NEVER was there a more peaceful mummy moment – crickets chirped and frogs groaned through gently falling rain. I was full of warm chicken noodle soup and home-baked bread, lying between two sleeping children. Little Miss had nestled herself into my ribs while Little Mr had flung his legs over … Continue reading
Category Archives: Parenting
Apologies from a distracted mother
THE tears were almost as much out of frustration as they were for the guinea pig kicking me, despite her broken leg. The morning started out much like any other: feed one child before feeding the baby, swallow own breakfast before washing dishes, getting laundry on line and preparing bottles … Continue reading
Poster girl for staying home
IT couldn’t be right, the laminated poster on maintaining your relationship during parenting had to be wrong. It read “a situation where one parent works outside the home eight hours a day and the other stays in the home 24 hours a day will lead you to separation or divorce”. … Continue reading →