WWM 08
And so that was Christmas
Friday, December 26th, 2008Just a brief one folks. Yesterday was on the whole a rather enjoyable day, with the highs* mostly outweighing the lows **. There was lots of delectable food, plenty of time spent with Melbourne family (and whole lot of phone tag with my Sydney based one), the odd tantrum or seven (I will save [...]
Beyond the pale
Friday, December 19th, 2008I was that mother today. The one who missed her eldest daughter’s performance in the end of year Christmas concert and initially did not realise it. The mother who then saw some footage with her baby girl anxiously scanning the crowd for her beloved mummy and daddy. The mother who had to put on a [...]
Having a barf
Sunday, October 5th, 2008Today us hillfolk ventured down to Lollipops Playland with a group of friends and had a great time. Our mother’s group Mums and Dads got a chance to catch up while our threenagers raced around together, gleefully burning up energy and practically fizzing with sugar enhanced excitement. I also spent a lot of time fielding [...]
The eye has it
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008That little heart sticker that I tried to remove from A’s eye yesterday has magically reappeared and we have not been able to extract it from its cosy little position beneath her bottom eyelid. So mr hissychick has just taken our little punk chick to the GP after hours clinic attached to the nearest metropolitan [...]
And the prosecution rests its case
Monday, June 16th, 2008Internets, I would dearly love to be writing you a somewhat witty and uplifting post about the fact that E and I will be celebrating a twelve month breastfeeding relationship on her birthday this Wednesday. Or details of the latest clever, insightful and hilarious conversation I have had with A. But now is not the [...]
“Mummy, you should go to work. Daddy needs to stay at home ‘cos it would be better that way. He’s fun.”
Monday, June 9th, 2008Precisely the boost to the self esteem that I needed today. And it was professed without prompting, so I can’t even blame mr hissychick. Then again, just how seriously should I take something uttered by a little person who keeps trying to climb into the television to join Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy, Gavin*, and Bobo [...]
And the second (and third) nominee for WWM 08 is…..
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008…me. Again. Nomination #2 For outstanding performance in failing to prevent potentially IQ reducing head injuries in the cruising soon to be toddler I give you: Being aware of the potential danger but too distracted to prevent what I saw was coming not once, but twice on Monday, resulting in a bruised forehead and an [...]
WWM 08
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Many moons ago, I wrote about my inaugural WWM* award. Another baby, another year and so it is fitting that I reprise this rather dubious title. And here’s my first self nomination. In the category of outstanding achievement in the field of patience I give you: Yelling at my ten month old to SHUT THE [...]