Memoir #1 – 11th October 2018: Today has been a better day than yesterday and the day before that and actually one that has ended on a positive note. During the last two days, I had what I call a ‘meltdown’. I cannot say what sets me off because I don’t always know, but over the weekend the children have really tested our ability as parents. Having a pre-teen girl and a 9 years old boy (thinking he’s pre-teen) is really difficult to manage at times. Particularly difficult when you are having a heated ‘discussion’ with them about their attitude and behaviour and they announce ‘we are too mean’ or…