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 …
Mar 30
So you’re worried that you might not be a good Mum? Well here’s a handy checklist comparing good parenting with toddler parenting. If you get all ticks then you’re doing a great job. 1. Sunscreen = good …
Mar 25
I’ve noticed some of the really cool blogs that I follow do a summary each week, and since I want to be cool too, I thought I’d give it a shot. Then I realised I actually didn’t do an awful lot except beg and plead for votes on the Circle of Moms Top 25 Funny …
Mar 20
Not only do we have to contend with the Give Way Rules changing in just a few days, but all the news bulletins delivered the shocking news yesterday that we are about to run out of Marmite! Now for the uninitiated, Marmite is made from yeast extract as a by product of beer brewing. Whilst …
Mar 18
Patience, as anyone who knows me will tell you, is not a virtue with which I have been abundantly bestowed. Combine this with my fiery Irish/Scottish heritage to give you someone who’s fuse is so short that it’s measured in negative centimetres. The Universe enjoys a good laugh, and to this end has ensured that …
Mar 14
Ten fun things for you to do (Let me clarify: that’s fun for your toddler, not so much for you) It’s a well known fact that a Mummy isn’t allowed to sleep during the day. If by chance Mummy manages to lay her weary head down for a few minutes, you must immediately grab …
