It’s a phrase I dread. “I have two children who are so close in age it’s like having twins.” Really? You know what? I reckon having twins is the only…
First 3 Days of Grade One
As you know the twins are in different classes for grade 1 and both seemed very happy with this when they left with their new classes, and from my last…
Grade 1 and Separate Classes
Today is the first day of school and the kids first day in grade 1. Yes my little girls are getting bigger and they are both so pleased to be…
If The Strain Was Real Life
I love syfy, drama and horror shows, but one that does the lot is the new show called “The Strain”. This show is not for kids and we watch it when…
First Time Glamping
I have treated the family to an overnight getaway. I am so excited and for a while it was a mystery to hubby where we were going. However this did…
Kids Are Now 6
I have been meaning to write this blog post all weekend but did not get the chance. So what have I been up to? Well, the kids had a big…
First Kindy Parent Teacher Meeting
Today I have a meeting with the twins teacher. Yes my first parent teacher meeting for Kindy. I am so excited to hear what the teacher has to say about…
Reading With Kids Has A Big Impact
Do you read to your kids? Do your children love books and want to know how to read? The twins have been desperate to learn ever since they understood what…
First Stitch
Thursday the kids and I were at the school playground. It was like any other day, kids climbing, getting dirty and doing things they cannot do during the school day….
Birthday Eve Thoughts
Tomorrow is my birthday and yes I will officially be another year older. Since today is birthday eve it has been a time of reflection. I am a bit sad…
Best Australian Blogs 2014 – Vote for me!
I have been super busy organising new things for the blog and creating a whole new section, “Downloads“. Other than that, something exciting has happened, I am up for Best…
Off To The Opera
UPDATE: The Opera was put on hold. Once cast member broke their leg and the replacement is having a baby. So it has been rescheduled for next term. Glad we…
Looking At Things Differently
The other day one of my girls asked what fog was again. I replied saying, “It is low lying cloud” Both girls said, Oh yes that’s right it is cloud….
Grandparent’s Day
Update: The concert was wonderful. The twins were so excited that Nana made it you could see their faces smile from the moon or further out in space. The girls…
Mummy I have a boyfriend!
I was told to bend down to hear a secret from one of my girls. She then whispered in my ear, “I have a boyfriend mummy!” Now this boy is…
Big School Starts Today
My little girls start school or should I say my big girls. They have grown up a lot and I cannot believe they will be at school today and all…
The Library Disaster
It is another rainy day. After my visit to the chiropractor I took kids to get a hot chocolate and I had a relaxing camomile tea. After we finished our…
Pushing Boundaries
Are your twins competitive? Mine are. It is tiring and exhausting dealing with kids that argue, annoy each other and want to do the same as the other in the…