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Did you know there are still 2 weeks left of School Holidays? Yep. 2. I know, because I have asked every single mother I know including Kylie who works behind the bar at the Pub, that most kids have been a little revolting post Christmas. Demanding, needy, whinging, and in desperate need of some … [Read more...]

Saturday afternoon we had the arrival of the Woogs clan to our house for the night. The visit was fabulous and everyone got on swimmingly. What a delightful family! Those boys? Including Mr Woog? Gorgeous, inside and out. We went and had a drink at the pub, I fed the children a nutritious meal of … [Read more...]

Well, what do you know? It's Friday! We are all a little bleary eyed, voices a little hoarse from the yelling and the disciplining but you know what? I think we have PROGRESS! Daisy has managed to go to sleep, in her own bed, BY HERSELF, AND STAY HERE for a few nights in a row. Harper is managing … [Read more...]

I used to live with this man. We were together for many years until the day, when all of a sudden I left him. Just like that.For months, it could have even been longer than that, he had a "friendship" with this young girl who he was associated with through work. Like any teenage girl who is insecure … [Read more...]

Ever since we arrived home from holidays my children have been revolting. A little harsh? You should see what I just wrote and deleted! It's like they used up all their good behaviour at their Grandparent's place over the past 11 days so that they have nothing left except over tiredness, whinging, … [Read more...]

It's been about 6 or so weeks since our littlest has been sleeping like shit. Before this? Well we could put her in bed at 6.30pm without any fuss and then be sure to see her sometime after 6.30am the next day. No waking. No fuss. Brilliant. And of course, not to last. We decided to take the easy … [Read more...]

: The joy that comes with the first bite into salty, crispy, pork crackle: The simple joy of being around people that you love: The excitement of trying out a new recipe and tasting something new & delicious: The taste of juicy, warm tomatoes that taste like tomatoes: The hopes and plans for futures … [Read more...]

This will be the 7th year we have spent New Years Eve up here at the farm. Actually, we missed one year when we were in Paris, but other than that, this is where we see the year out and see the new one in.  I'm always nostalgic at this time, the remembering of what has been in the year past and … [Read more...]

The days start early, like they always do, when the birds start to sing and the sun is still rising. The girls hop into bed as soon as their grandparents are awake to snuggle in, read stories and watch them drink hot tea as they rub sleep from their eyes. The dog under the bed covers brings giggles … [Read more...]

I surround myself with people that are cooler than me in the hope that some of it will rub off on me. Oops! My secret is out. Luckily for me I have a husband who knows the cool - the films, the TV shows, the magazines, the random cool things from the internets. My little sister for all things … [Read more...]

I hastily took a photo on my phone during dessert the other night as I had a moment of "Oh, maybe people don't know about these?" and boy was I surprised at the feedback. Many of you didn't! How easy and fab are they? My very clever sister in law Jo trotted them out last Christmas and I was amazed … [Read more...]

She hasn't slept well for days? Weeks maybe? It could be just 2 nights in a row but it seems like an eternity. Like any good work you have done is gone and you are back to square one. Again. In fact, maybe she has just slept badly her whole life. Accept it. She's a bad sleeper. It comes and it goes. … [Read more...]

Oh look, you've come in the back door. Like true good friends. How cold is it? Quickly come in and get warm, I honestly wouldn't have thought that it would be 5 degrees in December. I do quite like it though, it feels like Christmas should. Or something. Anyway, enough nattering, come in! Yes, … [Read more...]

Daisy was at me from the moment she woke up "Mum, can we get the tree today? It's December...we can get the tree today Muuuuum." So as soon as Harper woke from her lunchtime rest we got in the car and drove here. To the Christmas Tree Farm!Rob got his saw and off they went, Harper pointing the way. … [Read more...]

This week I have been on a nesting frenzy. Who knows why? But since Monday morning I have been focused on the inside and outside in the garden, creating new corners and rearranging what we have and even unpacking some boxes that were still in the garage from when we moved. Yes, 15 months ago. I have … [Read more...]

Ok. So it's December so I can "officially" talk about Christmas now. Phew. Me and my stupid Christmas rules.I love opening up my emails (which is quite a good thing as I seem to compulsively doing so many times an hour throughout the day) and the other day I got a cracker from a lovely lady who … [Read more...]

After hosting many, many, many friends and family over the past year we have become quite the experts at it. From getting beds ready, meals planned and enough "stuff" for kids to play with while they are here - when it comes down to it, a successful and memorable visit only happens when a few stars … [Read more...]

Without a doubt, the view of the house at the moment is out of one Daisy Macdonald's bedroom. Here, come and have a look.All my roses in bud or bloom despite this gloomy week of weather we have had! The standard iceberg is lovely but next to that are the longest stems of beautiful white and creamy … [Read more...]