They say that you feel most in love with your husband at two significant points in your relationship. One is when you catch his eye as you are walking down the aisle on your wedding day, and the second is when you see him hold your baby for the very first time. And it’s true. Both for very different reasons. On the first occasion, it’s all about you....

I have a set of handprints on our dining room window. If you stand at just the right angle, each morning the sun catches them and glistens through in the same way a spider web shines in the morning light. I love them. I know who they belong to (Katie, of course), but I don’t remember exactly what she was doing when she left them. I have a vague recollection of...

When Lucy came along, we decided to build a double room so that Maddy and Katie could share. I was a little dubious to begin with. You’d be hard-pressed to find two little girls who are more different. Maddy is neat and tidy; Katie is wild and messy. Maddy is quiet; Katie is loud. Maddy finds satisfaction in doing the right thing; Katie…well… you...

If you haven’t noticed we are rapidly approaching the EOFY  (if you don’t have the Foxtel Happy EOFYS song in your head by now, you soon will), and there are sales EVERYWHERE! I tend not to buy anything at retail price – I don’t care if it retails for $1 or $1000 – it’s the principle of the matter! So I headed out to David Jones...

One day a week, every Monday, is Mummy and Katie day. It is our only day of the week when we get to spend time together (with Lucy!), and her brother and sister don’t disturb us. I love this time. I see a different side to her than on other days. When she is one of four, she is tough, resilient, cheeky, competitive, boisterous and energetic. When she is with just...

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...

I have always heard the horror stories about sibling jealousy when a new baby arrives in the family. I never thought this would be a problem with my children, as they have always been quite interested and gentle with younger children. But never in my dreams, did I imagine how truly wonderful they would actually be! From the moment she came home, Lucy has been the...

My name is Natalie, and I might possibly, maybe, probably be described as having a  perfectionist personality. There I’ve said it. I like things to be ordered, I like things to be done “right”, I like rules, I follow rules. I know how boring this sounds, but these things bring me comfort and dare I say they would be the secret recipe for world peace –...