“I will! I will!” When I ask one of the kids to turn a light on for me or shut a door or get something out of the fridge when we’re making dinner, Annabelle is always there and wanting to do it but it’s only now that she can reach our light switches and the door handles. Isn’t it funny that you don’t really notice how tall they ... Read More

I’m currently reviewing an audio book called You’re Empowered! Parenting Teens with Conviction, Communication and Love by Sue Blaney. While I’m getting some pointers on how to tame the animals, not pull my hair out, improve communication with my teenagers, I thought I’d share with you… Sue Blaney’s 20 Top Tips for Parenting Teenagers…. Keep home a safe haven as much as you can. A teenager’s ... Read More

I’m typing this post quietly because I’m still feeling a little seedy and hung over after a big night last night for William’s 18th birthday. It turned out to be a good night with no trouble and no gatecrashers. *sigh of relief*   There was lots of alcohol consumed and the birthday boy only made it for 1 hour into the party. At that ... Read More

  On your 18th birthday you are given a key To a whole new world to explore and see With many decisions for you to make That effect the future path you take But I am sure, that in your heart You know exactly where to start So for the moment just have some fun And celebrate with everyone For your 18th ... Read More

Tiesha’s birthday celebration this year was quite informal. We invited family and friends over for cake and ice-cream. Her birthday cake was a chocolate coconut fudge cake courtesy of my son William. It was delicious! The way she’s been talking, I think she would have been happy to miss her 17th birthday and just head straight to her 18th LOL Tieshii-bear, I’m not ready yet to have ... Read More

Annabelle turned three recently and we had a cupcake themed party for her. I created her invitations to set the theme and mood for the party: We decorated the party area with cupcake banners and  balloons. We served fairy bread, cocktail franks, party pies, chips, lollies and of course, cupcakes! Didn’t have a chance to take photos of the food – too busy! ... Read More

17…..OMG!! lol May your birthday bring you as much happiness as you give to everyone who knows you…. Happy birthday, Teeshii-bear! We love you loads! xxx Technorati Tags: 17th birthday,tiesha ... Read More

Our baby is 3 today! It just feels like yesterday that I was posting about Annabelle turning 2! It’s been a very exciting week for her because she started preschool on Monday…and she loves it!! Annabelle, Today's the day we get to say We’re thrilled you were born - Hooray! Happy 3rd birthday, our sweet baby! we love you lots and lots and ... Read More

I signed up a while ago to a site called Wee Web which is basically a private web album where I can share photos with my family and friends. I’ve never utilised it but I still get emails from them each week with weekly posting ideas. This week’s suggestion was ‘security blanket’. It suggested that I post about each of my children but this really got me laughing: ... Read More

Disclaimer: This post may not entirely make sense because I’m using it to get some stuff off my chest. Giorgia (our soon to be 10 yr old) has recently become a victim to bullying. She used to be friends with these particular girls but they turned on her for no reason. Bill and I have told her just to ignore them and find new friends to play with at ... Read More