So, this morning I woke up and I was a whole year older. 34. I think that's middle aged. I don't feel middle aged but somehow I think I'm starting to look it. And I have these kids that make me look a little middle aged. And a car that looks a little middle aged. And a fancy house - now that's … [Read more...]

You didn't think I was going to leave the weekend at that did you? No mention of food? Wine drunk? Cake eaten? AS IF! Oh no, here are but some of the things that we ate over the weekend. The menu looked like this:Friday night: Beef & artichoke red wine casserole served with mashed potato topped with … [Read more...]

This weekend was the 4th annual "Stitch & Bitch" weekend with all of the females from my Mum's side of the family. She is one of 4 sisters and they have all had daughters of their own and their sons have married fabulous women so we created an excuse for all of us to get together once a year for a … [Read more...]

So. This is what happens when you are left alone. At home. For 2 days straight with a sick kid and no sleep. The double chin, washed out complexion, strange insect bite and liver spot on my cheek are all real though. I promise to get better at these. Maybe.You are most welcome. … [Read more...]

: I'm glad that the gas truck came yesterday morning and filled our tank. We have central heating back which makes for a happier Mama in the mornings. Except for this morning as I was awake with the littlest lady from 10.30pm until 2.45am. Tired? Why yes, yes I am.: We're hanging on the driveway and … [Read more...]

I wake up around 5.30 every morning when Daisy comes into bed. She tries to feign a bad dream or being cold or something just to make sure she can squeeze between Rob and I. Sometimes she goes back to sleep, sometimes she just lays there waiting for one to us to move. It's always me. And that's OK. … [Read more...]

We live in one of the prettiest villages (in my humble opinion) in NSW. With just about 150 residents it's small. It's old (main buildings date back to the late 1880's). It's pretty. It's quaint. And I am SO lucky that I get to call it my home town. We don't have much in town - a fabulous pub, a … [Read more...]

Excuse my tardiness of late - it appears I have actually been living my life rather than just writing about it so the posts have been a little thin. Funny how that happens! But I'm back, from Sydney, and only just back. We snuck off Saturday morning to head to a fabulous 4th birthday party for my … [Read more...]

I have no idea how these things "should" be done. I am sure that the experts have special systems in place that most definitely involve spreadsheets and plugins and the like. Me? Well I went old school (and pain in the arse route) and wrote down and numbered each and every comment, tweet or Facebook … [Read more...]

This week has been a good week. The sun has shone. I haven't had to wear jumpers. The heating has been off. The windows have been open. Harper has been a pure joy and so much fun to be around - Daisy the same. I have been a domestic goddess basking in my halo of smugness because I have used my slow … [Read more...]

Yesterday we had a little Tuesday treat with a trip down to the coast where my Mum and step dad had rented a little house by the river for a week. The weather was perfect, the girls were up for an adventure so we took the chance and took of early morning. The house is a perfect old school coastal … [Read more...]

: There's washing hanging in the glorious sunshine and drying: There's always so much pink despite my protests it's what is sort out, it's what's worn: There's deep blue sky and birds flying through it chirping away: There's the strong sweet perfume coming from my 3(!) Daphne bushes out the front … [Read more...]

It's 16 degrees here today. 16! It hasn't been that warm in goodness knows how long. I have done 4 loads of washing and it's drying. I have windows open. I have cut flowers from the garden inside. I have fertilised flowers, cut and pruned and weeded. Trying to get things in order before spring … [Read more...]

I am still sick. It's so boring - cough, splutter, snot, cough, wheeze, snot, lose voice. Rinse. Repeat. I felt like I was getting better mid last week and then? Down a snake again. And worse this time. My voice started to go on Thursday night and I sounded a little like Madge Bishop for a few days … [Read more...]

That's right! Today! I am! Going to use as many! Exclamation! Points! As! I! Can!And do you know why? Well, it's 5 years today since I wrote {well Rob actually wrote it} our first ever blog post on BabyMac. Not bad hey? I have to be some kind of blogging pioneer woman on the Australian Blogging … [Read more...]

I have taken to seriously loving Wednesday to Fridays. It's just Harper and I as Daisy trots off to school and we have been having the nicest times. Hanging at home, playing, cooking - just enjoying each other's company from 8.30 until 2.30. I keep reminding myself at times like we are going through … [Read more...]

I'm not going to write a lengthy post on sleep right here at the moment. I'm not going to complain about my 4 year old daughter coming into our bed every single night, or the fact that Harper keeps waking 3 times a night before she eventually goes to sleep or the fact that I was so completely over … [Read more...]

A few things came to mind as I attempted to take some pictures of my new do this evening...: I cannot take a good photo of myself: I really need to work out how to use the timer thingy: My hair is always flat and lifeless post hairdresser: This will get better the greasier and more messed up my hair … [Read more...]

Every now and then (read every few months) I get an itching for a new hairstyle. I have never understood people that have had the same hairstyles for years and years and years - how boring! I mean, it grows back - why are people so scared to change their hair? Not me - no, I am forever changing my … [Read more...]

Oh hi there, it's {cough} Beth here. I won't be able to make it in to my blog today because I'm not feeling all that well. I should {cough} be back tomorrow. Sorry about this - I had it all weekend and just need one more day to {cough, sniffle} sleep it off. See you tomorrow.A combination of bad … [Read more...]