On Putting Yourself First
byCalling dibs is very important around here. How important? Well…
bedtime
Pffts & Giggles
byThe bus is sitting quietly in from of Tracey’s parents’ place. The kids, not so much.
Five Things I’m Sick Of Saying Five Times
byI know good parenting is essentially about routine, but I am so over repeating the same things over and over again.
Rooky Mistake
byWithout Tracey’s guidance I’ve already reverted to making roomy mistakes parenting the kids….
Grandad Strikes Again
byMy dad has a habit of showing up even when he’s not here.
Tonight’s Bedtime Story
byTracey just told me I am terrible at bedtime stories. What do you think?
Awkward Questions
byBlessed bedtime was upon us. Well, not us so much as the kids, which is the blessed bit.
The Worst Sort Of Page Turner
by“Not that story,” Miss5 said when I suggested yet another from a way too big book of bedtime stories. I flicked a few pages to one about monkeys. It looked fantastic. Only a couple of dozen words a page.
The World’s Longest Short Story
by“I want a story,” Miss4 demanded when I was tucking her into bed.
There were none to hand because the books were at the other end of the house in the dining room.
“Let’s make a story up,” I suggested.
The Sleepover Blues
byMy 8 yr old son wants to know at what age I’ll let him sleep with girls. It’s okay it’s not what you’re thinking. I know because at first I was thinking it too.
Grape Juice
byI can’t let my guard down for a minute with my kids. They’re always trying to put one over me. Especially Miss5.