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It's so much easier to get up at 6am when it's bright and looking like morning isn't it? Fortunately for me (because yesterday was Rob's wake up and he had to get up at 5am), the kids and I were up at 6 which was really 7, which was really awesome. Despite the fact that all three of us have colds. … [Read more...]

:We are heading away tomorrow for THE WEDDING! It's here at last! I am excited about it. Excited about spending 4 days away with all my family and kids and friends. Every time one of my siblings has gotten married it has been a fabulous time. We always seem to have a marquee wedding or something … [Read more...]

I had my 15/16 year High school reunion on Saturday night. It was a quiet event - only 30 people there tops - but 30 of the best in my humble opinion - so a good chance to catch up with everyone. As I had to get back into the car 8am Sunday morning and prepare lunch at home for 12 adults and 7 kids, … [Read more...]

Oh my word. Daisy turned 4 today. Well not quite yet, we have to wait until 8.42pm this evening, but this morning will do. Four.A post won't do enough. Won't say enough. Won't share enough. They never do when you look back over a whole year of some one's life. But it's something. And seeing as each … [Read more...]

I have my 16 year school reunion on Saturday night. It was * meant* to be last year except the fine ladies who were organising it planned it for later in the year and then went and planned the reunion to be a Brunch. Yes, you read that right, a brunch. After I emailed the organisers to check that … [Read more...]

Dudes! 40 something days to the wedding! {My little sister's wedding just in case you have forgotten or are new around these parts}. We are well and truly on the countdown and am just quietly excited about the whole thing. All of it.Thought you might like a wee update on it all? Perhaps? Perhaps … [Read more...]

Yesterday afternoon we had had enough shouting at each other (when are these school holidays over already?!) so we decided to get out. Get some fresh air. Clear my our heads. When I was at the butcher on Tuesday I saw a dodgy hand written sign for a blueberry farm not far from here. My gals would … [Read more...]

Here is a perfect (yet dangerous) combination that we had on Tuesday night. Yes, a cheeky Tuesday. I drank too much between preparation and getting to table so forgot to take some snaps of the finished product. The beef was from our local butcher who has the most amazingly good tasting meat from … [Read more...]

The baby! The baby! THE BABY!Adorable? Sure.Hilarious? In her own little ways, yes.Able to walk yet? Why no, no she isn't. Thanks for asking. And yes, she is almost 14 mths old.Kamikaze nutbag? Yes. Completely.FRUSTRATED? H to the ELL to the Y to the EAH.Exhausting? What was who she that you he said … [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...]

I got an email a few months ago asking if I wanted to participate in a global campaign to raise awareness/take into consideration the environment when purchasing books. Because I was clearly deranged from packing my house and thought I was indestructible and capable of everything and I kind of like … [Read more...]

I remember when I first started blogging and I would put up a post {every few weeks or so} updating people{?} or whoever it was - my family & friends I think?! - about being pregnant and how things were coming along. And then one day, I got my first comment - I actually think it was from Rob's … [Read more...]

A few months ago now I was approached by Real Nappies to road test their cloth nappies. I think at the time I replied "Um, I don't think I am your demographic, I have never used a cloth nappy, and don't think I intend on doing so. But thanks, it always is good for the ego to be "approached" about … [Read more...]

If there is one thing I enjoy, it's indulging in food. Or should I say, over indulging. Now that is something that I am really good at. I have never really had to worry too much about my weight. Which I am grateful for. I have been blessed with a reasonable figure - I am tall {which hides a lot} and … [Read more...]

I'm not going to come on here and complain about the weekend that just passed. Go on and on about how Daisy was sick almost the entire time with a stomach bug or something that meant she was on the toilet the whole time (including both nights as well) because hey, it would have been much worse being … [Read more...]

Monday mid morning I headed grocery shopping with both gals in tow, which I was quite pleased about. I haven't done this many times (usually try and go solo on the weekends when Rob is home for sanity and ease and let's face it, escape). But when I did it, and did it SO well I got a little cocky. So … [Read more...]

Oh my stars am I still at work?! I said to Mum this morning that I am pretty sure I resigned 8 weeks ago now (well it certainly seems like it). Everyone keeps asking me how the whole stay at home Mum thing is going...and I will be sure to let them know - the minute it actually starts! Which, in case … [Read more...]

Summer holidays 1980something. My brother and little sister.Last week my (lucky) brother headed overseas with his wife and beautiful 3 kids for 4 weeks in the sun...in amazing Croatia! I know. I KNOW. His wife's family are originally from this small coastal island paradise and her Mum and Dad have … [Read more...]

Oh it is properly winter at the moment isn't it? Sunday night I just could not get warm in my own bed unless I was Koala beared onto Rob's Back and then for most of the day yesterday I could not get warm. All day. You know when you are cold to the bone?And then last night I was up and down my stairs … [Read more...]