7 Favourite Brad Pitt Chanel No. 5 Spoofs
So Brad is the new face of Chanel No.5 and it’s creating a sensation – but maybe not what Chanel had in mind? Before sharing a few of the highlights, I personally think it is a brilliant move by Chanel to feature a bloke like Brad Pitt as the face of Chanel No. 5. As […]
Children Cannot be Pre-Prepared For
My Aunt Bernie sent me through this Daily Mail article that has been going viral in various social media platforms recently – although according to one comment, it’s been around for 20 years. Bernie thought I could add a dimension to the discussion (post first year) after my recent hair-tearing incidents with my mini-loves. Some […]
‘Gods Without Men’ by Hari Kunzru
For the first time I’ve read a book, getting all the way through to the end, without knowing what the bloody hell was going on – but I loved it anyway. The book is ‘Gods Without Men’by Hari Kunzru. What is brilliant about this book is the incredibly deep insight Hari brings to the most […]
An Answer from Google
I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who responded to my blog yesterday, whether to give me an idea or just let me know I’m not alone. Knowing you’re not alone is half the challenge of parenting I reckon – well it is for me. Writing blogs about my moments, experiences and […]
Mums, Dads, Behavioural Specialists, HELP!
I’ve got to ask if anyone can help me make sense of my boys current behaviour, because I am honestly at my wits end. The current challenge being faced is the art of listening and doing as they are told before I turn into a screaming harpy. The problem is, the screaming harpy level seems […]
I Bloody Hate UHT Milk
I had a meeting at the Grand Copthorne Hotel this morning and ordered my usual Latte with an extra shot of coffee – because I prefer my coffee to taste like coffee rather than coffee flavoured milk. A challenge in Singapore, but it’s getting better. Anyway, I’m in a five star hotel and as such, […]
Gnashing of Teeth
We’ve had a big morning in our house – Lex’s first baby teeth have come loose. To say my lad is a little bit spun out by the feeling of having loose teeth in his mouth is an understatement – see photo of distressed child for proof. In fact, Lex’s reaction was not dissimilar to […]
10 Suggestions for Strangers Regarding my Boys…
Bringing my boys up in Singapore is absolutely brilliant. They are safe, there’s so much to do, they are exposed to all of the wonderful cultural differences within the human diaspora, and they are loved by strangers as Asia is a place where children are still honoured – it’s special. However, there are a couple […]