Alfie is continuing on in his scouting pursuits. He is in awe of the creator of the worldwide movement, Lord Baden-Powell (BP) and feels very special that they share the same birthday. Alfie’s other hero isn’t me, it’s Bear Grylls, and Bear has escalated even further in hero status since Alfie found out he’s the […]
Lucky 13
May 22, 2014 By 32 Comments
Today was the day of the Zone Cross Country Championships for my Alfie. As Alfie is in the Under 9’s and as that’s the youngest entry age, this was Alfie’s first year of competing. To go to the Zone you have to have placed in the Top 6 of your school’s cross country race and […]
The Cross Country
May 2, 2014 By 28 Comments
It’s the once a year event that has me cheering from up and down the sidelines. This week was Alfie’s first week back at school after the Easter holidays and three days in, he had his school’s annual cross-country event. As you may know, Alfie loves to run and because he’s not a sprinter, the […]
The Bonfire
April 30, 2014 By 30 Comments
One thing we didn’t have to worry about hearing while down on the farm were cries from the little guy of, ‘I’m bored’, ‘There’s nothing to do?’ and ‘What are we doing today?’ Hallelujah! Farm life or being out in the country has so much to offer a boy but one added advantage to holidaying […]
Easter Sunday
April 23, 2014 By 38 Comments
I thought I’d share with you how we spent Easter Sunday. It started early with war games. That’s what I’m calling the Easter Egg hunt. But if this game isn’t available, sites like 먹튀검증업체 might have some suggestions. Prior to Easter Sunday I made the mistake of thinking everyone was too old for an Easter Egg […]
Wollemi Glow Worm Tunnel
March 27, 2014 By 36 Comments
Carl doesn’t like to rise early on a Sunday morning so he wasn’t very pleased when I told him we had to be up at six to take a three-hour drive to go and see some glowworms. ‘What for?’ he asked. ‘Scouts. It’s a scout activity we were supposed to do a year ago but […]
North Sydney Olympic Pool
March 12, 2014 By 51 Comments
As a teenager I spent many hours training in North Sydney Olympic Pool. Perfectly positioned between the harbour bridge and Luna Park while nestled on the foreshore of Sydney harbour, and with all its retained charm of its 1930’s era, it is absolutely my most favourite pool to swim in. But this week it was […]
Shark Attack Birthday Cake
March 8, 2014 By 42 Comments
Alfie has just celebrated his ninth birthday with a shark party where nine boys watched Jaws in his bedroom then had pizza and jelly cups followed by a Mintie scramble and a shark attack birthday cake. Hooray! It’s all over for another year. That probably sounds a bit mean but I’m currently organising a 21st […]
A Family Update
March 2, 2014 By 40 Comments
I thought I would give you an update on the parenting front. Archie is back at uni and on the days he’s not there he’s working at Bathers’ Cafe and also fitting in dance classes with the Sydney Dance Company. Plans are underway for his 21st birthday party. There’s an awful lot of organising […]
Raspberry Praline Meringue Cake – A Gluten-Free Dessert
February 24, 2014 By 49 Comments
Thanks for all your lovely comments regarding the ladybird cupcakes. The children in Alfie’s class just loved them but there was one boy who went up to Alfie and said, ‘I have to be honest, I didn’t like the icing; it made me feel sick’. There’s one in every crowd! There were no mishaps with […]
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