Family life – Page 2

The week my five-year-old was my stylist (summer edition)

Last August, I let my daughter choose my outfits for a week. And, after endless whining requests to do it again, I caved in graciously opened my wardrobe to her again. Last week, my daughter chose everything I wore. Every day. From head to toe, ...

Back to school time – a Bright Star Kids review (and discount code)

This post is sponsored by Bright Star Kids. My daughter starts school this year. You might be sick of hearing it. I've already mentioned the school fees. And had a social media sob about my daughter growing up too fast. Look at these shoes. LOOK AT ...

School costs add up before the fees even start

My daughter starts school this year. She’s excited. She’s nervous. She wants to make new friends, and she’s worried she’ll miss her kinder friends. She can’t wait, and she doesn’t want it to start. She’s surprised and exhausted by all the feelings, ...

Family quirks

I've been slack on the blog lately. Some of it's been work. Some of it's been life. But most of it's been ... sigh ... something ... else? I can't concentrate. Social issues are getting me fired up, particularly when they're close to home. ...

Interview with a preschooler (the dad edition)

Last year, I interviewed my daughter about her relationship with me, and Interview with a toddler was the result. This year, I thought I'd do it again. But this time, I decided to ask her about her dad. Here are the results. A dad-focused ...

The week my five-year-old was my stylist

My daughter is a little fashionista. This will come as no surprise to those of you who follow me on Instagram. She loves mixing and matching colours, prints and textures. Each night before her bath, she pulls her clothes from the wardrobe, lays ...

How to fly with young children – a 15-step plan

Have you ever flown with young children? I have. I flew with my daughter when she was 14 months old, and then again with both children when they were 3 years old and 4 months old respectively. And both flights went very smoothly.* *I'm ...

Kids grow up, and so do we

My son is growing up. Usually, when I put my son to bed, we read a story or two, sing some songs, then kiss good night. But one night last week, he didn't want to do any of that. He wanted to hop straight into bed, and then invited me to lie ...

How I stop myself from yelling at the kids

Alternative (but less catchy) title: How I try to stop myself from yelling at the kids and succeed most of the time. Okay, some of the time. I love my kids. Adore them. I think they're great kids, in that totally non-biased way where even though ...

Kids develop at their own pace

My boy isn't a baby anymore. And it took me by surprise. I know that sometimes you blink, and miss those moments. Those moments your children grow up. I'm so used to helping my little boy climb things at the park. Lifting him over obstacles. ...