In these times of poo, yes the poo is still here. Yes, I did take her to the Doctor who said that it just seems like a "nasty" virus and will take up to a week to get better. Well, I am staring down the barrel at day 6 and I have this to say to that "nasty" virus: YOU BETTER GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER … [Read more...]

Remember my little sis is getting married? I remember. I remember every day when I look down at the tide of flesh that used to be my stomach pouring out the top of my jeans. That reminds me that in just 7 months time I HAVE to look fabulous, get rid of my flabby arms, bottom, thighs and stomach and … [Read more...]

I'm not going to come on here and complain about the weekend that just passed. Go on and on about how Daisy was sick almost the entire time with a stomach bug or something that meant she was on the toilet the whole time (including both nights as well) because hey, it would have been much worse being … [Read more...]

Sunday 22nd August 201010.45am @ home in bed: One poor toddler who has been sick for 3(!) days with some sort of stomach bug. You can imagine how fun that has been.: One sick Mama down with a cold after a looong couple of days of sickness (me and her) and yet another weekend of house … [Read more...]

No words really needed here. Post bath, freshly washed and dried hair. Long, lovely, (fabulous coloured) dead straight hair.I have never had long hair. Not ever. Mum always cut my hair short when I was young (I think she couldn't cope with the fights over brushing and washing it...sound familiar?!) … [Read more...]

I got this little plant from my brother for my birthday. Isn't the pot pretty? Isn't the plant delicate and sweet and just begging to grow? So much promise...so much potential.It's called a Burrawang. Sounds good to me!Don't you just love this time of year? The buds just about ready to burst, new … [Read more...]

: Harper has officially arrived at Frustration Station. Grrrreat. She has decided that she would like to move, crawl, whatever but has no strength, skill or know how to do either. So she is slightly, shall we say, pissed off. Mixed in with moments of pure delight and triumph as she figures something … [Read more...]

I don't see my Dad as much as I would like to. Or should do. It's one of those things with divorced parents. You always see one side more than the other. And the fact that he lives up the coast means that we just don't get up there as much as we should. Or could. Or something.But the other night we … [Read more...]

I had the pleasure of minding 2 of my nieces yesterday for the day. Harper's face in the first shot says it all: it was so. much. fun. While 2 extra kids is hard(er) work than 2 - NO doubt! - we managed it. And had fun too. We...: watched Playschool all together in a row: went to the park for an … [Read more...]

You know sometimes when you are cooking dinner and you look down on your chopping board or bench and see things sitting 'just' so. Perfectly? Just BEGGING to be photographed? I wish I could then take photos to make it look like the magazines. Must keep practising that. In the meantime, here is my … [Read more...]

I had a lovely day. A quiet day, but a lovely day. It was one of those perfect August days. Sun shining. The air a little warmer. A strong wind blowing. Typical of the days around here in the month that I love. The trees are all in bud, just waiting to burst into bloom. Expectation is all around.My … [Read more...]

While today is my actual birthday...yesterday seemed like a proper birthday. A sleep in. No washing. A lovely lunch at my Mum's place with my family. Great food (hello pork belly I am talking to you!) great champagne and wine. Happy kids. Great music (including an all out sing and dance off to Boz … [Read more...]

Sunday 15th August 2010 11.05amMy bedside table: An early birthday present makes it's way to my bedside: These open houses have one good outcome...a clean house and fresh flowers … [Read more...]

Here are the other little plates that I purchased yesterday. Are they not the SWEETEST things ever? The end? I had visions to hang them up on the wall in Harper's room but as soon as a certain 3 year old caught sight of them, well she has been eating off them. All.I don't know if it's the 70's style … [Read more...]

I had a hair appointment yesterday. Those that follow me on twitter would already know this, and those that are my 'friends' on Facebook would also know. I was contemplating a pixie cut (thanks to Emma Watson and her delightful transition) but as my Mum said to me (because she heard it on the View … [Read more...]

Monday mid morning I headed grocery shopping with both gals in tow, which I was quite pleased about. I haven't done this many times (usually try and go solo on the weekends when Rob is home for sanity and ease and let's face it, escape). But when I did it, and did it SO well I got a little cocky. So … [Read more...]

I dread the afternoons. Well the post Playschool 3.30pm afternoons. It's the lead up to feral time. Daisy (if she hasn't rested which is ALWAYS the case) goes downhill pretty quickly. Harper, while having just rested, can turn from delightful babe to crazy drunken football babyman in the space of 3 … [Read more...]

: Daisy keeps going to pack her bags. Cause we are moving. And can't quite understand why we are not moving just yet? Because I clearly got excited and said we were moving...? And it's going to be months before we actually do move. Oh it must seem like a lifetime for a little lady...: Harper is … [Read more...]

I am quite tempted to throw my very own three old tantrum at the sheer prospect of it being Monday this morning. It JUST WON'T DO. Anyway. Sheesh. Blah. Gah.The weekend was a blur of trips to the hospital, cleaning, barking at the kids (and Rob. Actually especially Rob), dealing with a whiny baby … [Read more...]

Saturday 7th August 2010 12.25pm @ homeJust before our first open house inspectionDaisy's bedroom never cleaner...probably never will be againNobody MOVE...! … [Read more...]