I woke last Sunday morning with the itching need to Do Something, and get out of the house. We decided on a walk somewhere and I was trying to think of locations - drive to the mountains? Drive to the bayside? Then I remembered something I'd recently read in Last Child in the Woods - …
Cute ideas for Advent calenders
I have been keeping my eye out for an advent calendar for when Little F is old enough to understand what it is. A friend of mine has three lovely ones for her children, with little boxes for tucking little treasures into. I nearly ordered one, but then I thought - where would I put …
Holidailies has begun
Welcome to the first day of Holidailies! If you haven't visited here before, hello! I'm Alissa. I redid my About page not too long ago so you can go and check it out if you want. If you are a regular here and you're wondering what Holidailies is, it's pretty simple. My present to you …
Rain
My grandfather passed away in the night. At some point in the night, up with a sick baby, I noticed that it had begun to rain. This morning when I woke up, it was still raining. It's kept up all day - soft rain, drizzling rain, the rain you hope for to water newly planted …
The wait
My one remaining grandfather is in hospital and not expected to live much longer. I am at home with a sick baby, who is taking all my focus - last time he was this sick, he ended up in intensive care by the end of the night, and although he's been given the all clear …
Mumma, Did You Know? 