December Challenge Day 23

Complete and utter contentment. It is the evening of the eve of Christmas Eve. Here I am sitting on the veranda, glass of wine in hand, keyboard, lovely balmy temperature and a soft flowing breeze. Quite unexpectedly I have a moment of solitude and peace. In what has been the usual crazy busy build up […]

December Challenge Day 22

Hot hot hot! 1. Something I learnt today: Homemade shortbread isn’t meant to be perfect in appearance. Every year I make shortbread for Christmas. Every year I do it differently. Every year I am disappointed with how it looks (not how it tastes). I realised today, it isn’t meant to look perfect and if it […]

December Challenge Day 21

Wow, today went by in a blur. Christmas preparations are in full swing. I finally got around to starting the baking and sweet treats. In amongst that, I was researching and booking a holiday. So exciting!!! I love having something to look forward to. 1. Something I learnt today: Western Australia is huge! Of course […]

December Challenge Day 20

Great mini break. 1. Something I learnt today: Sometimes just a couple of nights away is all that is needed to reset. 2. Something I am grateful for: My bed. No matter where I go or how long I am away, I still love coming back to my own bed (especially when the family cat […]

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 […]