Isn’t it odd when your child hits a new moment of clarity? I know that sounds weird, but like the next stage of maturity or another stage of life.
Category: childhood
Ahhh.. Finally, Friday.
We are all looking forward to having an awesome weekend! Tonight we will be celebrating Matariki with our friends at Playcentre! We are totally stoked to party it up, in a child friendly way of course, and have a great time! I found this PDF the other day that I will be sharing tomorrow with the… Continue reading Ahhh.. Finally, Friday.
Time, time, time…
What has become of me.. Or more accurately. Where the hell did it go!? Our dudes are four years old. We're forty. 2017 is coming and going as I write. The world, as shit as it seems to be at the moment, is still turning - for now. And for now, here is what is going on… Continue reading Time, time, time…
Back in the Summertime
All but one of these images are #nofilter. Uncropped, unedited. Well, otherwise known as 'Straight Outta Camera'. It makes me happy when I get images like these. It gives me a sense of place and helps me remember the feeling you get and the memories that really matter. The crazy hot sunshine, followed by a… Continue reading Back in the Summertime
Oh the Holiday Snaps!
School holidays are finally, FINALLY over! Seriously. We are shattered. The beginning of term could not come fast enough! But luckily, we were blessed with some amazing weather! While we did stay here in town most of the time, we were able to sneak away for a few days and enjoy some love from the… Continue reading Oh the Holiday Snaps!
More EC Paint Adventures
Oh painting. We love it. We hate it. Or rather I just hate cleaning up. But somedays it's just a must. I am happy to say, the boys still love these paints! Soon after this though, we moved onto watercolours. Those boys are ambitious with their art! x
More Handmade Christmas Goodness!
We've started a few new traditions as the season progresses. New advent calendar activities. Making heaps of things by hand, and of course, buying handmade things. And always, the elusive "In front of the Christmas Tree" portrait. Oh well. One day… Continue reading More Handmade Christmas Goodness!
Happy Birthday to my 3 Year Olds!
Somedays, time never seems to more forward. Days and days of tantrums, neverending laundry, endless dishes after a dinners barely anyone eats. The constant cycle of repetitive daily life. And then you realise, my children are a year older! Three! 3! Holy moly! How is it that while life seems to stand still, we all get older… Continue reading Happy Birthday to my 3 Year Olds!
Getting Christmas Ready!
Let the kids decorate the tree, they said. It'll be fun, they said. Actually, it was fun! They loved it! After they hung 90% of the ornaments in the lowest three branches of the old van Hulst family tree, we finished up our Christmas cards. And after they were in bed, 80% of the… Continue reading Getting Christmas Ready!
Educational Colours Paint Review & GIVEAWAY – Kiwi Mummy Blogs
Are we an artsy fartsy family? .... Ooooh Yeah. There is nothing more satisfying for my boys than completing a piece of art to give to someone. They love painting, drawing, really anything crafty. So, needless to say, we were stoked to get this amazing gift pack of beautiful Educational Colours paint to try out! But not… Continue reading Educational Colours Paint Review & GIVEAWAY – Kiwi Mummy Blogs
