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23.01.2022 Literally Melbourne’s party decorations right now...

22.01.2022 Oh goodness.... those bloody pasta stains

22.01.2022 MOTIVATIONAL MAY Find someone who inspires you and let their positive energy motivate you to be a better version of yourself. Then thank them for it It doesn’t have to be your gym instructor (hi Pru PARC - Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Thank you btw ) who despite having two kids and suffering multiple ongoing injuries, still manages to smile and laugh as she gets her amazing tight butt up on stage every day to help us get through a gym class pumped and empowere...d, it can be anyone you know who you admire! Your best friend who makes you feel good about yourself no matter what you are feeling, your husband who works his butt off to provide for his family, your family friend who cares for their sick child and still manages to call you up and ask if you’re doing ok, a neighbour who juggles their three kids under 5, the teacher who is teaching your child to be an incredible human, your daughter who no matter what comes her way always manages to see the bright side of life. Whoever they might be, let their amazingness motivate you to feel better, do better, be better Tag someone you know who both inspires and motivates you to be the best you you can be

21.01.2022 Spot on, Whitney. Spot on

20.01.2022 First trip to the playground in goodness knows how many weeks and 2 mins after we get there... this little one had to have her sisters jumper tied around her waist so no one would notice her, ummm... unfortunate timing of toilet forgetting Ever since iso we have been having ALOT of accidents... pre iso, nothing! Fully trained she would happily toddle off to the loo when ever she needed go but now... accident after accident It’s no secret that the youngest has probably be...en the most neglected over the last few months as our attention has had to shift to remote learning the older two... is this then perhaps an attention seeking thing? Or is there a natural regression around this 3.5 year age? Anti accident tips please It’s honestly like having a puppy! Paper towel is being used like it’s going out of fashion and all the old cloths are in the wash... how can we get back on track?

19.01.2022 If I’m going to be completely honest (which we all know I always am!) there hasn’t been much colour in our lives lately. The brightness and optimism we promised ourselves we would maintain has been slowly fading away Sure, there’s been glimpses of colour though; new found tracks and reserves a trampoline surprise, some sunny day’s, movie nights, lego creations, starting a new book, learning to knit, chalk masterpieces and cake baking. But many days, more than I would like... to admit, since we went into isolation six weeks ago, have been dark and dull Emotional roller coasters, anxiety, hopelessness, sadness, frustration, anger, fed up, restlessness, missing friends, missing grandparents, desperately missing school, missing sports, missing hugs and missing our wonderful life as we knew it BUT we are still trying. We are doing our best to remain positive and inject back the brightness. Each day we are adding a little colour to our world to keep our hearts hopeful A wall covered in chalk, painting the letterbox in blues and reds and greens, a packet of smarties, a rainbow ice cream with sprinkles Today our splash of colour is thanks to local gal Elle from Colour Society who is working hard to brighten Melbourne (and beyond) hearts again with her gorgeous, colourful, happy hand-dyed clothing I’m wearing a Waikiki sweater (S), Penny is rocking the Cotton Candy (which is miles too big for her but she couldn’t care less!! ) and Annabelle’s is a blue/purple special request combination Colour Society also make t shirts, socks, baby jumpsuits, leggings, hoodies and more, with sizes ranging from 6-26!! Use code MAMA10 to get 10% off your order and maybe you’ll find adding a splash of colour to your day too could make a world of difference Thanks @coloursociety_, we love our new sweaters so much! #gifted

18.01.2022 Let’s face it... by the time Friday comes around I have zero motivation to cook anything nutritious for the little darlings KIDS! Pizza? Party Pies or Hot Dogs! Usually they all bloody want something different to the rest (lucky I have a big oven) What’s Friday night dinner at your house? Is Martha Stewart whipping up a beef bourguignon or is it a help yourself oven food/take away kinda night?

17.01.2022 And the chocolate and the ice cream and the gin... #isoappetite

16.01.2022 Help! Today was a good day! Sun was shining, the air was warm and Mr Whippy paid us a visit!! Yassss to small wins right now!! Tomorrow marks day one of school holidays here in Melbourne, tell me fellow ISO mamas, what are we planning on doing with the kids for the next 2 weeks? H E L P ! Hit us up with your school holiday survival ideas!

