Though it has been 10 years, in some ways it seems like just yesterday when we were first introduced, thrust together by a mutual friend. She was so eager to introduce us, knowing we would be a “good fit” in time, even though you were somewhat strange looking and had (what I thought was) a unique personality.   That [...]

When I think of the birthdays I have celebrated, there is so much variance. As a child, I have memories of going to Dreamworld one year and of having birthday pool-parties in our backyard. I think of the cakes shared in the classroom at school, and of family gatherings with my aunts and uncles.   As [...]

Last night, I posted this on facebook. I was scared. It had been four years since I’d played. I tried to psych myself up and get excited. It was working, I was getting energized, and we got the kids all excited before leaving them with some lovely relatives. I was even loaned a Lorna Jane headband [...]

Today I was reading a post by Corrie at “Retro Mummy”- which is kind of along similar theme of what’s been going on in my head for the last few weeks as I’ve been relatively silent on my blog. She pretty much explains how there is so much more going on in her life than what [...]

For those who read my Haiku last week about the day I was dreaming up, this is what ACTUALLY happened. Turns out I was pretty close!   An outline for hubby of the kids routine, with some snacks & emergency food.   Starting the day reading my Bible quietly (no disruptions!) with a hot chocolate.   [...]