To secure or not to secure the bag: the saga of the tooth fairy.

Posted on 9 Mar 202018 Mar 2020 by Denyse

First of all, sorry for the long hiatus! It has been over six months since I last blogged and it’s… Read more To secure or not to secure the bag: the saga of the tooth fairy.

I had a weekend away from my husband and child and I have no regrets…

Posted on 28 Jun 201922 Jul 2019 by Denyse

Yes, I really, really did and I have zero regrets! In fact, everyone is happy for it. Let me set… Read more I had a weekend away from my husband and child and I have no regrets…

How did I get here?

Posted on 6 Apr 20195 Apr 2019 by Denyse

Opening scene: It is after 7 pm, the day is Sunday March 10th, 2019 and L is getting dressed in… Read more How did I get here?

Costume making- Carnival 2019

Posted on 9 Mar 201910 Mar 2019 by Denyse

Carnival in my country is officially over and everyone who took part is in full recovery. It was L’s first… Read more Costume making- Carnival 2019

I admit it, sometimes I…

Posted on 1 Feb 201928 Jan 2019 by Denyse

…make more than one meal at lunchtime. There, I confess! Yes, and here come the mommies all around the world… Read more I admit it, sometimes I…

5 reasons why time away from my son makes me a better mother

Posted on 25 Jan 201925 Jan 2019 by Denyse

Yes, I said it. You may be thinking it, but I said it. I know we see some of those… Read more 5 reasons why time away from my son makes me a better mother

Number 50!

Posted on 11 Jan 20198 Jan 2019 by Denyse

This is officially blog post number 50 and I am super proud that I have reached this milestone! It has… Read more Number 50!

Anxiety and Writing; this thing called Publishing

Posted on 14 Dec 201819 Jul 2019 by Denyse

I recently decided that I should do what writers are supposed to do; put myself out there. I have not… Read more Anxiety and Writing; this thing called Publishing

Why my child has a set bedtime (and why I don’t care if your child sleeps late)

Posted on 30 Nov 2018 by Denyse

I have always been a stickler when it comes to my son’s bedtime routine and I don’t plan to let… Read more Why my child has a set bedtime (and why I don’t care if your child sleeps late)

The Schoolwork hurdle-Our new normal (Part 3)

Posted on 9 Nov 20189 Nov 2018 by Denyse

Well now that we are well into the first term of the school year, we have gotten into a groove… Read more The Schoolwork hurdle-Our new normal (Part 3)

The Schoolwork hurdle- How I got over the resistance (Part 2)

Posted on 19 Oct 201822 Jul 2019 by Denyse

In the last post I spoke about the homework hurdle that we encountered and in this post, I will tell… Read more The Schoolwork hurdle- How I got over the resistance (Part 2)

The schoolwork hurdle- Homework edition (Part 1)

Posted on 12 Oct 20189 Nov 2018 by Denyse

This is the sixth week of school and wow, have there been a lot of adjustments! For one, L had… Read more The schoolwork hurdle- Homework edition (Part 1)

An ode to screen time

Posted on 21 Sep 201816 Sep 2018 by Denyse

So if you are a parent you have either read or heard what the experts have to say when it… Read more An ode to screen time

The first week of Primary school: recap

Posted on 14 Sep 201816 Sep 2018 by Denyse

Well, it started off with a sniffle and a bit of tears the moment L slipped on his school shirt… Read more The first week of Primary school: recap

Two months passed, what have we done?

Posted on 31 Aug 201828 Aug 2018 by Denyse

It has been quite a time these past two months at home. Frankly, most of the time has been spent… Read more Two months passed, what have we done?

Gender roles and Peppa Pig

Posted on 3 Aug 20183 Aug 2018 by Denyse

For some time now L has been making mention of his fear of the dark, but most recently (almost as… Read more Gender roles and Peppa Pig

Things not to say to people who only have one child

Posted on 20 Jul 201819 Jul 2019 by Denyse

This post has been a long time coming, I have been mulling it around in my head for so long,… Read more Things not to say to people who only have one child

No pictures? No problem!

Posted on 13 Jul 201816 Jul 2018 by Denyse

You may have realised that while I speak about my son quite often I have never posted a picture of… Read more No pictures? No problem!

Round 3: Accepted. (Primary School Edition)

Posted on 8 Jun 201813 Jun 2018 by Denyse

It is June and the decision has been made. Well, it was basically made for us, but we are actually… Read more Round 3: Accepted. (Primary School Edition)