Embracing the messy, mundane & momentous
Kid wrangling is hard. It’s hard full time; it’s hard part-time. It’s hard, well, pretty much all the time. Ah yes, those little “bundles” of joy cost you physically, emotionally and financially. So, what are these little ankle biters actually good for? I’ve been a full-time mother for over eight years now, and I confess I sometimes contribute…
*Sponsored Post When to introduce solids? It’s the question that has come around far too quickly for my liking this time around. I feel like my baby was only born yesterday. How can she be old enough for this? When did this happen? By “this”, I am referring to a major milestone in a littler…
As I sit, I close my eyes and breathe in and out slowly. I try to loosen my shoulders, which are tense and like “cement” according to my massage therapist. I remind myself to relax, as I know tension will further thwart my mission. No, I am not sitting down to mediate. I am sitting…
How did mother’s day creep up on us so fast? It seems to get earlier every year. Aren’t we still recovering from Christmas? I love mother’s day. Not only is it entirely acceptable to be grammatically incorrect (although there’s some debate over the correct placement of the apostrophe), but it is also a time to thank your own…
Long-time readers of my blog will know I have an enduring love affair with chocolate. I have it every day, and enjoy all kinds and in all forms. If you’re looking for some dairy chocolate indulgence, try these wicked chocolate brownies and these white chocolate blondies. But recently I’ve had to find substitutes for sweets containing dairy….
Ten little fingers and ten little toes; there’s an irresistible magic about newborns. The arrival of a baby is an occasion of unparalleled joy and I’ve been blessed to experience this four times. Until recently we have never had any professional baby photos taken of our girls. So this time, knowing full well Miss I is our…
Breastfeeding. It can be such a wonderful experience, but it can also be challenging and stressful. I don’t know many mums who have found breastfeeding effortless. I have breastfed all my babies, but it didn’t come naturally or easily to me. Each time I’ve had attachment issues, cracked nipples and it’s taken me a while…
Arched backs, flailing arms, projectile vomiting and constant wailing. Welcome to the hell that is parenting a reflux baby. For all the parents who have experienced this misery, you’ll know how heartbreaking it is to see your tiny baby writhing around in pain. Reflux, and its sinister sidekick, “silent reflux”, is exhausting. I should know….
