28/5/12 – 3/6/12
3/6/12: I had a good day today. Nina seems to be getting stronger and fitter. Monte has been working hard to care for her. He has become very attached to his ‘girls.’ 2/6/12: the children were very quiet for some time. It turns out that they were spying on me. 1/6/12: winter! Holidays started today. […]
21/5/12 – 27/5/12
27/5/12: possibly the most pleasant moment for me was feeding Bessie this morning. It was a pleasant morning. Sometimes it’s necessary to focus on the simple, delightful things. And Matthew enjoyed giving Bessie her evening feed! 26/5/12: an autumn wander was a time of fresh air, a bit of exercise and a time of solitude […]
14/5/12 – 20/5/12
20/5/12: Georgia’s dance concert. The whole family went to watch Georgia dance. She was wonderful. I’m so proud of my girl; she has been a wonderful team player this weekend – a great help during busy and stressful times. Bless you, darling girl. 19/5/12: Nina is sick and we have to hand feed Bessie. Monte […]
7/5/12-13/5/12:
13/5/12: Mothers Day. I sat under a blanket in the sun, knitting, while Elora slept and the others played quietly. Monte read next to me. I had a cup of tea beside me and Lindt chocolates on my lap. What a blissful moment or three. 12/5/12: nothing beats staying home on a blustery, cold, wet, […]
30/4/12-6/5/12
6/5/12: A happy day out with the family. Happy happy happy and blessed. 5/5/12: Georgia dancing to One Direction. Pure energy and joy. 4/5/12: Coming home as early as I can to see my girl home from school camp. 3/5/12: Tea. Blanket. Movie. Crochet. 2/5/12: giving my girl cuddles before she goes on her big […]
23/4/12-29/4/12
29/4/12: monte is such a doting father. When it comes to Elora, he is completely smitten. The pair had a jolly play in the playground at a birthday party today. 28/4/12: A day of picnicking, exploring and getting rained on. Such fun! 27/4/12: Welcome Bessie! 26/4/12: She’s 18 months, going on 4 years. Now she’s […]
16/4/12 – 22/4/12
22/4/12: being in Adelaide. Seeing friends and family. The funniest moment was being caught in the middle of a flashmob at ikea! All around us, as we made our way to the counters, people sprang from the aisles, dancing … In their pajamas! 21/4/12: on a plane to Adelaide, I enjoyed watching the sunrise. It […]
9/4/12 – 15/4/12
15/4/12: a day out at Catamaran, which is near the very south of Australia, near Cockle Creek. Monte went diving for Abalone and we had fun in the beach, walking, watching, eating. I have love love loved having my mum visit. 14/4/12: today has been a magnificent day. To make it more superb, our rendering […]
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