Honest Motherhood: Mum and Dad’s Great Escape

This weekend, you could say my partner and I were brought back to life somewhat. We were doing just fine … More

The Mothering Season of Life: Loneliness, Boredom and Worthiness

“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors … More

“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” ― Milton Berle Sometimes when I have 101 things to do … More

“If we want freedom from perfectionism, we have to make the long journey from “What will people think?” to “I … More

“Even if I’m setting myself up for failure, I think it’s worth trying to be a mother who delights in … More

It was your typical Monday morning, until it wasn’t. One of those days I will never forget. I will go from … More

It’s Maia’s Birthday this week. So as usual I am spending my nights going over “the list”.It’s all in order … More

“This is the crux of being a Creative Mother. It is more than how many jumpers you have knitted, … More

“Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a … More

I am sat at my dining room table attempting to recall quite what I’ve been up to the last couple … More