The decade that was 1. Officiated at 19 weddings and attended even more 2. Had 4 children (this one, this one, this one and this one!) 3. Lived in 11 houses (Newman College Melbourne, Wangaratta unit, Mount Beauty, Wangaratta House, Townsville, Ingham, Mount Isa, Rockhampton temp house, Rockhampton house, Woody Point Mum and Dad’s, Brighton.)…
Continue reading →10 things I’m grateful for 1. This blog. I started writing 11 and a half years ago, and it’s documented most of my marriage and all of my kids lives. What a gift to have it all in one place to look over whenever I want. 2. My community, both online and in person. The…
Continue reading →“Stuff’s been happening” edition 1. I’m in full Christmas card making mode and it’s delightful! Instead of drinking wine and watching old 90s movies, I’ve been drinking tea and listening to podcasts as I craft away. Last night was the best – Dax Shepard interviewing Zach Braff. Could I be crushing any harder??? I think…
Continue reading →World Mental Health Day edition. Well, it’s a random edition, but it just so happens to be World Mental Health Day today, which is timely really. You see, I’ve been struggling a lot lately, and I have most people fooled (unintentionally) that I’m doing quite well when I’m actually not. Come to think of it,…
Continue reading →Guys. Stuff’s been happening. Lots of stuff. Let’s do this. 1. Frith’s Nanna, who was 101 in April this year, passed away 2 weeks ago. What a life! Mum and I took the kids down the coast for the funeral last Friday and it was a lovely service. I think I went to my first…
Continue reading →I received a text message the other night from my friend Kate, of a list for my 10 things on the 10th. Kate and I have known each other our whole lives. It made me cry a little, but mostly made me grateful for good people in my life who love me and are there…
Continue reading →10 characteristics of a good human, according to Wifey. Good humans might be a part of your every day life, you may only get to see them occasionally, or you may only meet them once in your life. But when you come across a good human, you know you are in the presence of something…
Continue reading →10 things that are changing for us 1. I’m hoping to move is in to our new home early next week. It’s the first time I’ve lived on my own, as in the only adult in the house, in my life. 2. Chance is growing up, physically and emotionally, before my eyes. He is taking…
Continue reading →Random edition. I know there have a been a few random editions, and I guess it’s because that’s how my life is rolling at this time ? 1. I got ripped off on fb marketplace while trying to buy cool Bento-style lunch boxes for my kids. They took the money and ceased contact with me….
Continue reading →10 things I want to do in the next 10 years 1. Learn to love my body at any shape or size 2. Build a chicken coop in my new back yard and have chickens 3. Grow fruit and veges and herbs, and establish a good compost system 4. Travel to New Zealand with the…
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