Tag Archives: daughters

The trauma of tea.


Yesterday my 18 year old (Shai) was driving me potty, about tea. Of all things for a girl of her age to be in such angst about it is TEA. Not just your regular twinings tea though, no. She likes … Continue reading

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Warning! Not for those with weak stomachs.


Remember this picture. If you start to feel ill at any time, scroll up and look at the cute puppy. So today I look at my fourteen year old son and he is sporting these huge red lips. “Are your … Continue reading

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Getting reaquainted with….babies.


My daughter and grandson came to visit and stayed the night. That still feels so weird saying that -“grandson” but I’m slowly easing my way into the whole nannahood thing. Unlike parenthood, which simply smacks you in the face – … Continue reading

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Hearts wide open.


Today marks a special day. My eldest daughter has reached a quarter of a century! Hell that makes me feel old. I love this pic of her… I still remember that first morning alone with her as a newborn. Quiet … Continue reading

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My mothers ashes.


I don’t know what to do with my mother’s ashes. She’s not dead yet. In fact she’s in damn good shape overall. No real medical concerns, just some dental work that needs attending to, a few aches and pains which … Continue reading

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