I’ve been a mother for almost ten years now, and still most days feel like struggle-town. Not all the time: of course there are countless golden moments. But, I so often I think, I’m just not cut out for this!! why does it have to be so damn HARD?? Maybe if I’d had some professional [...]
All posts tagged anxiety
On mothering…
Posted by monsoonsandmangoes on 1 November 2011
http://monsoonsandmangoes.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/on-mothering/
Solo parenting
things have been pretty rough around here the past week. Alone, and no way of contacting Danny, I’ve had to deal with: News that his mother was hospitalised with shortness of breath and low blood oxygen levels. She thought the breathlessness was a side-effect from her cancer treatment, so tried to live with it for [...]
Posted by monsoonsandmangoes on 25 June 2011
http://monsoonsandmangoes.wordpress.com/2011/06/25/solo-parenting/
Giving in to my weaknesses
I’ve canned the Scout camp. Giving into myself, as Scouts encourage you NOT to. the stress involved in making it happen probably isn’t worth it, considering the girls don’t seem fussed on whether we go or not. So, this coming weekend will be about Greek Glenti, friends, and a sweet African boy’s 5th birthday party. [...]
Posted by monsoonsandmangoes on 4 June 2011
http://monsoonsandmangoes.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/giving-in-to-my-weaknesses/
Ramblings…
I wish I was a better blogger. I also wish I had more of a routine with my work, blogging, book-keeping etc. I know. Repetitive, much? :) Aren’t my orchids beautiful? :) I’ve been spending some slow hours this morning with a pot of coffee and reading some blogs. So many wonderful people in this [...]
Posted by monsoonsandmangoes on 4 June 2011
http://monsoonsandmangoes.wordpress.com/2011/06/04/ramblings/
