I have known you for many years. I wish I had known you all my life. You are the classic accidental friend. We met at work. I was your boss. You were the immaculately dressed assistant, with the big smile. Instantly warm, kind and so very funny. I can honestly say, I have never laughed so much, with anyone else …
Mumsy Moment
I love my toddler daughter so very much and even her tantrums, have been a welcome distraction lately. I can’t be an emotional wreck 24/7 when I have a child. Even at my weakest, my girls needs, have flipped my ‘Sack Up’ switch and I get on with it. She keeps me busy and my brain occupied. I am Mummy …
My No-Filter Husband
In any relationship, you encounter stressful situations. Job changes, redundancies, house moves, having children and unfortunately bereavement. My husband has done his best to support me, over the last few weeks. The death of my Grandfather, has revealed that there are just certain things, he is shit at. He didn’t understand why I needed to look at old photos or …
Best Laid Plans
‘I mourned the loss of my Grandfather in 1991, when my Nan died. For me, he hasn’t been the same since then. He was awful to me as a teenager, after her death and damaged our relationship beyond repair. As heartbreaking as that is, I am able to be stronger and more supportive to my Mum as a result. I …
4..3..2..1
This year is my 10 year anniversary of having Ulcerative Colitis. Doctors mark this occasion, by marching you into the Endoscopy Department, for a Colonoscopy. Seriously…I would have preferred a bottle of wine. A colonoscopy is a thorough examination of the large intestine. Let’s call a spade a spade. It’s a camera on the end of a long flexible tube, …
Davina and Me
The first wave of warm weather, recently revealed one thing – I’m still a little bit fat. I hate carrying around extra pounds on a good day, let alone ones that require, less layers to camouflage them. Running around after my toddler, brisk walks with her in the buggy and generally being a stress head – can only do …
Your People
‘You will be too much for some people. Those aren’t your people.’ Great quote. I can totally relate. I am currently evaluating this very issue. When I’m chasing and getting nothing in return. When I’m always the first to text or call. When I will go, to whatever lengths, to catch up and receive some tepid “Can I let you …
Knowledge is Power
Parenting books are a real treat at times. At the end of a typical day, I’m tired, frazzled and my hygiene is not exactly couth. I make peace, with the status quo, of my situation and try to appreciate the small pleasures. Recently my husband decided, that we would benefit, from a parenting book. He acknowledged we were good parents but …
The Big Day
I do love a good wedding. Having had two of my own, I feel I know what I’m talking about. Wedding planning, is the period of crazy, that occurs between the romantic proposal and the vows. Where romance is second to logistics and passion is second to politics. It’s such a magical time. As the bride, you may or may …
Rental Breakdown
Don’t forget you’re human. It’s okay to have a meltdown, just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed. Beautiful…but I did unpack and move in. I’ve been here for some time. People come but mostly go. I’ve cried, so many tears. Not sure where I am headed. There is no focus. …