. As a stay at home mum I miss out on the work Christmas parties. You know the ones where before the event you have a huge headache about what to wear, get to see your colleagues let their hair down, then do something utterly ridiculous and embarrassing …so much so that you hope everyone […]
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Musing over coincidences
. . Do you ever feel the chill go down your spine from spooky coincidences? Yesterday I was talking to a friend and after finishing on our eternal topic of kids, we were discussing our blogs, hits, etc…as one does on a late night phone call. 😉 I mentioned to her the bizarre fact that […]
Blogging … Mum on the brink has been nominated for an award
. . I’ve been nominated and then honoured by being selected as a finalist for the Gurgle awards 2011 on Gurgle.com, (sponsored and supported by Mothercare and ELC). I am one of the 5 finalist in the Best mummy blog writer category ( “for the mummy blogger who has a way with words: we’re looking to […]
Starting School… Are we really ready for this?
. . . Little Miss starts school in a week. We are all gearing up for this. Thinking back to just three years ago, even as Little Man was born I was so against starting school at such an early age. Four is too young, they need to be children for longer, was my thought. […]
Thoughtful Thursday
. . To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit better, […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Me
. . I was given this challenge by Dia (http://diaryofalagosmum.com) and thought it would be quite fun. It was actually not that easy to come up with this list. I even had to call on oh-so-darling-daddy to give me some hints. So here it goes, the 10 things you didn’t know about this Mum on […]
A Long Drive “Home”
. . Weert, The Netherlands Car packed, tyres pumped up, Littlins fed, bathed and had bedtime story. Dog discovered that we are packing the car, so he was first in, keen not to be left behind. Oh-so-lovely-Daddy: “Tell me again, which way do you usually drive the first bit? ViaMichelin suggests something different.” Me: […]