Mother of 4 gorgeous kidlets - 3 daughters, and one newbie son. Smothering our 3 here with kisses and missing our first baby girl in heaven. Also on the CV is wife, friend, sister, daughter, nurse and occasional sewer. Not necessarily in that order. In my other life I am an ICU nurse and clinical educator, fulfilling my dream to teach in nursing. The blog is just about whatever takes my fancy!
Walk down memory lane…
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Whether you’ve been here for a day, a month or a year. I’m glad you’re
visiting because if you didn’t, I’d just be talking to myself. I was
sitting here th...
The Food Patrol 90 Day Challenge: Exercise
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Image from hereI have now completed six weeks of the Food Patrol*
challenge. I lost another 1.5kgs this week, with a total weight loss to
date of 10.4kg. S...
At the Hell Service Station
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So, I was at the petrol station this morning. When I'd hurried into the car
earlier to take the Tsunamis to the dentist before school, the car beeped
at ...
And then just like that, I remembered...
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We were standing in the kitchen on the weekend, doing dishes, cleaning up
after dinner. The LGBB was tucked up in bed reading to herself. I was
feeling som...
simply beautiful jewels: my personalised necklace
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It is no secret that I love jewellery.
I wear it every single day.
Today I am stepping out of my comfort zone and sharing one of my new
'simply beautiful' ...
Six months
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My boy, all 7.18kg of squishiness, is six months old. He's well and truly
come alive.
From a frail, tiny being in a humidicrib to a squishy ball all legs...
February Photo A Day Challenge - The End
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So the photo challenge has come to an end and whilst I've really enjoyed
it, my camera may be looking forward to a rest from my sweaty hands (Feb
has been ...
It's All About Me! Isn't it?
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Image from here
My parenting style tends to be a mish mash of quite a few different
strategies, and is hectic to say the least.
Some day’s we are all about...
The Water, Part One.
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Years and years ago, when I was about sixteen, my cousin nearly drowned in
our aunt’s backyard pool. I was in the pool with her, just a few feet away.
My c...
Wordless Wednesday
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*If you want words about this photo*
*please pop over to my other blog...*
*The Happy Shutterbug*
*Linking up today with*
*Trish @*
* **My Little Drummer...
Yes I Get It Universe: The Wake-Up Call
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Thanks all for your kind comments yesterday. I didn't expect them when I
wrote the post, and I was so touched to receive them.
As everyone could see, I'm ...
The Post-It Note post
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I know I said I wouldn't do this, but today there is no avoiding it. Last
week I put a photo of my novel manuscript up on Facebook. 540 neat,
pristine pag...
perfection
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I am now officially in love with Kelly Osborne's lavender hair. And
combined with that gorgeous soft lemon frock? Fabulous. Paired with the
always-glorio...
Five Monkeys
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Start with a cage containing five monkeys. In the cage, hang a banana on a
string and put stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs
an...
Pillow Talk
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"I dunno, Bean, I've never really thought about it. What *would* I do if
you died?"
We lay on our backs in the dark, pondering in silence.
"It's tough to...
Not so much a respill as a minor leak..
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It's all done and dusted, and beating the crap out of your colleagues
works. A leadership challenge is forced, the opinion of the public is
ignored and the...
Publications
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How exciting is this - my bears have been profiled in the current edition
of the UK magazine the Teddy Bear Times!
I actually really enjoyed reading b...
Polka Dot Aprons
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I have made a new batch of aprons for my shop on Made It.
I'm loving them!
I used this pattern...
Butterick 4945
...and made these...
Want one?
Th...
I Wish I Could Ring In Sick To My Life...
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On Friday, my back decided it'd had enough of lugging all the baby gear
(the pram, the capsule, the actual baby)
and after a pathetic attempt at exercise,...
Sketchy
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It was a hot and tense start to the weekend, with no rain and no relief in sight. I felt tired and hot and resentful and not inclined to be a loving wife or ...
... And Make It Snappy
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One of the most exciting things about a new relationship is learning to
communicate, am I right?!
Um, no, it's not the most fun but it certainly lays the g...
lost: weight loss mojo
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A few weeks ago, I started menu planning, partly for budget reasons and
partly for dieting. I started off well, and even lost a kilo the first week
but ev...
More Photos of My Boy Max
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He was asleep on the windowsill while I was doing some work on the
computer. He looked so lovely in the late afternoon sunlight that I thought
I would take...
Thankful Thursday, 16 Feb 2012
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I figure after last nights post I should join in with Kate for Thankful Thursday. Here we go. Short and hopefully to the point.
I'm thankful that I have...
MAKING MAGIC
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Geez kids are good writing fodder but sometimes, just sometimes, I wish
mine were a little more, well, vanilla.
Here’s the thing. You think you ins...
Stagnant
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If my blog were a body of water, it would be stagnant. There would be a
stench for miles and dead ducks floating on top amongst a thick green
sludge. If yo...
Starting Over ...
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I love the start of the New Year. It's so full of promises and things seem
to be that little less hectic.
Yes, there's the start of the school year - this ...
Fresh Horses - handwriting
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Eden has inspired a post, I like her Fresh Horses meme, I like memes
altogether really.
