I was busy, well I was trying to be. Every 2 seconds I was being interrupted with: “Mummy can you come here?” OR “Mummy can you come…
Having Two Kids Close in Age is Not Like Having Twins
It’s a phrase I dread. “I have two children who are so close in age it’s like having twins.” Really? You know what? I reckon having twins is the only…
Making Things Easier
In 2015 I have decided to make things easier on me. Yes you heard that right, I am looking at solutions to give me more time and to stop some…
School Holidays The Smart Way
Do you use vacation care? I only used a day here or there, but the last school holidays I sent the twins three days in a week. It has been…
Donate To The Nappy Collective
Do you have left over nappies? Has your baby grown out of them and you have just found a bunch that you don’t need? Don’t throw them out, give them…
I Need A Wife!
I read with interest the article, “Modern Mothers Need A Wife” that was on Women’s Agenda. I am a stay at home mother but like to try and fit in…
Mums is Your Neck & Shoulders Aching?
When I had the twins I was so exhausted. Yes I am sure you can imagine. I had over 30 hours of labour that the doctors and nurses thought was…
Don’t Quit Your Dreams
Do you have wonderful day dreams? I do and I have some that are playing non stop and that I am working to achieve. Lately I have felt like quitting…
100 Years of Motherhood
This great graphic shows the changes over the last 100 years in relation to motherhood. We were obviously on track with picking a popular name for one of our girls,…
What if I was paid?
I wish mums would get paid for all that they do. Alas this is not so. So what would the amount look like like if we were paid a wage?…
Mothers Punished For Working
If you are a mother and have 2 kids and want to work you will not get much for your efforts. Sad to hear, but it is true. According to…