Category Archives: Changes

Saying Goodbye to “The Doormat Syndrome”

Over the last couple of weeks I have had some extremely interesting conversations with my eldest daughter. That statement could sound misleading, as if we don’t usually have interesting conversations, but we do! Constantly! The difference with recent conversations is … Continue reading

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On School, Baskin Robbins and “Chillin’”

Well, I am happy to report that the day did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded all expectations! Not in the least bit deterred by the fact that at his new school, his year alone contained half the population of … Continue reading

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On The Brink….

My son starts at his new school tomorrow. And whilst saddened by the end of his summer school holidays, as he is every year, he is also excited. Such is his anticipation and joy at starting his new school, he … Continue reading

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Typically January

Well, who would have thought? It was exactly twenty years ago his month that I made my first January school dash! Although back then, it was all about my five year old baby boy, my first child to start school. … Continue reading

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Accepting Changes…and Changing What We Can

“God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it’s me”. ~ Author Unknown The wheels of change spin around and around and I have … Continue reading

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