I accidentally discovered daughter's crush. I assured her I didn't see that heart doodle, but I did. She has good taste. I rocked a stranger's world with the knowledge that you can turn a custard slice on its side to fork it up without smooshing. (Well. Without as much smooshing.) So, if you didn't know, now… Continue reading Extra random: 5 things 12.2.18
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Small wins: 5 things 27.11.17
I've been working with pics a lot this week – new and old – and I'm noticing just how much my photography has improved. It's still not at all where I want it to be, but if nothing else, I can quickly see what's wrong with a photo. Sometimes I can fix it in post,… Continue reading Small wins: 5 things 27.11.17
Goldenen Herbst: 5 things 23.10.2017
It's sauser season, yayyy! Life is so much more seasonal here than in the UK, which in turn was way more seasonal than SA. South African food seasons are basically chocolate eggs, Christmas cake, and the rest. Here, there are strong waves of new fresh fruit and veg every couple of months, special breads for… Continue reading Goldenen Herbst: 5 things 23.10.2017
Small successes and tiny twinges: 5 things 8.5.2017
1. Last Tuesday was a glorious, glorious day. The stars aligned for me to sign both kids up for seven solid hours of childcare. Which which I did a full day's paid work, got my desk sorted, even had a pleasant little lunch break, and after it all, I still had energy to play with kids. More… Continue reading Small successes and tiny twinges: 5 things 8.5.2017
Q2 starts here (no, really): 5 things 1.5.2017
The second week of the Great Big Famdamily Holiday was conducted here at home (and largely in the rain), with my dad as houseguest and my sister hulle* in Sorrento until the weekend, when they rejoined us for a quick taste of Switzerland. My dad in particular got a fairly comprehensive Swiss experience, having taken… Continue reading Q2 starts here (no, really): 5 things 1.5.2017
Dolce far niente: 5 things 24.4.2017
You know how I keep complaining that a holiday with small children isn't actually a holiday at all? Apparently I've finally emerged from that phase of my life. At least under certain circumstances, viz, when the kids have company and a vast amount of space to play in. I was blissfully not needed for whole… Continue reading Dolce far niente: 5 things 24.4.2017
We’re all going on an Easter holiday: 5 things 17.4.17
Elf charmed me enormously yesterday by preparing a surprise Easter breakfast table for the family. (She had to order Armin and I into bed early on Saturday night to make it happen, of course.) Eggs and smarties, origami decorations, loving notes from the Easter bunny. Just the loveliest thing. Now we're off to Italy for a… Continue reading We’re all going on an Easter holiday: 5 things 17.4.17
