All this spring weather and blossoming wattle trees has inspired me to share Ada’s birthday from earlier this year. We decided to have party since she missed having a first birthday due to covid restrictions (oh and mummy being so exhausted!) Snuggle Pot and Cuddle Pie was our party theme based on the books by May Gibbs. First published in 1918 the book is a classic in Australian Children’s Literature and it seemed fitting since Ada is often referred to lovingly as cuddle pie by my ...
Cuddle Pie’s Birthday Party
Lal Lal Falls
Lal Lal falls is a popular spot near Ballarat especially after wet weather. The waterfall has been recorded by Europeans using many names including Woringganninyoke, La-al La-al, Yarkmyowing and Punjil. The falls are on the land of the Tooloora Baluk clan, a tribe of the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. It's a deeply sacred place and a living site of Bundjil the creator spirit and one of the most significant Indigenous cultural sites in Victoria. 5 things you need to know ...
Ada’s Baby Dedication Day
Poor Ada being baby number four has definitely missed out on her share of things. Not only did we forget her first birthday but we never managed to organise her blessing day. A bit like a christening or baby naming ceremony, it's a special day we have for each child surrounded by friends and family. Our dear little Ada was quite the surprise to our world and although life was busy and chaotic before, things have spun more out of control since her arrival. Having a special day just for her ...
Where the Wild Things Are – Jett turns two!
Earlier this year we celebrated Jett turning two. She missed out on having a first birthday party last year because of covid restrictions so when we could have a small number of visitors between lockdowns I decided I would decorate for her birthday. Even though it was a low key affair at home with my immediate family it’s was still an effort to clean the house, decorate and organise food when you have a baby. In hindsight it was worth it as both my grandparents passed away during the following ...
A life update for 2021
So my Out-Of-Office has been a little longer than anticipated and somehow evolved from maternity leave to extended pandemic leave! The reality of day-to-day life this last twelve months has meant Goldfields Girl has ceased to exist! As every new mother knows, you seem to disappear into an ocean of sleep deprivation, nappy changes, constant nursing and often it’s not just your time that gets swallowed up but your sense of self too. Throw in covid, lockdowns, home learning, family loss ...
A family of six
A special little start to 2021 with the arrival of this little sweet heart. Consider this my Out-Of-Office notification for the next little while as we throw ourselves into the chaos of newborn life which is never as glamorous as these pictures imply. Sore breast, sitting on pillows, living in pj's, unwashed hair, a messy house and I'm sure plenty of tears from both mummy and baby!!! I'll see you on the other side. xx ...
