I’ve overdosed on ideas in the last few days. I didn’t know it was possible but apparently, it is. I’ve devoured books, newspaper articles, twitter, blogs, and essays, and watched TED talks. All inspiring, all thought provoking. So I am full to the brim with new ideas. And with old ideas, put together in a … Continue reading »
I’ve been getting sick this week. And when I’m getting sick, its fairly common for me to get all angsty and introspective and weepy before I realise what’s happening. Which I did. All about the FUTURE and where I was headed, and WHAT exactly I was going to do with my life now that I’ve … Continue reading »
I used to think friends were inevitable. Life had shown me that as you passed through each stage you’d collect a few more. I knew that some would only ever be unique to a particular context, but also knew that some would stick. Making friends just happened. Every place I went I’d find someone I … Continue reading »
Yesterday was a beautiful day. The sun shone for the first time in what felt like a long time. It was warm enough to fling the doors open for some of the day and let the fresh air penetrate the house, to clear out the funkiness of an overly long winter. And I was ready … Continue reading »
I watched my first marathon at the weekend. My husband was taking part, and I was bursting with pride. He was daring greatly; challenging himself to do something he didn’t know whether or not he would be able to do. He was making himself vulnerable by sharing his intention with others, asking for their support, … Continue reading »
There’s something about the school holidays that brings things into very sharp focus for me. During term time, the kids are diluted by all the other stuff that’s going on – school by day, a play date here, an after school club there, and as a result its less common for all 3 of them … Continue reading »
Truth be told, I have moments when I’m not that good at holidays. Particularly in the beginning before I get into the swing of things. I don’t do well with the adjustment, the slowing down, or more like, the slamming on of the brakes after the frenzy of packing, laundry, organizing and anticipation of needs, … Continue reading »
So one of my kids has a potty mouth. Maybe that’s a bit harsh. Not a full blown potty mouth at all, but, at school this week, he has learnt the f-word. Yup. My sweet little fella spent yesterday trying it out for size. The first time he said it, I ignored it, assuming I’d … Continue reading »
Recently, I read a Facebook status that made me feel bad. It tapped into uncomfortable feelings and made me experience a sense of vulnerability that was unwelcome but annoyingly too powerful to brush off or ignore. It left me feeling hurt, confused and ultimately unworthy, and it was only 7 in the morning. A rubbish … Continue reading »
I am a consciously incompetent parent. As time goes on I get more and more aware of how much I don’t know, what I am not prepared for, and how at times I am simply flailing around in the vain hope of doing my best. Sure, by baby number 3 my nappy changing skills were … Continue reading »
