Very Small Feet

I grew up with 8th March always being a holiday. In Russia there is also the Men's day, technically it is for gents who served in armed forces, 23rd February. But until fairly recently only 8th March was a holiday, however the February holiday is now official thing too. Guess men felt too left out.  Well if you are Russian or former USSR you are aware that on 8th of March you will be getting presents just for being a girl and having a vagina. No matter the age. It's a thing. And that would be pretty much it.  Living abroad where the day is just a day... but I think either I have started paying attention or the feminism was in the air this year. And here is everyone's favorite feminist... Lots of ladies shared photos and stories about their inspiring girlfriends, actual real life examples of female awesomeness were all over social media. And of course some of my male friends asked the old time question "when is men day?" And I was pleased to see that a...

I am a feminist. Always wanted better representation for women for as long as I can remember. Especially growing up in Russia.   Don't get the wrong it is a nice country to be in, but it is very traditional in its gender roles. Men who stay at home now are being laughed at and considered to be under the thumb. Men also can chose to stay at home.   At the moment I am a stay at home mum and this is no way makes me less of the feminist. We together made this choice. Besides my work stayed in Birmingham in the middle of UK and we ourselves moved back to South Wales.   (he is the best but I do need contact with grownups... This is an old photo) Growing up in the country where women are all thin with long hair and wear heels all the time when I love comfort of flats. No I love beautiful shoes with heels I just walk a lot and these things don't mix for me. Shoes should be good quality and nice and comfy. Last two are together. Hey I don't really fit in into Russi...

First of all let me make it clear... these are not babushka dolls...   Traditional Russian nesting dolls called Matreshka.  Babushka however is grand mother... or Kate Bush's song... you know this one Now that is clear I can tell you that Edgar's Babushka, my mother, is here in Cardiff.  And it has been wonderful. Egg giggles at her and I get to sleep in the mornings.  She is actually here with the mission to take us to Russia for holidays... Imagine travel on the plan with almost 10 month old active little boy... Yes I cannot either. But then I also worry about the time there. Would little one have a jet lag how does this work in small babies? What if my parented will drive me absolutely mad? What if my friends don't want to hang out. That is not that I have many friends left. It is all very worrying.... But cannot chicken out of this now. We are off to Russia on Friday. And dearies in home town, I do not know yet how busy we will be but ...