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And so that was Christmas but we’ve only just begun..

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Those of you that endure my status updates on Farcebook will already know that Christmas 2009 chez hissychick was not quite the festive and relaxed affair that I had hoped for.
Instead, the husband decided to get out of Christmas lunch with the inlaws and opening/assembling any further craptastic plastic toys by developing pancreatitis and, rather [...]

No.

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

I am slothing around here at home. Alone.  Which for those of you who have done the whole almost full term gig before know is sheer bliss.  Necessary space when you already have two other boisterous non day sleeping kidlets.
While my two ratbags are enjoying Santa photos and treats with the grandparents and mr hissychick [...]

The prodigal blogger

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Hi there, remember me?
I know, I know, I have not been the bestest blogger of late.  It’s just that I don’t do the third trimester well.
More specifically, I don’t do the sleep deprivation from flailing around in bed like a beached whale coupled with mood swings from massive hormonal surges at all.
I have been a [...]

Sorry sweetheart, the space-time continuum is unfortunately out of Mummy’s reach

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

“Why do the days keep going around and around Mummy? Make them stop, they’re too quick!” 
Good question darling A.  Somehow I find myself eighteen and a half weeks pregnant, which should not be so surprising to me given the [...]

Sleep (and lack thereof)

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

 I am beginning to understand why some parents give Phenergan to their kids.

I will blog again

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

…so much to tell you but a little hard to type when you are spending most of your ‘free’ time trying to get your as of last Thursday two year old to go to bed (hers) and stay in bed (ends up mine), never mind actually sleep. Naps are passe, and the nights are not [...]

Not sure I’ll be shopping at our local Coles again anytime soon

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

I had my first out of body experience in our local supermarket today, so acute was my embarrassment at what A said and did in front of an ill prepared mummy audience.
(Pausing to take a gulp of wine)
My four year old…she….oh…she….
(Another swig of sweet alcoholic relief)
…ok let me brace myself and paint the scene for [...]

What is your parenting kryptonite?

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

There are many toddler and preschooler quirks that make the day just that bit harder to endure sans gin or valium.
Tantrums.
Whining.
Fighting.
Tattle taling.
The constant mess and never ending cleaning.
The selective deafness when it comes to completing the basic tasks that are essential to getting everyone out of the house (did someone say toothbrushing and/or putting shoes [...]

“Hey my Mummy’s a scientist. Listen.To.Her!”

Friday, April 17th, 2009

As said by A to her auntie during lunch in the city today. This followed an earlier lightbulb moment for my oldest girl following an impromptu visit to my workplace on Wednesday (”Mummy, you’re a scientist AND a Mummy. How clever!“).
I’m with you sweetie.  On the listening bit that is. Ahem.
Promise to be back with [...]

Calm blue ocean. Calm. Blue. Ocean.

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

So I wanted to thank you all for your words of wisdom and support about my secret hissy business and to give you on update because for the love of dog there’s more and I also wanted to tell you how A’s first day of preschool went which happened to also be her actual fourth [...]

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