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Nothing says 1980's summer holidays to me like this shot. The fibro beach shack we were renting with the stylish cactus out the front, the navy speedos, the hibiscus, our dog Chloe in the background....fabulous! We spent every summer holidays at the same beach on the central coast of NSW. Each and … [Read more...]

Last week Harper turned 7 months. I know. I KNOW. It can't be, and yet it is. The last month I would have to say has been the trickiest by far. Exploding bottoms, school sicknesses, a constant stream of sicknesses that ended up with the 4 day stay in hospital. Eczema issues, sleep issues, it's all … [Read more...]

What do we 'ave 'ere? A happy girl. A well girl. A well rested girl.So what happened? What was it all about? Well, we are still not entirely sure. Saturday night she became increasingly irritated and upset and did not sleep for many, many hours. Sunday morning she was a little better after she … [Read more...]

Updated: 7.14amUpon reflection since this was posted an hour ago I have realised just what a spoilt, middle class whinge this appears to be. I mean yes, yes I am bitching about nappies not holding my daughters poo. At least my daughter has nappies right? And has access to immunisation right? And … [Read more...]

Let's just have a quiet moment and soak up that image. And by all of us, I mean, me. I need it. A deep breath. Some pretty. A reminder of all the good things in life. All the important things. Like love. And not screaming toddlers with the attitude of a 15 year old. And sick, teething babies. Hang … [Read more...]

5 years ago today:I stood in front of all the people in this world who matter most to me.I looked fabulous.I was far skinnier than I am today.I stood in the sunshine of the most perfect autumnal afternoon.I made promises that I will keep to the day I die.I became one of the luckiest ladies in the … [Read more...]

I'm tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiired. Sleepy. Exhausted. Snappy. Grumpy. Tired. Teary. Emotional. Overreacting. Did I mention tried? Tired. Oh. So. Tired. It might have something to do with the fact that I haven't had a proper night's sleep in, what now, 3 years, but all of a sudden it has … [Read more...]

Daisy May Macdonald today you are 3. 3! It warrants a thousand of these ! but I will just use one. Just like Last year and the year before that I wanted to tell you a little about the year that was, your 3rd year of life. I can't believe that I now have a 3 year old daughter. Seriously, weren't you … [Read more...]

So hi there. This is going to be another post about sleep. Just wanted to warn you to stop reading now because they can be completely and utterly boring and so the fucking same all the time, so come back tomorrow if you want something a little more interesting K?Oh you are interested hey? Gluten for … [Read more...]

I am still licking my wounds from a play date this morning that went terribly bad. I am still ASHAMED of my daughter and her behaviour and I have no doubts that the friend and her poor daughter are now on an urban tour of Sydney spreading the word about Daisy and her ways. Honestly, the kid was … [Read more...]

I can entirely NOT do this anymore.I am cranky. Uncomfortable. Teary. Frustrated. Did I mention uncomfortable? Tired. Angry and generally pissed off. Oh and teary. Actually it could be classified as crying. Teary is perhaps an understatement. Sometimes sobbing. This CANNOT go on. I am borderline … [Read more...]

I remember when I gave birth to Daisy and I was riding the crazy hormonal roller coaster of the first week or so, I was sitting in Daisy's room, rocking her in the armchair, holding her close and smelling her sweet newborn smells, with tears rolling down my face. I was so overwhelmed with love and … [Read more...]

Daise and I headed off Friday morning for our "girls" weekend to visit my sister and her kids for a few days. Daisy was quite possibly beside herself with excitement by the time we left Friday morning (in a "tassi" aka taxi) and headed out to the airport. Once we were on the plane she kept asking … [Read more...]

I have been thinking about this for a few days now and tried to work out how to get down what I want to say here without being all over the place. I fear that I am a little all over the place, what for the lack of sleep, and too much work, and pregnant Mumma baby brain dealing with a toddler and all … [Read more...]

Rob has decided to participate in Dry July this year which is a challenge to give up alcohol for a month and raise sponsorship for their efforts with donations going to people living with cancer in Australia.While it's hardly a challenge and something he will be able to do without too much trouble, … [Read more...]

My favourite thing about Daisy at the moment is the things that come out of her mouth. She surprises me with the funniest (and strangest) things just when I need to hear them. Last night she made me laugh out loud at least 3 times - and that is not bad going seeing as most of the time when I get … [Read more...]

We had a change of plans on the weekend. We were meant to head up to the country to Rob's godfather's property with his Dad and step mum but a series of events (said god father getting sick, Sue's mum having a small stroke and Rob working) meant that we were no longer heading away. I was bummed … [Read more...]

So, it's been over a week now that we have been having these fun* night terrors. While they have been occurring on and off ever since Daisy was about 1, for some reason they are peaking at the moment and coming on more, and more often.So what the hell am I whinging about? Let me give you a little … [Read more...]

Yet here I am on a Monday, back at work again. Apologies for my absence of late I just honestly haven't had time to get my shit together and write anything, you know, interesting. Twitter has been getting my attention and I think that's cause 140 characters is all about I am up for these days.Had a … [Read more...]

So here I am back at work on a Monday morning wondering where the hell the weekend went and why I am not feeling more rested! I think that this work thing is going to take some getting used to....I am tired. Tired. Like in every bone in your body tired. I hate that I managed one pathetic post last … [Read more...]