16.01.2022 This looks sooo good! Can’t wait for it to be finished!

15.01.2022 Squeeee! Our beloved hometown Frankston, (and the town we’ve both actually never left because we love it so much!! ) has been named a finalist in the 2021 Top Town Tourism Awards! Yay go Frankston! Help us take out the gold and vote below!

14.01.2022 PSA Coles is now selling sweet and sour McNug sauce! #samesame #butdifferent

14.01.2022 Looks about right

14.01.2022 Literally would be rotating around the 21st Century’s revolving dance floor calculating how many hours sleep I needed to make it through my Sunday shift at Sussan....

12.01.2022 Anyone else frantically checking tomorrows weather forecast to see if they can sneak in a little playground play?!

11.01.2022 Great to see our friends at Mums Supporting Families in Need Inc can reopen for donations from October 12th

09.01.2022 Hands up if your Saturday night looks something like this: nighttime tea, remote poised for next episode of Younger on Stan (or perhaps a bit of hot doctor Rodger on catch up?? ), and a shiteload of washing to sort But also hands up if you absolutely couldn’t give two shits Happy Saturday night Mama’s! Cheers to slowing down every now and again

08.01.2022 What time do your kids go to bed? We stumbled across this chart today which we thought was interesting. It was developed by an educator in America who believes you can work out what time your child needs to be in bed depending on what time they need to wake up. For instance, it claims a 7 year old who needs to be up at 7am, should go to bed at 8:15pm. While a 10 year old who needs to be up at 6:30am should be in bed by 8:30pm.... Would love to hear your thoughts!

08.01.2022 This guy is my first dummy kid. The other two didn’t have one nor did they want one and I wasn’t about to force one on them... (ok, ok so I did try and shove it in on those desperate sleepless nights but to no avail!) And now, as I catch him sneaking into his room to get his hit when he thinks I’m not watching, or when I see the bite of his teeth start to curve in an unnatural semi circle the same shape as the dummy, I remember why I wasn’t that phased the girls didn’t tak...e to one Don’t get me wrong though, it’s been a bloody Godsend! It’s certainly done it’s fair share of heroic deeds over the three years it’s been here, it’s come to our rescue many a nap, night and car ride, but I think it’s almost time to say goodbye EXCEPT... I’m absolutely terrified. He has never, not one single night, slept without it. And even when we talk about the time when dummy will go to baby cousin Darcy’s house he starts to panic and then so do I. Is he going to wake up multiple times in the night? Will he take ages to go to sleep, will we lose the precious day nap we treasure so much still, will he regress in other ways??? Agh it’s just too much to think about!!! And yet... perhaps it’s the perfect time, while we are isolation, to take the leap? How did you give up the dummy??

07.01.2022 I'm such a sucker for new kitchen gadgets so was just a little bit excited to try out Russell Hobbs Australia & New Zealand NEW Bake Expert Mini Toaster Oven in a stylish black Compact and stylish it sits perfectly on my kitchen bench and quite literally puts my old manky white toaster to shame! The Bake Expert Mini Toaster Oven grills, toasts, bakes and keeps food warm - perfect for toasties, mini pizzas, "oven" snacks and my little individual quiche boats which the k...ids love! These are just the right size for an after school snack before heading off to their sporting commitments and so quick to make - eggs, cream, cheese, ham, hidden veggies! Viola! If you're looking at purchasing a new toaster, the Bake Expert Mini Toaster Oven would make a fab choice as its multi function use means you don't need multiple appliances on the bench - also great for a workplace kitchen or even to take away camping/caravanning! Ok, mini quiches for the kids... Hmmm.... brownies for mama once the kids go to bed?! #RussellHobbsANZ #Ad #MLTScollab

06.01.2022 You certainly never held back your opinion, you never tried to be anyone else, you were the most honest person I ever knew, even if it meant telling me I should never have a fringe nor dress up like Audrey Hepburn because you couldn’t pull off Audrey, she was classy Thanks Nanna You were without a doubt, just you, unapologetically you. See ya Nanna, it’s time to drive Pop nuts again Lisa xo Patti: 16/6/1929 - 15/5/2021

06.01.2022 Love this initiative PARC - Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Thank you for caring for our community during these challenging times! Don’t forget you can currently access all of PARC’s group exercise classes for FREE online, even if you are not a member! Visit https://parcyourway.com.au

04.01.2022 Tried to think of something funny/witty to go with this vintage pic of us... came up short Messaged Hel... she came up short too... Thanks a lot Corona! You’ve stolen our freedom and now you’ve taken our wit! Screw you!

