The Parenting Paradox
Why do we spend so much time wishing our kids would grow up, only to realise we’ll miss these very moments when they do? Welcome to the parenting paradox.
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Happy OddDaughter Day
Seven years of memories, milestones, laughter and love. A little birthday tribute to my amazing OddDaughter.
The idea of being outnumbered
With the OddBaby less than two months away, I’m starting to wonder how exactly we’re going to manage life as a family of five.
Return to the Cinema – Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
I thought I’d learnt my lesson after our last cinema trip. Apparently not. This time there were dinosaurs, escalators, stolen popcorn and a Range Rover involved. What could possibly go wrong?
The Third Time Around
We're expecting baby number three. Naturally, my brain has skipped past nappies and straight to wondering how I'll survive raising three kids in my 40s.
The Great Slide Incident
A nursery worker recently pulled me aside at pick-up and told me a story about the OddSon that left me feeling horrified, embarrassed and strangely impressed.
Father’s Day 2026
When your daughter's theatre performance lands on Father's Day, it's easy to be grumpy. Then she walks onto the stage in a groovy 60s outfit and suddenly none of that matters anymore.
The Five Stages of MacBook Grief
Life can be heavy sometimes.
A Doll, ABBA and No Sleep
A tale of the OddSon vs Sleep
