Entering a shopping mall with a toddler may be challenging enough when you need to keep them beside you and out of danger (theirs and other people's). Find out in this post how much more interesting the situation becomes when you throw a toy mop into the mix. . . We often like to go out for … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
Just a short post to wish you all the happiest of Christmas! Nicky had a super day today, after a hectic night where he woke up at 4am, bounced around and then went to sleep only about two hours later. So I think this is the first Christmas we have missed church, just to let our child nap. But … [Read more...]
Power Surge
"5th December will be the day in history that someone stole cable in our neighborhood and damaged the powerstation and all electrical appliances. Still sitting in the dark 30 hours later. For all I know someone important could have died. Don't think much is left working at home ... joys of Eskom. At … [Read more...]
Feeling grateful
Here in South Africa we don't celebrate thanksgiving. But with my inbox full of news about this time I just thought now is as good a time as any to list some things that I am thankful for right now. 1. My dear hubby, who has been working so hard lately for his little family. My pillar of support … [Read more...]
In the swim of things
We have been enjoying ourselves the past few days with my mom visiting. It has been so hot we have been swimming pretty much every day. Nicky has been getting braver. The first time he did not like the pool at all. Then we got him interested in a blow up boat a friend had … [Read more...]
Discipline without Distress
This book arrived direct from the author! What a gift! Thank you! The other, more possible explanation is that my mother ordered it for me and forgot about it. Thanks Mom! The title of this book is "Discipline Without Distress:135 tools for raising caring, responsible children without time-out, … [Read more...]
Granny’s Visit
June has been our month for visitors. We first had DH's parents visiting for his party, and my MIL was a huge help in making that a success. I had a week break and then my mother arrived. Granny enjoyed playing with Nicky. They had fun clapping hands and showing how to walk. My mom also … [Read more...]
Travelling with Nicky
We are back from a fabulous time with family and friends in the Eastern Cape. It was just so nice to spend time with loved ones. I think Nicky enjoyed the change of scenery too. He got to meet his aunts, uncles and cousins. My sister came with her hubby and two kids. They loved our pool … [Read more...]
36 weeks
Here are some pics of me and family at 36 weeks. Below is me and DH: Above is: my mom, me and mother in law. … [Read more...]
A Season of Miracles
Welcome all your ICLW visitors. And anyone else passing by. I really hope you have a very blessed Christmas (or the respective festive season of your choice, that’s happy Hanukah to you, Rachel!) I hope you find peace and rest in amongst all the busyness and have a chance to just enjoy being around … [Read more...]