This last week my little Ollie turned ONE! I can't believe my little baby has already reached this significant milestone, it seems like yesterday I was as big as a house getting ready to birth him and feeling all sorts of crazy emotions in the lead up to that special day. I remember feeling anxious for how my relationship with Benjamin was going to change, a little bit nervous ... Read More
Amid the Busyness, There is the Beauty of Reflection
So it's been a while, I know. Life has just been so hectic lately, and I know everyone says that, but it really is true. It was my birthday in early March (yay me) and I'm now officially the ripe old age of 32 (all the 20 somethings are like, 'ew, old' and all the late 30s/early 40s are like 'ah, you're such a baby'!). I always approach my birthday as, wow I can't believe ... Read More
Five Months In: Life As a Family of Four
So, this last week my little Oliver Pop turned 5 months. I mean, that is almost HALF A YEAR. Where on earth has the time gone? I cannot believe that he’s no longer a tiny squish of a newborn, but a wriggly kicking baby full of life and giggles and toe nibbles. If I have to look back at the last few months, there are moments of absolute clarity but plenty of blurred days and ... Read More
Why It’s Going to Be a Happy New Year
Firstly, a happy new year! 2017 has arrived, and not a moment too soon for most it seems! Last year was a year of international surprises (Brexit, the US elections, anyone?), local argy bargies (attempts to get a vote of no confidence in our president, the lackluster Springbok performance) and personally for me, a lot of change. I resigned from my job after almost 8 years to ... Read More
Twas the Night before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, and all was still… Well unless you’re a parent or just generally unprepared for how quick the 25th of December has made its arrival! We’ve spent today AWAY from the shops (thank heavens, my local centre parking lot was looking chocca) and taking time to just chill out. I popped into see my best friend whose husband was chopping up butternut ... Read More