Yesterday I went to lunch at the Fat Noodle with Old Mr FF. As has become my Habit.
It really as the best people watching and decor. And the food's pretty good too.
I wore this DVF dress. It was a gift from Amber in 2010 which makes me luff it all the more.
It has the best kimono sleeves.
Well Spotted! I was.
Don't lose sleep at night wondering about Mr FF's tie. It's Kenzo.
Afterwards I went shopping with my own personal stylist, Lotus- to- the- Stars.
These are her Paws:
Mr FF covered himself in Culinary Glory and made me vongole pasta for dinner. It was 11/10.
Everyone always emails me and asks where we source the clams. Sami's Girl. Which I still call Sam's.
This morning I had my friends round for breakfast. I wore an Antik Batik smock arrangement.
Here's a Visual:
Made Fexican breakfast burritos. They're filled with tomato salsa, roast corn, red kidney beans and melted cheese. I served them with guacamole and tiny roast tomatoes. You should too. They were Deadset Tasty and super fast to make.
Whipped up Nigella's olive oil cake for the 900th time. I used flour instead of almond meal.
It was still good.
Thanks for all your lovely comments and cyber support about the Universe sending less than optimal circumstances my way. Apparently it's due to Mercury being in Retrograde. Or something.
Anyway, you've all been very kind. Fingers and Toes my luck changes soon and I stop injuring myself.
I've been soothing myself with that age old tradition-
shopping for new clothes. So comforting during Life's Difficult Times.
Meanwhile, today my lovely friends gave me this to read:
I'm only a few chapters in but so far, so good.
Am luffing these Kotur clutches (minaudi-whatsies) at Jean Brown.
The last 2 years have gone too fast and wish I could rewind time and do the whole thing over again.
He really is a Joy in all our lives. Even when he's sick. Or throwing a tantrum.
Never for 1 second do I take him for granted and just thinking of him makes me feel Lucky.
It's fashionable to whinge about motherhood. Especially online.
I always think this is a shame, because children are such a Gift.
Anyway.
Better start thinking about a cake.
Happy weekend.
Cheerio.
xxxxxxx
Good to hear you haven't injured yourself again :)
ReplyDeleteI am loving your watch. What's its name?
It's a rolex oyster perpetual date just with an oversized face. It's one of my treasures and I luff it.
DeleteIs that you in the black and white stripy shirt arrangement?
ReplyDeleteSans statement neckwear?
Who is she and what has she done with ff??
Superior tie on the man.
Best of luck with planning the party of the little'un!
Cilla xx
Tis me. Wearing Old Mr FF's Ralph Lauren stripey t to cook breakfast before changing.
DeleteCan't cook in white fancy pants outfits that might get stained.
Glad you're back on the mend gorgeous lady, you were not sounding yourself last week & I was missing my fabulous FF fix of glamour, fash, food with that dash of wit that your posts bring me..... Know that you are very luff'd out here in cyber world xxx
ReplyDeletePs - he's nearly 2 that's insane... Surely we were just reading about you bringing him home? Adorable
it has gone way too fast.
DeleteI remember struggling to put the pram up and wondering how to change a nappy!!!
Those breakfast burritos look like the bomb! And the FF garden is producing some magnificent rose specimens xx
ReplyDeleteI too luff the roses but the black spot is killing me x
DeleteI can't believe the Littlest FF is on the cusp of 2! Time is whizzing too fast.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week this week, with (crosses self) no injuries or upsets.
Injured self again today and split my scabby ankle open trying to save the baby from falling off the bed! Can you believe it? Am cursed.
Delete"It's fashionable to whinge about motherhood. Especially online.
ReplyDeleteI always think this is a shame, because children are such a Gift."
Not yet being a Mum, I super notice this. All I hear is the bad stuff. I have no doubt it's hard and tiring and all the rest, but I want to hear about the amazing moments.
Make an effort for the kid-less, people!
People only told me the bad stuff too, so I was expecting t all to be hard.
DeleteWhen I was pregnant my job was very hard and stressful so having a baby and not having to manage client or staff expectations was a Joy.
If you had a special needs baby or a very sick baby I would imagine it would be very hard.
Maybe people are just wired to whinge about stuff?
I'm just grateful he's here, he's alive, he healthy.
Dear FF, So sorry you were down. Hope things are looking up and going your way. You certainly look fabulous. Getting that nail color. Also going to try out your burritos. I cannot believe your darling boy is to be 2!! It just seemed like you were waiting to have him. Well, it even gets more fun. I remember my boys' 2nd birthdays well. They were old enough to really enjoy them. Hope it's lovely.
