I’ve dreamt of being a mother my entire life. Some of my earliest memories are of pretending to look after all of my invisible children, and I knew exactly what my dream should look like. Married of course, living in…
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It happens to us all eventually, even if you try to fight it. One day you’re all about nights out and pretty shoes and the next you’re covered in baby sick and excited about buying a new Dyson. It creeps…
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Recently I teamed up with Chotapeg – a new social networking site for modern grandparents, and I wrote about the 11 Things That Happen to Your Parents Once You Give Them Grandchildren. Once my parents read it (they are my…
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chotapeg, a noun: cho-ta-peg Originally a miniature jug used for individual servings of alcohol, dating from British colonial India at the end of the 19thC. Now an online community for modern grandparents to chat, share stories and tips for looking…
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It’s not about extra special days and big exciting gestures. It’s not about gifts and presents, or spending money and buying things. It’s not about huge plans, far away countries and extravagant experiences. It’s not about perfection, effort or always…
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