Little sickies

By On May 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

It is 12.48am.

I am back in bed, listening to my littlest man cough & cough despite the dose of medicine I just administered.

It has been a looong weekend. Not in the good, went away or did lots of relaxing type way. Long as in, the house looks like a bomb [...]

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Lucky undies

By On May 28, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Uncategorized

Did your mum, Nan or Great Aunty Ethel ever tell you it was lucky if you put your knickers on inside out?

I find this has been happening to me alot lately, but in my current sleep-deprived state I think the only lucky thing that’s happened is that I’ve remembered to put knickers on at [...]

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Little rituals

By On May 25, 2011 · 4 Comments · In Uncategorized

I have been going through a rough patch of late (better known as “life”).  I must admit I have to work very hard some days to keep from dropping my bundle. I feel I have been failing dismally.

So, in an effort to regain some semblance of control over my feelings and reactions, the last couple of [...]

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Ode to Spaghetti

By On May 21, 2011 · 9 Comments · In Uncategorized

My belly is full of sushi and chai latte…

My heart is full of Spaghetti x

I’ve never believed in soul mates. 

I have come to believe in caretakers for your soul.

People who nurture you.  Listen to your fears. Don’t judge you. Validate your feelings. [...]

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The quiet life

By On May 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

Today my house was quiet. My child cooperative and pleasant. It was lovely.

Notice I said “child” not “children”.

It’s quite amazing how one extra (little) person can change the dynamic of the house. Individually my boys tend to be chatty, cuddly, lovable creatures who are happy to amuse themselves, happy to play quiet [...]

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