At the start of 2024, I made a resolution with myself. It was more of a stubborn, determined promise really, but resolution sounds nicer. I decided to make 2024 my year of memories. The previous 12 months had really taken their toll on me mentally. I’d lost friends and family members, moved home, lost work,… Continue reading 2024: A Life Update
Category: reflection
Writer’s Block: a Confession
I’ve got a confession to make. For the last year-or-so, I haven’t enjoyed writing. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that at times I’ve hated it. I’ve had (and am still dealing with) writer’s block. There have been days when I’ve sat staring at my laptop for hours, willing the words to… Continue reading Writer’s Block: a Confession
You Can’t Fill From an Empty Cup.
The idea that you can’t fill from an empty cup is one that gets thrown around a lot, but it’s very true. The idea is that if your cup is empty then you can’t fill up the cups of others. Obviously this isn’t a literal cup – we don’t all walk around with random mugs… Continue reading You Can’t Fill From an Empty Cup.
Listen to the Little Things
Possibly the most important thing I’ve learnt in 19 years of parenting is how important is it to listen to the little things. As a parent, you probably have to listen to the little things all day, every day. “mum, have you seen my special rock?” “mummy, do you know where that thing went I… Continue reading Listen to the Little Things
One Year On…
Today marks one year since I last went ‘to work’. Nobody knew when the centre would be allowed to re-open again or whether we would even have jobs to go back to
I have to be honest…
I have to take a minute to be honest. Despite being a parent for more than 16 years now, I can honestly say that I am just as clueless as I was the first time
Reflecting on 2020
This morning I spend some time reflecting on the past 12 months. If I’m honest, there was a lot of crying involved too. I think it’s something that most of us do in December. For many of us, it may be more important than ever to reflect on 2020 and discover what we have learned. … Continue reading Reflecting on 2020
My thoughts on 2020, children, covid, Christmas and the future
Today I saw a letter that the prime minister had written to a little boy who was concerned that the current pandemic would mean that Father Christmas wouldn’t be able to visit. In the letter, he reassures the child that he consulted with the scientists and Santa will indeed be able to leave gifts for… Continue reading My thoughts on 2020, children, covid, Christmas and the future