We recently celebrated Maia’s sixth birthday. It still feels a little surreal saying it even now, because I can’t believe … More
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Honest Motherhood: A Morning in the Life
My most recent column for The Wokingham Paper: Honest Motherhood: A Morning in the Life 6:00 Tap phone alarm off. … More
Honest Motherhood: The gift and curse of children’s birthday parties
We’re coming to the end of September and I’m glad to have found a sort of rhythm to each week … More
Honest Motherhood: After school activities: My Second Job
A recent column, written for The Wokingham Paper: It’s that time again. P.E kit packed, uniform named, book bag … More
Honest Motherhood: Meet The Bocks Family
Two weeks ago I introduced you to Wendy, Maia’s delightful cardboard creation. She was a lovely bit of cardboard, quiet … More
Honest Motherhood: Meet Wendy
“CAN WENDY COME WITH US?!” We are on holiday once again this week, lazing around in the beautiful area of … More
Honest Motherhood: Two scoops of vanilla and a sprinkle of Cornwall
“MUMMY COME WITH ME TO THE ROCK POOL! I WANT TO GO TO THE ROCK POOL!! MUMMY!!”. It is day … More
Big Life Lessons from my Little Human: A Love of Spontaneous Dancing
Another piece I wrote for The Wokingham Paper on my daughter’s love of spontaneous dancing: “I have noticed something rather … More
Happy Birthday Mummy: Counting our Blessings
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge … More
Big Life Lessons from my Little Human: The Importance of Play
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” ― Albert Einstein I want to keep this snappy. … More
The Colourful Kind 