I’ve been feeling a little deflated with the blog lately. Not a whole lot of bloggy love. Where some bloggers attract hundreds or a thousand or more followers, I am lucky to have 30ish (not that I’m complaining, it’s lovely to have my fellow readers/likers and followers joining me at Off to the Park). Source: Some … Continue reading
Feeling grateful for attending my 25 year school reunion
What a weekend I’ve had. Not only did the two girls have two birthday parties to attend too (I was feeling tired just from that), but on Saturday night I went to my high school reunion. It had been 25 years since most of us left school (we were in year 10, the class of ’88), but most of us hadn’t … Continue reading
Craft: Collage heart card for Valentine’s day
If you haven’t bought someone a Valentine’s day card yet, why don’t you get the kids to make this one. Yesterday “Popette” made this cute collage heart out of coloured paper, which she then stuck onto some thick watercolour paper to make a Valentine’s day card for both her Daddy and Nanna. Then inside she drew some pictures and signed her name. It’s … Continue reading
A part of me missing
Yesterday I had a belated Birthday BBQ bash for my 40th birthday which I celebrated in December. It was so lovely catching up with my friends and relatives, but it was missing something important, my family. While I had my Husband and two sweet girls there, it was my parents and two brothers who weren’t. It felt quite strange … Continue reading
Craft: Family handprint artwork
Over the Christmas break my little family made a simple handprint artwork for our hallway. The handprints were done in order of the family member with the largest hand (which was Daddy’s) to the smallest hand (“Cherub’s”). For the paint we all chose our favourite colour…then ta-da, our artwork was complete! All you need is: A blank canvas Paint brushes Water A … Continue reading
What I have learnt in 40 years so far (my top 5 lessons)
At the end of this month I will have spent a month being 40, amazingly, I haven’t had a nervous breakdown, cried uncontrollably or got all emotional about turning the big 4-0 and become a recluse. I have remained relatively calm (unless of course you count the times I have been stressed out by “Popette” … Continue reading
My "big girl"
Last week I wrote about our busy week of birthday celebrations. But one birth(day) which I won’t ever forget is of my “Popette”. “Popette” recently turned 4, so is officially my big girl! It’s scarey to think that next year she may be heading off to “big school” (as she affectionately calls it). For me, it doesn’t seem that long ago … Continue reading
Birthday celebrations come to an end
Hello Everyone! Happy New Year (I know I’m a bit late), but we’ve had a very busy week at my household so haven’t had time to do much on the blog. We’ve had birthday’s galore this past week. It all started on New Years Eve with yours truly turning 40 (yep, the big 4-0), and … Continue reading
Week 52: Grateful for the end of a horrible year (and for turning 40)
On New Years Eve I will be turning 40! 40!! The big 4-0! Its hard to believe I’m nearing middle-age. I remember turning 25, and everyone having a crack at me turning quarter of a century. I certainly don’t feel 40, I guess that’s a good thing. I’ve always thought I’d be the one crying in a corner about turning … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
I just wanted to take the time to wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas, and a safe & happy New Year. While it will be a sad time for my family this Christmas, we are looking forward in spending some quality time together, and catching up with family & relatives over the break. … Continue reading
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