Apr 24
My son likes to come out with some pretty random statements. “I like Sauce Pie Mummy,” he announced while I was hanging washing on the line. “Mmmmm pie. Do you like it covered in tomato sauce like your Dad?” I enquired. “Huh? No, I like SAUCE PIE!” he shouted at me “Oh do you mean …
Apr 22
Following on from Kids say the darnedest things – part 1 (which, incidently, resulted in a number of people finding my blog with the search term “Freddie Mercury’s mum”), I present to you Part 2. -∞- Master K (aged nearly 4): I’m a tiger, but I don’t roar Me: What do you do then? K: …
Apr 19
Because you’re all busy and stuff and might have missed some of my wonderful posts, I’m doing the Not-weekly wrap up. And because I don’t feel like conforming, I’m doing my wrap up on a Thursday, and I’m doing more than a weeks worth. What a rebel. Firstly, my blog has become bigger than the …
Apr 16
First attempt Kneel down so that you are at eye level, stare deeply into her eyes with your facial expression radiating love. Tell her in a calm, lilting voice that it’s bathtime and you will be washing her hair. Pick up your screaming, writhing toddler who has suddenly gained super-human strength and try to …
Apr 13
One of the things I love about my kids at this age (currently almost 4 years and 2 years) is that their most favourite treat in the whole wide World doesn’t cost me a thing. Each week when I do the grocery shopping they are told that if they behave they will get their treat, …
Apr 08
This year the task of Easter egg shopping was undertaken by Mr Wub Boo. Now I’m not saying he did it wrong, because, bless him, he was so enthusiastic about it, but he didn’t do it my way – you know, the right way! My plan was to get the kids one little Easter egg …
Apr 02
The New Zealand Herald published an article today about a mum who is a member of the armed offenders squad. Mum joins firing line to help brothers in arms makes for very interesting reading, and will probably cause much debate on whether it’s acceptable for a mum to be doing such a dangerous job. Whilst …
