I had the opportunity this weekend to go to my friends home in the country for a girls weekend. We’ve been trying to plan it since last October, it was supposed to be my birthday treat. With all of us having such hectic schedules it has taken until now to get a mutually available date. As I was packing, it …
Paleo breakfast
This morning I felt like ham and eggs. Generally you fry them in a pan but this is a fun way to prepare them and you can eat them with your hands. Great for eating on the run. The kids love them.
Freakin’ Laundry
It has been said by those who shall remain nameless that I have a little obsession. It is said I love to do laundry, I’m always doing laundry, Molley and her laundry. So just to clear this up I detest freakin’ laundry. That being said I do A LOT of laundry.
What happens when mum gets sick
When family members get sick mum is always there with TLC and whatever medicine or home remedy required. There’s lots of chicken soup to cook and the days are filled with making the patient feel comfortable. Not to mention the sleepless nights but what happens when mum gets sick? Who looks after her?
Pushing through the Fog
When you suffer from depression it can be difficult to do everyday things. I have a theory on how to get through the fog and rejoin the world. When you feel bad inside you have to look good on the outside. That way the looking good can help you feel better inside. When you look good, you get compliments and …
Sticking to a Budget
Over the years we’ve made many family budgets, vowing to keep track of our money and save by knowing where every cent goes. Yeah right! We go well for about a month and then it’s out the window. Countless times this has happened. Still we try. It’s quite scary to see where the bulk of your money goes, it’s never …
Put me down, I won’t break.
“My kids get me up too early” or “Why won’t my baby sleep through?”” I can’t even shower!” Have you heard these statements when chatting over coffee with young mums? I have. Or “He won’t let me put him down”. So poor mum has a baby attached to her all day! This would drive me insane. It seems that new …
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, mothers in law et al. Do you celebrate? Do you feel the love? Are you cherished by your babies young and old? I know for many this is a difficult day. Some mothers are no longer with us. Some families are estranged. Some, like me, are far away from their mothers.
The Post Toddler Tantrum
I’ve talked about tantrums in regard to toddlers. However I see an ever increasing amount of older children still having tantrums when they don’t get what they want. I believe this behaviour is a continuation from toddler hood because it wasn’t quashed when it first surfaced. Children use the tactics they know work to get what they want. If your …
Don’t forget Respect
Because I said so…………….. How many times have you used that phrase? I know I use it. Here are my reasons why. I don’t have to explain myself every time I ask a child to do something. I explain it when it’s required. I’m the parent and I make the rules and decisions, some of them are non negotiable. I …