Our girl turns 18 tomorrow - so for this Wordless Wednesday I'm sharing photos of birthdays past! Sadly, there are no photos of her 12th birthday, thanks to the time I managed to delete a whole heap of photos off … [Read more...] about 18 Birthdays
Parenting
What do you get a Girl for her 18th Birthday?
Why is it birthdays always seem to sneak up on me? Miss 17 will celebrate her long-awaited, much anticipated, 18th birthday next month. We've been updated on the countdown nearly every week for months - I believe it's now only 29 days to go! We've arranged a family dinner … [Read more...] about What do you get a Girl for her 18th Birthday?
Middle Aged Mother Guilt
You would think that once your kids are grown, mother guilt would no longer be an issue. I'm here to tell you: it ain't so. Sure, I've shared before about why I'll never win parent of the year, and other assorted bad mummy moments here on the blog. But they dated back to … [Read more...] about Middle Aged Mother Guilt
Is Public Transport Safe for Women?
Miss 17 was quite shaken after a recent incident on public transport which left her feeling very unsafe. It seems she's not alone. Perhaps you saw the media coverage of the young woman sexually assaulted by a fellow passenger on a Gold Coast bus - and not one other person came … [Read more...] about Is Public Transport Safe for Women?
Growing Pains
Did you know: there are growing pains even when your children are in their late teens and early twenties? We love Mr 20 and Miss Almost 18 dearly, but I would be lying if I said that our family life has been smooth sailing over the past couple of years. Yes, the baby and … [Read more...] about Growing Pains
