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

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

So scared of messing up I’m messing myself up

Today was a tough day. Really tough. I cried twice. On paper, it was a good day. We had a play date this morning with several friends and their kids (two good friends of Luca’s), and this afternoon Luca played around the house. But add in a few epic-sized tantrums from Luca and a mother … Read more

Banishing my botherations (pre-wedding anxiety and stress)

I’ve been reading a book over the past few weeks, which is all about breaking out of my robotic way of dealing with life, and learning the embrace and appreciate the moment I’m in. For the past 12 months my life has been a continuous replay of wake, exercise, work, eat, sleep, rinse and repeat. It … Read more