04.01.2022 This... this is the face of a mother the moment she found out that all of her children can now return to school on the 12th of October. Tears of joy. Tears of happiness. Tears of sheer bloody relief. Our resilient warriors, the real heroes of this whole bloody pandemic, desperate for their friends, desperate for their teachers, desperate for the routine and safety and familiarity of their schools. Finally.... finally. Praise farking be

03.01.2022 I used to be the funny one in the room. The loud one with raucous laugh you could hear a mile away. The one you could rely on for witty comments or outrageous stories, dramatic and detailed demos included I used to be one at the party who would talk to anyone, say whatever came out of my mouth without over thinking it. I was the confident one, the one who would dance like no one was watching, own the microphone and if I didnt nail it, I didn’t care, it was all part of t...he fun I was the one who was not afraid to be herself and was comfortable in her own, loud, larrikin skin. But that’s not me at the moment. I feel like I am missing in action right now and like many of us this year, I feel like I’ve lost my sparkle, the very essence that makes me, me I second guess myself. I start speaking or telling someone a story and half way through a voice enters my head and says that’s not funny, look at their faces, they think you’re stupid. Stop talking, wrap it up. At the supermarket I see someone I know and I think, quick say something funny to make them smile but instead my mind goes blank. This is not me. And if it’s not me, who the bloody hell is this person?? This socially awkward, withdrawn, unsure person, whose suddenly got no clue how to talk to anyone without a million thoughts?? I used to be the one who would take two hours at Woolies engaging in numerous chats with people in Aisle 7 for Gawd’s sake!!! This is social anxiety. I’ve lived with anxiety for a long time, but this is only the second time that I’ve had social anxiety. I remember how terrifying it was six years ago when I went through it. BUT I also must not forget that it didn’t last. I DID find myself again This feeling will not last. That voice inside my head that says I’m not funny, not intelligent, not witty, can be buried once more. 2020 has changed me, and judging by the messages I got from you all today following stories about this, it has changed you too. And I’m here to tell you that it’s ok. It doesn’t mean the changes are here to stay. It doesn’t mean this is the new you. You’ll return and so will I. We will get our sparkle back once more

03.01.2022 Keep following your dreams! Just a few months ago I was in the biggest 'profession depression' funk not knowing how I was ever going to achieve a huge list of career goals I had and now here I am, just a few months later presenting a local news show! I'm not perfect, I'm still learning on the job and it's often a very stressful juggle being a working mama while managing two other businesses + a household + three home schooling children! But when I think I can't do it.... I h...ave to remind myself, I'm already doing it! Albiet, perfectly imperfectly.... but that's OK! The point is I'm not giving up! I'm going to keep pushing forward and I want to inspire even just one person reading this today who may be sitting on a light bulb moment, a business idea or even just a burning desire to start a hobby, that you can do it! Make that phone call, send that email, reach out to old acquaintances... keep pushing forward! Stay up late, get up early, write that list, buy those supplies.... keep pushing forward! Stop waiting for the "perfect timing" and just go for it. I always say starting something at 80% is better than waiting for 100% because let's be honest, 100% is never going to come! We are always going to be busy working mum's with other peoples shit to do! It's the truth! But if you have the passion, you need to find the motivation... keep pushing forward! Love your life and live it to the absolute maximum. Keep pushing forward. H xo WATCH https://www.facebook.com/GameFaceCommunityNews/videos/321846332424180/?vh=e&extid=SyTukKumKV6pILzu&d=n

02.01.2022 Don’t mind us... just over here being blubbering messes watching Baby Race