Popa built a pirate ship in the backyard and reminded me that Che’s 5th birthday was fast approaching. A pirate party was absolutely necessary, apparently, so I set about burning the edges [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012.” Che: “Argh me hearties” – bellowed from the bow of the ship. Poet: A grazed nose and sore [...]
Today we snuck into the neighbour’s garden and picked the last of the lemons from the tree. Yellow fruit has been replaced with blush pink blooms – and a swarm of bees on the sweet [...]
At around this time every year I wander through the days leading up to his birthday, trying my hardest to accept that he is one year older. The universal experience of the mother. I could write [...]
Our beautiful friend Sarah Humphreys sings the sweetest tunes. Her latest album is hello and Daniel filmed the music video for the first single Like a House Needs a Door. I took on the role of [...]
the best chocolate cake with strawberries please mum and I have a ridiculously full week ahead of me. I’m a thinker, a dreamer and a worrier. Often I spend far too much time in my head. [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012.” Che: Sensitive, thoughtful and so very engaging. He turns five this week. Sigh. Poet: …climbs everything. [...]
After winning The Sling Diaries I was given a gift voucher to Sakura Bloom. But, as you may have already noticed, I own a few gorgeous slings and if I add more to my collection I may be setting [...]
I clearly remember the first day we took Che to Montessori. We walked slowly, following his amble, and when we reached the gate his teacher welcomed us. “I like that you let Che take his [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012.” Che: His behaviour was appalling…and then I realised that it was dusk and he hadn’t eaten since lunch. [...]
A big thank you for following my six diary entries over the past few months and for leaving so many beautiful comments. The winners were announced this afternoon and I’m delighted to share [...]
I’ve just realised that for the time being, I’m never going to get to the bottom of my list. For the past few weeks I’ve really struggled with my lack of time. I’ve [...]
