May 2010

Book Review: Monster Maddie

May 24, 2010

A plight experienced by many school aged children extends from this question: Who will play with me? Miss Maddie, the book’s character, graples with the same question and tries different tricks on her peers in an effort to be noticed. “She put ants in their pants, dirt in their shirts, and ooze in their shoes.” I wonder if Maddie’s tactics [...]

Make Scramble Eggs Tonight, Have Fun Tomorrow

May 20, 2010

The humble egg carton is a wonderful thing. Here are three ways to use it: If you don’t have painting pots, an empty egg carton makes for a wonderful pallet. It’s a cheap way to distribute paint, especially if there are a lot of children. Compartmentalise glitter, glue and craft bits and bobs for ease of distribution. After reading [...]

Choose Which Hill to Die On : The Terrible Twos

May 19, 2010

How can something so cute be so feral? Do you have a budding toddler? Get ready for battle; believe me, a 2 year-old is a worthy oponent. The greatest advice I could give about dealing with the tantrums and the terrible twos is this: CHOOSE VERY CAREFULLY WHAT BATTLE YOU CHOOSE TO FIGHT. Or as [...]

May FunDad Interview: House-Husband

May 18, 2010

Colin Wee is a strikingly energetic person. This energy comes through his words as he writes as The Original SuperParent. He is positive and real; honest and frank; strong minded and has a great sense of humour. Colin’s vitality extends to his role as a 5th degree black belt Taekwondo instructor, giving him opportunity to [...]

Light a Candle: Fight the Down Days

May 17, 2010

When the day is dark, and I feel cold or down, I light a candle in every room. As the scent fills my house, I remember. I remember to count my blessings I remember to pray. I remember to love the moment. I remember. When I pause to gaze at the flickering light, I [...]

No Make-up Photo

May 14, 2010

I’m taking part in the Bloggers Without Makeup Day (thanks to Mummy Mayhem). This is me. No Make-up. No cropping. No retouching. Just me. This seriously is my washing pile. The Husband is away, I’ve been up half the night looking after a vomiting child and I’m not even sure if I brushed my hair today. I scraped the [...]

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