the end was just the beginning
I am trying to zip up my core. And keep it zipped. All. The. Time. It's so bloody hard. Does it get any easier? This is not a metaphor. Although, come to think of it ... No. I just need to create more stability inside. I'm lacking core strength. There I go again ... That... Continue Reading →
The kids finished school yesterday. They're now on "holidays". But I think we need to come up with a different word for it. Because the online dictionary tells me holiday means: "a period of cessation from work or one of recreation". Here's what today looks like for me. Pack separate day packs and overnight bags for both kids. Pack lunch bags for both kids.... Continue Reading →
I yelled a lot at a stranger yesterday. I'm not proud of it, but it was one of those WTF moments where you just can't help yourself. Bloody Australia Post. Don't they realise they're teetering on extinction? You'd think they'd at least try to keep it modern. Just a few days ago, Canada Post announced... Continue Reading →
Five years ago, I met the real Santa. He was at Santaland, in the Macy’s department store in New York. It had to be him – he had a real beard and everything. At the very least, it was an extremely close relative, like a brother or a nephew or a fifth cousin once removed. The eldest was... Continue Reading →
I was saddened this morning to wake to the news that Peter O'Toole had passed away. Vale Peter O'Toole Lawrence of Arabia star Peter O'Toole,81, has passed away. His agent Steven Kenis told the media he died Saturday at London's Wellington hospital in London following a long illness. In July 2012, the actor announced he... Continue Reading →
Let's start with the kindness. People have been so nice to me on Facebook after I posted a blog on my page called "Is House Really Going Home?" To be honest, I hadn't really thought much about the impact of my words when I typed them. These days there isn't much time for reflection. I'm... Continue Reading →
OK, when I spotted these babies, I couldn't resist sharing them, despite having already been Christmas cupcake blogging earlier in the week. Prepare to be dazzled ... Upside-down mini ice cream cones become Christmas trees with candy cane trunks. From Bakerella. Wow, these edible snow globes are amazing. Get the recipe at Larecetadelafelicidad. ... Continue Reading →
For the second week in a row it's been all about babies in celebrity land. From breast-feeding controversies to horror morning sickness and happy deliveries, here's the latest news. Let's kick off with why Oprah DIDN'T have kids ... >> During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Oprah Winfrey revealed why she never had children:... Continue Reading →
Oddly enough, on this day last year I was pondering my future. And today I am too. Last year I found myself unexpectedly unemployed. This year I'm on the brink of unemployment by design. In less than a month I'll be a stay-at-home mum. It's exciting and scary in equal parts. Here's what I had... Continue Reading →
Last night, as tried to rally the energy to make my annual reindeer cupcakes for the youngest's class Christmas party on Thursday, I started stalling by Googling cute Christmas cupcake ideas. At least I got to sit down for five minutes ... They came out of the oven at 9.15pm. All that's left to do is ice... Continue Reading →
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