Today, I introduce to you my new signature scent. Step aside Chanel No 5, for it is with great pride I am about to launch the oh so divine scent of 2019, “Oh Mumma”. Oh indeed. Along with my team, I have tried to bottle the strains of my children’s laughter, savour the sight of…
Trying Toddlers
QUEEN B AND ME
Life is good. How do I know this? Earlier today I was having a mini mind melt-down. I was cranky and cursing wildly under my breath. My 5 year old daughter quickly hauled me into line when I went waaaaay over the line and dared to utter, ‘STUPID,’ which we all know is a BIG…
5 MISTAKES YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY MAKE AS A PARENT
As I lay awake staring in to the dark at 3am Sunday morning, I began my usual routine of ‘thinking’. You know, about ‘things’. All of the THINGS. This can range from a sudden urgency to confirm when the Library books are due back, to the expiration date of the milk in the fridge, to…
IN A BLINK OF AN EYE
When people told me that my babies would, ‘grow up in the blink of an eye, so just enjoy it,’ I popped that little nugget right up alongside the, ‘sleep when the baby sleeps,’ rubbish. You see, it was always said by a smiling elderly lady at the supermarket whilst the kids were screaming for…
FIGHT OR FLIGHT
Dear Virgin Airlines I wish to extend a giant thanks to you all, especially regarding the configuration of your seats. A few days ago, we returned from holiday; hence I booked tickets for later in the day to squeeze another half day of sightseeing in. In hindsight, a flight over dinner time and the traditional…
THE SNOW MUST GO ON : Vomit and Jingle Bells
I even packed a lunch. As if I didn’t already know it would be McDonalds all around, but I foolishly sliced oranges, made up rolls and ensured I had enough water. I was off to ‘create memories’; or in this modern era, spice up my Insta feed. We were on an adventure to visit the…
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…
Sorry, kids; not sorry!
I am not even close to perfect, my darlings, but…well… I think… I am cool. I am sooooo damned cool I still use the word, ‘cool’. To really get my point home, I might throw in a deluxe ‘coolio’. You are two lucky dudes to have a mum like me. But I know there might…
THE ‘HUNTER INCIDENT’
One Saturday night during the last school holidays, my daughter absolutely brought the house down. I was mesmerised by her strength of character, her utter conviction in her beliefs and her ability to convey her feelings in a direct and passionate manner. Her pitch was strong and controlled. Her voice carried clearly and deeply. I was…
MY MOTHER’S DAY SWISH WISH LIST
It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday here in Australia. So what’s on your list? Health? Love? Happiness? Let’s throw in the ‘wealth’ part, too, just for good measure. (I would totally be prepared to trial ‘wealth’ to investigate if it really can buy happiness if anyone is happy to donate.) So I am enjoying reading loads…
