You never know what to expect when you move into a new house. We have now been in this house for six months and I have discovered why there was a packet of rat poison in the laundry, there’s a mouse in the house! Actually it’s probably an extended family of mice [...]
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This morning as I was making spring rolls I was listening to some music, great for drowning out the children’s bickering. The song “The Impossible Dream” came on, you may know it best as the song in the Honda advertisement above. [...]
The other day my two children were fully absorbed in their “Littlest Pet Shop” digital pet. They looked like zombies sitting on the couch with their mouthes open staring at the little screen. I asked what they were doing and my seven year old answered with “playing the pokies”. That stopped me [...]
I’d love to say that when I do the dishes I’m looking out at rolling hills and wild mountain goats but the truth is all I see is old peoples underwear. In fact from my kitchen window I can see two of my neighbours clothes lines and everything on them. With no trees or shrubs [...]
I remember having a great action adventure dream then reality set in and I was being prodded and poked and I remember hearing a very grim prognosis indeed. Irregular heart beat, infected ears, broken limbs, food allergies, immediate surgery with a slim chance of recovery. I wanted my dream back, I was at [...]
I was in the city today (another dental appointment) and I noticed a man lying down on a bench in the Queen Street mall. He was dirty and had plastic bags as pillows and a blanket around his feet. People were passing him without a second glance so perhaps he is a regular at [...]
Every parent of school age children will understand my frustration of head lice and nits. You get that dreaded note home from school asking all parents to check for head lice and treat accordingly. Then the cycle seems to continue for weeks on end because not everyone treats their kids immediately and once again [...]
No one really knows exactly what causes premenstrual syndrome but it is commonly believed to be related to the hormone fluctuations. Every woman is different but for me those few days before my period PMS is strong and alive in this household. My boobs are sore and I crave chocolate, I have even looked [...]
I find child humour interesting. They can tell a knock knock joke that makes no sense at all but have their friend bent over in uncontrollable laughter. It’s like a secret code that we adults aren’t privy too. My
five year old came up to me the other day, stood to attention, gave me a sailors [...]
You know it’s starting to get cold at night when the family dog wants to “spoon” with you. The cold weather means hot water bottles and three layers of pajamas. Often you snuggle up to your partner, not for affection but rather to steal whatever body heat they may have. You want [...]