Rob was up in the big smoke last night catching up with his Dad when he sent me through a snap as he walked to the gallery he was headed. This was the place where we met the very first time. I first time I ever saw him walking, existing, laughing. The VERY first time. I have written about how we met … [Read more...]
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BabyMac Book Club: Big Little Lies {the discussion}
September 2, 2014 by 29 Comments
I did it! I read the book. It was down to the line (I stayed up till past 11pm last night) but it's done. I read a book and it's not holidays and THAT my friends is an accomplishment that I am proud of. I hope those of you who were able to join in who have been struggling with reading (and life) are … [Read more...]
What I learnt at the 2014 Problogger Conference
September 1, 2014 by 91 Comments
Over the weekend I was up at the Gold Coast at the annual Problogger conference. This is the 5th conference they have held (I have been to the last 3) and it's a chance to learn from experienced international and local speakers, sit in on sessions to learn from beginners, right through to advanced … [Read more...]
#Anne
August 31, 2014 by 34 Comments
You know what one of my favourite things in the WORLD is? Besides cutting into a freshly made Anne that is? Seeing pictures of freshly made Annes all around the world! Have a look at some of them: Have you made her yet? If not then you TOTALLY should and share in some of the joy that she is … [Read more...]
The unremarkable joy
August 29, 2014 by 66 Comments
I like to think I am a pretty positive person, always looking on the bright side and all that, I mostly do hop out of bed and get on with the day with enthusiasm so long as I've rolled a coffee. But inevitably the everyday minutia of day to day household running can bring even the brightest spark a … [Read more...]
Lunch
August 27, 2014 by 73 Comments
You know what's not quite but almost more annoying than coming up with something for dinner each and every single bloody night? Lunch! Although it can sometimes be good because it's only you to think about, and it can be grabbed and eaten in the car or on the go. And even though I love food, and I … [Read more...]
Long days, fast years
August 26, 2014 by 62 Comments
I was making Daisy's bed this morning, going about my business in a quick and efficient manner, the way that I do in a blur in the mornings...calling out deadlines for the TV off, breakfast to be eaten, spelling words to be done, when I pulled the doona tight, plumped the pillow and added in the … [Read more...]
What have you been watching?
August 25, 2014 by 78 Comments
Saturday night Rob and I (post football of course) decided to download a movie from Apple TV to watch. We had nowhere to be, a bottle of pinot that needed seeing to and there was NOTHING on TV. OITNB is also not delivering as we'd like it to be...so a movie it was. We NEVER watch movies...only ever … [Read more...]
Sunday roast
August 24, 2014 by 37 Comments
I am hopeless. This weekend I checked the diary and saw that the weekend was free. And for most people that would be a chance to relax, read, get stuck into the garden and do, you know, nothing. For me though, I get itchy feet. I can't sit still. And while we had a day yesterday to do all of the … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 53
August 22, 2014 by 97 Comments
This will take you 4 minutes to watch, but I'd love you to take a look. Rob put together a little movie montage of our holiday for the birthday boys and I have watched it approx 2378 times (it's private because of the music copyright business and this was just a little film for our family but I love … [Read more...]
High dinner rotation: Sausage pasta
August 21, 2014 by 79 Comments
You know how you have those dinners on your weekly or fortnightly rotation that just keep on getting a run? Well, this dinner is one of those. It's Daisy's favourite dinner...always it's "can we have sausage pasta Mum?" and I am happy to make it, it is DEAD simple, hides all kinds of things and will … [Read more...]
Hotel Hotel Canberra
August 19, 2014 by 30 Comments
It was Saturday morning when I was sitting at our dining room table tapping away on the laptop when Mum's face appeared at my front door in front of me. I was treated to a proper surprise (and I never get surprises) with an unexpected visit (with chocolate cake AND presents) and even better being … [Read more...]
New dining chairs: Oak windsor chairs
August 18, 2014 by 50 Comments
I had been unhappy with our dining chairs for some time (here's a post from this time last year). We got them when we moved here almost 4 years ago - a replica Eames they had to be put together by us and ever since the first time anyone sat in them, they creaked and squeaked, they dropped screws, … [Read more...]
Burrawang DnA Festival raffle & Sat night deets
August 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
You will recall me telling you guys some of the details of the festival we have coming up on over the long weekend in this post and now I have a few more details to pass on and thought a post would be the best way to get the info out. There's no question about my love of paint. Especially on my … [Read more...]
What do you need to get for a baby?
August 14, 2014 by 62 Comments
If there was one reason for me to be a fully fledged "mummy blogger" than THIS is it. As you know, my beloved little sister Lucy is having a baby! Yay! So I get to completely let out any cluckiness I may or may not be feeling on her little bebe that is due at the start of December. She has ALL OF … [Read more...]
BabyMac reader survey 2014
August 13, 2014 by 46 Comments
Given that the blog has just turned 8 what better time to look forward to where we are headed! And that's where YOU can get involved. I want you to tell me ALL OF THE THINGS. What stuff you like on BabyMac, what stuff you don't like so much, what you'd like to see more (or less) of. Point me in … [Read more...]
Life at 36, 11 months and 3 weeks
August 11, 2014 by 73 Comments
I wake in the mornings around 6.30 or 7, by Daisy walking in. She still needs to say she is up although she will head out and fend for herself. Some days I wake all by myself, a miracle in itself, and approximately 345 times better than having someone yell at you or for you, the very first thing in … [Read more...]
Monday meal ideas: lunch
August 11, 2014 by 17 Comments
You know what I'm guilty of during the week? Laziness. LUNCH LAZINESS. When I'm home (which I often am Mon-Wed when Harps is at Preschool) I should prepare something quick and wholesome. But I usually make a vegemite sandwich. Not this week! Who is with me to make something tasty and filling that we … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous 52
August 9, 2014 by 26 Comments
Hey guess what? Harper is sick again! The flu that she had, that she passed onto Rob, which flattened him for almost the whole week has made its way back to her again! SO giving. Poor bunny is flat out on the couch today unable to move. Turns out the cold really DOES bother me anyway. Bring on some … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: wallet management
August 8, 2014 by 55 Comments
After our recent trip away I realised that a wallet cull was needed. STAT. Having taken out all of the annoying cards that fill our wallets on any given day: reward cards, bakery and cafe loyalty cards I was left with one bank card, and a couple of credit cards and that was it. My Elk wallet looked … [Read more...]
