Parenthood is a crazy ride and it becomes even more hectic when you go mobile. It helps to calm the frazzled nerves by at least being prepared and having the things that you need at hand. I have put together an essential list for mom’s taxi as she negotiates traffic and tantrums! Basic … [Read more...]
Who Needs Exercise When You Have a Toddler?
Running after a toddler all day long is actually good exercise. I've come up with a list of how Nicky keeps me in shape, and I'm not even including the Tuesday afternoon walk where I push him around in a stroller. In fact the ways that he keeps me active are never ending. 1) Weight … [Read more...]
A Prisoner of My Emotions (Sleep & Breastfeeding a Toddler Poem)
In the early hours of the morning When my entire body is craving sleep Anger festers inside me like a boiling cauldron. There is no winning here for me Only a tired mother's act of love The only way for him to sleep is boob And that means I cannot sleep I am numb With every … [Read more...]
Four Things that Drive You Crazy About Your Toddler Actually Have a Purpose
I hit a new parenting low today. I sat in my child's pee. This wasn't something I planned. Nicky was standing in his standard position under the cupboard where the biscuits are. Grunting for biscuits, obviously. I have no idea how long he had been standing there but I went over to give him a hug … [Read more...]
Montessori Around the House
You don't have to have all the Montessori materials to use her philosophy in your home. I have been noticing what my toddler is doing around the house and can see how it slots in with at least two of her different categories. 1) Practical Life: Practical life is just as it suggests, the normal … [Read more...]
Enjoying the Farm to Table Meal
Back in February I won a meal from the Forum Farm to Table lunch through Rattle and Mum. They gave me the option to choose a meal right up until September. Figuring the older Nicky was the more he would eat, I left it for as long as possible. That is how we landed up at the "Fete de la gastronomie", … [Read more...]
Nicky goes to the zoo
The last time Nicky went to the zoo he was six months old. He was a little baby in a pouch and he was more interested in the hedges in front of the cages than the animals. So we were curious, at 27 months, as to what kind of reaction he would have. My dear husband had taken off a few days with … [Read more...]
Nine Ways to be Mindful When You’re Sleep Deprived
(I wrote this post a few weeks ago for a parenting site that did not use it in the end. I decided to put it on my blog, adding in some finishing touches. I am still going through quite a bit of sleep deprivation, so the topic is still very relevant to me. Nicky has been sick this week and his naps … [Read more...]
Seven Warning Signs Your Dog has Had Enough of Your Toddler – And What To Do About It
It has been said that you should "pick your battles". At the moment I am focusing on two main discipline issues with Nicky. 1) Don't throw your cutlery or bowl when you are finished your food. 2) Don't hurt the dogs. Now throwing cutlery is easier solved. I can re-direct him to throw a … [Read more...]
Nicky’s First Salon Haircut
I was driving back one morning from dropping off my hubby when I was handed a pamphlet for "The Pear Tree", a venue where you can get your hair and nails done while someone looks after your kids. This appealed to me on a lot of levels. I only have the maid once a week on a Friday, and basically … [Read more...]