Category Archives: Personal

Anouk. 8 years old. If she hears a song she likes, she adds it to her play list. Has 349 songs on her play list. Often listening to music. Doesn’t have a favourite song but knows the words to many. Very good on a pogo stick. Rides her scooter every day. I have to empty...

Their bond delights me. All through my pregnancy people told me our baby would have 3 mama’s and I agreed that they would be great helpers with our baby. I pictured them helping with nappy changes and bringing me a towel to help get her out of the bath. I just didn’t realise how utterly...

Estelle Miette. 16 months old. Likes: music, mango, watermelon, broccoli, breastfeeding, bath time, bubbles, slides, swinging, the beach, water play in every form, dancing, looking after her baby (doll), drawing, goodnight kisses, babies, visitors, her sisters, being included. Says ‘mmmm’ when she eats ice-cream. Calls her sisters “Ah-vuh” & “Ahkou”. Pretends to play guitar with...

She’s a toddler. I love the way her feet thump on the floor as she zooms around the house looking for people and fun.

In January most of our days end like this. Playtime at the beach. We eat dinner later, go to bed later and start our mornings later. All so we can linger at the beach until the sun fades and make the most of these longed for Summer days.

Ava discovered her 1st wobbly tooth on New Years Eve 2011 while we were standing on the beach with friends & waiting for the fireworks. She was 5. It was her last Summer before she started school. As we stood, staring at the sky on the last day of 2011, I watched my 5 &...

She loves to read. I told her that if she could finish reading the book ‘Wonder’ during the Summer break, then I would take her to see the movie. So she found a place outside and finished the book before bedtime. A special book to read at her age because the characters are in grade...

Bubble bath in the sink just because she can.

They’ve spent 16 months bonding and making that little girl in the middle feel loved and safe

We enjoyed 3 days worth of celebrations on Thursday, Friday & Saturday for my best friends 40th birthday. Then we backed it up with a Sunday breakfast date for Pete’s good mate’s birthday. While we were chatting after breakfast, our kids spotted a water feature to play and cool down in. There’s nothing more fun...