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Dear Weatherperson – I’ve changed my mind

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Dear Weatherperson, Thank you so much for listening to our pleas. The sun is out. Glorious sunshine. Blinding sunshine. Scorching heat. Parching heat. So could we please lessen up on the sunshine and have some rain? Why am I complaining? This is what I have been longing for all through winter and spring. And now that it’s here – in all its full glory, I have decided I like cloud cover! Isn’t that the same cloud that brings with it rain? The same rain that plagued us for over 6 months and we could not get rid off…till now!! It’s …

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Letters to Grandma

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A few days ago, I wrote about how I still miss my Mum who passed away last year after fighting Leukaemia. Yesterday, this grief was manifested again when my 8 year old decided to write a letter to Grandma. My daughter had been looked after by my Mum from the age of 2 – 5 whilst I was away at work during the day and was very attached to her. Her letter brought tears to my eyes and I realise that whilst I have been dealing with my grief, I have not really dealt with hers. The hardest thing I …

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I’m Not A Yummy Mummy – Poem

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For all those who are new to my blog, this poem tells you a little about me and my parenting habits!! I’m not a yummy mummy- In fact, not even close! I sometimes spill the porridge, And often burn the toast. They’re forced to eat their carrots And munch up all their peas, They have to scrub behind their ears And also scrub their knees. They must mind their manners And remember magic words If they forget, then magically – Chocolate disappears. They have to do their homework, They must read their books, They must learn their spelling, I may …

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How Children Can Earn Pocketmoney and Learn to Spend Wisely

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I like the idea of children getting pocket money so they learn to spend responsibly. What I like even more is for children to learn to earn their money. And no – this does not mean I support child labour! I believe that children should learn that money does not come easy (unless of course one is lucky enough to win the lottery or come in for a huge inheritance) and it is the result of hard work. I have always instilled in my children the importance of spending wisely and saving up for something they really want. I also insist …

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Safe Online Spending with PktMny

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I was quite surprised to hear the story on the news where the little boy raised a huge bill on his father’s credit card while playing downloadable games. What also amazed me was that 28% of children aged between 5 -12 own a smartphone. Now in my household, my children do not have their own phones but my husband and I have downloaded a few games that they can play and we frequently get asked ‘ Mummy/Daddy can I play on your phone?’ Even my little (almost) 2 year old can handle a touch screen quite well and loves to …

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