Where do all the socks go?Not long ago they were a pair.I have this pile of odd ones in the laundry that I can’t seem to throw out,Single and lonely they are, sitting there spare. Sharpie stains grace the couch,I let the twinnies go if it gives me one second of quiet and peace.I was […]
Tag: family
take me back to iguana
Take me back to Iguana,The Lizard in it’s heyday was my favourite place.Get me back to The Oak real quick,On a busy Saturday night where you’d be battling for space. I wish I was back at The Oaks,At the star table under the tree.Or bring me back to The Sheaf,Oh that’s right Corks isn’t allowed […]
born in the 80’s
Remember way back in the day,Before “too much screen time” was even a thing.Growing up as a kid in the late 80’s,Nostalgia, as it does, setting in. Kellogg’s cornflakes and Rice Bubbles for breakie,Fruit loops for a special occasion.Our toast would be cut into soldiers, Avocado smashed wasn’t part of the equation. You’d get to sleep […]
thoughts on motherhood
People are always asking me questions. Questions like “How do I toilet train my toddler?” “Which pram should I buy?” Or “What should I pack for school lunches?” “Gosh, I don’t know” is my answer a lot of the time. “Why are you asking me?” “Um.. because you have six kids”. “Oh yeah”. Good point. […]
beef kofta
One can only cook spaghetti bolognese so many times. So here’s another way with mince. My girls love these easy and delicious beef kofta’s for something a little different. Anything on a stick seems to be a hit in our house at the moment (thinking back to our honey soy chicken kebabs and Teriyaki salmon […]
