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I have no cohesive blog post this morning. No funny insights into the kids or life down here. No photos of my beautiful girls. Or my amazing house or garden. Just some words.I have such a heavy heart this morning. There seems so much tragedy about. So much loss. And sadness. It's everywhere I look … [Read more...]

We have been on the GO since we arrived home on Wednesday afternoon. Honestly, Rob and I have not stopped. It's been great to write up a big list of stuff that needed to get done and cross one of them off every few hours. While we were away I made the mistake of going through some old photos of the … [Read more...]

Here:Yesterday I was like a woman possessed. Kids cupboard full of toys that has been pissing me off for months? Cleaned and organised! Star Jasmines on the side verandah that were threatening to take over the entire space? Cut back to within an inch of their lives! Christmas decorations? Down, … [Read more...]

I'm sorry, this will only interest my mother. You see she bought me a tree when Daisy was born that we planted in May 2007 up at the farm. It's become a little tradition between Rob and his brother to plant trees when they have kids up at the farm so we can see them grow as the kids well, grow. I … [Read more...]

We have a 7 hour drive ahead of us today. Down the highway, past Sydney and down to our own hills. It feels strange that we won't be going back to Sydney after such a familiar holiday up here. It feels strange that I won't be going back to work. It's like this little trip has sent me into some time … [Read more...]

Daisy and I have long battled over her hair. She wants it long like a "princess" yet refuses to get it washed, let alone brushed. We fight each and every day over getting it pulled back, and some days I just don't have the energy or strength in me so it goes un brushed, unwashed...again. Other days … [Read more...]

I'm nothing if not consistent in a inconsistent kind of way. I'm either ALL the way happy, laughing, relaxed and fun or ALL the way frazzed, tired, cranky and just plain nasty. The new year is here, the new decade, the start of our new life and yet I have seen the year in under a cloud of meh. Which … [Read more...]

We arrived up here late yesterday afternoon after a very long drive from the south coast. I am instantly on holidays when I get here. Hot summery weather, swims in the pool, fresh country air, fabulous company, happy children and a relaxed Mama.Don't you just love a spot of poolside reading post … [Read more...]

We wound up the first week of our Christmas holidays yesterday - our beachy, family week, and what a week it was! We ate. Oh my stars we ate. Each night one of the couples were in charge of dinner - gourmet lamb burgers, seafood delights, bbq's, pasta platters or an American BBQ extravaganza! The … [Read more...]

There are 8 very excited small people around here that we need to keep busy. All. The. Time. Grandma is coming into her element with {literally} a very large bag of tricks. This morning we had the unveiling of the journal for the recording of the Christmas memories. For the little ones that can't … [Read more...]

Oh we are having a good old time down here. The kids are NON STOP. Honestly, they just don't stop  from 6am until 7pm, and it's fabulous and exhausting for all of us. The nights have been less than ideal (I'm looking at you Harper Lucy) but generally we are having a great time, making memories that … [Read more...]

Ah....this time of the year makes me all reflective like. And thankfully this lovely little blog allows me the time to sit back and pour through all 12 months that we have had. I love how I can look back, see a photo, read a post and be instantly transported back to that time. Good or bad. That's … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]