Out of one {of 3!} windows in our bedroom, this one makes my heart sing. For I can see the LOVE of my life at the moment.My clothes line.Stop it! Who knew I would get so much pleasure out of something so simple? I think it's the past 6 years of living in a terrace, and then before that, in units for … [Read more...]

A few months ago now I was approached by Real Nappies to road test their cloth nappies. I think at the time I replied "Um, I don't think I am your demographic, I have never used a cloth nappy, and don't think I intend on doing so. But thanks, it always is good for the ego to be "approached" about … [Read more...]

This morning, like every morning around here, the gals piled into bed with us to have some milk and have a natter with us before we started the day. It is COLD here still so the bed is a good option believe me. And we were looking at Harper smiling, admiring her cheeky grin and giggles as she threw … [Read more...]

Remember when you had your first baby and everyone kept saying "just wait till you get to 6 weeks, it will be much easier"? I obsessed over those weeks, counting down the hours and crossed off each day with satisfaction and pride as I made it one step closer to the holy grail. The 6 week mark. I … [Read more...]

Sunday 17th October 20105.05pm @Pemberley* {Home}We all just got home from an afternoon walk to the pub and back again. The sunshine was streaming in the front yard and our house looked just about perfect.* Pemberley is the name of the house. I know. … [Read more...]

There are many things I have been grateful for this week. Sunshine and clothes hanging on my line after many grey, wet days. A mobile library service that came to town and made Daisy's day week month. A good afternoon walk, a perfect roast chicken, Maggie Beer's burnt fig & caramel ice cream. SNOW! … [Read more...]

Someone has {finally} found her feet {but not yet walking}. And there is NO stopping her now. She is crawling everywhere, getting into everything, chasing her sister around, gathering speed by the minute.And at last she has some wee shoes for her little trotter feet.This, right here, is why you have … [Read more...]

With each day that passes we are getting this BIG house turned more and more into our space. Our home. I only have 2 more boxes that need to be unpacked {sure let's not talk about the several dozen that are in the garage!} but that's what having storage is when you have never had storage right? It … [Read more...]

My Mum literally saved us these past 2 weeks. She took us into her house {all 4 of us} and fed us, watered us, played with the kids, minded the baby, went shopping with me, let us sleep under her roof, helped Harper crawl, chatted with Rob and I, helped us unpack boxes, choose locations for new … [Read more...]

This morning I could almost not even get out of bed for the pain in my back, and almost every muscle all over. I am exhausted. It was a huuuuge weekend, full of unpacking and emptying boxes, choosing cupboards, getting beds made up, entertaining kids & grandparents, cleaning, washing...you name it, … [Read more...]

Sunday 10th October 20106.42pm HOME: old book favourites: old bedtime routines: new bedroom: and some fresh flowers from the garden next to her bed: sweet dreams indeed … [Read more...]

Well, well, well. We are here....at last. Mostly just us and a few bits and pieces. I am waiting here for the truck to arrive, and the grandparents to arrive to take the kids off our hands {children and moving/unpacking do NOT mix}. Last night we made do camping on the floors of our new rooms, but I … [Read more...]

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Daisy has been going to her daycare {at least one day and at most 3 days per week} since she was a wee baby at just 6 months old. Today, is her last day, just over 3 years later.We have struggled with the worst drop offs. Ever. And I mean ever. Even if you think you have had a bad daycare drop off, … [Read more...]

Yesterday was a strange kind of day. Daisy woke waaay to early, not ready to really start the day, so, she was in a bad mood. She woke her sister who was also not quite ready to start the day, and I was most certainly not ready to start the day when we all did. You know that kind of cranky "I'm just … [Read more...]

Morning 2 of daylight savings and we are back to the early rising. As in before 6am. Not cool. I can't complain as the girls were in bed early last night so were asleep for long enough, but the pre 6am start {which is a pre 5am wake up a few days OK} is not fun. At least yesterday they slept in … [Read more...]

Yesterday my little sis and brother in law {to be} hosted a birthday lunch for my sister in law and nephew and I suppose the grand final that was on too. Oh my lord {as Daisy so often says these days} was it good. It was good. And they went ALL out. I guess that what happens when you are a chef.I … [Read more...]

This week I have been grateful for many things. Removalists that moved quickly. Pork ribs at the local pub that satisfied me fully. Cold champagne, farewells, trips to the country. So much!But mostly, this Saturday, I am grateful for grandparents. Grandparents that have taken us in for many nights … [Read more...]

What a day Rob and I had yesterday! We headed off on our adventure down to our new home town {and surrounds} to pick up a few things that we needed to get for the new house. We have lived in a few homes together as a couple both unmarried & married, childless then with one and then two kids. And … [Read more...]

These past few days of sunshine {earlier in the week} and warmth has put a little spring in my step. So has she.And if our local parks are going to look like this in our new neck of the woods. Then I'll take it. Tulips! TULIPS!Be still my beating heart... … [Read more...]