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The fullness of joy that comes with raising a child. From smelling her poop, to tasting her food and everything in between.
Last Wednesday, we celebrated International Men’s Day (IMD). Yeah, that’s actually a thing. On November 19 every year, citizens of the world come together and reflect upon the contributions of men to society. I, for one, am not opposed to…
Read moreAbout a month ago my domestic chores assistant (DCA) (read house help) started making noises about going for her daughter’s prayer day. Her daughter is sitting for her Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams this year. The prayer day…
Read moreThere is a word. An actual word that you can find in any variation of dictionary you choose to consult. The word is scatological. It sounds important, yes? Like some sort of highfalutin scientific something or other. Very impressive indeed….
Read moreThe child is going to be a star. You can take that to the piggy bank. She’s right up there with the Trapp kids if we’re judging by talent alone. If you’ve watched the Sound of Music, you will recall…
Read moreSo I’m told that the child’s hair has to be cut. Apparently, it should have happened weeks ago. I keep asking why it is such a matter of urgency but every answer I’ve gotten so far is less than satisfactory….
Read moreTwo things: Sticking her fingers in her mouth and blowing saliva bubbles. These are the child’s newfound hobbies. She regularly takes time out of her busy baby schedule to investigate the passageway at the back of her throat and to…
Read moreCrying like a baby When you’re preggers, you hear a lot of things. Naturally, all you really want to know is what giving birth is like. How painful is it? How long does it last? Invariably, the answers are ‘it’s…
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