It was time to undo the braids on Claire, my daughter’s hair as they had become untidy having carried them for three weeks already. As I began loosening them, I would stand up every once in a while to attend to my cooking. One of my sons seemed to notice that Mummy was trying to… [Read More]
The Colours of Christmas
Christmas began early for me this year. The atmosphere pretty much became more electric as soon as my mother-in-law returned home after about two years of being away from Nigeria. From the excitement of picking her up from the airport to her short stay with my nuclear family before she journeyed to her home in… [Read More]
When Trust is a Currency
I wore a pair of brown and orange sandals to the hospital that day. A number of persons were generous with compliments on how beautiful they were. I grinned with delight. As I responded with ‘thank-yous’, I was quick to add that the sandals were made by me. Some people expressed their shock; a few… [Read More]
Love, Oh Love!
On occasion, every member of my family would watch a movie, a cartoon or any TV show together. Such times were often a result of spontaneity as against being a pre-planned event. That is pretty out of place for someone who advocates for being intentional. Thankfully, that changed as the years progressed. It became a… [Read More]
Damp Underpants
It was the last working day of the month. Unfortunately, it was also the middle of the week. As was the practice at that time, all members of staff were tasked with completing their bit to the fulfilment of the team’s objectives. All outstanding vouchers had to be entered. All internal and customer accounts were… [Read More]
Nifemi scored a goal. He is 6years old and has small feet!
While many of our family traditions are not written or necessarily thought through; some are. Over the years, in a bid to cultivate a close knit family system, my kids and I usually have a ten to fifteen minute chat as soon as they return from school each day. We exchange pleasantries, I ask routine… [Read More]
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