We are all told to not sweat the small stuff. After all, it is meaningless in the grand scheme of things. I am not very good at this. I seem to sweat all the time. A month ago I got a speeding ticket with 4 demerit points and another thing related to my stupidity and impatience on the part of … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-embrace the absurd
"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible" Escher … [Read more...]
how to be
I pulled into my driveway at breakneck speed on Sunday- you know, the day of rest- with my girls in the car- a little pressed for time and needing to get to a million things, as usual. My neighbour knocked on my door, two seconds later "Give me your car keys, I am going to wash your car. I just … [Read more...]
a few things before you go- notes to my daughter (part one)
Dear Charlotte; In September you will go to University. I miss you already. You will have the time of your life. Things will not be the same without you. *SNIFF* I feel like I am running out of time to pass wisdom on to you so I am going to write you a few posts to cover off anything I have … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-being fed to wolves
"feeling shy" www.artstudioforchildren.com Q :What is worse than being fed to wolves? A :Speaking to a group of teenage girls about what you do for a living ok that is not entirely true but I did feel very nervous when the Head of Guidance asked me to come into my children's school and … [Read more...]
the problem with sleeping alone
The problem with sleeping alone is that you get very good at it. Then when you do share a bed with another- not a child with a green rabbit, or another with study notes or boy troubles- but you know, someone with both an X and a Y chromosome, you may not acclimatise right away. You may see … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-not your average cookie
" I love my friends. They only take the important stuff seriously. Never themselves " You know those women who are really uptight and always have to do everything a certain way, and think before they speak, wear loose cardigans in dull colours and try recipes before they serve them, think only … [Read more...]
my string theory
For all the ways you wonder if you are doing a good job with your kids, if you are failing miserably, if you are sure there are periods of extreme and steady shortfall in energy, patience, guidance, good and solid example, every now and then you actually have a moment when you think you are actually … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday-I am idiot with bed head
"I used to be reasonably intelligent, passably attractive and funny. Now I am just an idiot with bed head" me, mother of a rower My younger daughter started her on water rowing this week which means our 5:15 … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-clever women
"The silliest woman can manage a clever man; but it needs a very clever woman to manage a fool" Rudyard Kipling if you love Rudyard Kipling take another look at his beautiful poem, IF, by clicking here … [Read more...]
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