Category: Love
Posted on October 27, 2015
From blossoms
I didn’t write this. But a friend sent it to me and it spoke to me and made my heart hurt but also sting less – some comfort in beautiful words. And I wanted it to be here… Read More
Posted on September 7, 2015
Before I was his mum
Oh, I was such a great parent before I had kids. I knew exactly how to parent. I was supermarket tutter (I would never give my child a kinder surprise just because they asked for it), I was… Read More
Posted on May 4, 2015
A Blessing
Any day now, three of my dear friends will be bringing babies into the world. I wanted to write them, and all mums, a blessing. I have many hopes for you. Many wishes. I wish that when your… Read More
Posted on March 25, 2015
Accepting help
I once received some excellent advice from two wonderful women who at the time were holding a tray of fish pie. “Take help when it’s offered,” they said. Why is it so hard for us to accept help?… Read More
