Dear Juliette, Two and a half years is a long time between last writing on here, and now. I think I became scared – or nervous – about what would come out when I really thought about what was in my head. The result of course, was erring on the side of nothing instead of […]

Dear Juliette The time has come, and you have gone from four wheels to two. You’re getting bigger and more confident, meaning you are keen to ride without training wheels. I must admit, it scares me. I picture you falling and your head cracking into the bitumen, and you crying. But after being told by […]

Dear Juliette, I’m approaching 35 this year, and I can’t imagine being in the position to go through it all again – as much as I would like to. I feel like you’re my only shot at a child.  As much as I am in love with watching you grow up and become a little […]

Dear Juliette, Every second Sunday night, I struggle. After packing up your things and taking you back, I drive home with a lonely and heavy heart. When you stay with me, it’s a shot of emotion in my arm – we spend 48 hours talking, playing, walking, cooking and just spending time together. I walked […]

Dear Juliette, Right this second you are in the lounge putting your sandals on, and Curious George is on the TV. You’re excited about heading to see Grandma and Grandad. This morning we stood out the back throwing a tennis ball to each other, as a nice cool breeze swept through. Later on we are […]