I am one of those 'All or Nothing' people. You know the ones who don't do things by halves? That's me. I am either on Facebook ten times a day or not at all. Food is another example. I am the mum at playgroup who either eats no cake or who has two slices. And sometimes, if it's especially yummy, I might sneak a third piece when no one is looking. Same goes … [Read more...]
The Road to Acceptance
It was exactly a year ago today that I received that phone call. The one where I was told that my unborn baby had Down syndrome. In that moment, my life changed and I completely fell apart. But over the last 12 months, I have managed to put myself back together and I believe that I am now a better, stronger and happier version of my former self. Sometimes it takes life … [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...]
Mothers Group
Nearly five years ago, our Mother's Group first met at the local Kindy for fortnightly "New Parent" information sessions. We balanced awkwardly on the ridiculously tiny chairs, trying not to move too suddenly in fear of injuring stitches that for some, were still tender. We were wide eyed from lack of sleep and also from the overwhelm of becoming a parent for the first time. I wish someone had … [Read more...]
I ♥ Melbourne
I was hoping to knock out this post during my flight home from Melbourne but to cut a very long story short, the flight attendant forgot to give me a meal and while all of that was going on, I got talking to the guy sitting next to me. We got so engrossed in our conversation that it would have been very rude of me to pull out my laptop and start typing. … [Read more...]
What makes my Dad happy…
My Dad is a very simple man who never wants for much. He is now retired so he and mum go out a lot more than they used to, but while we were growing up, Dad used to go to work and come home and that's about it. He has never had any significant hobbies and doesn't spend much money. He is also not a keen traveller but every now and then, Mum will drag him off somewhere. Dad enjoys … [Read more...]
Keeping friendships alive
I remember a time when maintaining friendships took little or no effort. I was able to spend hours on the phone with my friends, gas-bagging about the latest drama in our lives. Shopping dates, lunches, after work drinks and nights out were frequent and easily arranged. Texts, emails and phone messages were returned if not immediately, then at least that same day. It … [Read more...]
NKOTB 1991 vs NKOTBSB 2012
On Tuesday night, I relived my youth and went to the NKOTBSB concert at the Burswood Dome.New Kids on the Block were my first real obsession and the first time I had ever been star struck and 'in love' with a celebrity. Have you seen all those crazy girls going nuts over One Direction or what ever they're called? Well that's exactly how I was over New Kids on the Block. … [Read more...]
More time…
I had planned to write a post about the 29th of February because I chose to look at this day as an extra 24 hours that we wouldn’t normally have. Emma and I made a list and consciously spent those hours doing things that we would like to do more of. I had so many things to write about but it took me two whole weeks to finally sit down one night and put it all together and at about … [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...]