My Preteen Standoffishness

I had my little girl when I was in my early 30s. A year and a few days after my first wedding anniversary. For me, it was love before sight. I was ready to be a mum before she came along, I loved being around kids and she fitted in snugly for me.

It was easy when she arrived, though, we struggled financially, but, she was one of those kids who are satisfied with little. The difficulty we were in was not accentuated by her needs. She fed well and was full of life, all she ever wanted was being around her family.

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My Aunt in; My Mind’s Eyes

My Aunt in; My Mind’s Eyes

My parents had many distant relatives most of whom I couldn’t trace their lineage on our family tree. There were quite a large number of aunties, uncles, cousins we couldn’t really fit into the picture. To us they were family and it had to stay that way.

I was around 8 when a distant elderly cousin of my dad visited. She lived with her daughter in a different part of the country. She stayed for a few days, however, she asked my parents if I could come with her to spend the rest of the summer holiday with her grandchildren when she was ready to leave.

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25 ways to bring out your playful side.

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we lost the act of playing. The act that saw us through the formation period of our lives. Playing is not just essential for growth, it is an integral part of life. While playing is important for a child’s development, it is also an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

As we grow, we often forget how to play and when we eventually carve out some leisure time, we found joy staring at the screen of our TV and computer set. We fool our brain to think we are having fun. We gossip and comment other than engaging in proper fun. (more…)

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