Me, My Life And Eye

I had so many lovely chats with pregnant women, when I was carrying my daughter.  People couldn’t do enough to advise and be friendly.  Now I’m a mother to a toddler –  it’s a different story.  The chit-chat has vanished. The warm knowing looks, from other women, have been relegated to the past Today was a fine example of how …

My parents gave me life, a home and a start in this world.  They have taken me back into their home twice since I first ran for Independence at 21 years old.  They have loaned me money from time to time.  OK, I’m struggling here, can you tell?  Making a list of how great your parents are should be easy …

Bullying of any kind, using any forum, is beyond awful.  Sadly this behaviour is not going anywhere anytime soon.  It has become par for the course for many people. My eldest stepdaughter is having a few issues with internet bullying.  Random people, who think making nasty comments about her appearance, is cool.  It’s really not.  We share more pictures and …

Right now, I am hoping that being an adult comes with a receipt.  I just don’t want to be the grown up anymore.  Mature, responsible and sensible.  3 characteristics that I would like to give the middle finger to today. Some bad news has filtered back through the grapevine this week.  When my friends are going through cancer and/or loss …

Just had a lovely week off with the hubby.  A break from our routine was definitely in order.  No Facebook worthy holiday to report.  No Instagram picture of the two of us, clinking champagne filled glasses, at a spa.  We just had 6 consecutive days of breathing. It was wonderful. Our daughter’s awful night-time routine was not an issue, as …

My daughter is the most beautiful child ever created.  I guess I would say that but she sure is cute. Through her, I see a whole different world.  People wave at her.  Smile and laugh with her.  Compliment her.  Even scary looking people, that have not cracked a smile since 1995, break out their pearly whites in appreciation.  Clothing stores, …

I didn’t have time to organise a birthday present for my husband – so I stuck a bow on myself.  Ta dah!   Sex after pregnancy is not the same.  All women feel differently of course but for me, my mojo has gone. I have thought a lot about the possible reasons for my lack of interest: I have not …

Don’t ask, don’t get – At least that is what I was always told.  For me it’s more – I ask, they negotiate. If I need a pint of milk at lunch time, a counter offer of a loaf of bread and some butter, a week on Thursday is pretty bloody useless.  So why the trend?  I can’t imagine someone …

I spent months stressing over my little girls lack of interest in moving around.  Anxious hours trying to make Tummy Time fun instead of just seeing it for what it was…plain old crap. I used to set aside time each day to try to encourage her to roll over.  Bribed her with toys, loo roll and snacks.  Even lay beside …

I can’t be the only one that doesn’t exactly relish the thought of an afternoon with their in-laws.  To be honest, I would love to meet their ‘Let’s get together?’ with a firm but friendly “mmmm let’s not!” My husband, his family and most of his friends are South African.  This presents a rather unique blend in its own right. …