In January most of our days end like this. Playtime at the beach. We eat dinner later, go to bed later and start our mornings later. All so we can linger at the beach until the sun fades and make the most of these longed for Summer days.

Ava discovered her 1st wobbly tooth on New Years Eve 2011 while we were standing on the beach with friends & waiting for the fireworks. She was 5. It was her last Summer before she started school. As we stood, staring at the sky on the last day of 2011, I watched my 5 &...

She loves to read. I told her that if she could finish reading the book ‘Wonder’ during the Summer break, then I would take her to see the movie. So she found a place outside and finished the book before bedtime. A special book to read at her age because the characters are in grade...

Bubble bath in the sink just because she can.

They’ve spent 16 months bonding and making that little girl in the middle feel loved and safe

We enjoyed 3 days worth of celebrations on Thursday, Friday & Saturday for my best friends 40th birthday. Then we backed it up with a Sunday breakfast date for Pete’s good mate’s birthday. While we were chatting after breakfast, our kids spotted a water feature to play and cool down in. There’s nothing more fun...

She doesn’t have a bedroom yet, but she does have a little play space. She sits on a chair we gave our 11 year old at age 2 and plays with the dolls house. Opening and closing the doors and making the little doll family kiss each other with a ‘mwah’ sound. I have watched...

Ava and Anouk were given a book store voucher from their Grandparents for Christmas. Their book choices said so much about them. Ava chose an oceans encyclopaedia & the final ‘Friday Barnes’ book. She finished reading the Friday Barnes mystery book in 2 days flat and she is fascinated with all things about the ocean....

Brushing her teeth. If she spots her toothbrush she says “teeth! teeth!” … then she stands on the step as though it actually gets her much closer to the sink. It’s part actual brushing & part shaking her head from side to side and saying “ch ch ch ch” to really give it the brushing...

Anouk had a friend over to play. They played games at the table so that Estelle couldn’t disrupt them, but Estelle had other ideas. ‘Hey guys! Deal me some cards! I’m in!’