Circa 2000, sleep deprived and probably running on caffeine. Any mother will tell you, having children changes you. And I don’t mean financially or logistically although God knows those two things quickly become very apparent. I’m talking about that salient moment all mothers have when you know life will never be the same for you […]
Well, hello Spring! One of my most favourite times of the year. It’s a lazy Saturday morning as I write this and the sun is finally out, the upshot of that meaning it’s warm enough to walk around without slippers on! I’m still in my pyjamas and about to launch into a picture-perfect breakfast of […]
As the lone female living in a house full of blokes, I’ve learned (over time) that for my own mental health I have to be choosy about which battles I wage. There are some aspects about life with the Blokes Wot Live Here that will never change, no matter how much I wish it would. […]
It’s been said by someone (I have no idea whom) that if you have a son and you manage to keep him alive until the age of 25, you’ve done a good job. That person was clearly very smart. As a parent, I have been witness to many silly decisions made by my three sons […]
Thank GOD it’s Friday. I’m knackered. We have nothing planned here tonight although I’m feeling slightly guilty about that because this afternoon I put off having one of H’s mates here for a sleep over. I just couldn’t face it. All I could think about was having a night of doing nothing followed by a long sleep, fuelled […]
No matter how old your children are, the parenting and teaching never really stops. The only difference is the type of issues you’re required to deal with. Take my week, for example. My youngest, 12 year-old H, is negotiating the entry into his teen years and the wilds of puberty. Mood swings have made their presence […]
High school homework gives rise to some funny conversations with your kids sometimes. Take the one the Provider and I had with Mr 14 last night, for example. He was finishing an assignment about contraception. They had to design an advertisement about their contraceptive product of choice for either radio, television or print media. It […]
Rise and shine! So, we’re up for another school day and I’m gently trying to hurry Mr 14 along. Like me, he is NOT a morning person. Especially today. He is mono-syllabic and moves with the urgency of a turtle. “Come on, mate. Don’t want to miss the bus.” He gives me a look that […]
As a parent, the headline in todays Sun-Herald is the personification of every nightmare I’ve ever had: ‘I promise that we’re going to have a really good time’ Tom Kelly’s soothing words to his anxious girlfriend For those who are unaware of this story, Tom Kelly was an 18 year old boy who was killed in […]
You’re NEVER too old for a Happy Meal… “But what if I don’t want to grow up?” I stifled the sudden urge to laugh and simply smiled instead. “Oh, honey I’m sorry, we don’t get much of a choice about that. Everyone grows up sooner or later and so will you. You’ve already grown up lots […]
Hi, I’m Sarah!
Former wild-child of the 80’s, classic rock fan and loyal friend to a particularly awesome group of people. Forever planning to write more. Fervently wishes she lived at the beach. Loves the mighty All Blacks. Rather partial to a cheeky glass of red.