ReplyDeletexx
Kim
My fam are flying out from Honkers! So excited. Will be a special day x
DeleteLooking stunning FF.
ReplyDeleteCan I please ask how much flour you use for Nigellas cake?
Going to Give It A Whirl myself.
I will google it and add this later! It's different to the almond amount (maybe more?)
DeleteTake care FF. may the universe right itself soon if it hasn't already.
ReplyDeleteSSG xxx
thanks darl- re-injured my ankle again today- madness.xx
DeleteYour fat noodle meal and breakfast burrito look amazing! Ill be a joined asap.
ReplyDeleteRandom question, did you use your bugaboo bee for you son from newborn? I can't decide!
yes used the bugaboo bee from the start but at 1st carried him about in that carseat things from QAS then carried him about in one of those baby bjorns. Gee I luffed those bjorns...When they are that tiny I think a sling is key. I didn't really pram him about til 2 or 3 months.
DeleteThank you FF!
DeleteThat Kenzo tie is absolute perfection. As is most everything in this post, from Olive Oil Cake to Flowers to Baby FF snuggling at the Beach. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKeno tie was a gift from a chamber colleague. It is v. nice. xx
DeleteWow. I am positive I am wearing the same sweater as Lotus! A stylist, I am not but having the same sweater as one makes me feel pretty good!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely time to think of birthday cakes. 2 years have flown.
they have FLOWN!!
Deleteawesome pics
ReplyDeleteI love the Kotur clutches at Jean Brown too. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteI was about to have a cup of green tea and read the new issue of Feast. It says Welcome to a World of Chocolate on the cover - can't wait.
you should buy one! they will sell out x
DeleteI loved The Paris Wife. It made me interested in Hemingway. I had avoided him in the manner he avoided adjectives and adverbs. The Old Man and the Sea nearly killed me. I have since read a lot about him, but not any more of his books. I might give The Sun Also Rises, the book Hadley felt cut out of. Ok, I know The Paris Wife is a fictionalised account but I really get into books I read.
ReplyDeletesome of the Hemkingway short stoires are really great and you may find them more enjoyable
DeleteI love love love how you pronounce your feelings so unabashedly for little Mr almost 2! It just makes my heart sing to hear it. Glad you are on the mend. And cheering yourself up with new clothes, well done :)
ReplyDeleteJudy xx
It's hard not to luff him, he's pretty cute.
DeleteI think my mercury is in retrograde today...nothing is going right and as a result I am in a big funk.
ReplyDeleteI want to do some baking to ease my soul but it is too hot.
I know...grouchy.
In others news, I too cannot believe that our boys are on the cusp of turning two!
I got the invites for Toddler C's birthday party this week...tell Toddler FF to watch his mail box!
It is going to be the party to end all parties...that is if you like to party at a park and eat sausages and Peppa Pig cake!
you need aircon in that kitchen!!! Party sounds nice. I am doing a family thing only as cannot face a kids full on party!!!
Deletex
Gorgeous post today FF and glad to hear you are on the mend. Luff everything - the flowers, food, cakes, Old Mr. FF's fabulous tie, your gorgeous outfits & jewellery, your lovely friends and of course your little one. So nice to hear another Mum being so open about their feelings for their baby. I wonder when he turns 2, will be be Little Toddler FF ??
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend and careful you don't fall again.
Lorraine E
xx
spose he will be toddler FF. Or the child! But he will always be my little baby.x
DeleteI just picked up The Paris Wife from the library yesterday! As soon as I finish The Life of Objects I will get started on it. xx
ReplyDeleteso far I like it!
DeleteGeez FF!
ReplyDeleteJust how bad was this fall?
You must have made a pretty good job of it?
the fall was really bad. My leg is really cut up and scabby and bruised and I really hurt my hand shoulder and back. As in needing and bruised and still aching. I fell from height onto concrete after tripping on a wooden plank of wood that is used as a garden edging thing. It's hard to describe but it is amazing I didn't break a bone or smash my teeth.
DeleteI loved 'The Paris Wife', it is a fab read. Agree with babies being a gift....the creation of life is so incredibly special, especially when you have had to live through loss and grief. When I make Nigella's olive oil cake I use macadamia oil, ground almond meal and muscovado which makes it dense and pudding like....next time I'm going to try and substitute stevia for the sugar...and hope that my children will still eat it! Love a kimono sleeve...so forgiving on tuck shop arms although you don't seem to have those! Happy weekend! Rx
ReplyDeleteYou don't have tuckshop arms!!!
