My First Driving Lesson

I know my kids may one day look for this post so I want to explain a few things first. I was TERRIFIED of being behind the wheel of a car prior to this lesson. Take what you think is terrifying and times it by like.. 1,000,000 !! and that's how petrified I was at just the thought of sitting in the drivers seat.  Today I conquered my fear and drove I for the first time around Masons Lane Reserve, Bacchus Marsh. A long time friend...

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Weekend Recap

Nevaeh spent this weekend with her Dad so the house has been a little more quieter, a little cleaner and a little less fun. It's weekends like these that make me miss her whirlwind of a personality and crazy character. Nonetheless Friday night was very relaxing which is what Jie and I both needed after such a busy week. We had an early dinner before Aunty Kel come over with loads of goodies to complement out Movie Night. Popcorn, chocolate,...

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Making MYKI cards fun for kids!

Introducing Myki Fake ID cards! Pin this post! If you have a child or three who travel with a myki card regularly then you've probably gone through the frustration of them losing it, not keeping an eye on the balance and realizing that you need to top it up last minute. I hear ya! My kids drive me insane every morning when I ask them to grab their Myki cards as we're heading out the door with that same old line.. "I cant remember...

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Memories: The Big Issue

If you have been in one of the main cities in Australia such as Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Melbourne.. you may have come across someone trying to sell you a magazine type newspaper labeled The Big Issue. While the magazine itself is not the most amazing thing to read and the national or international newspaper stand charging less then half the price of $6 they're asking you for is only a few meters up the road, let me encourage you...

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Our Annual Autumn Photo Shoot..

Finally! I'm able to photograph my beautiful kids at the same place, at the same time as last year. Six trees stand in a row just around the corner from home and every Autumn when the leaves fall there is an amazing ray of colors.. We embrace these colors.. Autumn is my favorite season for this reason...

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He Said - She Said for Mothers Day 2015

Nevaeh said: My Mum is Melissa and she is 26 years old. Her favorite color is Yellow and her favorite food is Veggies. My Mum's favorite thing to do is to go on the computer, but she doesn't like kissing boys. When my Mum was growing up she wanted to be a singer and now that she is grown up she studies. When Mum is all by herself she goes out for lunch. Mum loves it when I hug and kiss her, but she doesn't like it when I...

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Jiedyn's Gastro Hunger Cure!

Otherwise known as Chicken and Vegetable Risotto.. My precious boy has been unwell all day today with Gastro and has been complaining he is hungry. I made him cheese toasties this morning but he didn't keep them down. I tried dry toast and water for lunch but just the smell made him puke. So tonight I steered clear of bread, butter, milk, egg and cheese and made him a dairy free risotto..  Jie, feeling very weak managed a few...

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Today my Child is Dependent & I love it!

My kids are very very very independent in comparison to other kids their ages. Since Jiedyn was 4 he could make his own breakfast and has. Nevaeh's the same. In the morning before school I hardly have to get out of bed. The kids get up, turn the heater on, turn the radio on, get their own school clothes, get dressed, they get their own breakfast, put their lunchboxes on the bench for me to fill, get their socks and shoes on. Jie brushes...

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Farty Pants

It was an ordinary Sunday night. Washing on the couch ready to be folded, bathroom still wet from bath-time, cat's meowing to be let outside but all that could wait as I was totally exhausted from a big weekend. So after tucking the kids into bed and snuggling up in mine I had just pulled out my phone when I hear.. Muuuum.. Why didn't you buy me those Fart Knickers?! I told you I wanted those Fart Knickers for my birthday and now it's...

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Nevaeh's 6th Birthday Party!

Yesterday afternoon Nevaeh finally got to celebrate her 6th Birthday with friends. Because her actual birthday fell on her fathers weekend last Sunday I only got to spend a few hours with her Sunday night before tucking her into bed for school the next day. But yesterday was her special day. Here is her special little birthday in photos.. Decorations.. For her 6th birthday this year I went with a yellow theme. Nevaeh absolutely loved...

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Our 2nd #sosblakaustralia March + Meeting Grandma!

On the 1st of May, just two days ago we marched with great pride and in solidarity with over 12,000 others in Flinders Street, Melbourne.  This was our second march in 3 weeks and it won't be our last. The day before the march I went into the kids school to let their teachers know that they will be having the day off and to send them home with any work they will be missing. I didn't feel very supported after telling them that...

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