How delightful! Another party invitation! These 5 year olds certainly know how to let their hair down. Gone are the days of pass the parcel in your mum’s lounge and sauntering by the colourful buffet of cheese sandwiches and party rings! Today’s little pickles are hiring venues, organising entertainment and forget those soggy triangles of quiche, the caterers are on …
The Breakdown
I‘m usually able to keep my crazy in check, I’m the girl that is often asked, “How do you do it?”. I’m not sure what people would think if I told them the truth. I guess on the outside, I do present a very different persona, to the whirlwind that’s happening inside. I don’t like to cause a fuss or …
Me and my CV
Well it’s about that time. Time to dust off the ole CV and put myself out there again. My plan to venture out into the workplace has been delayed due to Covid and the 3 lockdowns, that took place but now as the mist of that begins to clear; I am daring to dip my toe in the waters of …
Mary Poppins
I used to love the summer. The beautiful blue sky, the warm sunshine in the morning pouring through the windows. My hair swept back in a ponytail, wearing any old shades that worked with my outfit. The smell of sunscreen. The sound of ice cubes clinking in a glass of something fruity. Catching the sun on my shoulders. Driving …
Mother’s Day
This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day. I still have to pinch myself, that this day actually includes little ole me. There may be some grand titles around but the title of Mum, is the one I always wanted and I will always treasure. At my daughter’s school, they had a stall set up so the children could come in and …
Back to School
Behind every amazing child, is a proud and slightly fried adult! This week is the last week of homeschool. Many parents are breaking out the wine, counting down the days and sprinting to the finish line; with a sense of accomplishment and relief. It’s been a trip! No one could have predicted that March 2020 would change everything for us …
Bucket List
A wonderful list of amazing things to do, see and achieve before we die or rather bluntly, kick the bucket. Usually we start preparing this list on receiving confirmation that our time on this earth is coming to an end. This was my first thought when my friend casually dropped into conversation, that she was working on her bucket list. …
Probably Stress
Don’t blame it on the sunshine Don’t blame it on the moonlight Don’t blame it on good times Blame it on the stress!! I suffer from health anxiety. I am so pleased that the previous name for this condition has been launched out the window. Hypochondria does not describe this horrifying and relentless condition at all. Everyone knew a hypochondriac, …
Take that break
“Mummy, can I have a break?” You are 4 years old! What do you need a break from exactly? Home school is in full swing at Chez Mummy Nutcase. Unlike the preschool format from last year, Year R is a little more structured. There is a basic agenda to follow. Phonics, writing practice and maths are the building blocks of …
Believe in the Beat
As a proud child of the 80s, I can say with confidence, that this particular decade was one of the best for music. So many genres filling the charts in a very talented and diverse way. In the mid 80s, I was dancing around pretending to be Janet Jackson; with posters of Five Star on my wall. My mum would …