Soon he turns 5. Will he still howl like this? Probably, just like his brothers (when I find them exploring.) Soon he starts school. Will his curls be cut shorter? Probably, because he wants to (be just like his brothers.)…
The art of work/life balance
I tried something different recently. Since having my first child several years ago, I’ve worked anywhere from 2 to 3 days per week instead of working full-time. I’ve tried working different days of the week. Different roles. Some days I…
Sunday Afternoon Art
Just because. This is my Day 12 entry for NaBloPoMo on the September theme of Art.
Three Ways to Count on Interruptions
As any mother will attest, parenthood is full of all kinds of interruptions. Something like this… So, I’m making a concerted effort to count on interruptions this year. Yes, I’m planning on being unfocused. At home with my hubby and…
Finding Time to Blog
It’s now been two years and two hundred posts since Andy first helped me to get started blogging here on Wonderwebby! Upon reflection, that’s a bit of time spent drafting, editing and reading comments. So why do I spend time…
Connected, baby!
You’re enjoying your career working with a great team. And then you have a baby. Congratulations! After a period of joy, angst, laughter, sleep deprivation parental leave you return to work. In a couple of weeks you settle back into…
Making connections. Making a difference.
It’s been great to connect with web industry people again AND have opportunities to contribute to some exciting projects, thanks to social media. Part time working mums – like me – don’t always get to attend special industry shindigs (like…
Exploring Creativity
I’ve been persevering with the 52 weeks project, taking a self portrait every week. Well, not quite every week. For one, I need to set aside the time. Also it does feel terribly narcissistic; I don’t think it’s too healthy…
Mother's Day
I’m not one of these women who spent their childhoods dreaming of being a mother or a wife. But here I find myself with a wonderful husband and three young boys. They jump. They make noise. Lots of noise. They…