It’s 7.30am on Saturday morning and I’m in my car. I’m child and husband free. It’s just me and Fleetwood Mac. I even stop and grab a coffee and I relish the feeling of freedom. I’m driving down the Coast to Pro Blogger and after already having spent the day before at the conference I’m anticipating…
I have one child not an only child
When Charlie was about a year old I was asked by someone when baby number 2 was coming along. I wasn’t at all offended by this question and I didn’t know this person especially well so my response was fairly neutral, I didn’t go into any details but simply explained that we wouldn’t be having…
#shareAustralia
I’ve lived in Brisbane all my life. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel overseas but it’s true, there’s no place like home. Kidspot http://www.kidspot.com.au/ are inviting bloggers (that would be someone like me) to share our thoughts and experiences on the best (top 3) family friendly things to do in our corner of the…
I completely know everything about parks
I spend an inordinate amount of time at parks. If it’s not a work day, I’m almost certain to be at a park. Today it was twice. Parks are nice. There aren’t too many in my 10km radius that I haven’t met and become acquainted with. A couple of months ago we moved from a…
Sand and some sparkle
How easy is it for us to underestimate how important the little things are, the simple stuff that gives pleasure that makes us feel peaceful, happy, content. It’s been 18 months since I have last felt the sand between my toes. I’ve loved the beach all my life so 18 months is a looong time….
Rhythm of life
Remember when you would make a mix tape of your favourite music? I can see myself now, circa 1986, sitting crossed legged on my bedroom floor, pink cassette player in my lap, the radio turned into Radio 10’s top 40 and my fingers on the PLAY RECORD buttons ready to press the moment when one…