Life Lessons · Parenting

Stairs & Luggage

At home today my 3 year old and I went to walk down our stairs. That is, until he decided that it would be easier, more fun and less effort on his part, if I carried him down the stairs instead. So the request "Mummy carry" was made. And willingly I did. An otherwise inconsequential trip… Continue reading Stairs & Luggage

Life Lessons · Parenting

The Dentist’s Chair

Today I took my 6 year old son to the dentist. As we walked towards the clinic, a little hand slipped into mine and a voice whispered "I am scared". I reassured my little chap and squeezed his hand in encouragement. I told him to be brave and in we went. He chatted happily to the Dentist about… Continue reading The Dentist’s Chair

Dreams & Destiny · Life Lessons

Vision Redefined

In the world of Tablet advertising, all announcing a plethora of new features and technology that I can barely keep up with, from retina display to thinner bezels, one company has the sleek slogan that I could identify with (and actually remember!)  - "vision redefined". Of course said slogan was then backed up by all the techno terminology, but I liked the… Continue reading Vision Redefined

Life Lessons

Rhythms – Rushed or Rested

My middle son turned 6 last week. After weeks of him counting down the days his birthday party finally arrived. I had been meticulous in fulfilling his dream of a "Thunderbirds are go" themed party, cake included. But in the rush of preparing the house for the onslaught of 6 year olds, organising the party games and the… Continue reading Rhythms – Rushed or Rested