#Parenting

Nov 25, 20196 min read

My First-held

Nathin’s name was derived from the Hebrew verb נתן meaning “given.” The meaning of the name in Jewish culture could be rendered “God has...

May 21, 20195 min read

Time’s Forever Frozen Still

Saying ‘Bon Voyage’ to my parents at OR Tambo today We took my parents to the airport this afternoon – they are flying out to the States...

Apr 15, 20194 min read

To the Teacher at the Posh School

m Dear Teacher at The Posh Private School: Firstly I want to say: THANK YOU for the incredible work you do! When you read this, please...

Apr 13, 20193 min read

Your Child This Year

The first few weeks of January, I was greeted with many smiling faces and ‘first day of school’ photos. Whether it’s pre-primary,...

Mar 10, 20194 min read

Getting Along With Your Son’s Girlfriend 101

Want to know how to get along with the love of your son’s life? It’s quite easy actually, just remember the following: She is NOT his...

Feb 12, 20194 min read

Scattered Musings

Ever since the birth of my first child, I have always written down quotes or underlined deep, meaningful words about children in my...

Jan 16, 20194 min read

I can’t feel my face when I’m with you but I love it

20th Birthday Girl! Did you know it’s possible to miss someone when they are sitting right next to you? Did you know that it is possible...

Jan 4, 20195 min read

My Firstborn

I loved you first. Someone asked me after my previous post if Nathin (my firstborn) wouldn’t be hurt by the fact that I called Kevin ‘the...