A mixed bag

Gosh has it really only been 6 days since my last blog post? There has been so much happening around here! Let’s get into it! The Christmas tree is up!! And we love it 🙂 I spent most of Tuesday in hospital with this nugget. He had a pretty nasty post-viral wheeze that we couldn’t…

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Darby-doo

And just like that, this cute little baby is now six. He really was the sweetest little baby. Slept well, fed like a trooper and was happy ALL THE TIME!! Okay, that’s not possible. But he sure was a happy baby. And a damn cute toddler. From the age of about two onwards, he has…

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Punch, Dip & Cake

No this isn’t some awesome new boxing combination, although I would be all over it if it was! I’m talking about the perfect trifecta for a party. Growing up, we were always having parties at our place. Every birthday was celebrated, as well as New Years Eve parties and Christmases. And the three things that…

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Another step forward

There are some things that take bravery, patience, stamina, and a positive mental attitude (PMA). I had decided yesterday that I was going to take all four kids to the pool this afternoon, by myself. Now that Chance, Quinn and Darby can all swim very well, and Julius is well on his way, I really…

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Fair Enough

Fairness is a funny thing. It seems like a good idea to be fair, but fair doesn’t necessarily mean equal, and things won’t always be even, but might seem fair. I think. Maybe. It’s confusing! I was trying to find some quotes around fairness, but none of them really resonated with me. This one got…

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Big Chop

We went back to our awesome hairdresser last week so Quinny could go from this: To this!! So much hair all over the floor! She looks so much older and is loving her new locks. Big brown eyes, just like her Dadda, gorgeous little freckles and such spunk. She is such a treasure 🙂

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The moments

There are moments in life that take you by surprise; they catch your breath; they make you pause; hopefully they serve as a reminder of how good life is right at this minute, they make your reflect, before moving on with your day. Tonight I was surrounded by my tribe; my school Mums and Dads…

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Mums Go Wild

There is something very sacred and special about going away with a group of mums. Add some Prosecco, good food, a blow up prop named Derek and a creek nearby, and wow what a recipe for a good time! Some school mums and I made the time (no one has time, you have to make…

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