For as long as I can remember, my family has celebrated every occasion at the same place. If I’m being generous, I’ll call it a restaurant. If I’m being honest I’ll call it a Chinese take-away near a train station with a couple of tables. My dad loves this place. I’m talking true love. He’s […]
Picking your battles
Life, for me, is a constant assessment of what I can let go, and what I must deal with. Take a morning with Cael, for example; Me: “Come on mate, get ready, we’re going to the park.” Cael: “Noooooo, no park. Beach.” Assess: Doable. No battle. Me: *making sandwiches at the bench “I’m just getting lunch […]
Learning to drive. Yes, at my age.
I JUST HAD A FREAKIN’ DRIVING LESSON! Yes, me. Driving. Go ahead, laugh, it’s OK. Apparently my 20 year procrastination was wearing a bit thin. My “We can’t afford lessons” and “I’ve got no time, what, with the kids and all’ line of bullshit was nipped in the bud by my resourceful husband. Andy booked me […]
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