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Xena's chronicles

When your child’s comments numb you

February 5, 2018

The most profound thing I have learnt about extroverted toddlers -from raising a highly opinionated five-year old girl- is that…

Travel, Xena's chronicles

When The Cat Is Away

January 22, 2018

***In today’s feature, Xena’s dad narrates his experience going on vacation with Xena, just the two of them. Thanks Renato for…

Mommy Musings, Xena's chronicles

The Inn Keeper

November 20, 2017

If you ask me about my greatest fear in life or my most dreaded moment, I will answer without batting…

Lifestyle, Xena's chronicles

Silence

October 16, 2017

The sun is out on a Monday, quite an unusual spectacle. All I want is to grab a caramel coffee…

Xena's chronicles

Xena’s Prayer

October 13, 2017

Lately, I’ve been working my fingers to the bone and it’s becoming increasingly hard to find time to write. I…

Inspiration, Xena's chronicles

Getting your toddler to talk.

October 2, 2017

Having a conversation with a toddler can be quite frustrating, especially when you are trying to extract information from them….

Xena's chronicles

Happy Fifth Birthday, Xena.

September 29, 2017

At 6.00am, her nanny calls out her name and informs her that she needs to get up. She ignores the…

Xena's chronicles

Patrick

September 25, 2017

Yesterday as we were driving along James Gichuru road after attending church, Xena had her head craned (as always) analysing all the billboards…

Mommy Musings, Xena's chronicles

Terrible Twos

September 4, 2017

She’s bilious and easily provoked, like a woman on her menses. Or a village bully hungry for a fight. I…

Xena's chronicles

The Sweaty Sun

August 18, 2017

“So where has the sun gone mama? ” She tilts her seat a notch lower to get a better view…