It started months ago with a flippant comment.  Of course, I'd love to join you on a 40km walk.  The weeks wore on, and I hoped that it would be forgotten.But, no.  The week before last, as everyone left our BBQ, Cousin Liena reminded me of my agreement.  I had the perfect excuse, we had... Continue Reading →

I love spending time as a family and I always love 1 on 1 time with my girls. It is very rare that I get to spend quality time with Belinda but equally, as I work, A and I don't get a lot of 1 on 1 time either. This weekend I got that time.Belinda... Continue Reading →

Miss A's dear friend Luca made her a little photo book before we left. It contains super lovely pictures of them together, they've been friends since they were about 8 weeks, so there's plenty of photos.This is how Miss A winds down most nights.Tonight, we had a wee meltdown when we couldn't find the album. ... Continue Reading →

We have had such a great run of weather lately, but today, this popped up in my newsfeed:My heart sank - but it's almost 5pm and this is how we are spending our dayIt's so funny, normally at the sight of sun, I'd cover Anneke up, grab a hat, find some sunscreen.  Now, when the... Continue Reading →

My cousin kindly volunteered me to host a joint birthday party for her, me and our Canadian cousin (currently living in Utrecht).What glorious weather it was.  The sun was shining and the sky was crystal clear.We bought Anneke and sand and water table - it is so versatile! Everyone lends a handWe had a great... Continue Reading →

I cannot put into words, what a great day we had today.  The sun was shining, and it was WARM.  The locals were in singlets (Miss A and I sensibly dressed in puffer jackets, we're yet to become fully acclimatised).Miss A dressed herself.  I told her we were going on a picnic adventure, so she... Continue Reading →

What a busy week!  Miss A has had her first full days at preschool.  She is shattered (in a good way).  I drop her off at 830, go have coffee with friends then go about my day until I collect her at 1500.  She loves it.  She asks me every night "I'm going to preschool... Continue Reading →

Dave flew out for a week in San Jose (‘do you know the way …?’), Anneke and I were up early to farewell him.  We got ready for playgroup but when time came to leave, the heavens opened.  I have been looking for raincoats for both us for months now, and procrastinating.  My mistake. We... Continue Reading →

This is how we roll nowadays.  A simple 10 metre walk to the post box involves, sunglasses, hand bag, stroller and dolly.It's serious business, in fact, she makes me pick the front of the stroller up to help her up and down the gutter!Along the way, she needs to stop and talk to each cat... Continue Reading →