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MAKING AN EFFORT

When I was younger, I imagined I’d eventually meet The One, get married and have at least six children. Needless to say, I’ve since reduced the child quota to a maximum of three and the sequence of events leading to where I am today wasn’t quite as I had thought it would be. Not that I’m complaining. Having a child... more >>

MUMMIES NEED LOVE TOO

I’m ashamed of admitting it now, but up till seven years ago, the words single mother conjured images of a harassed woman in skimpy clothing, sporting bleached hair with black roots and smudged mascara.

Then I fell pregnant and everything changed.

Now I know that most single parents are decent people whose lives revolve around their children. Unfortunately, quite a few of... more >>

HELP!

A couple of days ago I planned to drive to the main town which is a five minute drive away, buy a few birthday cards and gifts and go back home. What should have taken me half an hour ended up taking me almost two hours.

First there was the insane traffic and non-existent parking because of... more >>

MAKING MEMORIES

I follow quite a few blogs written by mums, most of whom live in other countries, and all I have seen and read about this past week is trips to pumpkin patches and other activities relating to Halloween.

I often bemoan the lack of things to do and places to go to on this island. Sometimes I look at photos of... more >>

FAR AND AWAY

A couple of weeks ago I was complaining about how tired I’ve been feeling lately and I had vowed to start taking more care of myself. I have since enrolled in weekly yoga classes, the biscuit tin has remained empty and I’ve started to go out for a quick (decaffeinated) coffee with my baby every morning after we... more >>