Two weeks ago, I’d just arrived at my long weekend destination. My family were off on their annual Dads’ and kids’ camping weekend with long term friends and, this year, I decided, unlike previous years, I’d also go away – by myself. Other times, I’ve used these weekends without the family to complete actions on … More My top three reasons we all need a mini break every now and then
Hello again! I’m back for a new year, which, by rights, feels as though it is starting properly now. It’s February. School holidays are over, the kids are back at school, routines are starting to be re-established, and we’re now looking forward. Hello, 2018, here we come! Before it’s lost completely, I don’t want to … More School holidays end and new adventures begin
Who goes on holidays in mid November? Isn’t it too busy? Too many commitments in November (the new December), too many end of year deadlines looming, finals for sporting teams, end of school events. Plus now’s the time to get all your New Years Eve commitments achieved (because they’d slipped from your mind mid … More Five reasons why November is a great time to go on holiday
I’m writing this sitting on the grassy banks above the Main Beach of Yamba, northern NSW, having just been swimming, body surfing and building sand creations. My husband and the kids are at the beach below, and I’ve got a chance to write. We’re currently spending a week in this lovely place and if you … More A life lesson from our week in Yamba, northern New South Wales
Was it the col, wet weather or just the fact that we’ve reached Day 6 of the school holidays? Whatever reason, I’ve had a mother guilt / not keeping my kids busy attack. It’s proving hard to pull back and not over-schedule them. Do you find the same guilt (or something else?) I’d love your feedback! … More Today the holiday guilt started
Sometimes I have a lot to say, and sometimes I have a lot I want to write – but sometimes life gets a little in the way. That’s how it has been for the last couple of days. That’s how it will probably be for the next few days. We’re in school holiday mode and I’ve got a … More Keeping it simple
After posing the question last week – how do grown-ups play? – it seemed as though there were answers everywhere. As is often the way, I started to notice that I was not alone thinking this way, and there was quite a bit of discussion on the topic. Thanks to those of you who commented – some really good … More What’s the time? – It’s playtime!
We are nearly at the end of the first full week of school, and a pattern has started to emerge again within my family’s weekdays. And I am so relieved! There are lots of reasons why I like school holidays. They’re fun (mostly) because we make an effort to do a lot more activities together. I love watching my kids … More Weekly patterns (or why I love school)
I’ve been looking forward to today – but … Today is a day I’ve been looking forward to for quite some weeks – my two kids have returned to school and I’m not working. For the first time in ages, I can write. Yay! But – ohhh. I can say that I have the two … More Time to write. Write?? Yes, write. Riiiiight. (need words!)
This is the second of a three part blog post about avoiding letting Christmas overwhelm you (see part 1 here). It is motivated by my realisation that it is five weeks until Christmas and I haven’t started shopping. (Augghh!) My present dilemma I get a bit conflicted about Christmas gifts – mainly because I have … More Pre-Christmas part 2 – Presents vs Presence
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