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Preschool conundrums
Posted on July 28, 2013 | No CommentsOur babies are three, and that means they can go to a three-year old preschool (‘playschool’) and are beginning their long journey to independence. But which playschool to choose? At […] -
Whoo whoo!
Posted on June 29, 2013 | 1 CommentIt hasn’t been a great month for me, with two or three exceptions. The negatives: some interviews (hard work and time-consuming to prepare) but no job offers; not enjoying work […] -
Parents’ dilemma #43: TV
Posted on May 26, 2013 | No CommentsTV rots the senses in the head! It kills the imagination dead! It clogs and clutters up the mind! It makes a child so dull and blind. He can no […] -
At the crossroads
Posted on April 28, 2013 | No CommentsThis year might be a turning point for me, both from a family and a work perspective. In terms of work, it’s time for a new job, and that means […] -
Easter adventures and misadventures
Posted on March 31, 2013 | No CommentsWe missed autumn when we went overseas for our six-and-a-half month indulgence in 2009, and although it was nice to have two springs, I really did miss autumn with its […] -
Of Queens, Jills and Jennets*
Posted on February 24, 2013 | No CommentsThis weekend we had planned to take the girls to the Show, but the weather forecast was for wind and showers increasing. Both girls have had colds – throaty coughs, […] -
Civilising the Barbarians
Posted on January 27, 2013 | No CommentsThe last few weeks have been tinder-dry hot and we have closed the awning and wooden blinds against the heat and sun to keep the house cool and dark. News […] -
Gold star moments in 2012
Posted on December 30, 2012 | No Comments2012 has been a year packed full of achievements for Lara and Rhea. Here are some of those I am most proud of: They are considerate of each other. If […] -
Terrible twos
Posted on November 25, 2012 | No CommentsI must admit I have found the girls challenging in the past few months. The ratio of crying and whinging to charming and amusing behaviour has seemed to be all […] -
Twins together and apart
Posted on October 28, 2012 | No CommentsThis week I took the girls to a twins and multiples playgroup. And I also had some time alone with Lara, which is a rare event. This week was a […]