Summer is finally making her debut here in Cape Town. I don't know about you but I am thoroughly over winter. I don't like getting cold and the warmer weather brings with it a sense of freedom in a way. The freedom to stay out late because it's still light out. The freedom to go … Continue reading What to pack for a day trip to the beach
When you’re talking to someone, do you always make eye contact? Or do you find that you can’t look them in the eye for too long and quickly divert your eyes? I fall into the latter category and I finally think I know why. It started a year or two ago when someone mentioned to … Continue reading Making eye contact
Baby shark doo doo doo doo doo do, Baby shark doo doo doo doo doo do..... Anyone else over this song? And now they're making all these different variations of the same song. OMG people, can we just not? I've heard of baby car and baby monkey so far. Anyway that's not the point of … Continue reading Catching Up
*written in collaboration with Baby Dove So your wife/partner just peed on a stick and you realise that your life is about to change in ways you would never think possible. You guys reach the 12 week mark and think now is the time to tell the world (if you could contain your excitement before … Continue reading This one’s for the dads – trust your way
I hardly ever do those birthday posts for any of my kids. I do a little shoutout on Instagram and Facebook but that's about it. Does that make me a bad mom/blogger? Does it mean I love my kids any less? No, it doesn't. It just means that instead of going all googly eyed and … Continue reading Ethan at 4 years old
I introduced Ethan to Thomas and Friends a few months ago and my child is in love with that little tank engine. When I found out that there is a new movie being released in October, I knew that I had to ensure that I take Ethan to see it. The movie is called Thomas … Continue reading Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie
*written in collaboration with Baby Dove As a parent of 3, I've had to learn to trust my instincts. From insisting that my kid gets seen to and my fears taken seriously at a paediatrician's office, to knowing that my kid doesn't want to kiss and hug the aunty and not forcing him to do … Continue reading There is no right or wrong way to trust your instincts
Being a mom is hard. There I said it. It's not the easiest job in the world. It's not all sunshine and roses. It's not having a jol and living your best life. Nope, sorry. If anyone tells you it is, they're lying. Don't get me wrong. Being a mom is the best thing that … Continue reading Sometimes, it’s hard
Hi everyone!!! (Or at least to the 1 person who actually reads my blog lol.) I won't go into why I haven't been here for a while (again) but I missed this little space of mine and I'm hoping things will get back to normal soon and you'll continue to follow along. A little update … Continue reading My tired is tired
Babies are a wondrous creation. They're living miracles if you think about how they're made and what it took to get them here. Babies are a joy, they can put a smile on almost anyone's face, and they are the cutest little things on this earth. But (and it's a big but) babies are also … Continue reading A luxury called sleep
