I think you all know how grateful I am to be a mom. However there are times when being a parent is especially challenging with a three year old who becomes stuck on certain things at the worst times of the day. In this case, wanting wet batman pants at bedtime. Let me put you in the picture. … [Read more...]
A Visit to the Lion Park
It's been a while since we've visited the lion park but we were lucky enough to go there last week, as my in laws were visiting. Everyone knows that there's been a bit of a scare since the lion killed the American tourist, and there are definitely a lot of changes that have happened at the park. One … [Read more...]
Which is worse: A Mommy Meltdown or a Toddler Tantrum?
Yesterday I completely lost it with my child. Yes, it was over potty training. After being so good the previous day and using the big toilet, he pooped in his pants. I was just angry. How can he be so good and we are back to square one the very next day? I was so frustrated and angry as I did all … [Read more...]
Why Parenting Is Such A Humbling Experience
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...]
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...]
Becoming Separate: Individuation and Us.
I've been pondering the growth of my child from the time he was a little dependent baby, to a more separate little boy. I'm feeling the swing lately, between clingy, crying child and a mindful boy who knows exactly what he wants. I was wondering if this process had a name, and I found something that … [Read more...]
Bouncing and Playing in our #NewPampersPants AND WIN one of Five for Yourself!
When Nicky was a little baby I tried different nappy brands and eventually settled on Pampers. We've been using them ever since. Now that he is older, our needs have changed. I'm working very hard to get him potty trained and he is out of nappies during the day. When night time comes however, we … [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...]
We Had Fun at the Ice Age Exhibition
If your child has seen too many Ice Age movies and keeps pointing at the Ice Age exhibition adverts all over Joburg this winter, then you will know what to do. Dress everyone up like eskimos and head down to the Sandton Convention Centre for a few hours of fun. It is a fantastic outing for the whole … [Read more...]