Though my Godlike status of omniscience is flattering, I find it mostly tiring! Especially when the kids are home from school. Do I look like I'm omniscient? As soon as the kids get out of bed it starts with: 'What's for dinner today, mommy?' Followed closely by: Are we there yet? Mommy did you see...
There are some words I'm not fond off. Like 'No', 'Not now' and 'I'll do it later!' To avoid these words I've trained myself to ask the ríght questions, so I'll get the ríght answer. Yesterday I wanted my son to do his homework. But I didn't say: 'Go and do you homework!' Parenting 101...
Parenting is like bowling. You just gotta give it your best shot, and then hope for the best. There are no guarantees in parenting When I first became a parent, I thought that if I just gave them all my love, that would be enough. And I'm not saying love isn't important, but unfortunately it's...
Santa Clause is comin' to town, but it's not his wallet that's on the line! With commercials inspiring your kids to ask for the moon, many a parent feels the pressure a come up with the right presents. Luckily I have come up with the ultimate list of Gifts That Won't Break The Bank! 10...
I was in the kitchen peeling the potatoes when suddenly I heard this loud wailing. It was my son Ot, giving a heart wrenching solo, while cradling his left arm like a beloved newborn. So I opened the kitchen window and shouted: 'What happened, what happened?!' Piet hit Ot with a stick! 'Piet hit Ot...
Woof before her surgery. She still had two ears. Is there anyone kind enough to offer a home to this endearing little cat? Her name is That Stupid Cat, but she also listens to Much Too Expensive and Woof. My daughter bought a Furreal cat My daughter Teuntje bought her for 50 bucks, and took...
Kids... They're a lot like a box of chocolates. Like Forrest Gump said: 'You never know what you're gonna get.' Even though I would like to be That Mom who always gets it right. I usually get it quite wrong... Bowling or McDonalds In our family we have instituted the tradition that the birthday boy...
Did I tell my kids about the birds and the bees? 'Now did I, or did I nót, tell the kids all about the birds and the bees?' I often wonder. But because my kids ask a lot of questions, usually when I'm trying to enjoy my meal, I decide: 'I'm sure I did!' I...
Life with my son Ot who is ten, is like an endless game of poker: who has the best pokerface, and who will fold first? Take dinner for instance. Ot will start the game Ot will start the game by saying: 'Yuck, I don't like it. I won't eat this!' And then I will say:...
'Mommy, I puked!' I heard my son Ot shout, a mixture of triumph and excitement in his voice.'Alrighty then. Will you go and clean it up?' I shouted back, and had myself another sip of tea.'Daddy is much nicer,' my seventeen year olds daughter suddenly declared in a quiet tone of voice. 'Daddy cleans up...
