Here's to not living by the ringing of the school bell. Here's to the slow mornings, the late starts, trying to make it to kindy on time. Being waylaid again by yet another dead bumble bee that needs examining and carpets of fallen kowhai blossoms and fuzzy pussy-willows. Here's to the hours of play… Continue reading Ode to the Preschool Years
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Six Truths of Travelling with Small Children
Recently we went away with our three kids, aged 5 (& 3/4 - very important), 4, and almost 2 years. Whilst it was a fabulous holiday, giving us some much needed family bonding time, I was reminded about how logistically hard it can be travelling with young children. The photos don't show it; because who… Continue reading Six Truths of Travelling with Small Children
The Weight of Parenting is Getting Lighter
After living in what seems like a blur of three small children for the last few years, I can feel the weight of parenting getting lighter. When you're in that blur of the first few years, the load can seem heavy and the work non-stop. Always fixing the meals, dressing the little people, being 100%… Continue reading The Weight of Parenting is Getting Lighter
The Stages of Changing to Plastic Free
The move to removing single use plastic bags from our economy is coming, with one of NZ's leading supermarket chains removing them from use next week. It's a time of change for a lot of people. Change for the better for our environment. I'm so excited about this movement but I also acknowledge that change… Continue reading The Stages of Changing to Plastic Free
