“Why are you crying?” “Mummy took my trains away” “Why did she do that?” “I was sad.” Why did mummy … More
Tag: motherhood
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
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
Small steps
We took one small step for my toddler last week. And a giant leap towards normality. Harry had a play … More
It Ain’t All Buttercups and Blue Skies
Social media is a strange beast. It paints this idyllic picture of family life through the little snapshots, those perfect … More
Freedom Fridays – The Tantrum Tales
This will have to be a stealth post. It’s been in my head the whole day long but even without … More
Who is your child most like?
Nine months. Nine long, swollen, sleep deprived, exhausting months a mother carries her child. She shares nourishment. She gives oxygen. … More
