Reading a book saved my ass…and my toddler’s

Right now we are going through 4 year old’s emotional learning journey. The tantrums….holy s**t. It’s like a demon took over my child; he has god-like strength mixed with the emotional control of a lunatic. Not a good mix AT ALL. It’s intense, man! After a full blown melt down the other week that left … Read more

It’s brilliant being normal

The best thing about blogging, and baring my soul to the world, is finding out that everything you’re going through is pretty normal. Thank you to everyone following Kelly’s World on Facebook that left some amazing and kind comments for me following on from my last post. My therapist was totally right – I need … Read more

So scared of messing up I’m messing myself up

Today was a tough day. Really tough. I cried twice. On paper, it was a good day. We had a play date this morning with several friends and their kids (two good friends of Luca’s), and this afternoon Luca played around the house. But add in a few epic-sized tantrums from Luca and a mother … Read more

I got mad about toilet training and feel like the worst mum in the world

I’m in a world of guilt tonight. My son pooped his pants twice today. I’m fine with that. we’ve been toilet training for months now and I’m used to it. My husband does the undie cleanup tho, I can’t handle that bit. What I couldn’t handle is my son squirming and getting cranky about sitting … Read more

I’m a selfish mum, and I’m proud of it

A long time ago a friend pointed out how I described myself on social media and my blog. I had described my role to other people before my own identity came through. For example a wife, and mother, and then me. I didn’t come first. It was quite eye opening. Given that my blog is … Read more