Working mum

Hello 2013

Hello 2013

I am not going to set myself too many goals for this year. I feel like I am entering the new year quite peacefully, being gentle with myself and trying not to expect too much from myself. I am beginning this new year extremely tired. 2012 was so busy and our Christmas and our holiday […]

Goodbye 2012

Goodbye 2012

2012 was a good year. In many ways it was a quiet year for us – plodding along, working a bit too much but also using our time to work on the house/property as well as see more of the state and go on some family adventures. For me personally, I think 2012 was a […]

How I manage

How I manage

If I had a dollar for every time somebody has asked me how I cope, I would have a lot more dollars than I do now. When I was working full time, many people asked me how I managed to do that plus be a mother to three children. Even though I am now working […]

Holidays

Holidays

Well, School holidays are over. I feel sad. It has been so wonderful, spending the time with our children. It has been great having Grandma and Poppa staying with us. I almost feel rested now but I could easily spend another few weeks on holidays, catching more snuggles with my babies. I miss them when […]

A solitary exploration on the farm

A solitary exploration on the farm

This may not be a big deal to many people, but it’s a big deal to me. I got a chance to go for a solitary wander last weekend, between laundry, cooking, animals and children. Getting some fresh air and walking up and down and over our hilly farm was just what I needed. I […]