A bit of an early start this morning courtesy of Nixon saw me considering plans for the day pre-7.30am. Plenty of time to cram some more sun into this summer holiday! I was considering inexpensive things the boys and I could do, beaches we could visit …
Somehow or other, it’s all working out. Today, after quite a lovely, sunny weekend filled with friends and fun I hauled ass. I hustled through a 5k, 2 loads of laundry, ALL the beds made, a writing deadline met, 3 GST returns completed, a walk …
I know when you’re outside, looking in, other people’s lives can often appear to be a collection of perfectly styled images on Instagram, strung together in a series of well timed moments and effortless outfits. This is the real deal. Perhaps my favorite image of …
Between Mum’s place up north and our own trees (which are producing fruit in bulk for the first winter ever!), we have lots of home grown citrus and the babes are loving it! Nixon is obsessed with mandarins. I peeled him two for morning tea, …
After we had finished exploring the Auckland Domain E asked if he could take some pictures as we made our way back to the car. “PLEASE TAKE THE CAMERA!” I was screaming inside as I was trying to wrangle a very tired wee Nixie and …
Both our kids are BIG fans of second breakfasts. If Nix has had porridge or eggs for breakfast he’ll devour a small smoothie in a mini milk bottle at about 9am. At least if he starts the day with THIS much goodness in him I don’t stress …
I swam at the same swimming school Nixon now screams and yells at once a week, and they have had the same logo and swim bag the entire time. I am 36 years old! Good things stand the test of time I guess lol
Some days you just have to put on your overalls and go riding in the rain. Or Mama will go cray-cray. He won’t melt, he’s warm and so so happy, plus the potential for puddles is all a bit too exciting! It’s hard to remember …
This is a familiar scene at our house. We are committed to having an open house policy for our boys and their friends, I mean, at Ethan’s age he’s much happier with his friends around and that makes my life easier so everyone wins. Nixon, …
I’ve actually died and gone to heaven so if you need me……… Dave returned from Wellington with a selection of chocolates he picked for me from Bohemein Fresh Chocolates on Featherston St. I’m a bit of a chocolate fiend, so I’m trying to restrain myself …