December Challenge Day 19

Such a great day. There really is nothing better than happy children (except perhaps happy, polite and grateful children……). Today was about having fun in the sun and a good waterslide is the best way I know how! 1. Something I learnt today: Kids roller coasters are really bad for adults. Small scale means high […]

December Challenge Day 18

Pre Christmas fun! Country bumpkins in the big smoke. 1. Something I learnt today: Kookaburras call way past dusk. In fact it is 11pm and they are going for it, a whole chorus of them!! I love the sounds of a good Aussie camping ground. 2. Something I am grateful for: Great friends to share […]

December Challenge Day 17

Today comes to you from my spot under this tree…. Day 1 of 10 days off work spending time with the kids. 1. Something I have learnt today: Looking after 5 kids is easier than 2! 2. Something I am grateful for: Bikes, beach and ice cream. Happy kids. Happy Mum. 3. Something I want […]

December Challenge Day 16

Lovely Sunday. Sleep in, gym workout, Christmas party, cuppa with a friend and some housework. Content children playing with new found friends. 1. What I learnt today: Today is indeed a new day. 2. Something I am grateful for: My first real Christmas Party of the season! Our work party was weeks and weeks ago, […]

December Challenge Day 15

It seems that today all that mounting pressure I was feeling yesterday, came to a head with a mighty explosion. It turns out I was not the only one in our house feeling the tension build. Along with the Christmas build up, there has been the bubbling end of primary school/start of high school anxiety. […]

December Challenge Day 14

Another long, busy day. Just like most people around me, I am feeling the pressure that this time if the year brings. It feels like life just gets turned up a notch. There are more things to get done, there is more money to spend, more expectations to fulfil. This one date……. 25th December, seems […]

December Challenge Day 11

Day 1 at home for school holidays. The next 7 weeks are going to be a lot of juggling as we negotiate work and kids with no school. Some days at home, some with grandparents, some with friends and some at the dreaded Vacation Care! It is so tough being a kid! Something I learnt […]

December Challenge Day 10

Something I learnt today: You can’t untangle a spiders web. Something I am grateful for: Wine Something I want to improve: I would like to add a new day in the week, called ME day. On ME day, everyone in the world ignores everyone else and does something to feed their own sole. Kids included. […]

December Challenge Day 8

Take two, first attempt at today’s blog disappeared into the ether! Deep breath! Anyway, it is the weekend here in paradise! Something I learnt today: I get bored very easily and have difficulty with idle time(and I wonder why my children are the way the are). Apparently, according to my husband, and likely in a […]

December Challenge Day 7

Another long day 1. Something I learnt: Sometimes it is no use flogging a dead horse. Move on. 2. Something I am grateful for: the beautiful primary school my son has spent 8 years attending. He has been lucky to start his life in a caring and nurturing environment. Now it is time to go […]