As a pre-Birthday adventure, and a much-needed change of scenery, we whisked the children to the beach last weekend. Anyone that … More
Tag: personal
Honest Motherhood: Tantrums and Trolleys
My son has reached the age of the tantrum. He has learnt, through rigorous repeated testing, that if he screams … More
Honest Motherhood: Brunch, no small undertaking
We took the children to London at the weekend to meet my cousins for brunch. (Brunch is not something we … More
A Colourful Life: Eight years of Blogging
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” ― Anais Nin A few days ago WordPress wished me … More
Honest Motherhood: Running Tickety-Boo
I’m proud to say that we have developed something of a family evening routine. (In this house, the word “routine” … More
Honest Motherhood: The Happy-Messy Home
Our home is a messy one. Not disaster-zone level mess where every surface is covered and you don’t know what … More
Honest Motherhood: Late Again Mummy?
Well January has flown by as I hoped it would. I’m not one to wish away time but we can … More
A Colourful Life: Why I Write
“I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see and what it means. … More
Honest Motherhood: Countdown to Christmas
I am feeling frazzled. I have just spent the last hour scouring the internet for presents. This can often yield … More
A Colourful Life: Yes, I am his Mother
We were standing in line at the medical centre, Maia, Leo and I, chatting to one of the volunteers. She … More