Inspired by my last round of confessions, I finally rolled my Super into one account! I know, go me... helps that the mygov account makes it stupidly easy with the click of a button. So easy I even did S'. Annoyingly, mine came back with more work - I need to provide my marriage certificate ... bloody name changes!


I'm on my own in the office today... I will probably have a bag of microwave popcorn for lunch.


I love Tupperware... as in really love the stuff and won't have any inferior plastics in my home! I've never met a piece I don't like from memory and actually enjoy going to and hosting Tupperware parties. I don't mind going to any party plan parties actually. I don't ever feel obligated to buy and don't know why people are so anti them. Its a break from the children and a chance to socialise with my friends.


If it wasn't Winter and so darn cold, I'd let C run around in a nappy all day ... or nakey. Seriously, dressing this child and or trying to get a nappy on him is an exercise in trying to get a onesie on a flailing octopus with all 8 tentacles waving madly... complete with tortured screams that must have our neighbours convinced all sorts of horrors are happening in our house, particularly after breakfast and dinner (bath time).


But you know what? 

I'm addicted to Kmart's new homewares - like the rest of Australia. You can't beat the price point for fun pieces to decorate and I so far have the copper baskets for the loungeroom, the lightbox, yellow plant stands, circle hanging pots, the sun & cloud cushions and the aqua wire baskets ... there's more I'm sure and I'll post some pics with a house update when S gets more finished.

I don't like cake. Don't lynch me, I just am not a cake person ... other than those little jam fairy cakes you buy packaged in the supermarket and only because they remind me of morning tea with my poppy as a child.

I'm currently addicted to The Originals TV series ... no idea why as I'm terrified of gore and horror movies. Maybe its all the scheming and backstabbing - reminds me of high school :)

I'm not above hissy fits if S provokes me - must be where my boys get it from.

I let E get away with eating two apples and half a cheese omelette for dinner last night after a week of failed dinner negotiations.

I'm addicted to communicating with emojis ... sometimes entire messages of just emojis. Yep, I'm one of those annoying people.

I ate a bag (a big one) of burger rings for lunch yesterday!

I haven't traced, streamlined or rolled my Super into one... this is a job before June 30 - doable?

But you know what? 

I spent Mother's Day 2014 in hospital with my littlest boy recovering from my C-section and the jury is still out one year on as to whether or not C was actually a gift (jokes).

This year, top of my Mother's Day wish list (like every other mother I know) is SLEEP! Imagine a day to just rest at will and roll over and go back to sleep if you choose. We are in the throes of some pretty poor sleeping by our littlest boy at the moment, combined with full time work and a threenager, all making for one exhausted mumma here so sleep would be a pretty fabulous gift.

Glasshouse Birds of a Feather pink sorbet candle

It smells utterly divine and is their limited edition for Mothers Day 2015 (I got the pink lemonade one in 2014 and have been rationing it since).

Glasshouse has also released the candle with a gift pack including hand cream this year

A massage of any kind that concentrates on my neck and shoulders

Nursing a giant baby means my neck and shoulders are almost always aching lately and to lay down in silence and have the aches rubbed away sounds like a dream.

Death Wears a Beauty Mask by Mary Higgins Clark

My favourite author has a new book out! Hooray! I've been reading MHC since my very early teens and my only gripe with her is that she doesn't write fast enough.

I also have my eye on some jewellery pieces at the moment but we don't really do extravagant M/F Days so I'll be saving them for my birthday or Christmas wish list.

But of course the very best part of Mother's Day has nothing to do with gifts, it will be spending the day with the two little guys who made me a mother and time with my own beautiful mother.

What is on your Mother's Day wish list?

Krispy Fried Chicken

Here are some snaps of the original home...

see what I mean... we have our work cut out for us! We've done a bit already (think new bathroom and white walls make a huge difference to the blues, purples and reds throughout) but we've barely made a dent in my list - poor S, he's scared of that list. Lucky for us, my dad, brother and brother in law are all tradies and very handy so we have lots of experience and labourers on hand and you had better believe I'm taking advantage.

I will try and get some decent pics of the boys' bedrooms and post some before and afters in the next few days as apart from rehanging their wardrobe doors and getting prints on the wall, they are at least finished.

Its been busy times around here with little time (or motivation to be honest) for blogging.

If you're loving the chambray fashion craze (and I am with shorts and drape pants already in my wardrobe), then you must snap up the Mix Chambray Dress. At $29 it's a whole lot cheaper than the almost $200 Country Road one and a great Spring staple I'm finding - even nursing friendly thanks to those buttons down the front.

Clothes: 

00 for jumpsuits! My little guy is already too long in the arms and legs for 000 so he is really growing like a weed (a very cute weed). We had 4 month needles and check up this week and he is 66cm long and 7.28kg heavy so definitely a healthy boy.

Favorite Foods: 

Mummy's milk ... Definitely no feeding issues here with you poppet.

