I still remember the tenth of October last year as if it were yesterday. All morning at work I had a very uneasy feeling. My stomach was tied in knots. But I didn't quite know why. When I got to the hospital that afternoon it became clearer. There was definitely something wrong with Brett. … [Read more...]
A trip to PE
They say that visiting the place where you grew up is an excellent way to see how you have changed. Port Elizabeth is the place of my childhood and my family home. I have nothing but good memories of my childhood. But it is that: childhood. Children don't have to make adult decisions. They are … [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...]
A Letter to the Tired Mommy
Dear Tired Mommy I see you there. Awake in the early hours of the morning. Your body so wracked with fatigue. But you keep going. You keep responding to your child. This is what true love is. An action. A verb. An act of love to serve. To lose your own sleep to help your own … [Read more...]
Montessori Sandpaper Letters vs Kids Academy Traceable Letters Review by a Montessori teacher
Can concrete materials ever be replaced by screen applications? The short answer is no, but they sure are a great compliment to the learning process. I was asked by Sverve to do a review of Kids Academy Company application. I had actually already downloaded their Traceable Letters app. I often … [Read more...]
A Trendy Father’s Day Gift
We were thrilled to receive this super laptop bag from the IStore. The Henderson is a sleek and versatile laptop briefcase made from soft, full-grain leather which only improves with age - just like your dad! The main compartment can hold up to fifteen inch laptop and documents, while the … [Read more...]
Barriers To Fertility: Survey
If you, like me, have been through infertility, what were the barriers for you before you went for fertility treatment? I remember once waiting my entire April holidays before getting up the courage to make a phone call to book an appointment for a fertility clinic. (You can read about that … [Read more...]
My Little Helper
Even though Nicky is so little, he has been showing me lately how involved he wants to be in my tasks. Indeed, he likes to "help" me in his own little way. I love it. I am going to be so thrilled if he continues in this way. 1) Putting things back: Yesterday, as I was getting breakfast … [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...]
Hacked Again!
Hello bleeps. You haven't heard from me in a while because hackers think it's fine to just remove my site and place their strange messages on this place. On the 22nd of August I noticed that I had been hacked by Sizzling Soul. This dude even has a facebook page here (if you go there you can … [Read more...]