I Dont Have A Favourite

I have 2 children. Being their mum feels mostly like sunshine. I don’t have a favourite but I do feel differently about them. My youngest son came to me when I was in a good and steady place. I had a husband. I didn’t have to work because we had security. Everything was settled and …

We took our Son to get his Haircut

We took our son to get his haircut. He is 4 years old and hasn't been to the hairdresser for a long time. For the past 2 years he has been growing his hair out "like Dad" because he wanted to be like his Dad. We went through all the stages of hair growth; that …

Dear Son, We are moving house.

Dear Son, We are moving house. In the 9 years since you were born, you and I have shared 13 different addresses. We have lived with family, friends and on our own and every time we have moved, I have watched your expression change from disappointment to acceptance as you put on a brave face …

Waking Up Thirty.

"My value doesn’t decrease with my age. Quite the opposite, really. I’ve never been better than I am right now. Or more comfortable in my own skin or more trusting of the path I’m on" Last night I went to sleep 29 and today I woke up 30. It feels like it took a long …