly and I experienced one of those mummy moments. You know the one when you wish that every morning was just like this! We got in to the car and I strapped the kids in as we set off for school. My friend...
The way you make me feel
At the end of the day, I won’t remember him for his looks. I will remember him for the way he makes me feel. He came into my life when I least expected it. I was not looking for him, but he somehow managed to find me! Since meeting my husband, I believe that there is...
Time out
Your child won’t love you any less if you take some time out to recharge! The most important part of being a parent is looking after yourself. It’s funny how we seem to miss this part! 🤨 I believe that we don’t pay enough attention to ourselves when we become parents....
I had a bad dream
Mum, I had a bad dream. My son woke up this morning and came down to me in tears. "What happened"? I asked with worry. "I had a really bad dream", he said "Would you like to talk to me about it"? I asked "Yes " he replied "I was at school with my friends and...
Daddy’s home
When you just want to come home to say Daddy's home! Baby is here, all the attention is around the little human who has just entered your world. Is the baby sleeping? Is the baby eating? Is the baby feeling cold? Is the baby too warm? And so on! Secondary to the...
Do I cross your mind?
Do I cross your mind? Life has been busy in recent weeks. My daughter has had exams and I have been busy with work. Last weekend was the first time we spent time together, I was so excited! I visualised a day of activities with my family. Christmas shopping, family...
Smarter than smart
My kids are smart and I am proud of it! If I learned one thing through homeschooling, it was how incredibly smart both of my children are. Having read some of their assignments, I was blown away by their accomplishments. I for one didn’t use such descriptive language...
Children own their own freedom
“My children came through me, consider me as their portal however this does not mean that I own their freedom” Stick with me for a moment. For years I was raising my children with the mindset that they owed me their life. It was my belief that because I had given...
Flying without wings
Are your children flying without wings? When I was a little girl all I ever wanted was to be a professional singer. I would sing at every opportunity. I spent hours practicing my performance in front of the mirror whilst singing into a hair brush pretending it was my...