Author Archives: Dani
I survived Xmas …. just !
Dani has returned from the great hot and humid north ….. where she nearly sweated to death. Most of her blood stream has been left behind in the custody of the local mozzies, and whats left of her sanity …… … Continue reading
The yearly xmas “laugh at Dani” ritual
Tony and I do this every year.  He finds it amusing ,……. I suppose I do to. 😛 You see, I had a fairly poor childhood. Xmas was a fairly slim affair, and if anyone missed out, it was usually … Continue reading
The finished product.
Naomi asked me to make her year 10 formal gown. I agreed, and she chose 3 different patterns that she wanted. After showing her some fabric on ebay, she chose some gorgeous imported handloomed Korean silk brocade. This suited a … Continue reading
Doggie Gratitude ….. I has it
Monstorboy has been limping for the day, and licking at his foot repeatedly. So this afternoon, I grab his foot (no easy task, he hates his feet being touched), then dig my fingers in between the pads looking for the … Continue reading
OMG ….. It was a heart failure moment
But thankfully, I didn’t need to have heart failure. Put the dress on the child for the first time (or more specifically … the first time with all seams completed). And it fits !!!! like a freaking glove !!!!!  PHEW … Continue reading
*sigh* yet another year
Just that …. another year. So long now, it feels like I am the only one that marks the passing of time. God I miss her.
I am in withdrawal
Yep …. hormone withdrawal. My body was a bit broken by the time I had a hysterectomy, including my poor, scar tissue ridden ovaries, which were tossed along with the sorry excuse for a uterus I had. So … I … Continue reading
Inspirational TV
Tonight we watched a special episode of Domestic Blitz …. Bianca’s Blitz. http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=661460 A fantastic story, about a fantastic family. Its wonderful to see the community and media rally around the family of children with special needs, and certainly Bianca’s … Continue reading
Hello world ….
Oh well, at this point I am talking to myself really, but Tony has now created me a blog of my own. I imagine I will post my innefectual ramblings and general whinges …. the usual fare of bloggers the … Continue reading
