Caitlin
I was going to start right back at the beginning but unfortunately my digital photos on my laptop only go back to 2002 so we begin with the four year old and go on from there. And we finish with … Continue reading Caitlin
Category: Family & Parenting
Happy Father’s Day
There are many reasons why Adam is awesome. He produces delicious sourdough bread on a semi-regular basis. He takes on such projects as the sewing of reenactment clothes with enthusiasm and drive that gets me off my struggling-with-a-mood-downswing butt (hello … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
Wordless-ish Wednesday
Tom spent a good part of Sunday afternoon and of Monday morning like this. I was amazed that Clara put up with it for as long as she did. Tom has generously shared the lurgi that got him sent home … Continue reading Wordless-ish Wednesday
He’s a hobbit
I slept in a bit this morning, as one does on a Sunday, especially in school holidays. Eventually I got out of bed, showered and dressed and began yelling at the kids to do the same. I then cooked egg … Continue reading He’s a hobbit
Sundays in My City – Sydney Aquarium
Hosted by Unknown Mami We had a slow start today, a late brunch and kids who didn’t really want to leave the house. Adam persuaded us into dragging ourselves out to the car and off to the city despite the … Continue reading Sundays in My City – Sydney Aquarium
Bullying sucks
Every so often one of those Facebook status spams annoys me enough that I can’t keep ignoring it. Tonight’s gripe comes to you courtesy of the spate of anti-bullying sentiment doing the rounds in response to the video of a bullied kid lashing out at his tormentor. Here’s the status spam in question: The girl you just called fat, she is starving herself and has lost over 15kgs. The boy you just called stupid, he has a learning disability and studies over 4hrs a night. The girl you just called ugly, she spends hours in the mirror putting on makeup … Continue reading Bullying sucks
Weekend woes and wins
It’s been hot and humid all weekend. I’ve got a lurgi that comes with a sore throat, headache, shakiness and mild nausea – every time I try and do anything other than sit on the lounge I end up a … Continue reading Weekend woes and wins
Back to school
Off to High School! Today was Caitlin’s first day of Year 7, nothing like 40 degree heat* to start things off with a kind of molten whimper. The Principal and the Year Advisor both devoted part of their welcoming addresses … Continue reading Back to school
Sundays in My City – Last day of the summer holidays
Hosted by Unknown Mami We started off with a lazy morning and a very late brunch, Adam cooked onion and bacon omelette with grilled tomato and mushrooms. Then we did a little bit of tidying up and hung two loads … Continue reading Sundays in My City – Last day of the summer holidays
Friday Fragments
Hosted by Mrs4444. Friday fragments, all the bits and bobs from the week gone by that are rattling around inside my head. Far too noisy! Better get them out via the keyboard and plonk them down here instead. When I … Continue reading Friday Fragments
Mim's Muddle 