I was brushing my teeth When I started to worry Are we harming our kids with our Work dedication? I was walking the dog When I began to fret Are the kids learning that money And position are all that we need? I was cooking the dinner When I wondered in fear Do the kids … Continue reading You’re doing okay
I love using my blog as a bit of a diary. I documented our 2019 summer holiday, the weekly churn of the first lockdown and our 2020 summer roadtrip. So this half term holiday has been a bit odd. Usually, at February half term, the boys would be in a holiday club somewhere. Usually, as … Continue reading Lockdown half term
It's ok to not be ok It's ok to not be skinny It's ok not to wear make up It's ok to feed your kids beige freezer food It's ok to not make it to every school event It's ok to hold your children It's ok to work full time It's ok to need medication … Continue reading Manifesto for parents: things that are ok
I've wondered about writing a blog on and off for a while. I've even had ideas for what to call one. I finally settled on "smelly socks and garden peas" in the shower last night. We've recently taught the boys (7 &3) animal, vegetable, mineral. Small boy's favourite (and only) choice is "smelly socks". They … Continue reading Where to start
