a wing caught, the swirl of old man’s beard and the roar of golden fire light. An afternoon into evening in the garden where I grew up – noticing the details that I’ve walked [...]
We’ve been cooped up at home with a cold. All three of us are snuffly and coughing and generally miserable. Although it’s very autumny and crisp the sun is still bright and welcoming [...]
Ever since Anna attended one of my birth workshops with her hubbie and full-belly in tow, we have enjoyed a constant conversation over email. Last week I sent her a quick reply and two of the [...]
This week is rather big for me. Before I birthed Ché I did quite a lot of freelance writing work and I loved it – especially the opportunity it provided to work in my pajamas with a cup of [...]
{this moment} {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, [...]
I like routine. And I don’t know where my head would be if I didn’t follow a rhythm every day. It has really been a savior for me as a mum. I remember back when Ché was a few months [...]
I choose you! Checks and Spots awarded me a Kreative Blog Award (about 6 weeks ago) and I’m only just getting around to my half of the deal – write seven things about myself. So, here [...]
Che kneading hot cross buns (cross bums) dough at steiner playgroup I can already feel the Easter eggs on my love handles. I ate three today because I was suffering the dreaded writer’s [...]
It was a great Friday to have a birthday and now I am officially in my mid-twenties. Feeling a little sad to have left the earlies but looking forward with bright eyes and smiles. What will 26 [...]
Only a few hours after I wrote my last post I had to take Daniel back to emergency (it was 2am…it wasn’t fun). He had an allergic reaction to the painkillers and was violently sick. [...]
