My bloggy mate Tash at Gift Grapevine recently shared the cutest post, where she interviewed her toddler and got a progress report on how she is doing as a mum. Bloggers tend to be generous folks, so when I complimented her she suggested I try an interview with my kidults (aka … [Read more...] about Me as a Mum: an Interview with My Kidults
Parenting
Did You Have the Day 3 Baby Blues?
The Day 3 Baby Blues are *totally* a thing. Although both of our children were much wanted and very loved, I was laid low with the 3 day blues after both of their births. Plenty of happy memories - we don't tend to take photos of the 3 day blues! Day 3 Baby Blues with … [Read more...] about Did You Have the Day 3 Baby Blues?
He Popped the Question!
A friend's daughter has just announced her engagement, with a wedding to come early next year. Amidst all the excitement it got me to thinking - do fellas still approach their girlfriend's parents asking for permission to marry, before they pop the question? It seems a … [Read more...] about He Popped the Question!
Talking About First Dates
How old were you when you went on your first date?! Me, aged 13 When I was growing up, the rule was that we couldn't go on a date until we reached the age of 16. But as we all know, what parents decree and what actually happens often turn out to be two different things. I … [Read more...] about Talking About First Dates
How Much Board Should I Charge?
I've been asked by a couple of people recently: "How much board should I charge my adult children?" So I thought I would share how we worked out how much board to charge in our household, and the various factors we took into consideration. Percentage or Set Rate? Once … [Read more...] about How Much Board Should I Charge?
