It comes around each year, without fail…as sure as the seasons itself. The subconscious nod to the weather gods, and the acknowledgment to the rolling in of this golden and colourful seasonal tide; Autumn.
This “nod” we give, often comes out as, “oh, wow, feel that nip in the air?”…or “getting cooler now, right?” We oohh and ahh at the vivid colours that this season of abundance brings. And often poignantly signalled by Continue reading
As we head towards our winter, and start adding on the layers, in preparation for a different kind of fun, it is with great pleasure that I announce that the winner of the awesome Family Fun Pass to Snow World at GrandWest’s Sun Exhibits is… Continue reading
How many of you have you ventured down that path of making your own customized mug with the promise of “never fade”…”permanent”…Or, “won’t wash away”…So you pour your creative heart out and churn out a master piece onto that little mug, only to discover- oh hello- it actually does wash away. Is not so permanent, and has totally faded. In fact, is now gone altogether! Hands up, anyone?
Well, I’ve got my hand up too, by the way. I was a little bummed by this, but I think I may have found the permanent solution after all! Amongst the many Continue reading
I don’t’ know about you, but I feel like I’ve constantly been caught with my pants down throughout this year. Everything seems to just have crept up on me, and am then forced to fly by the seat of my pants…. Are there any other analogies using pants? ‘Cause if there are, it’d probably apply to me right now.
The fact that my fave pants no longer fit me, is another thing. But, I mean, the Continue reading
A day late…but,hey, life happens…Including gremlins that don’t automate your post, that was automated for yesterday morning.So instead, I’ve added some more pix of her day.
– Winnie the Pooh
Oh Pooh Bear, such great wisdom you have. And oh how much truth there is in that when it comes to you my darling Morgan-Lee. From the moment I saw you..your long pink body stretched out, and staring intensely straight back at me with your chocolate brown eyes..There was an undeniable shift in me: I didn’t know exactly what lay before me, but I knew it would be great…and it would be because of you. It was with that, that I scooped you up towards me and relished all the feels that this warm, velvety little bundle had unleashed within me.
You had only been in this world with me mere moments, and yet Continue reading
What do you call a parent who willingly engages in mountainous activities with more than one toddler…all on her own? Ah, yes, I hear you say “crazy” …Well, I see your crazy and raise you “stupid crazy” ! 🙂 Then I’ll straighten up, flick my hair back and own that stupid crazy title like a boss…
‘Cause when you’re about to venture to the top of a mountain with a two year old and four year old…alone…you better make sure you Continue reading
If any of you were at Grand West this past Thursday evening, and heard screams of joy and whooping echoing through the corridors…that would be my kids. You’d be forgiven if you thought you may have stumbled into Spring Break party of sorts, but it was just my two little girls on the 35 meter high slope, going warp speed, sledding down together, and enjoying the crap out it…Yes, apparently my girls are “whoop” girls…and I absolutely LOVE their spirit of fun!
That was their introduction to Snow world….A warm welcome, indeed!
No longer do you have to Continue reading
Note: This is intended to be for my daughter (my first born), but also to share with you dearest reader. You’ll notice how I swing in my narrative, addressing both her and then you. So let’s just pretend you, my daughter and I are knocking elbows at a cozy little wooden table, somewhere warm and lovely, as we tip our cups of tea to our lips and chat about first borns:
You were my first. You taught me how to be a mother. A parent. And that’s the thing with the eldest, isn’t it? Whilst one’s heart is equally split between your children, there’s a well-defined marker in life that the eldest will always hold: That very instant that you became a mother.
Morgan-Lee, it was through you that my heart learnt Continue reading
Yes, I know, wasn’t it just the other day I did my first life right now post? This is supposed to be a regular feature, but not this regular. But you know, life right now has been slightly kicking my ass. And whilst I’d like to think that I’m getting in a few good ones myself, guys, I’m not going to lie: It’s been rough.
It’s like Murphy had a party and was handing out Continue reading
Thank you to everyone for entering and sharing our little Baby Sense giveaway. You’re all awesome, but there can only be one…. Continue reading