I’m currently ‘cooking under plastic’ or that should be ‘trying to cook under plastic’. The current state of our renovations means that our kitchen has only one wall and no roof. The current state of the weather means that the tarpaulin that is supposed to be saving the kitchen from the elements is slowly being […]
Mess, Manners and a Dyson Review.
My children are the messiest eaters on the planet. The smallest thinks it is fun to toss any unwanted food over the side of the high chair. The big boy shovels food in so fast most of it ends up everywhere but in his mouth. And no matter how cushy or comfy we make their […]
Home Renovations – Excitement Vs Terror.
With the floor structure complete it is time for the demolition part of our renovations to begin. During last week weather-boards came off the rear of our house, the study window was removed, the back door is gone (it will one day become our living room door!) and it is a matter of hours before […]
Old House. New House.
I was going to write a long and rambling post about how excited I am about our renovations, but then I realised… most of you have no idea what our house is like now, so you aren’t really going to understand why I am so gosh dang excited about the changes. So, indulge me if […]
Renovation Madness.
Once upon a time, a very long time ago, in a land before stock market crashes, flooding rain and scary heart problems, we had plans. Not just any old ‘pie in the sky’ plans. We had real plans, big plans, plans drawn up by a qualified and expensive architect. They were grand plans…. Plans to […]
A Good Drying Day
The sun is shining, there is a gentle breeze and the baby is asleep in the pram as I hang out the washing. Sometimes all you need are simple things like a good drying day and a sleeping baby to make you realise how lucky you really are. I’m adding my thoughts to the wonderful […]
What’s on your Fridge?
Last week I joined in the new (to me) Wandering Wednesday and this week I am taking up yet another new blogging challenge! Since all the pickles have been a tad sick this week and since they are such caring and sharing children they have given it to me now, we haven’t wandered much further […]
Sewing School Skirts.
I’ve been sewing school skirts! Now try saying that six times really fast after a shot of tequila and a late night…. oh now where was I? Ah yes, school skirts, and I sewed them! I am not a fabulous sewer. I can’t follow a proper pattern to save myself and I am easily confused […]