the end was just the beginning
Yesterday was my first as a SAHM (again). It went pretty well. The youngest chastised me at one point, saying "I thought you weren't working anymore?" when she caught me checking my Twitter feed. I assured her Mummy wasn't working, she was just having fun ... But that wasn't entirely true. After a year of... Continue Reading →
It got pretty cold when the Household lived in New York for 10 brief months. I think the record lowest temp we survived was -8C. It was so cold that even with lined boots you couldn't stand still without freezing your tootsies off. But our experience ain't got nuthin' on the big freeze currently sweeping... Continue Reading →
I have no idea how people keep New Year's resolutions like not drinking alcohol in January. It's holiday mode month and there's so much social stuff on ... Though I wish I had banned the booze on Sunday when I spent the afternoon (and a large slab of the evening) drinking rose at a friend's... Continue Reading →
Doing the research for this round-up of 10 couples who love their pets so much they put them in the bridal party made my day. It was inspired by me spotting the first couple in my Facebook feed. People are so awesome, aren't they? Elise and Dick are big fans of Game of Thrones, Star... Continue Reading →
I am awed by how classy Alyssa Milano has been over this terrible fat-shaming incident. As for the outrageous pic Mariah Carey's hubby posted on social media ... I'm awed by that too, but not in a classy way. After he finally apologised properly, Alyssa Milano has ended her feud with Jay Mohr, who fat-shamed the... Continue Reading →
OK, the incident, finally. I was sobbing, the kids were sobbing. He was gone. It was horrible. I'd chucked Charlie outside for some doggy time and asked the kids to show me how to play their new Wii. About 20 minutes later I thought ... hmmm ... normally the dog would be barking his head... Continue Reading →
Stars, they're not just like us, not at all. You just have to take a look at Kaley Cuoco's wedding and Kim Kardashian's festive snaps to know that ... not that I'm jealous or anything (OK, I'm totally green ... except for the being engaged to Kanye bit ... I'm not even minty pastel about... Continue Reading →
There was an incident last night that I should be blogging about, but I can't ... because of Bradley Cooper's hips.I went to see Bradley in American Hustle - arriving with seconds to spare because of the incident - from the luxury of a Gold Class reclining couchy seat thingy.I don't know if it was... Continue Reading →
Kids love prehistoric stuff, whether it's reruns of The Flintstones, dinosaurs or the latest DVD release to tackle the era, The Croods. Here's how to throw a party that will totally rock. Crood party activities to keep them occupied ... >> If you're lucky enough to live in the ACT, you could hold a party... Continue Reading →
HAPPY NEW YEAR! And on with the show ... Here's proof that people present fairytale versions of themselves through social media. Facebook creates a "Year in Review" for everyone (have you checked yours out?) and this is what mine looked like in 2013: January 1: 13 hours and counting ... February 11: Ava's self portrait. Loving... Continue Reading →
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