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Parenting

Things not to say to people who only have one child

Denyse

This post has been a long time coming, I have been mulling it around in my head for so long, but after I recently read an article called 10 Things not to say to new moms and I thought, 'it is time I said my piece'. I have one child (you may have noticed I… Continue reading Things not to say to people who only have one child

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Parenting

Round 3: Accepted. (Primary School Edition)

Denyse

It is June and the decision has been made. Well, it was basically made for us, but we are actually quite happy about it. Remember when I told you guys we had applied to four schools? Well, we did and last month we got a call from one that told us L had been shortlisted… Continue reading Round 3: Accepted. (Primary School Edition)

Parenting

Up in the Sky!

Denyse

I know, I know! I did not update the blog at all during the Easter Vacation, but trust that we had a lot going on! Our vacation was packed, and while hubby and I were exhausted, L was absolutely loving all the activity! This worked for us because I was not about to sit and… Continue reading Up in the Sky!

Parenting

Why I say no to hugs sometimes

Denyse

So it might sound extremely weird, but sometimes I say no to hugs from my son. Meanie mom I am not, but a mom that is desperate to teach an important lesson about consent. You see, we have been working tirelessly to make sure that our son does not grow up to be one of… Continue reading Why I say no to hugs sometimes

Parenting

Our crafting adventures (on a budget)

Denyse

Throughout L's time in preschool we have had project after project to do, so much that we felt as if we were back at school ourselves! Added to the school projects, L would give his father his own projects to do (he would just decide he wanted something and he absolutely needed daddy to do… Continue reading Our crafting adventures (on a budget)