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Hi all,
This book captured my attention on the shelves in Big W in the holidays and was added to a growing list of books I wanted to read. It has sat on my beside table until I picked it up this week to take with me to the hospital whilst Rocco was having his operation. I read this book in a day....Madeline West (she played Dee Smart on Neighbours some time ago) is married to Masterchef mentor and famous chef Shannon Bennett. Together they have 6 kids (the last in their brood are twins) under 8 years. All children have an "X" somewhere in their name. The couple states that this wasn't intentional. I love the nicknames she has given them and how each of their personalities comes to light at various parts in the book.
Madeline posts little entries over a year of the tales and tribulations in raising her children. The posts are written in such a way that you ride the emotions with her. The fears, the joy, excitement, the sadness, the anger. She offers some practical advice about motherhood, social topics and definitely diminishes the fact that she is "Supermum". She admits to her "hired help' quite early in the book. I laughed, I cried, I shrieked with joy as I got an insight into her life of 6 kids. As much as I would love my dream of having a family come true, 6 kids is not something I aspire to!
If you are after an easy read, appreciate some real truths and want something to relate to, I'll be happy to lend it to you.
Jill, this book sounds great! I am definitely putting this one on my must read list. I had 3 under three; and that was enough!!!!! I can't imagine 6!
ReplyDeleteI had 2 under 2. I really can't imagine 6 under 8!!!!
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