Winter...

Written by Belle.....
even though we have already had quite a few chilly days in good old Melbourne, officially Winter is here.  Yesterday however was a beautiful day, clear skies, sun shining....we even ventured out for a nice walk and went to the park.

Today though, winter is definitely here!  With a frosty morning, a windy night, followed by ominous grey skies....Phoebe even asked me "why is it still dark when it is day time?" it is upon us today.

Times like these, I look for things to brighten my days, my home and to boost my motivation and mood - lets face it, Winter has a way of bringing a grey cloud over everyone.  Michael bought home beautiful flowers the other night, which opened this morning.  I don't get flowers any more off him, they are always for Phoebe!  God bless her though, she cries to no end when they whither and die and I have to throw them out....she just doesn't understand why.

We have been a little quiet around these parts the last couple of week, which usually means lots of things are going on behind the scenes, our cogs are always turning....and our lives outside the business are busy too (Sarah's baby is due to arrive in 2 months, where did the time go?!).  Everyone is busy busy at the moment, we hope you all take time to take a breather on our upcoming long weekend, like we will be!

Sarah Belle xx

Off Duty!

Written by Belle....
There are times in everyones lives where a break is well and truly overdue.  For parents, there is no exception despite the 24 hour nature of our job.  Men tend to find it a bit easier to escape, a quick stop in at the pub, a round of golf once a month with the boys, Friday night footy with some mates....but as women, when we become mothers especially, we tend to do it a little less, and I don't know why!? 

So now, once a year, I plan a girls weekend (for the partners of Michael's mates).  The prerequisites are: we must go for two nights, accommodation in a house so we are all together, no more than a two hour drive, drinkies and girly chats are a must, and there must must be a day spa within a quick drive!

This year we are heading off to Rosebud, but I think we are most looking forward to our whole day visit to the Peninsula Springs!  I myself, have been feeling quite claustrophobic lately, so I am looking forward to a bit of R'n'R.  The house we are staying in looks beautiful, I can't wait until we arrive.

So before I head off and enjoy some 'me' time without hearing the screams of MUM, I have been spending lots of quality time with Phoebe.  Today involved a quick pampering for my little princess.  She thinks I am going to Queensland (because that's where her Dad went earlier this year on his boys weekend).  Although I will miss her terribly (and Michael of course), I know she is in good hands.

So folks, I'm off duty this weekend!!  I hope you all enjoy yours as much as I am going to mine!

Belle x