Category Archives: Household

What did you learn today?

Today was a learning day all round in our family. I learnt what it was like to do ‘the school run’. I take my hat off to all of you who do that everyday… Therefore 10 trips a week! There was nothing bad about it, in fact it was great. But I kept worrying that…

If I did it again…

I often think about having another baby. Patrick and I have both always said we want 4. We both come from families of 4 and we both imagined ourselves having big-ish families for our own children. Not that I have any regrets, but looking back to the start of Evie’s life, there are a couple…

Sunday

Sunday must be my night. Last week I went to a movie on my own. And this week, as in right now, I am sitting in a cafe (Manto in Norwood if you’re in Adelaide!) having a cup of chamomile tea on my own while Patrick has both children. He’s a keeper! If you follow…

Easter weekend

Why is it that whenever I think of saying or writing ‘I’m back’ I can’t bring myself to do it because I automatically want to say or write ‘I’m back, I’m on my rags and ovulating’? C/o Eminem lyrics. Thanks man (I know Eden would understand)! Anyway… Hi! How was your long weekend? Does anyone…

I cleaned for the cleaner

Image source Does anyone remember how I put down one of my goals for 2012 as getting a cleaner and gardener? I said I would have someone come in and do those things if I was still working and when we could afford it. I am here to let you know people, that if you…