We realised the enormity of a parent’s responsibility the moment Che was born. We had visualised a dark hairy baby. I birthed a fair, (almost) bald baby. We had discussed a few names that [...]
Tea cannisters found at a garage sale down the street. The perfect accompaniment to my teacups and teapots. Yes, I love tea. Picked up an Indian kaftan too. It smells like chai.
My lovely round dining table sits in the small space between the kitchen and the lounge room. And this is the view I gaze at while I eat breakfast, enjoy a cup of tea, play on the computer. Yes, [...]
While browsing through the new edition of my favourite magazine I stumbled upon the books page and discovered that my much-loved and all-time favourite author has just released her latest [...]
8am. Soft wintery sun shining through from outside. Breakfast time. Oats cooking on the stove top. It suddenly occurs to me as I snap away that my little one has become so used to being in front [...]
Every minute so far today has been delightful. This little one is so joyful today. Inquisitive as always. We went shopping this afternoon and an old gentlemen was admiring Che. “He’s [...]
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the other side of the camera. The white sheet was up in preparation for movie watching and Daniel thought it best to utilise the picture perfect [...]
Before Daniel and I became parents we didn’t really understand the co-sleeping thing. How could a parent possibly get any sleep if a wriggling little child, arms outstretched, gently [...]
The little things…like the way Che puts his feet together when lying on his belly – Little Frog is his name today. Love these gingerbreadmen-print leggings to keep his feet warm and [...]
I don’t think I can describe the joy I have when dressing my baby boy in a cardigan knitted by my Mum. She spent every spare moment of the last two weeks knitting this gorgeous piece [...]
This contemplative little creature sat watching the rain for 20 minutes today. I am in awe that an 8-month-old can sit for so long, mesmerised by swaying branches, puddles of water and the drop, [...]