Last week my doctor told me blood tests had revealed that my insulin level was much higher than it should be. "You're still young and we caught this early, so we can definitely do something about it," she said kindly. Funny thing is, I wasn't surprised... Well, I was, but not entirely. Last year I … Continue reading Just the kick in the head I needed
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Candle dipping in Magaliesburg
We didn't travel far over the December/January holidays. If you caught some of my posts last month, you may remember we spent some of that time in Magaliesburg. It is the ideal spot for a quiet, restful break from the everyday hustle. Of course, there's only so much quiet and rest a child can handle before … Continue reading Candle dipping in Magaliesburg
An early decision, and the other reasons why we only have one child
A one child family is really a strange phenomenon to some. "Really? You just have the one?" "Shame, she must be so lonely." "Don't wait too long, its not nice to have a big age gap." "So, when's the next one coming?" "You should tell mommy and daddy to get you a brother or sister." … Continue reading An early decision, and the other reasons why we only have one child
Review | Ballerina
This poor post had gotten lost in my drafts. I considered sending it to the trash folder, seeing as the film was released here over a month ago, but I decided not to. The thing is, Ballerina is a beautiful film, and if you missed it, then maybe this review will move you to grab … Continue reading Review | Ballerina
So… How old are you?
Remember when we were kids, and someone would ask, "how old are you now?" Excitedly, proudly even, we'd answer, "nine, and I'm going to be ten in four months!" I was reminded of those days during the holiday. There were two older girls where we were staying, who were really sweet to Zee. Chatting to … Continue reading So… How old are you?