Embracing the messy, mundane & momentous
I am tired. Like, really tired. Raising little people is utterly exhausting. It is physically, emotionally, mentally and logistically demanding. Admittedly I haven’t slept through the night in a very long time (sleep allergic baby, anyone?) but it’s more than that. When you have a new baby you accept that you will lose a few Z’s…
4 ways to create a stylish table setting Presentation is everything when it comes to food. As a child I watched my mum put on countless occasions at home – from casual Sunday afternoon canapés to formal home dinner parties. She entertained with ease, generosity and warmth. Mum would plan her menu for the eagerly…
Childbirth is an incredible experience, but it is also unpredictable and often presents dangers to both mother and baby. I have given birth four times and each labour has been different but they have all involved degrees of risk. Fortunately they all resulted in the safe delivery of healthy babies. But things can, and do, go…
Recently my first-born daughter turned nine. Instead of requesting an elaborate themed birthday cake (phew, no fondant or intricate cake decorating this time) she asked for a Lemon Tart. She’s a lemon lover just like her mama and she said she wanted something a little more sophisticated this time (being so grown up now!). My…
Before I had kids I rarely went to the doctors. I wasn’t a regular at the chemist either, and now I am a “frequent flyer” at both. Having four kids brings with it, among many trips to the shoe shop, many trips to the doctors. Lately I feel like I’ve spent more time at the…
One of the hardest things about being a family of six is getting a (decent) family photo. One where everyone looks nice and everyone has their eyes open! Much like an empty laundry basket, it’s pretty much impossible. Which is why we had some professional family photos taken a couple of months ago. The lovely…
Last weekend I was treated to an overnight stay in a new hotel. With hubby. WithOUT kids. WINNING!! I was thrilled to be invited as a guest of the hotel, and the timing couldn’t have been better. After a tough few weeks (packing, moving, unpacking, cleaning and repeat!) we decided to take a break from our kids…
There are so many “firsts” in a little person’s life; the first smile, first steps, first tooth, first poonami! These firsts are highly anticipated and met with great enthusiasm from parents – with the exception of the poonami, perhaps. The early years of parenthood are crammed full of exciting and emotional milestones. Arguably one of the most…
