It began something like this: my daughter (14), son (4) and I were sitting at the dinner table. Dinner was ‘mummy-special-salad’ and quickly cooked chicken skewers. “I don’t want to eat this dinner!” came the defiant proclamation from across the … Continue reading →
Most of us grew up with a constant reminder to use the magic words: PLEASE and THANK YOU. In days gone by, being polite was not only appreciated but also expected. I am not saying those days are gone, but … Continue reading →
A meme floating around Facebook says, “All these moms are on Pinterest making their own soap and reindeer-shaped treats, and I’m all like ‘I took a shower and kept the kids alive.’” Although it’s supposed to be humorous, my guess … Continue reading →
My husband and I returned just days ago from a week of visiting our oldest daughter and her family, which includes our two oldest grandsons–almost 7 and nearly 2. Both a-c-t-i-v-e little boys! We had tons of fun. We had … Continue reading →
(This was first posted in Aug., 2013. But with vacations starting up again, I thought it might be helpful for families to be reminded of tips for flying with their kiddos. Enjoy!) I just returned from a short getaway … Continue reading →
Book: When I see Grandma Author: Debra Tidball Illustrator: Leigh Hedstrom Hardback: 32 pages Publisher: Wombat Books, Australia, 2014 Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1921632594 RRP: AUD $19.99 Reviewed By: Penny Reeve Blurb: A young girl visits her Grandma and ‘brightens her dreams’ whilst her little brother charms the nursing home residents … Continue reading →