Parenting is undoubtedly one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs on the planet. But every now and then I get a glimpse, a little insight, into not only my son but also myself. This is why parenting is such a humbling experience. One of the hardest lessons I am learning at the moment is … [Read more...]
There Are Too Many Bears In the Bed
There are too many animals in my bed. There's no room left for me! There's Rabbit, Bear and Squashy Ted, And Cheeky Chimpanzee There's Zebra, Cat and Little Ted, And Fluffy Bumblebee. There are so many animals in my bed - But still just room for me! (from Bedtime Rhymes: Sam … [Read more...]
Why I Love Stikeez: Because they take attention off the trains…
I think parents do get annoyed with having to deal with little toy objects that are easily lost, fought over, or cost extra. Stikeez are a case in point. (I see my husband is now a big Reluctant Mom fan) However, I do have a positive story to share: when one tiresome group of objects can be … [Read more...]
Seven Weird Places Where The Toy Cars Go
Nicky always has to have an object of affection close at hand. And we all know how much he loves cars. For Nicky, one car is not enough. Whole groups of vehicles must follow us throughout the day. I thought I'd let you in on the logistics of how fleets of cars are transported from place to place on … [Read more...]
Kid’s Fun at the SA Book Fair
Nicky and I went off to the SA Book fair to attend two workshops. It was a fun outing for us as well as a good insider look at how a children's book gets illustrated, and a look at real dinosaur fossils. The first workshop was led by children's author and illustrator David Melling. He has been … [Read more...]
Nicky likes Jam
I have fond childhood memories of jam and cheese sandwiches which my mom lovingly packed for my school lunches. I have continued the tradition, mostly because I like them. But as it turns out, Nicky really likes the jam most of all. When I first started making the sandwiches for him I folded a … [Read more...]
Labels for Boy’s Toy Boxes
When your home is overrun by toys, and especially those of a vehicle variety, you know you have a little boy who is obsessed by anything that goes. I have been trying to organise the chaos into plastic containers from West pack, but now I'm taking it one step further by making labels for boy's toy … [Read more...]
More thoughts on sleep
Every parenting problem is like a complex puzzle that has to be solved. Sleep, for me, has become one of those intricate mysteries I am working on. I'm trying to be more observant about what is causing the problems this week and working out some conclusions to the problem. So I've come up with some … [Read more...]
Seven Reasons Why I am Destined Never To Get Any Sleep
Every now and then I have a wonderful, full night's sleep. I savour it like a decadent piece of chocolate cake, never knowing when the next one will come my way. Although my child has recently turned three, we are still battling, and I've put together some reasons why I feel I am destined never to … [Read more...]
Nicky is Three!
It's been a while since I've written about how Nicky has been doing, and as he has just turned three, I thought now is as good a time as any to give you all a bit of an update on his development. I can hardly believe how the time has flown and how my baby is now becoming a boy. - He has moved … [Read more...]