I don't tend to go to play groups or mothers groups that often - most of the time this is because I just can't squeeze it into my already packed days - but there is another reason I don't frequent these groups. Some mummies scare me. And I don't think I am alone here. But... Continue Reading →
Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas…
Santa Claus is Coming! Santa Claus is Coming! He's not very far away..... whoops sorry just channelling High5 there for a mo'. But yes he is not very far away! And for most mummies that means you have to make with the jolly, I've got the belly like a bowl of jelly sorted, as for... Continue Reading →
The Search for Santa Paws – one damn cutesy pie Christmas movie!
Thank you to the wonderful people at Porter Novelli and of course Disney for sending us a copy of The Search for Santa Paws movie - it was very well received in this household. There is nothing like a Christmas movie to change a mood, and best of all - to remind the children that Santa's... Continue Reading →
So, I am not alone then.
I received a lot of feedback resulting from my last post - and for that, if I haven't already I thank you all. I didn't write that last post looking for sympathy, okay maybe just a little empathy, but for the reason I blog in the first place - to get it off my chest. We all have... Continue Reading →
What is my problem?
You've probably noticed the lack of writing from me lately, things have been insane recently. What with there being a crowd of children around here, three with autism and one deciding to have a couple of seizures, and so much other crap, I haven't really been able to focus. Then again usually those sort of shenanigans... Continue Reading →
Phineas and Ferb – A Very Perry Christmas! Tis the season to be naughty!
This dvd hits the shops today, and thanks to the lovely people at Disney & Porter Novelli my minions got to see it early. And they loved it. How cute are these little boys and their pet Platypus? I've not seen Phineas and Ferb before, but since the dvd arrived last week the kids have... Continue Reading →
MannaBears – getting vegies in the bellies of kids on the sly.
Thanks to Pippa for sending us some Manna Bears to try from Mannatech Australia. So... Manna Bears, think along the lines of gummi bears but with one HUGE exception. These things are made of vegetables and fruit. A serve of 4 of these little suckers has up to 10 different fruits and vegies in it,... Continue Reading →