I read Jen Shoop's day in the life of a suburban mum/writer detailing her beautiful life in the DC suburbs, and thought it would be fun to do a kind of response looking at a day in the life of a suburban mum on the other side of the world, in winter. I feel like … Continue reading DITL of a suburban mum in winter
Tag: motherhood
Mother’s Day 2024
We've just had the loveliest day for Mother's Day! We got so lucky with the weather – we've been enjoying a string of the most beautiful days, blue skies and no clouds and so cold! – but I’d so much rather that than rain – and we were able to do exactly what I had been hoping … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2024
Five Things in September AND Five Things in October
Welcome to the omnibus edition of Five Things! I didn't mean not to publish September back when it was actually relevant. I got some terrible news at the beginning of October and have found myself all but incapable of writing since, especially about silly little things such as movies and podcasts and skincare products. Sometimes … Continue reading Five Things in September AND Five Things in October
A week working on location
We’re staring down the face of the next lot of school holidays (only a few weeks to go, eek!) and once again Hayden and I are starting to think about how we can a) make sure Amelie is being well looked after and having fun, b) make sure we get some work done and c) … Continue reading A week working on location
Satisfying weekends
We've had a few weeks around here that have really all blended in to the next! When I look back at them, though, I'm happy and impressed to note that we've been breaking that pattern on weekends. I've been having a lot of really satisfying weekends. It's been great. I think the secret for us … Continue reading Satisfying weekends





