August 2009

Loose Ends.

August 31, 2009

Just tying up a few loose ends and answering a few recurrent questions… Firstly, since so many of you have asked… Our new vacuum is a Dyson. It’s this one… the smallest barrel vac and the cheapest. It has no fancy bells and whistles but since we don’t have any carpet, we didn’t think we [...]

Weekly Winners – Back on the Horse.

August 30, 2009

After a long hiatus I am back doing Sarcastic Mom’s Weekly Winners again. After my Perfectly Imperfect Life Challenge I got back on the photo taking horse and Weekly Winners is just what I need to motivate me not to fall off again… The Small Boy with his pirate scar. A little bit of spring [...]

Gratefuls.

August 28, 2009

It’s been a while, so I think I am definitely due for some Gratefuls… I’m grateful for… *Vacuum cleaners that suck, and I mean REALLY suck. *Having the money to buy that very sucky vacuum cleaner, even though it was more than we’d initially wanted to spend. *Sushi *The fact that my small boy can [...]

Turkish Delight and Ice Cream.

August 27, 2009

Disclaimer – This post is about sex. It’s not particularly rude, nor does it contain swear words, but if reading about my sex life may offend or repulse you (mum? dad?) click away now ok. ******************************************************************* There was a time when the term ‘afternoon delight’ didn’t refer to hiding in the kitchen to eat something [...]

Wordless Wednesday – The Mount Fugi Edition

August 26, 2009

We seem to have Mount Fugi growing on our window sill…. I play Wordless Wednesday at Five Minutes for Mom. Find more wordless wednesday at Technorati. Related Posts:Why??A Talent for Play – Wordless WednesdayAlmost Wordless Wednesday – Breathless Pursuit

For the Love of Lists.

August 25, 2009

I’m a bit late coming to the party, but catching up on my blog subscriptions I read that Meet Me at Mikes was having a week of lists. Immediately I thought of my List. Yes, that’s List with a capitol L 36 Things To Do During My Bonus Year! It’s my goal list. It’s my [...]

Christmas is coming…

August 24, 2009

Did that post title scare you just a little? Every year I say I am going to be organised for Christmas. I’m going to avoid the last minute craziness. I’m going to make or buy simple, inexpensive gifts. I am going to get a handle on christmas so that I can actually enjoy some of [...]

Wise Beyond Her Years.

August 23, 2009

Muski likes to play the game “Who do you love?”. We ask him who someone loves and he tells us… “Who does Uncle Timmy love?” Yukari! “Who does Aunty Sarah love?” Man Candy! “Who does Bobo (grandfather) love?” Nanny! Then Izzy pipes up with a mischievous grin on her face and says… “No… Bobo loves [...]

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Printable Love or Lunch Box Notes.
February 3, 2012

I am back making school lunches and next week my big boy will need lunch for kinder (preschool) too, thankfully only once a week, but all of them want to know when I will start leaving notes in their lunch boxes! So I think it’s time for some new lunch box notes. I am not [...]

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Wordless Wednesday – Printable Christmas Cheer
December 14, 2011

We are in need of a little brightness around here, and some Christmas decorations that Noah can’t pull down and destroy… Click on any of the above images to download an A4 (letter sized) printable poster to add some Christmas cheer. Or shrink them down and print them onto cards and share the joy. Check [...]

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