I’m working on the assumption that it’s still the weekend here in Australia (it’s a long weekend so we’re not working today), therefore Weekend Notes is not late, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

We’ve had a surprise visit from one of oldest friends this weekend. It meant lots of laughing, reminiscing and eating.

No really, lots of eating,  from make-your-own open sandwiches, to roast lamb dinner with a Donna Hay Apple Crumble and then an evening out at the Synergy Restaurant here in Port Macquarie (I had the veal which was spectacular – all four of us really enjoyed the food).

Then after a weekend of complete overindulgence, today I start on Lite ‘n Easy. Yes I’m finally tackling that really big item on the to do list, losing weight. Wish me luck! So far on Day One I’m really liking the fact all the food arrives at your house packaged in day lots, with just a bit of heating up, toasting and buttering – I so want the weeks meals for the family to come this way!!!!!

The Princess Child is delighted with her new $5 shoes – the child loves a bargain – particularly when it comes in pink!

My friend tried to give the Hippie Child a lesson in hair styles – I think she rocks this updo – I’m already picturing it for her wedding – she’s horrified at the thought that (a) I’m thinking about marrying her off and (b) the idea that she would have anything FORMAL for a wedding – frangipani in the hair, barefoot on the beach that’s her idea of a wedding.

Surfing the Net

A little segment where I share some of the things I’ve enjoyed reading this week.

I read this Principal’s view of girls.

I also liked this extract from Destroying the Joint which was also about teenage girls.

And a final piece about today’s teenagers by Karen Brookes

I’m enjoying this mum vs life series over at iVillage this week they interviewed Yumi Stynes.

Finally, this interview over at Life in a Pink Fibro where Allison interviewed first time author Kirsten Krauth.

What have you come across wandering around the internet? Anything you would like share?