• Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • ECMeetUp
  • Awards and Media Mentions
My Spreadsheet Brain

A South African parenting blog, complete with clever quips and a dash of humor

  • Parenting
  • Marriage
  • Heart matters
  • My spreadsheet brain
  • Kids fashion
  • Features
    • Bath time
    • Beauty
    • Nelson Mandela Bay
    • Reviews
    • Tips and tricks
    • What my kids are playing with
  • Win!
  • Parenting
  • Marriage
  • Heart matters
  • My spreadsheet brain
  • Kids fashion
  • Features
    • Bath time
    • Beauty
    • Nelson Mandela Bay
    • Reviews
    • Tips and tricks
    • What my kids are playing with
  • Win!
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • ECMeetUp
  • Awards and Media Mentions
  • An ode to 2020
    Heart matters

    An ode to 2020

    December 29, 2020 /

    There are so many things that I wanted to accomplish in 2020. I had jotted it down in my diary, in January, planning events and strategies way in advance. You know mos – spreadsheet brain, and what not. But, alas, as fate would have it, 2020 would be that drunk uncle at family gatherings. You know, the one that starts out all cheerful and chipper, and then later causes havoc and destruction. Kidding. Let’s not blame an actual year for all the poo that we’ve had to endure. We blame the coronavirus. 2020 is just an innocent bystander. Anyways, blame games and finger pointing aside… it’s been a rather rough…

    read more
    1 Comment

    You May Also Like

    but did it kill you

    But did it kill you? Well then, keep quiet!

    June 2, 2015
    Is being mean a thing

    Is being mean a thing now a days?

    December 27, 2018

    Girl: Interrupted

    September 16, 2015
  • Four funerals and a wedding
    My spreadsheet brain

    2020: Four funerals and a wedding

    November 5, 2020 /

    It’s been the best of times, it’s been the worst of times. I mean, besides for learning how to bake our own banana bread, 2020 has been showing us flames. Our “best of times” included the occasional Zoom wedding (which is pure genius, btw…). As human beings, we have somehow mastered the art of staying connected, without being in the same room. I dig that. Our “worst of times” involved losing many loved ones over a short period of time. And, honestly friends, death had always been a far off notion, for me, until this year. We’ve become heavily acquainted with grief. You don’t fully appreciate your time on earth…

    read more
    1 Comment

    You May Also Like

    mommy blogger

    Want to meet some of my fave South African mommy bloggers?

    January 25, 2018
    Sharon van Wyk of The Blessed Barrenness

    Meet the Mommy Blogger: Sharon van Wyk of The Blessed Barrenness

    February 16, 2018

    Meet the Mommy Blogger: Eleanor Douglas-Meyers of JustEllaBella

    March 16, 2018
  • My spreadsheet brain

    My Covid-19 experience and why I chose to not get tested again

    July 22, 2020 /

    My run in with Covid-19 was a bit…uh…anti-climatic. It’s almost as if the virus was playing “where’s he, there’s he!” with me. I mean, I had been totally convinced that I was Covid-19 positive, like, thrice a week, since the start of lock down. With every cough or sniff I would be on my knees asking God to spare my life. Yeah, dramatic much, right? Except that when we lost someone who was very close to our family, to Covid-19, suddenly the dramatics were totally called for. And suddenly my every cough or sniff felt that much more deadly. Mind you, my symptoms had seemingly worsened and I felt like…

    read more
    3 Comments

    You May Also Like

    falling for fake news

    Can you please stop falling for fake news?!

    August 22, 2018
    trends that are blowing my mind

    2017 trends that are blowing my mind

    December 1, 2017
    Whats up with Whatsapp

    Whats up with Whatsapp? 8 simple points to help you understand.

    January 11, 2021
  • size of a mustard seed
    Heart matters

    Faith over Fear: The size of a mustard seed

    March 19, 2020 /

    Guest post – Fear is a powerful thing – but so is faith. And if I have to choose a stronger force, I would say faith is the strongest every time. Fear lies to us in our weakest, most vulnerable moments. It tells us we will never be able to do this. We will never get through to the other side. We will never be loved or accepted for who we are. We will never succeed at x, y or z. Fear picks up apart, piece by piece. It rears its ugly head in the worst moments, when you are already clutching onto your last straw. But if you know God’s love and goodness and the power…

    read more
    0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Someone you know is being abused

    Someone you know is being abused

    August 7, 2018
    call your inlaws mom and dad

    Do you call your in-laws ‘mom’ and ‘dad’?

    October 6, 2017
    Stay At Home Mom For What

    Stay At Home Mom For What?!

    January 22, 2019
  • Heart matters

    Faith over Fear: The back up plan

    March 12, 2020 /

    Guest post – Fear is my middle name. We are well acquainted.  So are many people living in this country. Fear follows you when you leave your house at night. Fear breathes down your neck when you see protests flash on the T.V. screen. Fear drives people onto one-way flights. But in my case, the state of this country does not inject fear into my veins. Sure, it’s not pleasant. Sure, I’m sometimes scared. But my fear is driven by something deeper. It’s fuelled by a frightening uncertainty and, frankly, a lack of trust. Allow me to put you in the picture. I’ve dreamed of being a stay-at-home mom all…

    read more
    0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Do you feel like you suck?

