In 1972 my Mother, who was 19 at the time, discovered that she was pregnant. My father married her, to do the right thing, and because I hope, he loved her. In November, their first daughter Sarah was born bringing with her unlimited joy, happiness, and a whole lot of maturing. They went on to have … [Read more...]
BabyMac Guest Post: Dad Down Under
November 9, 2012 by 30 Comments
While my house is always filled with friends, family and visitors, but blog very rarely has anyone else on it. I think that might have something to do with my control freak tendencies? Today though, I have a visitor - Matt from Dad Down Under.I met Matt a few weeks ago at a Dettol Mission for Health … [Read more...]
Had me at hello
November 9, 2012 by 26 Comments
This morning Harper and I popped into our very favourite shop down here in the Highlands Made by Others in Moss Vale. I wanted to catch up with my friends Anna & Ursula who run the shop, as well as having a fabulous coffee and also just to check out some new stuff they have in for Christmas. I … [Read more...]
Reasons 1347 & 1348
November 8, 2012 by 30 Comments
Daisy goes to our local Primary School in the village. It's teeny tiny, with just 35 kids there, but they are the most delightful group of children I've ever come across. Because the classes are so small they all play together - the Kinders with the year 5 kids, all included, all together. Some are … [Read more...]
Cup runneth over
November 7, 2012 by 31 Comments
Yesterday was Melbourne Cup day. I peaked with the Melbourne Cup in 1982, when I was 5 years old. I won with a horse I picked, Kiwi, and have never won on it since. It's quite an institution in Australia "The race that stops a nation" with lunches and events being held everywhere giving everyone an … [Read more...]
Number 1
November 5, 2012 by 38 Comments
Gosh this has been a big year for Daisy. The past week I've noticed just how much the year has caught up with her. She is exhausted. Plain and simple. I'm wondering how it seems like just yesterday that she was about to start School and now here we are limping towards the end of December.There's … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: A study in cushioning
November 4, 2012 by 46 Comments
Last week I was listening to a very funny segment on 702 Sydney with James Valentine whereby mostly men were calling him up to complain about various things about the house that they get in trouble for. Things like wetting the bathroom, not being able to light candles and the ever controversial … [Read more...]
Exhale
November 4, 2012 by 13 Comments
My ALARM went off this morning. That is worthy of caps for a few reasons: It was Sunday morning AND I woke up before any of my children. See? Cap worthy. I dabbed some instant calm oils on my last night and fell into the deepest, soundest sleep I think I've had in months. Maybe even years. Oh the … [Read more...]
Nice day for a…surprise wedding
November 3, 2012 by 31 Comments
I've never been happier to be on the couch, soft rain drizzling outside, movie on for the kids and early night planned than I am tonight. I am positively exhausted. Months of craziness and business are catching up with me and I have a strong desire to hibernate in a quiet cave somewhere. But somehow … [Read more...]
Pretty in pink
November 2, 2012 by 13 Comments
Right. So it's only 1pm? Huh. It feels much later. So much fitted into just half a day. So what's been happening? Well. Let's see.I started my day at 4.45am to head off to the Flower Markets at Flemington. My Mum and I were doing the wedding flowers of a friend (nothing too big, just a few bouquets … [Read more...]
Raw? Mexican? Good? YOU BET.
October 31, 2012 by 29 Comments
Last night we had some friends over for a cheeky mid week dinner. It was long overdue and a lovely, relaxed evening of fabulous food and company. When the dinner invitation was accepted I got a few dietary requirements: vegetarian and gluten free. I then got myself confused and added vegan into the … [Read more...]
The little cracks
October 31, 2012 by 36 Comments
This morning I had the bright idea to sort of Daisy's thick hair once and for all. All the girls at School are wearing pig tail plaits, but all the girls at School do not have the thick horse hair that my first born was blessed with. One of my School mum mate's yesterday suggested a CRAZY idea. … [Read more...]
The clothes puller
October 29, 2012 by 70 Comments
Yesterday afternoon I was at swimming. It was 4.30pm on a Monday afternoon. Harper was bored and tired. It was humid and hot in there. And it was swimming, did I mention SWIMMING? So it was extra annoying. Needless to say, my patience was a little, shall we say, thin. Wafer thin. Wafer thin wafer.I … [Read more...]
Riding in trucks with Grandparents
October 29, 2012 by 6 Comments
One last little bit from the weekend...Some of my very best childhood memories are of riding in the back of the ute at my cousin's house on the outskirts of Lithgow. Standing up and feeling the wind in your hair, spotting rabbits and kangaroo's all made my heart beat a little faster. Catching … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence {S2 Episode 9}
October 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This week Neighbour and I discuss Mitt Romney's teeth, Booker Prize winners, car failures, dodgy OMO and very expensive eggs.You can have a listen here: Or you can download through iTunes here: … [Read more...]
3rd Birthday at the Farm
October 27, 2012 by 29 Comments
As far as Birthday's go for three year olds, this one had it all. Some good presents.Hello limited edition re-released 1983 Cabbage Patch Dolls in a sailor's suit! Say hello to Alanis Piper. They still smell the same as they did all those years ago...There were cakes seen in pages of the Women's … [Read more...]
Three
October 26, 2012 by 24 Comments
She is a funny little thing.She is independent and stubborn and fiery.She throws a mean tantrum.And she can almost always "do it easily by myself".She is kind.She idolises her sister.She loves completely and fully.She is joy.She is adored.She is my baby.And today, she is three.Happy Birthday … [Read more...]
Scenes from my day
October 26, 2012 by 16 Comments
As far as Friday's go, this one has been exceptional. … [Read more...]
Country road, take me home
October 24, 2012 by 25 Comments
Later today we are headed to my favourite place ever...Rob's Dad's farm up on the mid north coast. Those that have been reading me for a while know just how much I love it there. It's truly beautiful. The girls adore it. It will be warmer than here. We are always so well looked after. It's where Rob … [Read more...]
It was all yellow
October 24, 2012 by 22 Comments
Do you see it? Well, do you?I know! She's here! At last! My new rug.I spotted her online. I saw she was on sale. I worked a little. I bought her. She was on back order.And today, she arrived. Like a breath of fresh summers air.She's settling in. Stretching out.And making friends.I think she is … [Read more...]
