A year ago today, I met DD, which makes October 12 our "anniversary." Go us! This is what DD remembers from our first meeting ... A blue dress, a mischievous look, a jauntily confident attitude, a playful naughty smile, reddish hair with a few bits of grey, and a cider bottle being swirled around casually.  Oh... Continue Reading →

The anxiety wakes me at dawn. It starts with a sick feeling in my stomach, then laces up my chest like a corset. I'm tired, I want to sleep, but it won't let me. I lie on my stomach to try and squeeze it out of me. I silently recite the Lord's Prayer over and... Continue Reading →

The kids and I were looking at new cars on the iPad last night. The youngest is determined to have a green one. We'd been thinking about getting a Honda CRV or a Nissan Juke, but they don't come in green. So we're thinking about getting a Subaru XV instead. It comes in a rather... Continue Reading →

I found my new home a year ago this week. As I noted in a blog post: "It’s big, has a gorgeous backyard … and is on an insanely busy road. But it’s cheap, in my local area and has a really nice, solid feel to it. It’s got – as they say in the business... Continue Reading →

Yes, yes, I know I just had a holiday, but I need another one. I'm knackered. I got back late on Sunday afternoon and dived straight into filling in as news editor on Kidspot on Monday. Then, on Tuesday I volunteered to start work from 6am each day. (So if I whinge about it, slap... Continue Reading →

My kids were lucky enough to have the most awesome experience last week - they stayed on a horse property in Nana Glen, near Coffs Harbour, for two nights. My dear school friend Tracy owns a property there. It's set in the most glorious location and her horses are divine. The kids were totally blitzed... Continue Reading →

I spent two blissful nights last week sleeping in my first Air BnB - The Old Alpaca Shed. It's owned by my dear friends Bronwyn and Simon and is literally an old alpaca shed that's been turned into rustic, charming accommodation. The Old Alpaca Shed is located near a little village called The Channon, which... Continue Reading →

It will come as no surprise to hear that my mini-break had its dramatic moments. I thought I'd get them out of the way first, then bore you with all my pretty, happy snaps later. I am SHATTERED. I drove to the Byron Bay hinterland and back over a five-day period. It was a bit... Continue Reading →