Never Alone

Never Alone

It feels silly to complain about feeling lonely when you haven’t peed solo in nearly three years, but somehow a little person acting like your shadow doesn’t quite feel the same as real adult company. Or to complain about feeling…

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Wait Your Turn – Amy Winter Writes

Wait Your Turn – Amy Winter Writes

Most of the time I find that parenting gently or respectfully can be second nature. It’s about following your instincts, treating your child with understanding and respect, modelling the behaviours you want them to adopt. Sometimes though, especially as you…

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17.10.16

17.10.16

YOU: have become such a little person • love fixing things with your tools • say “best day ever” nearly every day • don’t ever stop talking • have developed a worrying obsession with prawns and Pringles • love seeing…

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Squeeze Me Tight

Squeeze Me Tight

Dearest Dilan You woke up in the middle of the night tonight. You don’t do that very often, which I’m forever grateful for. Neither of us function well when we are tired, so your love of sleep is something I…

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01.09.16

01.09.16

YOU: shoes are still the enemy • tell airplanes they are being too noisy • take pictures of everything, including your dinner • are totally mesmerising, I could watch you forever • are getting very good at counting • adamant…

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