It's been a hairy last few months. My initial enthusiasm for managing this here little blog is still here, I just do not have the energy in the evenings nor the will to make my brain think creatively after a busy day at work, an hour and a half in the traffic and kiddie mayhem, giggles and stories in the evenings. I guess, this is most of us who are working moms, or busy ... Read More
The Beautiful Journey of Breastfeeding
I never gave much thought to breastfeeding with my first child, other than I knew it was something I should (and wanted) to be doing, and that it had obvious health advantages for baby. Benjamin was born and I successfully latched him when I returned to my maternity room after being in recovery. The nurses all commented that this surely was my second child. No, I shook my head ... Read More
Why It’s Going to Be a Happy New Year
Firstly, a happy new year! 2017 has arrived, and not a moment too soon for most it seems! Last year was a year of international surprises (Brexit, the US elections, anyone?), local argy bargies (attempts to get a vote of no confidence in our president, the lackluster Springbok performance) and personally for me, a lot of change. I resigned from my job after almost 8 years to ... Read More
To-Dos for 2017 and Why I’m Thinking About That Now
Is it too early to start making a to-do list for 2017? I mean technically we’re still in October, but then annoying people on Facebook and my local Checkers keep reminding me that there’s less than 8 Mondays till Christmas (or something like that) and I have a minor freak out moment that I haven’t given a single thought to presents this year, and also that I am due back at work ... Read More