When we recently found out that I was pregnant, I was really unsure about when I should make our news public. My parents and in-laws were notified immediately, followed closely afterwards with a small handful of close family and friends. And gradually over the coming weeks, I told various friends and family as I […]
The Twelve Week Secret Read More »
I don’t think there’s any shame in admitting that at home, I’m a trackie pants, oversized jumper and ugg boots wearer. In summer, it’s a daggy t-shirt, comfy shorts and my trusty haiviana thongs. I have always preferred slacks to skirts, because I find pants so much more practical (especially if you want to curl
Bring Back Your Sunday Best Read More »
A few months ago I went to an annual work function that my husband organises. I went for a kid free night out, with a nice meal and a charity auction. Busy with his official duties hubby relegated me to a table filled with colleagues and spouses of colleagues, many of whom I met
Having people over to your home can be a tricky thing. Most mums would agree that the kids usually seek more attention and their behaviour tends to be more disruptive or difficult. On top of that you are usually left with a fairly big mess after your guests leave! Yes, life is busy, and
It Is People Who Matter The Most! Read More »
It is so easy to live each day by simply getting by and doing ‘just enough’. Perhaps we are not doing the minimum, but are we really doing our very best in each and every situation? I began thinking about this idea when I was folding the laundry the other day. I rushed and
Let’s Not Be Good, Let’s Be GREAT! Read More »
Do you ever look at another mother and compare yourself to her? Why is she always so relaxed? Or perhaps, how does she manage to be so organised, while I can’t seem to get my kids out of their pyjamas in the morning? It is important that we do not compare ourselves to one
Our Talents Are On Loan! Read More »
I recently contravened the rules of a Facebook group. I posted an advert for a family member who was trying to sell some kittens. I had no idea that the content of my post broke the rules set down by admin. Now these rules were a technicality but they were rules none the less.
Rules And Responsibility Read More »
Yes, this sounds CRAZY! But the thing is, suffering and joy can go hand in hand… The cup of milk tips over and splashes all over the floor! Mess. Frustration. The toddler reaches into the crayons and begins colouring on the couch. More mess. You have a headache from your poor night’s sleep. Your
To Meet Suffering With JOY! Read More »
![By Evert Odekerken [CC BY 2.5 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons](https://australiancatholicmums.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mother_Teresa-736x1024.jpg)
Many of us have probably heard of Mother Teresa. She founded the Missionaries of Charity which run hospices and homes for people with HIV/AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis. Along with that, she also ran soup kitchens, dispensaries and mobile clinics assisting many families in great distress. Mother Teresa exercised the vow of chastity, poverty and obedience
The Great Mother Teresa! Read More »
Sometimes we may get this impression that saints lived hundreds of years ago and they were these dull and dreary figures in history. What we are failing to realise is that they all had one (of rather two) things in common – they loved God with all their heart and … they were CHEERFUL!
Cheerfulness Always? YES! It’s Possible! Read More »
