What’s in a name?
I often hated my name as a child. I’m not really sure why, it could possibly be because I was called “wee” (good old rhyming) or maybe because it was chosen for me and I’m a bit on the stubborn side, who knows?! But I guess as much as I disliked it at the time, […]
Choose your battles
**I’m no expert so what I say here is my opinion** A delicious aroma fills your house. You feel a sense of accomplishment after creating an assortment of yummy meals for your family. You sort them into containers and sigh with contentment knowing everyone will be eating healthy, nutritious meals with a few sneaky treats […]
It’s a man’s world
Right now I could crawl into bed and stay there for days. Yes that’s right I’ve been fortunate (or unfortunate if that’s how you look at it) enough to catch the virus that my lovely daughter decided was good enough to share. The big difference is that she was her usual cheeky self throughout and […]
The bigger picture
I’ve been asked by a lot of people lately, the one question that every mother who has been at home with young children hears frequently. “When are you going back to work??” With a pause and a sigh I usually respond with “not anytime soon”. It’s a response usually met with a mixed reaction, either […]
A different perspective…
Teething, dirty nappies, lack of sleep. If you’re already turning away in disgust, chances are you don’t have children. Otherwise you’re probably nodding in sympathy, that or you’re so worn out your body doesn’t function properly anymore. The joys of parenthood! I’m mummy to one-year-old Isabella. Note how I didn’t say, my name is Sheree, […]