This post entitled "I Wish We'd Had More Kids" originally appeared on my previous blog back in early 2012. I was reminded of it recently when Emily at Have A Laugh On Me posted 3 Signs You've Got Enough Kids ... Thankfully, the feeling didn't last long - which is just as … [Read more...] about Why I Used to Wish we’d Had More Kids
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Blogging Clarity Challenge 2: Experiences Good & Bad
Welcome to Week 2 of my Blogging Clarity Challenge (click the link to catch up on Week 1)! It's a great opportunity for you to get to know me better :-), and for me to pinpoint what makes me - and my blog - tick. Each Friday I will address one of these 7 questions: What … [Read more...] about Blogging Clarity Challenge 2: Experiences Good & Bad
No Driving Ambition
For a long time, our son seemed seriously lacking in any driving ambition. Although he got his Learner's Permit as early as possible - on his 16th birthday - and soon ticked off the requisite number of hours' driving, after that, things seemed to stall. (I've already shared … [Read more...] about No Driving Ambition
When Your Kids Learn to Drive …
NB This is a sponsored post. One of the joys of being a Middle Aged Mama is when your kids learn to drive. And I use the word "joys" loosely . Call me chicken, but when Mr 20 got his Learner's Permit I left the task of driving instructor totally up to the hubster; I knew … [Read more...] about When Your Kids Learn to Drive …
Shakespeare’s not the only one who can invent Words
Did you know that Shakespeare is said to have invented over 1700 words that are in common use in the English language today, centuries later? Some of my personal favourites are "dawn" (because it's my middle name); fashionable; courtship and moonbeam (you can find more … [Read more...] about Shakespeare’s not the only one who can invent Words
