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I always thought that mothers were being over-dramatic when they complained about all the laundry that they had to do.  Like, yes, I know that kids can’t even eat toast…

There was a time in my life where I would be very easily angered.  Maybe it was someone saying something stupid.  Or doing something stupid.  Or just generally acting like…

This weekend we celebrated our girls getting a whole year older with a Camping Party.  I know this is weird coming from someone who has never voluntarily gone camping in…

You know, I started this blog way back in 2010.  It seems like ages ago now. It was just after Riya was born, which is just a year and a…

When I pictured being a Mom, I always hoped that I’d be that cool Mom. You know the one that all the kids think is approachable and friendly, enforces discipline but…

So, look, before I launch into this topic, I need you to know that I get it. Really I do.  That big old Rectangular Babysitter lives in our house too.…

It hasn’t been a long week, but it has been a busy one! I’m so pleased to be able to bring back an instalment of this series.  It’s been a…

I think if you had to put a gender to Cape Town it would have to be a woman. One day she’s all flirty with the sun shining, birds singing…

There are very few things that will make me judge you as a parent.  Very few.  We all know how difficult parenting can be, so I don’t care if you…

I can’t believe it’s Friday again and that it’s time to interview another family for our series. This week we’re hearing from Australian Katie who tells us about how she…

Hello again sweet people of the internet. What a week it has been.  Having sick toddlers is no joke but having sick male toddlers faking the manflu is just awful.…

Well hello there! Good to see you.  Are you as happy as I am that today is Friday?  If Friday had a face, I’d smooch it.  I’d smooch it hard.…

I have this chronic condition that’s really been a huge annoyance to my family over the years.  But it’s one of those things that you will only understand if you have…

Excuse me a moment, I have to go and feed our unicorn.  Be right back. Sorry, where was I?  Oh yes, I wanted to ask you something.  If you had…

The end of the first term brings with it something I truly dread. No silly, not the holidays where I’m at home with my children every single day for two…

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday… I don’t know about you but I’ve totally out of it this week. One of those weeks where the kids are all…

Today has been one of those days for me.  My laptop wouldn’t switch on, then I spilled my coffee and then I realised that I hadn’t done my Mixed Race family post…

This day could not have come soon enough!   Today we’re chatting to Nondumiso who has graciously agreed to share her story with us.  Just grabbing my cup of coffee…

Happy happy Friday folks! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if the last couple of months has taught me of anything, it’s that although we think race is no…

As any parent would know, there are many, many frustrating things about raising children.  From having to repeat yourself 10 times before they listen to finding out that you have…

If this festive season has reminded me of anything, it’s that although we think race is no longer a “big issue” – it really freaking is.  So I hope that…

Better late than never right?! I almost missed posting this today, but take that life – I win.  At this at least. I’m glad that you’re back to read the…

I know holding a baby and not bursting into tears is a pretty normal occurrence.  For most people. But as it turns out, I’m not most people.  If that’s not…