Sam Pinn Chronicles

If they were to advertise the role of a PARENT would any of us really apply? Would you really want a job that you have to commit to for life, one that does not involve any salary or vacation time, I can think of a few colourful words we may have said to that ad lol. As I get older I find my patience that used to be quite extensive dwindling, I remember calling the boys to come and brush their teeth, then calling them again and again and again, now I call twice and start barking. I love my kids more than anything in this world (other than my hubby of course) and would lay my life on the line for them in a heartbeat but sometimes I find myself not really liking them at any given point in time, is it not crazy that someone you love soooooooooooooo much makes you want to strangle them at times. I often sit and think is this what is it was like for my parents because in my mind I was a model daughter who did very little wrong (don't ask my parents though). Being a parent is not...

Throughout my life I have struggled with this question, three simple words, am I enough? The answer however is never as simple as a yes or a no sadly. I have always considered myself a go-getter, someone who strived for greatness and was often my biggest critic. This was not always a bad thing because it drove me to be the best version of myself I could be, but it also made me feel like I could do more or be more. I can see this manifest in so many aspects of my life, my marriage, my work, my friendships, my studies and my role as a mother. The reality however is, if you met me you would not believe a word I am saying because as so many people have told me "you look so confident, I wish I was as confident as you are". Well you know what they say, fake it till you make it! I feel like life's unrealistic pressures adds fuel to this insecurity fire most of us have within. Social media will have you believe that the amount of followers quantifies your popularity whic...

As per my previous blog I discussed the saga that is the High School application process 2019, we are nearing the end of this process and 8 High School applications, 8 Open Days, 3 interviews and 1 acceptance later we now find ourselves in the difficult position of having to make a decision on our chosen schools. We have been reeling over this question since our first application, "Which school should we choose if all accept us?". Now the dilemma for me is I am a grown woman struggling with this life changing decision so how in heavens name must my 12 year old son be feeling? The reality here is that we all as parents want the best for our kids which means the best and sometimes most expensive schools however are they the right choice? I have discussed this topic with so many people in the last few months and have the following thoughts on the matter. For us it was all about allowing our son to attend the school he felt most comfortable with hence the 8 open days we atte...