A PARENTAL GUIDE TO TEEN SPEAK

Language never stops evolving. And the dictionary never stops expanding. This powerful tool called ‘communication’ is one we rely on immensely in life. But as we patiently taught our toddlers to cutely say ‘bye bye’ or ‘moo cow,’ who knew we would one day end up mourning this landmark in their development, as we today … Continue reading A PARENTAL GUIDE TO TEEN SPEAK →

DOES IT GET EASIER?

When I had my first baby, I remember someone saying: “don’t worry, it gets easier.” I needed that at the time. Especially the day I accidently went out in my slippers and baby sick in my hair as I grappled with exhaustion juggling single parenting, two little ones under the age of 3 and work. … Continue reading DOES IT GET EASIER? →

Dear Daughter

You may be nail biting your way through your final few weeks of high school, scared and worried about what the future holds after graduation, but let me tell you a little secret. Although education is important and useful and will open some doors….it doesn’t guarantee success. It doesn’t make you ‘smart’ and it doesn’t … Continue reading Dear Daughter →

MEA CULPA

We Brits are masters of saying sorry. Apparently we apologise, on average, eight times a day. We often say it when we don’t really need to. It’s one of the most over-used words in our vocabulary and is a knee-jerk reaction to almost any circumstance. We use it as a form of ‘negative politeness’ so … Continue reading MEA CULPA →

Lock down hell – week 9

Days 58-64 - week 9 Monday 11 May 2020 - Day 58 We are officially 2 months in lock down and week 9 begins – so here’s a brief overview of what’s happening with a Corona Stats Update. Brought to you by our sponsors Dettol. Worldwide Coronavirus cases: 4.1m. Deaths: 283,878. Recovered: 1.49mSpain Coronavirus cases: … Continue reading Lock down hell – week 9 →

Lock down hell – week 8

Days 51-57 - Week 8 Monday 4 May 2020 - Day 51 So today this happened after a slight accident involving a non-gloved gardening frenzy mummy and a very sharp thing lurking in the undergrowth. And can I just interject at this point and say how difficult it is to touch type with one finger … Continue reading Lock down hell – week 8 →

Lock down hell – week 7

Days 44 -50. Week 7 Monday 27 April 2020 - Day 44 Week 7 begins. Everyone feels a bit more buoyant in Casa Carter today after a busy and fairly productive weekend including plenty of fresh air. Even Balou is smiling after his long walk yesterday. Some more stats for you. Apparently in Malaga there … Continue reading Lock down hell – week 7 →

Lock down hell – week 6

Days 37 - 43. Week 6 Monday 20 April 2020 - Day 37 Start of week 6 and a little round up. I do like stats! So in Spain there are over 200,000 Coronavirus cases, more than 80,000 have been discharged from hospitals and there's been over 20,850 deaths. At the moment Spain sees around … Continue reading Lock down hell – week 6 →

Lock down hell – week 5

Days 30-37 - week 5 Monday 13 April 2020 - Day 30 Monday morning blues and the start of week 5.Both kids a bit lethargic after their week ‘off’ last week for easter holidays so had to ease them back into their school work routine which was about as appealing as a pandemic lock down... … Continue reading Lock down hell – week 5 →

Lock Down Hell – week 4

Days 23-29 - Week 4 Monday 6 April 2020- Day 23. Easter week and the start of week 4. What does that mean? Well thankfully Hubby's Easter Bunny costume won't be making an appearance this year to scare the natives. But we can crack open the Easter eggs. Actually the kids have already made a … Continue reading Lock Down Hell – week 4 →