A few years ago, I set up a blog. It was just a way for me to share my frustrations of parenthood. It became quite popular, and you can find it here in one place. You lucky thing!

  • People generally want children.
    People generally want children. It’s what we are programmed for.  Some people are more keen than others, some plan for parenthood and others have it thrust upon them. …
  • PARTIES!
    There comes a time in every mother’s life, when your child is invited to a party. This little piece of paper has so many different meanings, you…
  • THE TRUTH ABOUT PREGNANCY AND LABOUR
    What I am about to say is what has spurred many of my friends to encourage me to speak at teen-pregnancy prevention presentations in schools, I have…
  • THE WEEKEND
    “What are your plans for the weekend?” This question is presented every single Friday without fail.  I remember a time when the answer to that was, “we’re…
  • SPORTS DAY
    dIt’s approaching the end of Summer term, and that can only mean one thing…Sports Day!  It’s a national institution, every year, we stick our kids in their…
  • DISCIPLINE.
    Tonight, I had bought Oscar an ice cream for an after-school treat.  His friend was here, so I asked him to give her one as well, he…
  • #SANTABLACKMAIL
    Hello, it’s me, yes, I’m back.  I have been somewhat absent since the summer, busy dealing with some of my own, less entertaining issues, but here I…
  • #THELIESWETELLOURCHILDREN
    ​So, after last week’s instalment, where I made reference to our ‘Santa Cams’, I got thinking a lot about the lies we tell our children.  Because, let’s…
  • THE SOUTH POLE
    ​Those of you that follow me on Facebook or Twitter might have noticed that Oscar has recently developed an obsession with all things Antarctic.  Oscar has certainly…
  • SHOPPING
    *Psst* Come over here, and let me whisper something in your ear.  Today, I bought MYSELF some new shoes.  Shhh don’t tell anyone.  Have you ever felt like that? …
  • END OF TERM-ISH
    Well, what a week we have had!  Winter finally decided to make an appearance for the first time since I was 12.  It was lovely to see…
  • HAPPY NEW YEAR!
    ​Hello, hello, and a belated Happy New Year to you all.  I have been quiet, because I have been getting used to the shock of having a…
  • MORNINGS
    ​Hey, hey, hey, it’s only the bloody weekend! After spending the last two weekends ‘treading the boards’ in village panto, I can finally get down to what…
  • OSCARISMS
    ​“Dad said, “Wherever you may be, I am the Lord of the Dance Settee, and I’ll need you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll need you…
  • BIKES AND BALLBAGS
    Well I’m back again.  I could come up with some bullshit excuse about why I’ve not posted for a while, but I’ve used up all my bullshit…
  • CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
    What an exciting few months it has been! Those of you that know me will know that I have recently branched out from being a terrible mother,…