the life I never knew I wanted
It was late at night one evening, warm outside after a perfect summer day, the boys weren't asleep yet and Anthony wasn't home. I hadn't showered all day and...
The Coux Blog
As I tuck them in
As I tucked my babies into bed last night, I was tired. It had been a long, hot day. I needed a shower and my back was aching. Max was sick...
Moving with Two
SMXLL I've often joked that newly engaged couples should assemble Ikea furniture as the ultimate pre-marital test. Pre-marriage courses are great sure, but nothing will test a relationship more than...
Seven Nights
SMXLL It was only a week in hospital; other parents are there for months or in and out for years with their sick children. I always knew these parents were...
Motherhood and Oceans
Motherhood is a lot like swimming in the ocean. There are days when the sea is calm, the weather is perfect and everything is sunny. These are the days you...
the mum gene
Before I had Max, I never thought I had the 'mum gene'. You know, the gene I’m talking about, right? The one that makes you clucky when you see...
why motherhood doesn't define me
I feel like this may be controversial but I don’t want it to be. Some mothers may disagree but this is for the ones who need to feel that someone else...