It seems like Katie has been looking forward to this day for months. She has been counting down the weeks and days until she can finally say she is FIVE. So it was no surprise that in the middle of darkness and at some ungodly hour of the morning, she tip-toed into our bedroom and whispered, “I’m five now!” Five years old. What a milestone. For us,...

Last year I celebrated my birthday by blogging about 35 things that make me smile. Today I am 36 years old. Thirty-six years old. THIRTY. SIX. YEARS. OLD. Wow… But you know what, I am GRATEFUL. So very grateful for the place I am in right now. And it took me 36 years to get here so I guess that’s pretty lucky, right? I remember, back in my youth (HA!),...

Dear Lucy, Today you are officially two years old!! What an amazing time we have had together over the past two years. You blessed me with patience and perspective when you were born, and I have enjoyed being your mother on a much deeper level than I ever thought possible. I trusted myself, and I trusted you – and together we helped you make your own way in...

Dear Fred, Are you sure you are really turning six? Are you sure it has been six years since the doctors placed a squirming little bundle into my arms and pronounced “It’s a boy!”. And yet, are you sure it’s ONLY been six years that I have loved you with the intensity that only a mother can love her first and only son? I feel like I have...

One year ago today I wrote my very first blog post. To say I had no idea what I was doing is an understatement. I remember how exhilarated I felt when I pressed “Publish” for that very first time – man, what a rush! I had an audience of, oh, about 1 (Hi Mum!) and I had no idea if my blog would ever be read by anyone outside my immediate family. I...

Today is my birthday!!! I love birthdays! They have always been really special, and such a celebrated day. I also love taking the time to reflect on another year of my life that has whizzed by. So today I thought I would share with you 35 Things That Have Made Me Smile in my lifetime. I have been extremely blessed in my life – it hasn’t been perfect, and...

Dear Lucy, Today you are 1 year old! Happy Birthday my darling girl! You have been an absolute blessing to me and to the whole family. You have taught me so very much – as a mother and as a person. Every day I learn a little more about you, and I think how many incredible gifts you have been blessed with. You are so happy, and so easy to love. You delight in making...

My big boy is 5 years old today! I have been thinking about him a lot the last few days, and reflecting on how much we have been through together. I remember the honour I felt when he was born – when I held a newborn son in my arms for the first time. He looked like a gentleman even as a baby. He was completely Frederick. At 5 months we discovered he had...

After a very exciting morning for Katie’s 3rd Birthday, we headed off to Seaworld for the day. It was one of those perfect Queensland days with gorgeous sunshine, and a gentle breeze to keep us cool! It’s such an amazing place, with so many things to see, no matter where you look! After a quick sea-lion show, we headed straight for the kids rides! The...

Firstly I want to start by saying thank you so much for your beautiful comments on Katie’s birthday post. It was lovely to be able to pass on so many Happy Birthday wishes to her! We have had a HUGE weekend. So huge in fact, that I have had to split our celebrations over two posts! It all started before sun-up, when Maddy and Fred crept into our room to...