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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Introducing Alfie …

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I have completely forgotten to introduce the newest member of the family. You've not missed that much, though, just lots of tiny sharp claws and tiny razor sharp teeth. He's currently loving chewing our feet, ankles, arms, shoulders and pretty much any part of you that he can clamp his teeth onto. Life is all games and excitement with bursts of running around then sudden crashing anywhere his eyelids have to close. He's already sent his first email. Didn't take long to work out a climbing ... VIEW POST

Just Everyday Life

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When they are little you know you have toddlers ( as if you needed hints on this *rolls eyes* ) from the sticky handprints on everything that's 2 foot and lower. You find apples in the fruit bowl each with one bite taken out of them. The bathroom looks like an assault course comprised of more toys that can actually fit in a bath tub. And lastly, yesterday's mug of coffee is still sitting on the side being all hopeful it may be drunk at some time before penicillin starts to grow. Trust me you ... VIEW POST

Well This Is Different

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When the children were small I thought I would be doing the school run for the rest of my life. I seemed to spend my life walking to and from school. Then I had to return to work full time and I spent all my time chasing from one school to another as my eldest had moved up to secondary school. When my eldest was old enough to walk herself it felt really odd only having one school run but not nearly as odd as when they both were old enough and I wasn't needed, unless it was raining of ... VIEW POST

Top Tips To Let Your Child Be Independent

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As distant as it may seem as you spoon feed your little darling, there will come a point when your children want to spread their independence wings. It is difficult to strike a happy balance, though. As a parent, you have to patient but not to laid back. You need to be able to guide them enough to encourage independence but not overly guiding that they don't have the chance to make choices themselves.   Have Routine Children thrive on a routine when they are little and this carries ... VIEW POST

Working Mum – Tips for Managing Work and Family

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,When I worked full time when the children were small it was hard work. I seemed to spend my life chasing my own tail, driving from one end of town to the other and always seemed to be grabbing toast as I went. I was pretty sure if anyone thought I was missing I could be soon found by my trail of toast crumbs. I do wish someone had sat me down and read me these tips on managing family and work. As it was I seemed to muddle through and was doing most of these.   Have A Routine Just as ... VIEW POST

Playing Dress Up & Being Grown Up

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This weekend we went to a wedding. Not a fancy pants kind of wedding but a relaxed, colourful and all about fun kind of wedding. The dress code was garden party crossed with comfort. For someone who hasn't worn anything with a heal for many years let alone actually owning anything that wasn't jeggings or jeans it filled me with dread. Several dresses bought, discarded and returned later I found something I was comfortable enough in. I am considerably bigger than I use to be and not confident ... VIEW POST