It sounds totally counter intuitive, but exhausted me drove 45 minutes to the Northern Beaches yesterday for a little beauty therapy. Not the facial and manicure type, what I needed was the sea. I hadn't planned on making the trip, but the day was too gorgeous to resist. It was beautiful at Avalon Beach and... Continue Reading →

There's a lot of pressure on my Saturdays ... Well ... it's mainly inside my own head. After a busy working week, the kids and I get one relaxed day together before they head to their dad's on Sunday. It should be a change to spend some "quality" time. But, every Sunday I wake up feeling... Continue Reading →

It's becoming clear to me that there isn't anything near an ideal life scenario for modern parents. The stay-at-home parents go stir-crazy and envy the ones working and earning incomes. The full-time workers envy the stay-at-home parents and wish they could have more time with their kids. The part-time workers face the constant juggle of... Continue Reading →

I got the chance to hear a bloke called Richard Sauerman, whose nickname is 'The Brand Guy', speak yesterday at the drinks association's Network Breakfast and he was AMAZING. Richard used to work in advertising, but these days he helps individuals and companies define and enhance their brand. Early in his presentation, he asked people... Continue Reading →

We celebrated my nephew's 15th birthday last night at our local teppanyaki restaurant. The restaurant is on the wrong side of scruffy, but the kids love it. I've lost count of the birthdays we've celebrated there. I really admire my sister for the gathering she organised around that hot plate. My nephew was surrounded by... Continue Reading →

DD and I are feeling a bit buffeted by life - it's moving at such a crazy pace at the moment. So we wound down yesterday by throwing a few steaks on the barbie, clinking cider bottles, then hopping on a ferry to Ettalong for some water therapy. DD loves a ferry ride and the... Continue Reading →

10 is a mercurial age. The youngest is back on sugar something fierce ... I blame Halloween ... while also being on my case about wanting a dental appointment. I don't think she's made a connection between the two, they both just happen to be top of her unique little mind. I swear, barely a... Continue Reading →

I went to see the Dandy Warhols last night. It made me feel very, very old. Not because everyone there was young, it was a pretty mixed crowd, but because I am still quite wonky from the flu. As I lay on the couch at 6pm waiting for DD to pick me up, I knew... Continue Reading →

I'm a little off my game after the flu, at least that's my excuse for the madness that was last night. I accidentally double booked the kids: the youngest had a band concert and the eldest was off to get her hair cut and coloured on the other side of the Harbour Bridge ... Both... Continue Reading →

The eldest and I stayed home together yesterday, both sick and miserable. I'm a bit worried about how frequently the eldest is getting sick, so I booked her in to see the doctor. She had a pink fit when I told her. You would not believe the carry on. The doctor was quite startled by... Continue Reading →