Maternity leave week 2: conquering some 52s and other tasks

Today I had my first moment of asking Mario what day it was. I can’t believe I’m already at that stage, and it’s only week 2! Last week I spent most of the week running errands, and being silly. By the end of the week I had successfully: Updated my driver’s license details Updated my … Read more

6 times a father can’t be “equal”

Today I read an article about a father who was threatened to have security called on him when he was using a parents room to change the nappy on his child. Thankfully, another mother in the room came to his defence and addressed the woman that was attacking him. Understandably, this has caused a lot … Read more

Saturday picnic in the hinterlands (a 52 in 52 task)

On this grey, dreary day my husband decided to humour me. I had requested that he prepare a lunch so that we could have picnic in the hinterland, then promptly forgotten all about it. It was a 52 in 52 that I wanted to achieve for weeks, and hadn’t yet had a chance. I thought … Read more

September one second a day

  Yet another month down, and what an epic month it has been! Seriously, I love this year. Highlights: Our baby shower, where we were spoiled beyond belief and incredibly humbled Our beautiful niece was christened Seeing the girls from one of my favourite podcasts, My Favourite Murder An amazing backyard renovation led by my hubby … Read more

Errands + baby brain = first day of maternity leave

This morning I woke up feeling rested, despite spending part of the night trying to erase the taste of vomit from my mouth. At 11pm the acid my heart burn had crawled up into my throat again and decided I should re-taste dinner. Thankfully I woke up, sat bolt upright and forced it back down. … Read more