Image source It’s day one of school holidays round these parts and so far, we’re travelling along pretty well. For the record, there have been no fights. No yelling or whining. Just calm waters and smooth sailing so far. This state of affairs isn’t due to any superior mothering skills on my part nor is […]
Welcome to Monday and the start of another week! It’s a busy one for me. At long bloody last, Autumn is starting to show itself. FINALLY. It was definitely cooler walking the Ninja Boy to school this morning. Not sure if my trusty sidekick, Spencer, actually noticed (he just wanted to GO! COME ON, LET’S […]
I was waiting outside my youngest son’s school with a small group of mums I know this afternoon. It didn’t take long for the Connecticut shooting tragedy to come up in our conversation. We’ve all been horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of so many innocent children and their teachers in America. For such […]
Smile, Charlie Brown… it’s almost Christmas! Christmas. It’s only fifteen days away. But the more pertinent fact for me is the number of school days left – and that number is seven. SEVEN. Bloody hell. I don’t know about you but I still have quite a bit to do! There is some good news though. […]
Wow. It’s been a huge day. My youngest had his first transition day in the high school support unit today. We’ve been building towards this moment all year and H was keen to finally check out his new school a little more closely. We arrived at the office to find a small group of other […]
I am exhausted. I smell. And I’ve spent the last twenty minutes picking paint out of my hair. It was another huge day painting but, I’m happy to say, we are actually getting somewhere! All undercoating of house ceilings and walls is about 95% finished! We had dreadful humidity in ol’ Sydney town today (felt like […]
Mmmmm… just what I feel like. My mobile phone is ringing. It’s only 7.34am. Caller ID tells me it’s Son#2. “Mum? I’ve just run up to the bus stop but I missed the bus… and the next one won’t get here in time to get me to school. Can you take me? Sorry, Mum.” Damn. […]
No matter how old your children are, the parenting and teaching never really stops. The only difference is the type of issues you’re required to deal with. Take my week, for example. My youngest, 12 year-old H, is negotiating the entry into his teen years and the wilds of puberty. Mood swings have made their presence […]
Congratulate me, will you? Because this moment deserves a special mention. *impressive drum roll* I HAVE OFFICIALLY STARTED CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!! *mass applause* I’m feeling very self-righteous about my efforts – this is huge news for me, especially as it’s only early November! With special thanks to my Partner In Crime, today saw us hit the […]
Hi, I’m Sarah!
Former wild-child of the 80’s, classic rock fan and loyal friend to a particularly awesome group of people. Forever planning to write more. Fervently wishes she lived at the beach. Loves the mighty All Blacks. Rather partial to a cheeky glass of red.
