I’m not someone who clings onto the past. Not someone who wistfully recalls first dates or even knows exactly what time each of her children arrived. Earlier this year my husband and I were bemused to be presented with a gift from his mother – we had both forgotten our wedding anniversary. My son died […]
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Am I having a mid-life crisis?
“Can we get a puppy?” “No, we can’t get a puppy.” My husband is as adamant as I am beseeching. “Not even a little one?” “No.” Strictly between you and me, I fear I may have stumbled inadvertently into a mid-life crisis. In men, the mid-life crisis translates into unsuitable sports cars and eager-to-please secretaries. In women […]
Giving NHS waiting times the finger
Over the weekend I broke the little finger on my left hand. Apart from the agonising pain which subsequently ensued, this event brought with it a rather tantalising treat; a trip to A&E. Oh, I know what you’re thinking – that doesn’t sound like much of an outing. I’ll admit it’s not quite a night in […]
Vlog: Do anti-ageing creams work?
Anti-ageing creams don’t work. That’s my starting point. So I was rather surprised when Garnier sent me a camera and told me to share my thoughts with the nation. For those of you who don’t want to watch me in my dressing gown (and frankly I don’t blame you), basically Garnier have launched a new […]
What people talk about when they're married
I remember going out for dinner with my boyfriend, now my husband of seven years. Together for barely a year, it seemed there was never enough time to talk about everything which jostled for space in our respective heads. Playing conversational tennis, we’d rally for hours and never find ourselves short of something new to […]
Do you kiss on the lips?
A friend of mine posted a link on the More than just a Mother Facebook page to a really interesting blog post about kissing. The essence of the piece is simple – should you kiss your children on the mouth? The answer of course is just as straight forward – you should do whatever feels right for […]