I've opted out of my real world job today. Given in to whatever this bug is I've managed to acquire. Made a phone call. Sympathetic colleague told me to take care. Tomorrow I'll return, fill out a sick leave form, and our super efficient administrator will pay me as normal while calculating my leave hours. People will politely enquire if I'm … [Read more...]
Bucket Lists BEFORE and AFTER Children
The Bucket List BEFORE I had children. Cruise the canals of Venice in a gondolier with the man I love. Eat at a Michelin Three Star restaurant. Buy an outfit from the Paris Fashion Shows. Watch a Broadway show starring someone really famous. Float in the Dead Sea. Travel the Silk Road. Party all night at the Carnaval in Rio de … [Read more...]
Life’s Too Short for Uncomfortable Undies
Well I think it's time to accept that age has engulfed me. Today I have decided (a) I need to spend more money on my undies and (b) comfort is more important than anything when it comes to underwear. (We tackle the big issues here at Shambolic Living.) The $5 for a pack of four briefs from the bargain bins at the chain stores just aren't up to … [Read more...]
Making Me Smile
During a week of high frustration over a situation I can't control (see the commenting post) there have been some good things happen. Over in the forum world I've discovered some new blogs this morning I visited Magsx2 and she had this very cute video in one of her posts. It made me smile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9APqLA2YKs … [Read more...]
Why are we obsessed with giving children experiences?
Can someone please explain to me when it was mandated that parents provide an unlimited supply of interesting, exciting, educational, new experiences for their children on a daily basis? When I was growing up my Mum's idea of giving me a good time was dropping me at the local pool to swim unsupervised with my friends for a couple of hours with … [Read more...]
5 Pet Peeves
I may be a little early here, our Tuesday may arrive ahead of the Tuesday of Moments that Define Life but I will be linking up with Nicole's Listable Life when you American's eventually catch up! People (and they know who they are) not putting the butter back in the fridge after they use it. People (the same ones who have a problem with … [Read more...]
A Week Is A Long Time At Shambles HQ
There are households where dinner is never burnt, housework is always under control, the residents never disagree and the homework is done with a minimum of fuss ahead of it's due date. This is not one of those households. As we skate in "just in time" with all our responsibilities, argue amongst ourselves over the best approach to an assortment … [Read more...]
Mrs Sparkly’s Ten Commandments
DF has "tagged" me. It's been many many years since I ran around the school playground getting "tagged" but it seems there is an grown-up, on-line version of playing tag (or "tips" if you are in Australia). Apparently it's called “Mrs Sparkly’s Ten Commandments” I have to answer some questions and then tag another blogger. The 10 Questions 1. … [Read more...]
Cry Cry Cry
I'm a crier. There I've said it. I weep at the drop of a hat and at times it is spectacularly embarrassing. Last night between arriving home from work and going to bed I cried four times. Don't get me wrong I'm not a sad person, just obviously an overemotional one. I've always had a tendency to tears but pregnancy saw me hysterical a good part of … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Hippie Child
Sunday was the 15th anniversary of my becoming a mother. Hippie Child you arrived at 4.26am on a very dark and rainy night. You cried very little and spent a substantial amount of time lying in your father's arms looking up at him with big, wide eyes contemplating the world. It was the first sign of your philosophical, dreamer-like nature. Over … [Read more...]
