Science was never my speciality at school. To say that concepts of matter and mass confounded me would be an … More
Category: Mum Musings
Turn Down The Volume
What’s the soundtrack to your days? As I circumnavigated the forest this morning I tried to unpick why I had … More
Surviving the Jabs
In a week of newsworthy vaccinations, our were not headline winning, but it’s still a big deal for a 3.5 … More
Lunch date
She sat down opposite him at the table. The restaurant was quiet but had a warm atmosphere. Butterflies of excitement … More
The Lesser-Known Anxieties of Starting Pre-School
It’s that season; the season where social media will be smothered in a blanket of new school-year doorstep photos. No … More
Not Buying it Mummy
This is the thing about toddlers. Suddenly they’ve got an opinion. They have a voice. They have a say. I … More
We’ve Got A Runner
When you think fast, what do you think of? Cheetahs effortlessly tearing after prey. The majestic dive of a falcon … More
1977 – A Vintage Year
So, just over a week ago I turned 43. It’s snuck up on me like a little creep. Darned odd … More
DANGER! DANGER!
What springs to mind when I utter the word danger? Cage diving with Great White Sharks? Black runs on the … More
Small steps
We took one small step for my toddler last week. And a giant leap towards normality. Harry had a play … More