Term 3 in Australia is cranking up and my little man is still loving school. But am I? He has made some gorgeous friends, works with incredibly patient and creative teachers and his independence is soaring. It seems (*sigh) my baby is growing up. It’s just that, what I haven’t really shared with you are…
Lunchbox Letters
CRUISING THE CIRCUIT : Kids Parties
I am a party lover. I used to love a good theme night; Mexican food, sombreros and tequila on arrival was a fave. I loved to dress up, chat and mingle, sip some sparkling wonder juice and listen to some great music. Get to bed late; sleep in late and feast on a cheeky, cooked…
13 THINGS SEMESTER ONE HAS TAUGHT ME
Coming to you live from Cough Central, where the blast of wintry cold is beginning to scratch away at our good humour, and even dampened my enthusiasm for the return of the much anticipated series of Offspring. The kids are looking a little strained, over it and in much need of couch time (me too!), and…
IT’S RAINING, IT’S POURING : Must be school pick-up
We are actually walking distance from my son’s school. We love it. We hold hands, the little one skips on ahead, the big one prattles on about how great his day was, the sun shines warm on our backs and beautiful home baked goodies such as zucchini and beetroot scones await our homecoming. Really???!!! Not…
Term One : TICK
Tomorrow is the last day of Term 1 here in NSW. All going well in the next 24 hours, we have (nearly) made it. Here is a little round up for you…. I did not mix up the sports/summer uniform once; not one time. Yay me! We only had tears once and it was over…
YOUR OFFICIAL SCHOOL DROP-OFF CHECK LIST
To all my lovely new morning drop off school parents : If you see more than, hmmmm…let’s say 3 of the characteristics listed below as I approach the school gate….do not…I repeat, DO NOT approach me…(unless you have chocolate and a sympathetic ear). Look at my 3 year old daughter’s hair carefully. If it is…
MY SHOCK REDUNDANCY
I just didn’t see it coming. I’m actually ashamed to admit it, but last week I was made redundant. I still have my other job to keep me busy of course, but it was like a sledgehammer hit me sideways. I was left winded, gasping for breath and I am still feeling incredibly emotional about…
A “SCHOOL MUM” NEWBIE : FEAR AND FREEDOM
I have just began my new life as ‘school mum’; alternating washed shirts, defrosting bread rolls, emptying uneaten food from the lunchbox and lists; always writing lists. Twice a week now, my littlest diva goes to pre-school, giving me precious time to work, write those lengthy lists and stare painfully at the tipped out lego…
I’M LETTING YOU GO, my baby boy
Oh…I do so want the world for my boy, and then some. But just indulge me here for a moment….overthinking much? Me? This morning…this very day…my heart is in tail spin as my first born heads off to school. So here it is…. What if his poo and bum talk isn’t quite as comically well…
