As parents, we want to do our best for our children - but with the wisdom of hindsight, are there things that we will one day regret? With both my children now grown (and one flown from the nest), I have been doing a lot of thinking and reflecting. Quite apart from looking … [Read more...] about Parenting Regrets
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Is there life after kids?
As a girl, I always dreamed of the day when I would get married and have kids. By the time I was in high school, being a wife and mother was no longer thought of as a future "career" option ... sure, it would likely be part of my life as a woman, but it wasn't the be-all and … [Read more...] about Is there life after kids?
Introducing the Middle Aged Family
It occurred to me that although I often refer to them, I haven't actually introduced you to the Middle Aged Family. So without further ado ... The Middle Aged Papa (aka the Hubster) How can I describe the man who means everything to me, in only a few words?! He is smart … [Read more...] about Introducing the Middle Aged Family
When Your Child Leaves Home
It's a major milestone in the life of middle aged parents everywhere - that moment when your child leaves home. But although you know it's coming, nothing really prepares you for it - and the maelstrom of emotions that accompanies it, as I'm now learning. Miss 18 has … [Read more...] about When Your Child Leaves Home
Nudies at the Beach!
Now we're heading into Summer and with all the gorgeous warm weather, hubster and I have been spending a bit of time at the beach on the weekends. However I must confess I was a little bit shocked on our last trip. We were sitting near a beach shower, when a family came … [Read more...] about Nudies at the Beach!
