London mum and wannabe illustrator. On a mission to find a decent way into motherhood without losing herself. 
The main advantage of a lacking relationship with your parents is the freedom that comes with it. When you are receiving nothing, nothing can be taken from you. And as soon as you break the vicious circle of copying the patterns that formed the dysfunctional relationship you used to have with your genitors (in my case that meant reaching for the non-available), you have all the freedom in the world to build your own family, patch it together with friends, siblings, grandparents and finally the love of your life and your own offspring.
Posts Tagged ‘friendship’
Happy Days – visiting the patchwork family
Thursday, Sep 17th, 2009 by Met Mum | 17 Comments
Filed under: Travelling | Tags: big brother, big M, family, friendship, grandma
Filed under: Travelling | Tags: big brother, big M, family, friendship, grandma
British Mummy Bloggers
Sunday, Jun 14th, 2009 by Met Mum | 21 Comments
Filed under: London, Mummy stuff | Tags: big M, Blogging, friendship, London, motherhood, pregnancy
Filed under: London, Mummy stuff | Tags: big M, Blogging, friendship, London, motherhood, pregnancy
Have you ever been on a blind date with more than 17 participants? Well, I just came back from one. I was looking forward to this date with great anticipation, threw on my newest frock (Peggy ordered to buy one and off I went) and even applied some fake tanning lotion to my legs to look my best. Unfortunately, the self-tanning effect only kicked in a few hours after application, i.e. when lunch was served. I officially apologise to Being a Mummy to my left and Big M to my right for the biscuitty smell that developed slowly but steadily from underneath the table during mealtime.
Illustration Friday: Legendary
Monday, Mar 16th, 2009 by Met Mum | 1 Comments
Filed under: Illustrations | Tags: friendship, illustration friday
Filed under: Illustrations | Tags: friendship, illustration friday
When I think of legendary, this particular time I had with A in London springs into my mind. Nights that started somewhere in Sketch, Aura or Pangea and ended with a trip to Maroush. The tahini sauce trail on your dress as a reminder where you have been the night before. Walking home in a mild summer night. And [...]