My kids are now 19 and 17 (turning 20 and 18 later this year ... eek!) - there's no doubt that they are growing up. It won't be long I won't be able to say that I have two teenagers ... I will have two grown children. What the! There have been definite signs that my kids are … [Read more...] about 5 Signs your Kids are Growing Up
Parenting
Why I’m Anti-Schoolies Week
There, I said it. I'm Anti-Schoolies Week. There have been lots of special moments this week, as Miss Almost-17 graduates from high school. The build up has been incredible - the formal in particular was THE topic of conversation for months beforehand! Lately, I've … [Read more...] about Why I’m Anti-Schoolies Week
The Prince of the Baby Show!
Today I'm confessing* to another Bad Mummy Moment. Swept away by a tide of maternal pride and enthusiasm, I entered our firstborn (now Mr 19) in a couple of baby shows. Actually, it was more for something fun to do with a friend who was hugely into that sort of thing. I … [Read more...] about The Prince of the Baby Show!
Oh no – Not another Birthday!
I Must Confess: I don't really like birthdays. I've been known to say (or think!): Oh no - not another birthday! I've had a few bad birthdays in my time, which I shared about here. But it's not that. It's not even the getting older that bothers me. No, it's organising … [Read more...] about Oh no – Not another Birthday!
Father of the Year
I Must Confess ... last year I nominated the hubster for the SU Qld Father of the Year Awards. Sadly, he didn’t win (something wrong with that if you ask me!) but he will always be a winner in my eyes ... and this is why (from the nomination I lodged). "These days, to find a … [Read more...] about Father of the Year
