2023 Year in Review

Another year over, another step towards being in my 40s. Maybe 2024 is the year I’ll grow up? Doubt it. Let’s take a look at some of the highs and lows from last year, in no particular order. I lost my best friend 2023 will be forever cemented in my head as the year I … Read more

A birthday letter to myself

Dear future Kelly, There’s going to come a time when you start to doubt yourself. This letter is for that moment. Remember how for 2023 you chose the word “Progress” as your word of the year? I still haven’t blogged about it, so yes, historical Kel is a bit tardy. Anyway, that’s the word of … Read more

I just need a sandwich and I’ll go back to bed

I had just gotten comfortable on the couch, ready to write a blog post (about something…I wasn’t sure what yet, I just knew I wanted to write). I heard the sound of the door opening, and little footsteps padding towards me. “I’m hungry. Can I please have a sandwich? I need vegemite, butter and two … Read more

End of a weekend, the end of an era

It’s Sunday night, I’m sitting in bed quickly typing this out before I try to get to bed asleep by 9pm. This weekend went fast. We had a games night at my sister-in-law’s sister’s house, and today we were in Brisbane for my mother-in-law’s birthday. It was non-stop, and it felt like I blinked and … Read more

I’ve got some challenges coming up

Ohhhhh boy. In the next week, and the next 6 months, I’m going to be challenged. And it’s going to be tough. There will likely be tears, swear words, and lots of discomfort. For the most part, I’m being dramatic. Maybe not so much about the tears and swear words though. Sewing Caravan Couch Covers … Read more