This day last year, I sat for hours in the hospital, waiting for my name to be called so I could finally meet my baby. I was so afraid of what was about to happen. I was scared of her heart condition and the surgery she would need to have. I was scared of Down syndrome. And scared of this new, unknown life that was being forced on me. "She will be blue and floppy" … [Read more...]
Lellow
Emma turned 5 this week. Wow. Happy Birthday Emma!It's so cliched to say but really, it only feels like yesterday when I saw her for the very first time. When my life changed forever and I became this new person now known as Mum. The past five years have been so rewarding to say the least. I have watched Emma learn and grow and sometimes when I … [Read more...]
A Husband who went to Vietnam
My husband recently went on an adventure holiday with a couple of mates to Vietnam. He left me and our two young girls for 16 days to ride a motorbike around the countryside. And I let him.When Andrew first asked me if he could go, I didn’t take too kindly to the idea. What if he got injured or even worse, killed? How could he suggest something so ridiculous, selfish and down-right irresponsible? … [Read more...]
Birthday party planning
It's birthday season again in our household with Andrew, Emma and Chloe all celebrating their special days over the next couple of months.Emma's birthday is all sorted - we are not doing anything over the top this year, just a family afternoon tea which she will share with Andrew and a small party with her closest friends at the end of the month.Chloe's birthday is a bit more complicated … [Read more...]
Chicken Chimichangas
I first heard the word Chimichanga a few years ago on a plane to New Zealand while watching an episode of Two and a Half Men. Strangely enough, during our trip, Andrew and I kept hearing it and it soon became a running joke. I am not a fan of Mexican food but I like the word Chimichanga. It's so cool I am going to say it again. Chimichanga. Chicken Chimichanga. … [Read more...]
Mothers Day
I couldn't have asked for a more perfect Mothers Day.It began at 7.00am when Emma hopped into our bed for a cuddle which quickly turned into family cuddles when Andrew went to fetch Chloe who was still fast asleep.Emma got up to help Andrew make me breakfast in bed and when it was served, Emma shoved herself under the breakfast tray with me and insisted that she too eat breakfast in bed. By … [Read more...]
Cinnamon and Turmeric
In life, there are so many people to admire. There are those who have become successful and fulfilled their dreams. Those who are talented and achieve success from these talents. Those who have overcome hurdles, beat the odds and triumphed. Those who make a difference and do wonderful things for others. And there are those who show you the way and make you … [Read more...]
The First One
This past week, we had a number of firsts in our household which is really quite timely and fitting as I write this first post for my blog. Emma had her very first play date at her friend Ella's place without me. Not a huge deal in the scheme of things but big for her as it was the first time she has been happy to be left on her own at a friend's house. For me, it was yet another reminder of … [Read more...]