Last week I received a gorgeous wee book in the mail to read and review. I was excited. I love books and LOVED this book in particular as it gave me a chance to go back to those precious long days {and short years} of …
Louie has been beside himself with joy at moving in with Molly and Marley but the mystique of living with a female is driving Lou to distraction. This has not escaped the notice of our observant child. Louie’s ‘hunting’ was so prolonged on Sunday his …
After an amazing game against Helensville on Saturday {Ethan’s team won 120-10!}, he had to don his mouthguard again on Sunday {I had to get up at 6am!!!!} for the Barbarians tournament in Devonport. I was quite unprepared for the size of the tournament, there …
You know those little annoying 5min jobs that you put off and put off until it becomes so ridiculous that you haven’t done it yet that the job just becomes a write off? No? Perfect? Well done. Some of our friends in San Diego framed …
One month on and the stress of moving house {2 houses in our case} is fading and life is settling into a new routine; one which feels deliciously concrete and complete. As we packed, cleaned, organized then reversed the process in our new house and …
5pm on a Sunday afternoon. It’s cold but he doesn’t feel it, it’s getting dark but light enough to play, I could ride bikes around our neighbourhood all day with this kid.
As part of their major Australasian Campaign to get our little ones playing EVERY day, Milo have created a series of free events across Australia and New Zealand with the goal of encouraging and developing active play. FUN! Check dates on the official FB page …
A couple of hours after the work on my foot was finished I began to feel the pain that I had been expecting (but was strangely absent) during the 3.5hr session. I am now laid up and immobile waiting for Dave to return home with …
There is nothing, absolutely nothing in the world that makes Ethan happier than rock pools. Money cannot buy the satisfaction that the beach and the animals that live there bring our son, but the rewards are priceless. Muriwai on Sunday was drop dead gorgeous stunning …
Sometimes bringing an inside toy outside or vice versa can add a whole new element to play, or allow the whole family to enjoy late afternoon Autumn sunshine. Love.