So good to type that title, so good! For those of you that want me to continue, sorry it is not in me to post absolutely every day. For those of you that have been waiting for this to be over ... that's it, done! So in summary: I have learnt that I am more … Continue reading day 31 … celebrating challenge done
the humble abode … a challenge
I don't think of myself as a house-wife. I have a very feminist view to that sort of language and the connotations therein. But the reality of life is that my everyday is taken up with looking after my children, and keeping my house. This has been a massive challenge for a professional woman who … Continue reading the humble abode … a challenge
me, myself, and I … a challenge
The reality of my family life at the moment is that Mr is travelling a lot, at very little notice for unspecified periods of time. This is a real challenge for me as I like to be able to have contingency plans in place, I like to be organised and emotionally prepared, and help the … Continue reading me, myself, and I … a challenge
selfless … a challenge
I had a conversation with a pregnant friend today about the life of a parent. I am really worried that I freaked her out. Because I was honest. Because I said, yes it's hard, yes I manage three people's emotions at any one time (and mine are often the most volatile). Yes it is difficult … Continue reading selfless … a challenge
normal … a challenge
We talk a lot in life about finding balance; work-life balance, a balanced diet, even sometimes refer to things being a 'balancing act'. And I guess that is the way I have felt of late. But the image of balancing means that the beam you are standing on is very slender, and it is inherently … Continue reading normal … a challenge
sleep … a challenge
Mr is home, and the whole family has breathed a collective sigh of relief. I am particularly grateful as I have not had a full nights sleep since he left, dealing with teething, nightmares and dropping of sleep toy etc. Further compounded by the fact that I miss the company and sit up late flicking channels, … Continue reading sleep … a challenge