You know those times when you're up every hour with a sick baby and then dawn rolls around and you realise that there is no way you're going to get to work today... yep, that's was my day today. Poor Miss A has bronchiolitis again so after heading to the doctor, we bummed out on the couch for a quiet …
Author: Nardia
Two Sentences Tuesday #32
Sometimes, just for shits and giggles, she liked to pretend that she was an exceptionally creative artist who saw the world through a different lens. But the truth was, she was just looking for an excuse to take a picture through the peephole of her front door. (Photo: Nardia | a life like ours)
New Years Eve is looming!
It's off to work we go! Yep, it's Monday again already! The countdown to Christmas is on and I have a New Year's Eve celebration to coordinate. This time of year is always manic for me. I produce our local NYE community celebrations and with all the changes at work this past few months, this …
Temperature’s rising
As a born and bred Queenslander I'm not adverse to the heat. 40 degree (104F) days, whist hot, are not unbearable for me. Thankfully, living in Victoria, we have a different kind of heat. Still plenty of 40 degree days but the air is dry and you're not having to swim in the humidity which …
Day of rest
It's probably a little lazy to make the title of each Friday post TGIF but that's generally how I feel once I get to the end of the week. TGIF pretty much sums up the sentiment the minute I wake up (not at 5.30am - yippee!). This Friday was no different and after breakfast, and …
Germination
Speaking of planting the seed yesterday, there may be a little seed that is growing in my mind. Not ready to divulge just yet but it is certainly sending the mind into a whole new realm of thoughts, ideas and possibilities. Watch this space! In other news, today's Elf on a Shelf location... Do you ever dream …
Planting the seed
You may have heard of the Elf on a Shelf Phenomenon, if not then you should check it out because it is awesome. And yes, I know awesome is a pretty strong word but I can tell you right here and right now that since our little elf Jethro has come to stay bedtime has been a dream! …
Two Sentences Tuesday #31
It was reassuring for her to realise that should she ever need them, her village would happily respond to the call for babysitting help so that she could attend important work meetings or community network functions. It was lucky for her to know that every good babysitter should be paid accordingly and fortunately hers accepted payment in chocolate …
In illness we bond
Just in case the picture from my Silent Sunday post yesterday was a bit too cryptic, today was spent recovering from a particularly nasty little tummy bug. Thankfully it was only a quick 24 hour kind of thing but like they normally do, they pack a punch! I spent pretty much most of Sunday camped out …
A LIFE LIKE OURS 