My girls take after their engineer father and they love Lego. But I have noticed that Miss Control (almost 4) really prefers to build, and while building is fun for Miss Chaos (2), her real joy comes from tearing down said building. You can (I'm sure) well imagine the ensuing discussions! It takes time to … Continue reading lessons from lego
the community of mothers
I am not usually the kind of person that asks for help from complete strangers, the exception being when I am lost and in need of directions. I definitely don't ask them about how to tackle a particular issue in my relationships. But since becoming a mum, I find myself doing this all the time. … Continue reading the community of mothers
the illusion of poise
I got a text from my friend yesterday and it said "I am not handling life gracefully", and I thought "me either". Then I started thinking, what exactly is it in us that says we have to handle life gracefully? Where did this illusion that we should sail through life with poise and grace, and … Continue reading the illusion of poise
love and tinsel
We expect too much at Christmas. It’s got to be magical. It’s got to go right. Feasting. Fun. The perfect present. All that anticipation. Take it easy. Love’s the thing. The rest is tinsel. - Pam Brown It has been a busy time this Christmas season. I am going to bed too late (staying up … Continue reading love and tinsel
Christmas connection
I have had a varied relationship with Christmas cards. There was a time when I sat with a stack of cards in front of me, a sense of obligation, and a feeling that I needed to write something meaningful to anyone I had ever come in contact with. That became exhausting and I then went through … Continue reading Christmas connection
oversharing
I have a friend who is going through pain and heartbreak. She is hurting, and it's natural that she should be, the circumstances are hard, she hurts, she is raw. I saw her the other night and asked her how she was doing. She told me ... she's struggling, she didn't know how she was … Continue reading oversharing