We watched “I don’t know how she does it” a couple of months ago and one of the many aspects which I identified with was the mum’s need for lists, the never-ending lists of things to do. I’ve kept a list going on our fridge for about a year now because the only thing more […]
Category Archives: Life & Musings
The expected: Help with settling techniques, more sleep, better sleep. Master Z slept 12 hours on the Thursday night. I may have done a happy dance in the corridor outside his room. I certainly did a happy dance in the dining area – there were witnesses! I feel more confident with settling and now know […]
Home from a lovely, lovely weekend at Rafe’s folks’ place in Pt Lonsdale. They spoiled me all weekend for my birthday, starting with a gorgeous lunch at a nearby vineyard for R and I, whilst they looked after Master Z. Succulent chawanmushi, tender eye fillet and an impressive taster plate with five full-size desserts! Oh […]
Controlled crying, controlled comforting, progressive learning – whatever you call it and whichever version you use, it is horrible, heartwrenching stuff. It still goes against what I believe is good for a child. I still think that it is not healthy to let a child cry without giving some comfort, it still feels fundamentally wrong […]
This morning was a beautiful morning for driving through the city with the sunroof open! I do love Melbourne.
