I am starting a series of posts entitled Coping with Children, not because I’m a supermum or because I know it all, but I find it useful to read about how other mums manage as you can learn and pick up all kinds of tips! I would love to hear your thoughts or if you… Continue reading Coping with Children #1: Somebody needs you
I wrote this post more than 6 months ago, and can’t remember why I didn’t publish it. My friend My Lilbookworm reminded me of it when she did a book review here. Please do read it for more information on the book! ************************************************* A few days after she turned one, Scout started taking several steps,… Continue reading First Steps
I often use the term “my previous life” in reference to the life before I had kids. Many newbies think, “Oh when baby comes I’ll just fit him into my life/schedule/activities, and not let him run my life.”. (I said run, not ruin.) Well, we all know how that really ends up, don’t we? Parenting,… Continue reading My previous life
I was pleasantly surprised by how many fellow mummies related so well to my previous post on siblings. With all the challenges it presents, having more children is truly an amazing experience, and as one mummy put it so well, adds colour to our lives. While my own kids were (and constantly are!) my inspiration,… Continue reading Sibling Love
When the house is not in chaos, it’s been wonderful having a baby around. I’m not sure if it’s luck, but we’ve never had any overt jealousy pangs when a new addition is introduced, not the kind that manifest themselves in beating, kicking, or wanting to give the baby away. For sure the elder child… Continue reading He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother
It’s been almost two months now, and how busy life has been! There is usually such a flurry of activity every day that I’m not really sure how we’ve survived so far. But amazingly we have! I think when you’re in the moment it always feels as if it’s too much, but somehow the days… Continue reading 6 Weeks
Earlier this week, we brought the entire family, nephew and MIL to Gardens by the Bay. Now, I’m always a little weary whenever the nephew is around because it seems like all 3 boys will just go berserk wherever we are – be it a shopping mall, or just taking the lift somewhere. And that… Continue reading 10 Things Every Child Needs
