When I was one, I had just begun.When I was two, I was nearly new.When I was three, I was hardly me.When I was four, I was not much more.When I was five, I was just alive.But now I am six, I'm as clever as clever.So I think I'll be six now and forever.Now we are SixA. A. MilneMy Daisy, my biggest, … [Read more...]
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On getting older
February 11, 2013 by 25 Comments
I was thinking the other week how I would write a great blog post about getting older and wiser. I'd noticed a shift within me lately, of being able to let go of some things that would have previously bothered me and somehow now I have been able to just shrug it off. People's thoughts on me, that I … [Read more...]
Getting our School on
February 8, 2013 by 38 Comments
So now apparently I've got this kid in year 1. And apparently I should know some stuff about being a School Mum. Which I don't really, but I thought I'd throw some stuff out there for any parents that may have a little one starting Kindergarten last week and are now in week two feeling a little, … [Read more...]
A bite in time
February 6, 2013 by 22 Comments
A sponsored post for Nutella for Pancake Tuesday(which is next Tuesday 12th Feb) I often find myself reliving special holidays trawling through photographs. More recently it’s through the blog and photo books, before that (and when everyone actually shared photos on Facebook) in my albums on there … [Read more...]
Solving the big issues: Table coverings
February 5, 2013 by 38 Comments
You know what I CAN'T believe I forgot to even write about? My new table runner that I got from my little sister as a hostess gift when she came to stay for Christmas. I know! I can't believe it either. How fabulous are hostess gifts? I get all sorts of lovely things when people come to stay - some … [Read more...]
A little help
January 31, 2013 by 16 Comments
A sponsored post for Woolworths Baby & Toddler Club For as long as I can remember I was in the kitchen helping my Mum out. Whether it was mixing a bowl for a minute or so, licking beaters or cutting some herbs out of the garden, my Mum had me involved and I firmly believe this is where my passion … [Read more...]
Back to School 2013
January 29, 2013 by 18 Comments
Interesting only to Grandparents, Aunties & Uncles. Daisy started Year 1 today. Remember last year? She's grown up hasn't she? She loves me taking pictures of her, and this morning she was particularly thrilled. Although it's hard to tell, she really was excited about heading back to School.No … [Read more...]
January Schmanuary
January 28, 2013 by 25 Comments
There's something about January isn't there? So much expectation placed on one little month. A month that can be filled with pure, simple good times - a perfect prawn sandwich that pops with salty deliciousness in your mouth, or a swim at the beach after 7pm at night and a month that can be filled … [Read more...]
The sweaty business
January 24, 2013 by 26 Comments
I've had a few people ask about my new burst of activity in the exercise arena. I've started doing it for a few reasons - mainly because I need to - but also because someone congratulated me on my (non-existent) pregnancy on Christmas Eve. I'd had a big lunch sure, but it still made me feel pretty … [Read more...]
How I get my kids to sleep before 6.30pm
January 23, 2013 by 61 Comments
The other night I put up a photo of me, post kids in bed, skulling a G&T with sheer abandon. It was 6.28pm and the time was not missed by many a person on Facebook who asked how on EARTH my kids were in bed. There were some questions asked, and being the giver that I am, here are some answers. Note … [Read more...]
All for the love of you
January 21, 2013 by 14 Comments
She doesn't like butter on her toast. (one of my greatest disappointments)She finally sleeps at night.She can be so patient and kind when she decides.She is fiery.And stubborn.And always right. Or so she thinks.She's ready for some routine again.She's absolutely her (dramatic) Mother's … [Read more...]
Return of the Macs
January 15, 2013 by 83 Comments
Sponsored post for Hilton HHonors People often ask me if I miss Sydney. And I don’t. I really don’t. It’s not that I don’t love the old show pony in all her sparkly glory, it’s just that it’s now a nice place to visit, or come to for work. And that’s about it. I don’t miss the traffic. The humidity. … [Read more...]
Sounds of summer
January 14, 2013 by 14 Comments
Ahhhh....summer holidays. I’ve forgotten what day it is, there are naps taken of an afternoon, I seem to be rolling beers each day around 1pm, the kid’s hair hasn’t been brushed in a week and if I never see another piece of leg ham again it will be all too soon.A week or so ago now we were lucky … [Read more...]
Filling up
January 8, 2013 by 49 Comments
I'm trying my best to get out most days and get moving. I've tackled it with more enthusiasm than I've had in about 18 months and it feels good. It's getting easier (kind of) and (at the moment) my desire to get out there and do it is stronger than my urge to not go. So that's something.This morning … [Read more...]
The view from here
January 4, 2013 by 24 Comments
I'm a bit superstitious. Like if things are going really well, I always wait with bated breath for something bad to happen because it's just bound to happen, it just is. I pay attention to number plates on cars, am always convinced that if a certain song comes on at a certain time then it's a sign! … [Read more...]
2012: The recap episode
December 28, 2012 by 28 Comments
2012.Almost done and dusted. The year has been filled with many wonderful moments, some even life changing, and with a few that we could have done without. Professionally, it's been an exciting time for me and the blog signing up with the Remarkables, starting to monetise my blog and getting some … [Read more...]
Festival of Family & Christmas 2012
December 25, 2012 by 16 Comments
We have had a really lovely Christmas together this year with all of my family. We've had long summery hot days spent outside, and now rain and wind and cold with everyone stuck inside going a little stir crazy. There have been endless meals, lots of champagne drunk and {mostly} a very relaxed time … [Read more...]
Shutting up shop
December 19, 2012 by 114 Comments
Lovely people, it's time for me to wind things up around here. I'm exhausted. Mentally and physically and I have a VERY big week coming up with the first round of visitors arriving in just 2 days time, and the last lot leaving on the 27th. I have shopping to buy, food to prepare, beds to make and … [Read more...]
Christmas at Grandma’s: Dessert
December 17, 2012 by 12 Comments
A sponsored post for WoolworthsAs I shared with you last time I’m sharing with you some great recipes from the Woolworths Christmas website filled with so many ideas for your lunch or dinner this Christmas.It’s the traditions that come with Christmas which make it so special to me. Hearing a song or … [Read more...]
Getting our garden on
December 16, 2012 by 14 Comments
Yesterday Rob and I hit the garden. We hadn't really planned on it, but we realised that it's just a week until guests arrive, so we didn't really have an option...we just got out into the hot sun, and got stuck into it.Weeding. Weeding. WEEDING. Pruning all of the trees that needed it. Mulching the … [Read more...]
