Yesterday, after our emotional morning, we headed to the beach with Uncle Josh and Imi for a coffee and some hot chips (celebrations were in order). We live so close to the very best kind of [...]
This morning we tentatively walked through the school gates in preparation for kindergarten orientation. I was sad, Daniel was nervous/excited and Che was a little overwhelmed. We are really [...]
Last week, when the thought of hanging washing on the line seemed like a novelty, I decided it was time to turn off the computer and step away for a few days. Just like in Autumn I was feeling [...]
Tonight the sun will set an hour later which can only mean one thing – summer beckons. I do love summertime dusk; lazying on the verandah before the mozzies come to visit, lingering for an [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012.” Che: He dreams of travelling to New York City, Mt Vesuvius and then London. Poet: On the table. Always on the table. [...]
…and strawberries. Party celebrations left me a little weary so I’ve been pottering these past few days; drinking tea and catching up. Strangely I’ve also decided to switch the [...]
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. [...]
