I don't want to alarm anyone, but Easter is THIS WEEK. As in this Friday is good Friday. I know! It was just Christmas, and it's still entirely too hot for any kind of enjoyable Easter, but it's here and there's nothing that can be done to change it. At least we are all in for a shorter … [Read more...]
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Over the Back Fence Podcast {Season 5 Ep 7}
March 20, 2016 by 1 Comment
In what may best be described as the sports edition, Neighbour and I discuss Jarryd Hayne (again), The Matildas, Olympics memories, Thorpie as well as non-sporting things such as: Sex like Ice Cream and other 'chats' with your kids, War and Peace, The Martian, Kimmy K and using her power for good … [Read more...]
Mumcore
March 18, 2016 by 11 Comments
Greetings from fatal hard drive land where I have seriously just broken yet another laptop in our house. Got word from Keith the computer guy that my Macbook pro is DED and a new hard drive required and so I was making do on my very old Macbook that was pretty much broken but I managed to revive for … [Read more...]
Hello, from here
March 17, 2016 by 33 Comments
I woke up this morning, and you were the first thing I thought of. A year, a whole year passed since you left. I can't imagine how all your family and close friends are today, as they stop and remember you. It's not like we ever stop though. Reminded of you in small ways, almost every day. A … [Read more...]
Accidentally Active
March 15, 2016 by 31 Comments
The exercise activity has been on the low to non-existent front since whooping cough arrived in our house a few months ago. It was a valid excuse, but now just appears to be an excuse and with the intake of complex carbs spiralling out of control as we head towards Easter, I really need to get back … [Read more...]
Curiosities
March 14, 2016 by 44 Comments
I've learnt a couple of new things over the past week. Isn't it good when you learn something new? I always love finding new things out, or having someone teach you something new...I think we should always be pushing ourselves to learn new things - to be curious and open our minds. While these … [Read more...]
My old friend
March 10, 2016 by 32 Comments
I heard earlier this week that Ray Tomlinson the inventor of EMAIL(!) and the @ symbol died this week. What a legacy he left for us all - changing the way we communicate, shop and keep in touch with our loved ones with each other forever. My children would find it hard to believe that when I … [Read more...]
Monday water cooler catch up
March 7, 2016 by 25 Comments
You know the thing I actually miss about working in an office? The social catch up with other, you know, adults. Sure I wouldn't give up for ANYTHING what I've got going on here at home now, but I do miss the old walking to the bathroom, making a cuppa or filling up your water bottle and having … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: Breakfast for dinner
March 7, 2016 by 6 Comments
You know what one of my favourite things is? Breakfast for dinner! I manage to get away with it at least once a week and it just makes me happy. These weeks are so busy that I manage to get to the afternoon and realise that there is no dinner ready to go but there are ALWAYS eggs and bacon so that … [Read more...]
Hot cross Bun Bread & Butter Pudding
March 5, 2016 by 22 Comments
As I mentioned somewhere this week, seasonal baked goods really are one my favourite things. I'm talking fruit mince tarts and I'm talking hot cross buns. Neither of which I could be bothered to make, but both I attack with gusto. Because the Hot cross bun acts as a vehicle for my beloved … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 82
March 4, 2016 by 14 Comments
As Harps said to me last week "this week has been a quick one Mum" and hasn't it just? I can wipe out the extra day of the year that we got thanks to the leap year as Rob and I went down a snake Sunday night at EXACTLY the same time with a 24 gastro bug. Never a good thing when the two adults go … [Read more...]
Important days
March 3, 2016 by 64 Comments
Yesterday morning at 2.30am I was awake. Maggie still hadn't woken for a feed (sure 45 times for coughing fits while she still slept) but still asleep! Shit, don't tell me she's starting to work out this sleep thing? In any case, there I was...PING! Wide awake. I started thinking. Too much. About … [Read more...]
7 ways to make your house more homely this weekend
February 26, 2016 by 42 Comments
My Mum has taught me many skills over the course of my life. To cook and effortlessly feed many people. To laugh at myself. To work hard. The joys of a good gin and tonic. A well made bed. To love fiercely and loyally. And to make a house a home. Wherever we have lived (with no money, or sometimes … [Read more...]
Life lesson #389: self awareness
February 25, 2016 by 28 Comments
Last week I was laying down on my Ob's (or is she my gyno now?) bed in her office, spread eagled getting that lovely appointment done chatting away and talking about how my hormones seem to be SO out of whack since having Mags. Still breastfeeding, night waking, baby wrangling PLUS dealing with two … [Read more...]
Baby Files #7
February 24, 2016 by 64 Comments
Note: the Monkey & Mum necklace giveaway winner has been chosen. The lucky winner was Belinda with this comment: "Absolutely yes to all the things baby. My big boy was swaddled til he was over 7 months, and my little boy until 9 months and will still get swaddled on occassion now at 10months+. … [Read more...]
Show pony
February 22, 2016 by 34 Comments
Growing up in the city the only knowledge I had of "shows" was the Royal Easter Show in Sydney and still then, it was just a chance for us to go on some rides and get some show bags. I really had no idea of the importance of these shows for the country people behind them and what a big deal it … [Read more...]
Mum Uniform update with Frankie4 shoes + Giveaway!
February 19, 2016 by 213 Comments
Note: The giveaway has now closed and the winner chosen! The lucky Jody D won with this comment: "The answer to my prayers! I work with BEAUTIFUL Special Needs kids full time at a wonderful inclusive high school and have searched high and low for closed in shoes that look smart enough to accompany … [Read more...]
The first 1000 days
February 17, 2016 by 23 Comments
A sponsored post for Bupa When you think back to when you had a baby what were the most challenging times? When were the times when you needed support the most? Was it when you were pregnant, or trying to get pregnant? Sick as a dog and unable to do the most simplest of tasks? Was it … [Read more...]
Maggie is 9 months old!
February 16, 2016 by 52 Comments
We're on a number 9 roll this week as Maggie today rolls over to 9 months old. Longer out than in...? Something like that. In any case, the 8th month of her life can be summed up in one photograph: HOLY SHIT. What a month it's been. Probably one of the worst of my parenting career with all … [Read more...]
Daisy turned 9 {somehow}
February 15, 2016 by 31 Comments
According to the calendar (because honestly, how could it even be) my first born daughter turned nine yesterday. That's 9 whole years of her being here, bringing to the world all the wonderful things that make up Daisy May. We've had such a shitty time of late that we were all looking forward to … [Read more...]
