Parenting with depression
Once upon a time I used to be funny. I used to write funny to, or at least that’s what people told me. Now though, I seem to have lost my humour, or maybe I just don’t know what’s funny any more. Life got serious, I grew up and got just a little bit boring. [...]
Something that I love most about sensory play is that it can be as simple as some rocks and a bowl. This is especially wonderful at the end of the day when everyone’s feeling frazzled, but it’s not bed time yet. After a little while I also gave her a spoon.
So, today not only marks 100 years since the sinking of the Titanic, but also 50 years since Lego was first introduced in Australia. I think we all know how popular Lego is, most households–even those without children–have some. They’re a great toy for improving fine motor skills, pattern recognition, they’re even used by homeschoolers [...]
Just a few seconds ago a thump came from upstairs. A thump followed by crying. Abi had finally escaped from her cot. It’s not entirely unexpected, she is 22 months old after all, I was just hoping we’d have a few more months. In a few months we’re planning to buy a bunk bed for [...]
Tactile plaster art File folder book Shredded paper pictures Paper plate boats Five senses balloons How to make painted paper (for use in other projects) How to make a bouncy ball Paper cup monsters Garden painting Styrofoam robots
Erin was born too soon and too small. Of course by that I mean she was born at 26 weeks, weighing a tiny 428g/15oz. At the time she was the second smallest surviving baby ever born at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. To quote one of her nurses “she’s about as small as they [...]
Courtesy of Naughty Daddy made by magic for Erin’s fifth birthday party this past Saturday. She, of course, made off like a bandit. Unfortunately none of the photos I took of the girls turned out…
It’s been a few years since I’ve thought over much about this day, but this year is different for some reason. Five years ago today was a big one for us. The first day that changed everything. It’s funny the things you remember and the things that slip away. How bright the imagery waiting room [...]
