Tag Archives: ADHD

Where I’m at right now

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

So, firstly, I want to thank you all for your wonderful comments. Every one of them touched my heart. Thank you. It’s been tough, but I am getting there. However, I’ve realized that the only way I’m going to avoid … Continue reading →

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People ask me how I manage it, but evidently, I don’t…

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Yesterday, I sat at the table and I cried through lunch. Not one of those snotty, bellowing, heart-wrenching cries. No. Silent tears dribbled down my face and plopped into my lap – I was tissue-less. Yesterday, one child after another … Continue reading →

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Things aren’t going swimmingly at the moment…

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Things aren’t going swimmingly at the moment. The house looks like a bomb went off in it. Yesterday, I was away the whole day. Doctors in the morning. Pick up the littlest kid from Kindergarten and then take said kid, … Continue reading →

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Let’s start the year with a little bedroom talk

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Apparently my son’s remote control is broken. Joni decided, in her loveliness and wisdom that this morning, as she is doing work experience at Aden’s school this week, she would take on the responsibility of getting her younger brother up … Continue reading →

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I’ve made the decision, now it’s just the sticking to it

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Friday, really was a truly hilarious day. One of those days in fact, when you just think: It doesn’t get better than this. It went along something like this: I thought I had it covered. I had a list and … Continue reading →

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A Monster Challenge

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

I have to make this update short. For two reasons. The first is this beautiful bamboo: Isn’t it gorgeous? NOT! Well OK, it was until yesterday. Until yesterday, we were so proud of something growing so beautifully in our garden. … Continue reading →

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I am my own worst enemy

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I’ve had a strange couple of days. Not least because the sun’s come out to play again, which means starting to have contact with real people after a forever lasting winter of illness and cold and grey. I say real … Continue reading →

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How to do EVERYTHING!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Some dozy plonker A generous benefactor saw fit, one Christmas, to present my son with: “The Boys Book: How to be the Best at Everything”. Now, on first glance (and by that, I mean, at the cover) you’d surely think … Continue reading →

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Animal-tastic

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

We’re having an animal-tastic time here in Southern France. We’ve managed to spot a lizard in the garden and a frog on a dark harbour walk. We’ve seen several dogs on the beach who could easily have been nicknamed Sandy. … Continue reading →

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French beds to hairy legs

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Since I arrived in the South of France, I’ve realised a few things: Without caffeine I am nothing. Without my fix of homemade espresso I have been forced to turn to Coca Cola. One of those boats in the harbour … Continue reading →

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