She sat at table beside the window that overlooked the lake. Mountains, in shades of blue, rose up in the distance, a thin sheath of fog wending slowly to the left, providing glimpses of the mountain tops. Her cup of coffee, not instant nor espresso, rather the sort that comes from machine promising lattes and…
organisation
Speaking of Online Shopping
Yes, yes, late to the party, I know. I still maintain that the reason I have avoided doing my shopping, especially the grocery aspect of it, online is because if I didn’t get out of my jarmies and go to the supermarket I would a) rarely get out of my jarmies and they’d wear out…
Avoiding the Morning Rush Hour
You’ve got to get yourself off to work, and you’ve got the kids (and sometimes husband) to deal with as well. This can be quite a challenge. You’re not alone. Most working Mums face the same challenges. As a Real Mum, you can avoid complete breakdown in your morning schedule by putting some plans into…
Maybe the timing wasn't great and plans never go to plan (or Life Goes On)
Sometimes, fate does funny things. My plans to go shopping for food for guests this evening had, initially, been planned for after Chippie’s afternoon sleep. As with plans, they went out the window when he commenced devouring my post it notes. And we left the house earlier than intended. I visited the fruit shop, as…
WAHMing – it's all in the timing
After having words to the family a few nights back about the seriousness of Mummy’s work and how she really does need to be left alone when she is in her office and to stop bothering me with innane and futile things such as where the chocolate teddy bear biscuits are becuase you’re not having…