My Favorite Things:   

The spring hammock on its own stand has been a lifesaver for your day sleeps and has made it so much easier for me to resettle you after your first cycle wake. Its actually helped us set you into a nap time routine for the day and saved my sanity.  

Signature Moves: 

You give kisses now its its ridiculously cute. I say 'kisses' while holding you up and you open your mouth, lean in and coo. I seriously sit there and do it over and over with you because its so sweet. 

Seed leopard print shorts - I would have bought them already but I can't stand paying retail so I'm waiting for a sale or discount of some sort.

And what's a birthday list without a few Country Road pieces thrown in... loving the rose gold accents on their accessories at the moment.

I worried when C was born that you would struggle to accept him and sharing attention but you have proved everyday how unfounded that worry of mine was. Your gentleness, the love that shines from you when you touch your brother or talk to him, the 'Iiiiii - you Charley-Bear' you tell your little brother unprompted, how you speak to him in a sweet high pitched voice and tell everyone about him, and the biggest one in your little toddler world, the way you always offer him your favourite toys or some of your 'nack' (snacks) even your shreds that no one else gets to look at. Not once have you hurt your brother either intentionally or unintentionally and not once have we seen any jealousy or upset towards him. You amaze me with your empathy, your sensitivity and your intuition.

I also feel like I need to say sorry to you sometimes. Some days it seems like I'm constantly telling you 'just a minute' 'hang on' 'give me a sec' and I know that you don't understand any of those or why I can't tend to you straight away but you seem to accept that I'm busy and you wait or you meltdown completely and I am powerless to stop you as I have C in my arms and it breaks my heart to have you sob for me. I miss being able to just jump in the car and take you for a milkshake date whenever or to be able to sit and hold you in my lap while we read stories. We still do all of this but its just a bit more rushed or a bit more scheduled around Charlie. I also feel sad for you when we are playing or reading or just hanging out and Charlie will wake up or cry or need me and it interrupts our moment.

I know that the best gift I could have ever given you is a sibling and when C is a little older, you guys are going to be the best of friends if you have anything to do with it but in the meantime, we will continue to juggle the balancing of two babies - because it is important to remember that you are still very young and still need me so much - and do our very best to meet your needs.

Most importantly my beautiful boy, always remember, you are kind, you are clever, you are important, you are loved.


I'm sure all mummas who have welcomed a second child can identify with my feelings. X

Not that we need any (or have the room for more) but how could I go past this set? Perfect for entertaining with children as the set looks simple and clean but most importantly, its plastic. Bonus, the set didn't cost a cent as I had a few people place orders at a party I hosted last week.

Nike Dunk Sky Hi's

S is a shoe whore as you all know, especially when it comes to Nikes and is desperate to pull me onto the bandwagon. He came across the Nike Dunks and is insisting I get a pair. I've actually heard a few good reviews of them and even E is on daddy's side, completely unprompted pointing out a pic of them and saying 'cool shoes'. I think I'm sold and will go with the grey colour way. It remains to be seen if I will get much wear on them though - they might be a little too fashionista for my kinder gym and rhyme time outings.

Age: 
3 months old! 

Clothes: 

00 for jumpsuits! My little guy is already too long in the arms and legs for 000 so he is really growing like a weed (a very cute weed).

Favorite Foods: 

mummy's milk ... Definitely no feeding issues here with you poppet.

My Favorite Things:   

Our Bright Starts bouncer .. it got some good mileage with E while I showered back in the day and considering how much you hate laying flat, its perfect to pop you in while I'm in the kitchen, we are eating dinner or on the floor playing 'Lightning 'Queen' or Toy Story with big brother. You've also had the odd nap in there when all else fails.
The Medela Swing breast pump. This was one of my favourite must haves last time and remains so this time when I get the occasional free minute to pump. Its quick, compact and easy to use.
Country Road baby blankets are up there with my favourite baby items. They wash and wear better than any I've owned, have a bit of stretch, and are light enough to use all the time in our climate either doubled over or as a single layer. They also come in lots of cute prints and patterns and we have the jacquard (as pictured) and a cream one with navy elephants along with the matching bunnies.  

Signature Moves: 

You have excellent neck and head control but every now and then we cop a wobbly headbutt ... daddy holds you facing out now just so he can avoid that headbutt as it packs quite a punch and I've even enjoyed a fat lip as a result. 

E is loving kinder gym and the one on one date with me is definitely helping to build him up and reassure him of my love and attention. He is also obsessed with Cars and Planes so anything 'Lightning 'queen' or 'Dusty 'Cophop' is feeling the love in our house. Made buying his Christmas presents easy and it means we are getting a break from watching and reading Toy Story over and over.

We are having lots of fun too with pretend play and especially the B.Toys Doctor kit he got from his cousin for his birthday. He wanders around with the pieces, using them to check me, daddy or C and then exclaiming 'fixed' when done with a firm nod. His bedside manner leaves a little to be desired for and he thinks the plastic tweezers are 'to get the boogas' but really, he's on par with some GPs I've seen and his wait times are much better.