I was going to write a post about how the fabulous stitching's that were created and sent to me from Rhi at Tailor Bird had been picked up from the framer this morning and whacked on the wall quicker than you could say Jack Robinson. And then my little friend Daisy, who has been at home this week … [Read more...]
Jiggity jig
April 22, 2013 by 42 Comments
We got home this morning after 11 nights away. It was freezing when we got here but I immediately set to work doing that crazy thing I do when I get home from a holiday - unpack and restore domestic order to the house at a pace of a mad woman possessed. I unpacked. I washed. I vacuumed and dusted … [Read more...]
Remembering
April 20, 2013 by 19 Comments
This weekend we are away down the coast with Rob's side of the family for a reunion of sorts - a coming together of all the cousins and Aunts and Uncles to spend a weekend together and remember Rob's Grandparents and Aunty. While they have been gone for many years now, it was a great idea by Rob's … [Read more...]
Saturday
April 13, 2013 by 20 Comments
People that know me would know my love of a simple lunch with people that you love. Yesterday we had one of those lunches at my Brother's place. Good food. Good company. Good weather. Good wine. Good all round. Would you take a lunch over a dinner? Me too. … [Read more...]
Road trippin’
April 12, 2013 by 3 Comments
There's nothing quite like a road trip is there? The driving through open countryside. The freedom. The feeling of escaping the everyday. And the noise from small people from the backseat demanding a snake, a drink of water, a book, a particular song, ANOTHER round of eye spy or "I went to the … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 9
April 6, 2013 by 19 Comments
Hockey season started yesterday. Daisy had an outstanding first game, helped by the fact all her cousins were visiting from Melbourne and she had a 5 strong cheer strong with Grandma & Papa being there as well. … [Read more...]
Solving the Big Issues: I bet Kim Jong-Un once hung washing out
April 4, 2013 by 19 Comments
Rob's eyes have been rolling over the past few weeks as he's watched me on TV and listen to me on radio talking domestic matters. And he has something to say on the matter. … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday
March 31, 2013 by 28 Comments
We always have visitors at Easter. Always. But not this year. For some reason we were left with just the four of us, and after a hugely busy day yesterday, it was just what we needed.We spent the morning hanging in our pyjama's, playing in cubby houses, making a mess, doing Lego, reading. I cooked a … [Read more...]
Sheep’s Party
March 27, 2013 by 28 Comments
It was Sheep's party on Tuesday afternoon. I was invited to come along after quite some time of the girls setting it all up. There was much too-ing and fro-ing and I didn't quite know what I was going to find in there. Like any good party, there was music. And balloons. And something that … [Read more...]
Well played Mr Mac
March 27, 2013 by 27 Comments
Alternate title: how to get laid**except in the case of having to be awake the next morning at 4.15am in which case the only laying going on was in bed. Asleep. For just 5 hours. 2 of which were spent awake wondering what on EARTH I was thinking agreeing to go on National TV discussing linen … [Read more...]
Just another stupid anniversary post
March 25, 2013 by 46 Comments
A lot can happen in 8 years. Whole families can be made, careers changed a few times over, technologies developed, new lives started over. 8 years ago today Rob and I were married on Easter Saturday on the front lawn of Rob's Dad's farm. It was a perfect Autumnal afternoon where the light is a … [Read more...]
Still life
March 25, 2013 by 18 Comments
It's very quiet here on a Monday and Tuesday. It's my chance to get lots done, so of course I get nothing done. All that quiet is unnerving. My to do list that grows longer by the hour will be tackled just as soon as they get home and start demanding food. Because it makes … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Wombeyan Caves
March 24, 2013 by 27 Comments
Do you know what wholesome families do on Sunday's? Me either. However, I think that they may go on family drives, or excursions, doing things that the whole family would enjoy, featuring in most cases, the great outdoors.This wholesome family could not stand one more minute at home with a crazy 3 … [Read more...]
Family Holidays: Better in theory than practice
March 19, 2013 by 10 Comments
Sponsored post for Aussie This post is the third & final in a series brought to you by Aussie’s New Platinum Card. They asked me to share a few travel & shopping stories. The new platinum card offers a low rate, low fees, no international transaction fees on purchases, extended warranty … [Read more...]
The girl who (kinda, sorta) could
March 19, 2013 by 20 Comments
I like to think I am an intelligent woman. I know right from wrong, I read, I write, I know some things and I can do some stuff.I know that when I eat bread and sugary, carby goods, I put on weight.I know that I feel great when I exercise regularly.I know that no neenish tart tastes as good as … [Read more...]
The tale of the forgetful husband
March 18, 2013 by 26 Comments
When Rob and I first started dating waaaay back in 2003 I noticed a few things about him straight up. He was handsome. He was very funny. He was very clever and creative. He could drink a schooner of beer faster than most people I had ever come across. He hadn't washed his towel for approximately, … [Read more...]
Lazy Saturdays with people that you love
March 17, 2013 by 16 Comments
Are perhaps the very best kind of Saturdays to have. Don't you think?We picked some apples and made some crumble. We drank some champagne. OK, a little more than some. Made some home made pizzas. Read some books. Hung out with Kevin Bacon. And ate some of the sweetest lamb I've … [Read more...]
Business of the business
March 12, 2013 by 51 Comments
Much to my utter DISMAY, last week I saw Daisy take a book her with to the bathroom. And there I was thinking I was leading in her right directions of, you know, life. I am not someone who takes longer in the bathroom than is required. I mean why WOULD you? Get in, get out, get on with it. It … [Read more...]
Chasing shadows
March 8, 2013 by 17 Comments
The girls have discovered a spot in the very late afternoon light, just before bed, where the light is best of all for making up stories of castles and fairies and moons and monsters. … [Read more...]
Gilligan’s Island
March 6, 2013 by 13 Comments
A sponsored post for Aussie This post is the first in a series brought to you by Aussie’s New Platinum Card. They asked me to share a few travel & shopping stories. The new platinum card offers a low rate, low annual fees, no international transaction fees on purchases, extended warranty … [Read more...]
