I have spoken to many women about their pregnancy journey, and then their birth stories. Most of the things that they dreamt or thought about never actually happened. While at…
The Power of Vitamin B3
Australian scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have discovered that if women have Vitamin B3 during pregnancy it can prevent miscarriages and birth defects. “Every year 7.9 million babies…
Attitude Galore
Note: I wrote this yesterday in order to post today. Today the twins have been extremely good and I have hardly raised my voice. Not sure why they are being…
Finally Friday
Every morning this week I have found it harder and harder to get out of bed. I have even thought that every day was Friday or at least close to…
The Hotel Dedicated to Rest
I’m tired. I’m exhausted. I know kids, life and work do this. Resting or downtime for me never seems enough. What about you? I went to bed last night and…
Hate Love Relationship with School Holidays
The below post was written near the end of the Easter School holidays this year. Now we are in the winter school holidays and I am not sure that it…
When will it all end?
Lately there has been one drama after another. Well maybe not a drama but something that is not good. It all started when Lillian broke her wrist. Days after Lillian…
My Little Explorer
Alexander is an adventurous and energetic little boy. He loves to explore new places, play with new toys, climb and just get into mischief. A normal child really. He is…
Can mummy have a holiday now?
School has now been back one week and things have gone back to normal, by normal I mean that all the organised events have started and we must be at…
Twin Classroom Issues
My girls have started grade three and since grade one have been in separate classes. They do say that twins need each other and more so if they are identical….
Summer School Holidays End
I love summer. I love holidays. However I am over the craziness of the school holidays and keen for kids to go back to school. There I said it. Lately…
Be Different in 2017
In 2017 I want to be different. I know just announcing that I want to be different is a huge statement. I know I can’t magically be Angelina Jolie or…