They say that this time of year IS crazy and the last 3 days have certainly proved that to be the case. I am writing this at my table this morning, dressing gown on, central heating on, kids in slippers...and it's 5 more sleeps until Christmas? Strange indeed.We had another crazy weekend. Packed … [Read more...]

Sunday 19th December 2010 3.30pm @ Home: A quick storm out of no where and one hell of a gust of wind saw our beautiful snow pear out the front have half of her branches ripped/peeled off. I was both amazed at what can happen in literally 1 second of natures fury, and how very sad it was to see … [Read more...]

I know. It's after 8pm. I was *meant* to post 12 hours ago, and then life got in the way. Funny how that happens. Between the NUTBAG baby who has lost ALL her senses and is so frustrated now that she just throws herself off the couch bungee style, and my Mum visiting for a mid-weeker and end of … [Read more...]

The baby! The baby! THE BABY!Adorable? Sure.Hilarious? In her own little ways, yes.Able to walk yet? Why no, no she isn't. Thanks for asking. And yes, she is almost 14 mths old.Kamikaze nutbag? Yes. Completely.FRUSTRATED? H to the ELL to the Y to the EAH.Exhausting? What was who she that you he said … [Read more...]

Are all the go round here at the moment. Days on the Advent calendar. Days until Daisy finishes school. Days until the weekend. Until Rob finishes work. Oh and Christmas. That too. Whilst I had quite the flurry of pre-Christmas shopping a few weeks ago, the excitement has well and truly died down … [Read more...]

: That it is never a wise idea to get too excited on the first night of a holiday. You think I would know this by now, given my past experiences for always going too hard on the first night, but oh no, Friday night saw us all get a way bit too excited, drinking like we were 23 with no kids. We are, … [Read more...]

: The gals and I had to purchase ourselves a new rake this week {as you do} and I figured that seeing as we were 'in town' that we deserved a wee 'treat'. Plus I have been sooooooooo missing eating out - just at a cafe or something - even for a coffee! So we sat down at a cafe and I shared a chicken … [Read more...]

Whilst I went shopping for my bridesmaid frock for my little sister's wedding in late MARCH {oh my stars that is going to be there before I know it} I haven't found anything. At all. Taking suggestions from anyone as to where I can find said frock OK thanks? Only condition is that it has to be grey. … [Read more...]

Ahhhh...can you smell that? No? It's the smell of a freshly cut tree in our house. Honestly the smell of fresh pine takes me to my happy place. My childhood or something. Christmas is here! Squeeeeeeeeeee!The gals and I went to a Christmas Tree farm not far from here this afternoon and walked around … [Read more...]

What is it with little girls and their hoarding abilities? But, the hoarding of teeny tiny little bits of "stuff" that drive you MENTAL? When we moved I literally threw out many, many containers filled with bits and pieces - little ponies, hair clips, elastics, little crappy presents that you get in … [Read more...]

My little weekend to Sydney sent me into quite a spin. From the running around non stop to family gatherings, and Bridesmaid shopping to old friends and traffic, humidity...this country gal was out of her depths. Entirely.I drove down the roads and streets that I used to almost every day and felt … [Read more...]

Sunday 5th December 2010 11.10am@ cousin Charlotte's 5th Garden PartyI never get any shots taken with the gals. Ever. And my kind sister in law snapped this in between hosting a fabulous soiree for one of her 4(!) kids. We started the day here and then headed out to the Hills for a Christmas party … [Read more...]

I wish that I had the decorating skills {and or actual stuff} to pull together a cohesive, crisp Christmas display. Maybe one year I will decide on a 'theme' and then actually spend more than $2 on decorations. Maybe.  What we do have is an eclectic mix of small odds and ends, mostly all given to … [Read more...]

So. It's still raining. But you knew that already right? I have had a crazy busy morning and only just realised the time. I have dropped Daisy off at school, done the shopping {and unpacked}, done 3 loads of washing because THIS CAN'T GO ON and I just have to wash. I even put things on the line in … [Read more...]

Oh, so there is some more rain here today. Just for something different. We have a rain gauge here so I can tell you we have had 112mls since Saturday night. That seems a lot to me. But I really have no idea in matters such as these.It has also been a little rainy inside this week too. Harper got … [Read more...]

Last week I got my {last little} tax return back and I was amazed to see just how something so {literally} small could mean so much to me and be something much bigger than it actually was. It was MY money! All mine! It was that nice prize at the end of a pretty hard working year for me that said … [Read more...]

Another weekend gone, around round of guests passed through our doors, but these ones were very special indeed. My sister and her little lady flew up for from Melbourne for a little visit to check out our new neck of the woods so I decided that I should get all my family together for a night or two … [Read more...]

Sunday 28th November 2010 2.05pm @home: My bunch of peonies from the local farmers market: A quiet{ish} house: Rain beating down on the tin roof: Bringing me much joy … [Read more...]

My {occasional Thursday night} pizza run is a whole lot different to the wander down to Parramatta Rd stepping over broken glass bottles and dog poo. For one you don't see many people. Plenty of cows, and huge amazing trees, but not a lot of people.And the world's greenest countryside. Dear GOD this … [Read more...]