    April 19, 2017
    Are you an angry mom

    What’s in your mouth

    January 18, 2016

    I’m not that cute anymore

    June 20, 2019
  • The law of attraction
    Heart matters

    Faith over Fear: The law of attraction

    February 27, 2020 /

    For a long time I would send myself into a crazy anxiety attack, as I lay in bed at night thinking that every single sound I hear is out to get me and my family. Did I hear someone at the door? What if a gang of tsotsi’s are breaking in, what happens to my kids?! Am I smelling smoke? What do I do if there’s a fire?! Did I switch off all the plugs in the kitchen? What would my family do if there’s an explosion?! Is the baby breathing? Did I just hear Jonah choke on something? Is someone at the window? … and the beat goes on……

    read more
    1 Comment

    You May Also Like

    things we learnt by accident

    Things we learnt by accident

    February 26, 2019
    2018

    2018 – Do the thing

    January 10, 2018

    Faith over Fear: Lets talk about faith

    October 10, 2019
  • talking to your spouse
    Marriage

    Thoughtful communication: talking to your spouse

    February 20, 2020 /

    “Baaabe, I want to say something but I don’t want you to get upset…” Those are the words I use when gently letting my Hubstopher know that he is speaking a load of nonsense and I’m about to set him straight. After a few years of marriage, he is aware of my tactics already (the joke, after witnessing my C Section, is that he knows me inside and out) so he would call me out on it halfway into my pre-speech, nudging me with a “say what you want to say…” while I fumble around trying to find words that won’t hurt his heart or offend him. And then, one…

    read more
    2 Comments

    You May Also Like

    My husband won’t buy me Christmas presents (and other wifey drama that he puts up with)

    November 17, 2019

    Hey husband, remember me?

    April 4, 2018

    What do you do when husband says no to the dress

    February 9, 2016
  • Motherhood
    Heart matters

    An ode to the end of maternity leave (it’s also a celebration)

    February 3, 2020 /

    The other day, my friend Ella remarked that it’s especially hard to blog when you’re going through stuff. Because, quite simply, you’re not always lus to air out your issues on your social platforms, man. I mean, I’m totally not one of those aunties, in the hood, who skels in the street. But, also, some of us aren’t that good at faking the happy. Like, if I’m upset, I’d rather talk about it. In a super descriptive blog post. Like a normal person. (hahaha) This is a huge problem when you’re all about promoting “being the light” and all that jazz. I mean, it’s hard to be positive/happy/not a turd…

    read more
    0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Matric Dance celebrations: how big is too big?

    July 17, 2019

    Faith over Fear: The back up plan

    March 12, 2020
    Father's Day and single motherhood

    Father’s Day and single motherhood

    June 15, 2018
  • My spreadsheet brain

    2019: Here’s what went down

    January 2, 2020 /

    It’s been a while. I mean, the last time I blogged was, like, last year. (har har har #momjoke). I don’t know about the rest of you, but I spent the past few days wondering when the heck 2019 happened and if I can get a do over. It’s honestly one big blur and the parts I do remember makes me want to cringe. 2019 was messy, for the most part. So, in true spreadsheet brain style, I thought to observe my pain and suffering in Sherlock Holmes style. I mean, why hide when you can reminisce-side. (I couldn’t find an appropriate word that rhymes with “hide”). Anyways, herewith please…

    read more
    1 Comment

    You May Also Like

    Christmas crazy

    “Christmas Crazy” has officially started!

    November 1, 2017
    Sharon van Wyk of The Blessed Barrenness

    Meet the Mommy Blogger: Sharon van Wyk of The Blessed Barrenness

    February 16, 2018

    Meet the Mommy Blogger: Eleanor Douglas-Meyers of JustEllaBella

    March 16, 2018
  • Reviews,  Win!

    Christmas gift idea: CUM Books daily planners for the whole family! {Giveaway!}

    November 20, 2019 /

    If you’re looking for that perfect gift idea for someone who, like me, gets a little thrill at the mere thought of having to plan something, well look no further friend! Us Polly Planners love stationery… and we go gaga for really pretty and clever bullet journals, wall calendars and daily planners. I mean, you could call it an obsession, but not to my face. Anyways, I recently received a bunch of fabulous daily planners and devotionals from our friends over at CUM Books and I pretty much went mental! Everything is so gorgeous! And there is something for everyone! For her I’ve always been so impressed with CUM Books…

    read more
    35 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Jeremy Camp

    Music Monday: Jeremy Camp – Christmas:God With Us

    December 4, 2017
    Crowder

    Music Monday: Crowder – Oh For Joy

    November 13, 2017

    Cookie Creative makes cookie decorating festive this Christmas! {Giveaway!}

    December 19, 2018
 Older Posts

Meet Luchae

Stay up to date

Receive notifications of new posts by email. No spammy, I promise!

Join 5,561 other subscribers

Categories

Top Posts

  • Ever had to deal with that baby mama drama?
    Ever had to deal with that baby mama drama?
  • Mommy, what happened to your tummy?
    Mommy, what happened to your tummy?
  • The big chocolate covered marshmallow egg comparison
    The big chocolate covered marshmallow egg comparison
  • Co-parenting: I failed my child
    Co-parenting: I failed my child
  • Letting him be the man on Women's Day
    Letting him be the man on Women's Day
  • Do you call your in-laws 'mom' and 'dad'?
    Do you call your in-laws 'mom' and 'dad'?
  • Dissecting my role as a stepmom
    Dissecting my role as a stepmom
  • 5 easy ways to be healthier
    5 easy ways to be healthier
  • #ECMeetUp: No talk, just pics
    #ECMeetUp: No talk, just pics
  • A tale of diarrhea and Pediasure Complete {Giveaway!}
    A tale of diarrhea and Pediasure Complete {Giveaway!}

Instagram

View on Instagram
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.