Happy 25th Uncle Al..

Last night we celebrated my brother's birthday here at home.  Pizza and birthday cake were consumed.  A card and money given. Kids happily played out the back. Laughter and love warmed the living room. It was amazing to see my brother looking so well. And happy! Thankful he came so we could spoil him a little.. Happy Birthday Al.. We love yo...

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The Wait is Finally Over!

As of 10 days ago I am now again a student! After completing a course in community services last year I was was so excited to finally do something for myself away from my kids. The day the course was completed my trainer pulled me aside to let me know that she really believed that Youth Work was a great goal for me and that she believed that I could achieve it. She told me to skip the certificate 3 in community services and to go straight...

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Last Weekend with the Cousins..

Photo's from last weekend spending time with my nieces and nephew.. McHappy Day ♡ Movie Nights ♡ Uno Cards Snuggles with the cats ♡ Trampoline Fun  Unlimited Internet ♡ Snapchat ♡ Junk Food  Wii ♡ Car show ♡  Nova up loud Jeanette ♡ Janai ♡ Hir...

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My Sons Bedroom Reveal

For four days last week I had been hard at work. After finishing my daughters bedroom two short months ago.. Photo's here.. I lost a little motivation to get stuck into my sons room. It took a lot of work and time and patience to plaster, tape, cut in, paint and fiddle around with the high gloss enamel (which I have a love-hate relationship with) for the trims, door and window frames and door itself. But I got there in the end. Interior...

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Thankful 4

Tonight I thought I'd share 4 things that I am totally thankful for beginging with my Dad. My Dad is my rock. His advice, opinions and thoughts really matter to me. I am so so thankful to have him in my life. I love that I have a Dad who cares so much for me and my children, who actually goes to great lengths to protect my heart. He is so genuine and the amount of love he has for me is felt even though we may not talk daily. He is a blessing in disguise and I don't think I give him enough credit for how much he makes me feel...

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Putting Me First!

If I have learned anything these past two years of being separated it's to put myself first. And I have. I have learnt that its okay to say no to my kids, family members and commitments to make time for myself. Sometimes us Mums/Wives need that time. And sometimes we dont realise we need it until we are actually given the opportunity.  I mean, don't get me wrong. I love being a Mum. I have amazing kids and I enjoy being a parent....

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Currently..

listening:  to Nova. making: Muffins for the kids lunchboxes this week. cooking: Parmesan cheese drumsticks.  The kids love them. drinking: Ginger Ale. wanting: More sunshiny days. To complete the painting. An antenna.  looking: for a new vacuum cleaner.  singing: Ed Sherran - Thinking out loud  playing: on the trampoline daily with the kids. wasting: a lot of money on take away. wishing: My...

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