Parenting
CategorySomething about strength
Back in the day, before I started my walk with Jesus, I was fearful. I used to be scared of most other kids. My time at school was mostly ..
Something about a good, good Father
I spied Molly’s Father’s Day card for me earlier this week. I shouldn’t have looked because it was a surprise but she left it in a very pu..
Something about innocence and ignorance
Forty years ago, I became a mother for the first time.
Five years after leaving home in the UK, I ventured into the world of conflictin..
Something about Neil Young
Old man look at my life, I’m a lot like you were
I started swimming yesterday.
Most of high school I swam with some level of co..
Something about kids, resilience and sleeping on bags
It was Monday morning. Fi had already headed off to work. Clover had eaten breakfast, school lunches were made, but Molly was yet to emerg..
Something about decision
Sometimes, all it takes to enjoy something is a decision.
Some years ago, before I had children of my own, I was teaching a Year 1 clas..
Something about juggling.
At one stage in my life, I wanted to be a circus performer.
When I was younger, my parents took my siblings and me to a visiting circus..
Something about the Golden Rule
I’ve been a mum for almost 11 years now. I’m no expert and I try to learn from my mistakes but parenting is one of those things that socie..
Something about flaws and blemishes
Fi’s been reading a book lately titled ‘Loving Your Kids on Purpose’. I should read it when she’s done as well.
The book spent last week ..