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Six pack Challenge
I’ve decided to join the #twittermomsixpackclub that was started by Pink Hair Girl. I’m a mom of two, a 4 year old girl and a little boy of just over a year. I actually weigh less than I did before my...
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Some Inspiration
The other day on Twitter, just before the six pack challenge, I saw a link to a blog post by Joel Runyon where he met Russell Kirsch (inventor of the worlds first internally programmable computer)....
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The non-serial killer
I read the most interesting, but shocking story of Thomas Quick. He was a Swedish guy that confessed to more than 30 murders, and was convicted for some of them. Almost 20 years later it was found that...
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Sleeping
At this stage sleeping is the only thing I’m thinking about. We had it lucky with A1 being a great sleeper right from the start. There were some difficult times, but mostly it went very well. She had...
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Mosquito Bite Allergy
A few months before A1 turned 3 she got a bite mark on her leg. At first it just looked like a normal mosquito bite, but it didn’t want to go away. I tried putting on some bug cream, but it made no...
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Sport and your kid
Always interesting for me to see how parents compare with their children when it comes to sport. I never did any sport at school. I was in a very big school in Joburg, and quickly realised if you’re...
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A New Lawn
The past 2 weekends were spent in the garden. Someone decided we need to fix our lawn. For a change the ‘someone’ with the bright idea was my husband, and not me. Our lawn consists mostly of...
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Looking back at breastfeeding
After reading acidicice’s breastfeeding experience it made me think of my experience with both kids. Before having children I’ve always known I wanted to breastfeed and while pregnant I would often...
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A day at the theatre
During the December holidays I was looking for something to do with A1 (4 years old) where we could have an outing just the two of us. A bit of girl bonding. For months before that she’s been telling...
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Mirena
After the birth of my second one I was looking at the different contraception options. I got a pamphlet from my gynae about Mirena and it looked really wonderful. I was still breastfeeding, so couldn’t...
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March Blogging Challenge
I saw a blogging challenge on Love, Harmony, Peace about a blogging challenge from Fabulous Finds by Tiffany and decided to join. Will still see if I’m actually going to do it, because I’m very good...
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Day 1: Self Portrait & 5 Random Facts – 31 Day Blog Challenge
So let’s kick this off. I’m not going to put a photo up here, so here is my self portrait That’s the best I could with Paint, but that is actually how I see myself. And 5 random facts: I’m 36 I’m a...
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Day 2: Favourite Quotes – 31 Day Blog Challenge
Only day 2 and I almost couldn’t post. First didn’t have internet and then got home late from a kiddies party. Now dealing with two overtired kids that doesn’t want to go to bed. Back to the favourite...
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Day 3: What makes you happy – March Blog Challenge
My kids – without a question the biggest thing that makes me happy. Looking at them, hugging them, when they fall asleep on me, even just thinking about them. Music – getting totally carried away by a...
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Day 4: Best childhood memory – 31 Day March Blog Challenge
I had a very happy childhood so it’s difficult to choose a specific memory. The time before I went to school (I never went to pre-school/crèche) we stayed with my Grandmother in Benoni, South Africa....
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Day 5: Favourite movies you never get sick of watching – 31 Day March Blog...
There was a time in my life, during school and as a student where I use to go to the movies once or twice a week. Then after studying I use to go at least once a month, and still watch lots of movies...
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Day 6: Last random act of kindness – 31 Day March Blog Challenge
This is a very difficult one for me. I don’t see myself as a particularly kind person. I don’t try to be cruel or nasty, but I also don’t go out of my way to be kind. I use to give a lift to some...
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7: What’s your dream job? March Blog Challenge
Oooh, I wish I knew the answer to that one. When I was at school everyone was always talking about what they wanted to be one day, and mine changed all the time. When the time came when we had to apply...
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Day 8: Pet Peeves
My biggest pet peeve would have to be inconsiderate people on the road. Specifically when the traffic is at a standstill and someone decides they are special and go into the emergency lane and push in...
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Day 9: What’s on your life list/bucket list – March Blog Challenge
I made a bucket list a long time ago, with mostly action/adventure type things on. After becoming a Mom I realised that is not such a high priority for me anymore, so I’ll have to make a new list. One...
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