Category Archives: Random worries
Getting a bit stuck
Do you remember that Simpsons episode where the school is closed for an extended time and Lisa freaks out? She asks her mum to grade her on something, anything. Well, I’m finding being at home full-time with Elliot is a … Continue reading
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Winter=sickness
I used to like winter. Carbohydrate-based comfort food, snuggling in on dark nights, snow. But now that I have a little guy, I’m coming to associate winter with feeling poorly. All the time. Both last year and this year our … Continue reading
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Pink AND blue stink
Pink and blue, pink and blue. We’re fighting a losing battle against a tide of overly gendered toys, clothes, songs, rhymes and language when it comes to trying to let Elliot figure out what he’s all about. I try, I … Continue reading
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Winter days
There’s a part of me that relishes the short, dark days of winter. When the sun unequivocally sets at 3.30pm and we’re plunged into cold darkness, I can’t help but feel a bit connected to parents of the Middle Ages, … Continue reading
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Fever pitch
Last week Elliot had his first proper fever. It scared the pants off me, to be frank. He went up to 39.5º in the late afternoon of the first day, just in time for my GP to close. I am … Continue reading
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On my own
Just before lunch today, Christopher left on a business trip to Arizona, coming home on Friday, and I’m on my own for the week. I also have my mum’s visit to look forward to, she flies in from Canada a … Continue reading
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Here’s where the stay-at-home part kicks in…
Quite a few months ago I quit my job. Quitting your job whilst on maternity leave feels a bit like typing with your eyes closed, something is happening but you’re not sure what at the time. All of the mum … Continue reading
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An appointment at tooth hurty
I don't notice the low-level panicking until it starts to evaporate, and my shoulders slowly come down from my ears and my jaw unclenches. Yesterday afternoon I spotted Elliot's top two teeth are finally cutting through his gums. It nicely … Continue reading
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Niggling feelings
When I have a frustrating week and Elliot won't go to sleep before 9.30pm, Christopher has late meetings, all the food in the house is uninspiring and I get stuck in an almighty downpour – a little doubtful voice starts … Continue reading
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I just quit my job
I knew I was going to do it for awhile now, but hitting send on the official email to the HR department is a different kettle of fish. I'm not going off to something else, well not as you'd think, … Continue reading
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