Here's my crappy handwriting. Sorry it's SO crappy, it's kind of pa...
So thick and soft! Huggies Baby Wipes Review
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I would define "Baby Wipes" as the holy grail of Early Childhood Parenting.
Of course, you need them to remove POO from little BUMS. As a parent I use
the...
Miss you like crazy
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Hey Buddy,
Feeling particularly run down today. Heavy thoughts. Aching heart.
Wondering why... and wondering if this journey of missing you ever gets any
...
My Remodel
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If you've been in my house, you would know there's a hole in the ceiling on
the way down to the basement. But if you've visited recently, you would
know th...
Baby girls blanket
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Trying to restock the shop with a few items post Christmas! This uses up
the last of my beautiful soft mink.
Lots of new ideas to try in 2012, just gla...
Happy birthday to me.... YIKES!
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On the 21st of December was my birthday. I had a lovely day relaxing with
my Mum, my kids and Daz. We didn't do anything real exciting, which was
fine by ...
A day of lasts....
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Today is the last day that I will have to get into the pool with my
littlest boy! Ashman has been extended past the 3 year old cut off for half
a year and ...
The Birthday Reveal
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MEET SMUDGE !
MEET MILO !
I have to say these have been the best and cheapest presents everThe kids absolutely adore their new pets !And I do have to say...
Easy Hairstyles To Do At Home
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Easy hairstyles to do at home can be done easily with a little practice.
The most easy and simple hairstyles can be made with short hair cuts. Short
hairst...
(Indefinite) Pause (Updated with a Thank You!)
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image*I was watching the movie **Julie & Julia** the other night. *
It's the first time I've seen the film since I saw it in the cinema close
to two years ...
The Miss Ella Skye Backyard Dreams Project
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*Miss Ella Sky is one truly special little girl.*
Coming into the world on the 16th of October 2007, Ella was diagnosed with
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy in...
In the meantime..
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Hey peeps, You've probably noticed it's been very quiet over here, and I'm
trying real hard to find my mojo again and get back to this blog, but in
the mea...
My New Mantra
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Last week I discovered this poem - for me it speaks volumes....
After a while you learn
The subtle difference between holding a hand & chaining a soul
And y...
{ The Whack Job is Back }
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Well, howdy!
I bet y'all didn't expect to see me around here, ever again!
Well, it's true. You aren't dreaming, I swear!
....and yes....it's been a YEA...
This is the end.....but I'm only a click away!
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Hello lovelies! I know I have been a bit quite here and I have no excuses
but............
I am leaving.
I have decided to cease writing this blog, I don'...
Kaleidoscope is finally here!
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After many delays and much waiting I am SUPER excited to announce that
Kaleidoscope is finally here!
Kaleidoscope is a design focused blog that is replac...
umm hellooooooooooo?
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ok so i've noticed something
i have 64 followers on this blog
but
"only" 27 on the other
that's a difference of 37!
PLEASE come on over and follow me at m...
Do you believe in prayer?
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Even if you don't "believe" in the power of positive prayer - does it have
a religious connotation for you? Have you not experienced it in action? Do
you n...
Bring on tomorrow
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Today has not been a good day. My head hurts, my heart hurts, my soul too.
What's worse though is I can't even pinpoint it. Yes I know why in general
but t...
Perspective
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I scowl at the dust bunnies that appear from under the couch, then I see
the flood victims of Queensland cleaning out inches of mud from their
houses ... ...
Hoo makes a cute owl?
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Soren, originally uploaded by mytinystar.
[image: helmet 3]
We go to a movie once in a blue moon around here, but it just so happens
that we saw the mov...
I don’t think I could wipe away my smirk …
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… if I had one of these. On the one hand, I’m like … I really hope this
doesn’t take over from old fashioned hiking. And I hope they stick to the
paths bec...
Cheap
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I don’t care how skint you are. (I know you are not. You tell me how much
your husband earns almost daily. Tacky.)
I don’t care how “funny” you think it ...
The Case of the Defective Detective
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I’ve had a cold recently, so I’ve been feeling a bit lethargic and
consequently been sleeping like a massive baby. This morning, however, I
woke with a st...
Inspiration from Aneets.
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So, last weekend I actually met someone that reads my blog.
I won't go into how I met the lovely Aneets because quite frankly, it's a
long story and a l...
So fresh and so clean-clean!
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Hey, lovely people of the wider world!
Am slowly getting there. Here is my new ramblings I'm willing to divulge
to the public blog. I have kept Sunny Side...
What did you say?
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I have been intending to write a meaningful post for some time now; got a
few interesting things I want to share. However today I instead present you
with ...
Kid Gots The Fever...
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Sorry Justin, but my 2 year old has been rockin the bowl-head look since
way before you were famous!
Beiber Fever?
Kaia Fire!
Kaia a year ago.
Oh Justin...
Honesty & Happiness
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Two of my favourite blogs in bloggy land generously passed on some awards
to me and I have been incredibly slack in accepting them so forgive me!
Amy from N...
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Gorgeous photos.
I hope you all have a great Christmas.
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