Questions. 46 of them in fact.

I got tagged by Megan. 1. Were you named after anyone? My mum went to school with a Miriam but I’m not named after her per se, my middle name is mum’s big sister’s name – Faye.2. When was the last time you cried? Ummm, can’t remember when exactly, weeks ago I think, but it was something to do with feeling very inadequate as a mother and human being in general.3. Do you like your handwriting? Neither like nor dislike, it’s functional.4. What is your favourite lunch meat? Double smoked leg ham, or smoked salmon.5. Do you have kids? Yep, … Continue reading Questions. 46 of them in fact.

12 things to do this year

Adam and I have been talking recently about making plans and setting goals so I thought I’d post some of the things I’d like to achieve this year. I’ll update as I go with how it all works out. 1. Go bushwalking in the Blue Mountains 3 times. (But perhaps not the Grand Staircase!)2. Swim laps at a public pool 2 times each month. (The kids love going to the indoor pool at Homebush so winter is no excuse)3. Go bike riding around the Western Plains Zoo.4. Cook something new for dinner once a month. Feb – veal casserole, Mar … Continue reading 12 things to do this year

Moving the furniture

I presume everyone’s noticed the redecorating that’s been going on around here? I’ve been having fun slowly getting things juuuust right. Occasionally I’ll ask Adam for an opinion, invariably he replies “yeah, looks good” or something to that effect. He’s more interested in the content than the decor which I guess is kind of nice. I’m quite surprised he hasn’t complained about the changes, I always get into trouble when I shift the furniture around in the house, change being so traumatic and all 😉 I’ve just added a twitter feed to the sidebar over there —-> so even if … Continue reading Moving the furniture

Dear god the STRESS!!

The continuing saga of the talent quest – Caitlin, not content to rest on her laurels after her singing, has decided to enter with a friend in the dancing section as well. Now, this would be all fine and dandy had they made this decision a couple of weeks ago instead 4 days before they have to officially enter. We need the song chosen and the choreography done by Monday. The girls have just spent an hour agonising over song choice and are at present toying with the possibility of using Greased Lightning. Looks like Caitlin’s friend will be coming … Continue reading Dear god the STRESS!!

Random stuff

Tonight I hand fed the possum a slice of watermelon. A possum eating watermelon with great enthusiasm is a) noisy and b) so very cute. I spent $400 on groceries today, I’d been buying only what we needed to get through the next day or so for the last 3 weeks and we were running out of just about everything. Now I shouldn’t need to shop for non-perishables for another 3 weeks! BBQ dinner on the front deck is a very nice way to spend the evening. Must do more often. Caitlin is entering the school talent quest in the … Continue reading Random stuff

Day 22 and I’m getting desperate.

Therefore, in the spirit of NoBloShoeMo, only all at once instead of one pair each day, I give you my shoe collection. The notable thing about this picture is that it contains every pair of shoes I own, in pairs, tidy and accessible. That would be because of the brand new shoe rack on which they are arrayed. Useless facts about my shoes: there is one pair which has never been worn; there is one pair that has been worn only once; there is one pair which I have had since 1992; 9 out of the 19 pairs are Colorado … Continue reading Day 22 and I’m getting desperate.

Blergh

I’ve been dragging myself around today saying “I don’t feel so good” and feeling like a bit of a fraud as I was pretty sure it was just lack of sleep. I got through reading groups and I was there to man the uniform shop for kindy orientation. I ended up having a lie down this afternoon before heroically heading out to McDonalds in search of dinner. Dinner was duly eaten and about 20 minutes later it became clear that it’s not just sleep deprivation I’m suffering from, but I feel a bit better now if rather shaky and empty … Continue reading Blergh

In which my car gets a good workout

Trips today up the super steep hill at the bottom of which we live:1. Caitlin to dance dress rehearsal at 8:30am2. Me to dress rehearsal to change her hair do at 9:30am3. Back to pick up from dress rehearsal at 11:00am4. Caitlin to dress rehearsal again at 2:30pm5. Me to shops at 3:00pm6. Final pick up from dress rehearsal at 3:30pm7. Take David’s friend home at 4:00pm8. Up to the school to help set up for the P&C social tonight at 5:00pmAnd last but not least9. Back to the school for said social at 7:15pm I’m off to eat dinner, … Continue reading In which my car gets a good workout

Blood, B12 and beading

Today at school Tom got bitten on the thigh by one of his classmates, she drew blood and all. His teacher assured me that it was entirely unprovoked and I do know this child has been quite difficult all year, but biting!? Haven’t had that before. It happened just before the end of day bell and phone calls to the parents were being made as we left the sickbay – an ice pack and sympathy was all that was needed. I was asked whether Tom was up to date on his tetanus shots (which he is) and I had to … Continue reading Blood, B12 and beading

Weigh-in week 13

I managed a loss of 0.9kg this week which brings me back to 8.5kg lost. I’m going to stick with Core for a couple more weeks at least, I’m feeling much more relaxed about my eating so it seems to be working quite well for now. I was at the school for half the day today. I’m getting a bit sick of that place 😛 I’m there most of tomorrow too but Thursday I get all to myself and I’m planning on doing some Christmas shopping so I’ve been working on my gift list, it’s hard! I need inspiration. Anyone … Continue reading Weigh-in week 13