DeleteHi FF
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry the universe has been against you but I'm sure it can only get better.
Two questions you obvious eat beautiful food. How do you keep that terrific figure?
What is a really good nail polish remover?
I'm finding it more difficult to keep myself trim as I get older (58) I love beautiful food and am a good cook.I'm currently carrying around a spare tyre.
Any advice would be great.
Regards
Karen
Thanks for the compliment! I've got thin arms and legs but there's a lot of action round the waist unfortunately.
DeleteI'm heavy at the moment and as soon as I can I will re-embrace walking really fast. I've been over eating like mad lately but usually I am quite good with portion control.
And of course I back my genes like no one's business. Both my parents are reed thin.
I cook a lot but I don't rely on processed rubbish or takeaway and I think that cooking things from scratch is a better alternative because it's not full of sugar and preservatives etc.
I also controversially hardly ever eat fruit. I'm with Dr Atkins on that one. Unless it is hidden in say a pudding.
I use any old polish remover!
When you say and an old polish remover what do you mean?
DeleteYes I don't eat processed food either or takeaway I've never eaten Mcdonalds and I want that engraved on my head stone.
I think process food is likely to kill you if you cook takeaway tastes shocking
I'm slack onthe exercise lately use to be a mad keen walker for lots of years I've got out of the habit and I don't seem to fit it in (maybe don't want to fit it in).So in other words I need to move more.
Thanks FF
I think she meant "any" old polish remover ie. she has no preferred brand. Hope that helps :)
DeleteDear FF. I know what you mean about the baby comments. We love being parents and were (and still are) besotted by our two. One then pregnant friend said we were the only people she knew who talked positively about being parents. Best job in the world. Of course there are hard bits but as mine are now 21 and 18 (and be warned it still feels like they were only born 3 minutes ago) I would give anything to have that time with them again. My only regret is not having children sooner as I would have loved having them in my life for longer. Enjoy the birthday! LJD
ReplyDeleteIt's sad to read that. We are MAD about our kid.
DeleteMaybe if your life was super easy and relaxed and pampered having a baby to care for would seem challenging but if you've experienced difficult times - death divorce loss illness stress anxiety etc- having a baby is a true gift and blessing.
If I could have I would have loved more children but I am just lucky to even have 1. And the way it worked out was kind of nice- I did tonnes of travel and really grew up as a person and experienced life and sorted my career before he arrived.
I don't take him granted- so may people long for kids and cannot have them and then other parents lose their children to illness or accidents.
I say be grateful and enjoy it.xxx
Hells yeah FF!
DeleteI would add that the mums who seem most content are those who retain and work on their own identity separate to being a mum.
Which you do!
Cilla xx
I too loved 'The Paris Wife'.
ReplyDeleteYour food eating this week, looks sensational. Really, all my favourites - Pasta vongole, faux mexican, cakes!
Sounds like you are on the mend, hooray.
Oh, where in the world or should that be the CBD of Brisbane, were you and Lotus shopping??
we were in that shoppe Igedo x
DeleteThought so! I walk by it on the way from the bus x
DeleteThank you for letting me know about mercury in retrograde apparently it's all going backwards until early April. Roll on early April I say.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I love about this blog is how the thoughts that pop into my mind as I'm reading are often shared by other readers. I saw the stripey top pic and thought "is that FF in what can only be described as a round neck T?" Only to scroll down and find the same comment and answer no less.
Jean Brown looks chocca with beautiful things.
So exciting about a second birthday those years really have flown. I remember you pregnant and your damn fine maternity wardrobe.
Yes! very one always wants to know what I wear to cook and garden- Mr FF's t-shirts generally, and no accessories!!
DeleteI loathe a retrograde Mercury 11/10.
Luffing our RL Vest, THANKYOU!!!!!! Spoilt.
My son remembers his train birthday cake , think it was for his third birthday , I do too .
ReplyDeletewoman's weekly cake book?
DeleteThe WW Birthday Cake Book has to be my all time favourite Cookbook. So many cherished memories. I love to do the same for my kids - swimming pool cake 'twas my 2 yr olds cake - dead set easiest cake ever.
DeleteAlso here here on sharing the love for your dear son.
I don't get all the hardcore whinging about being a mum. It makes me feel sorry for the children being whinged about. On a positive note, I'm loving your breakfast burritos. They look delicious x100
ReplyDeleteMakes me sad for the kids whose parents do it online- because one day they might go back and read it.
DeleteEveryone's different but I find it much easier than litigation, managing client and staff expectations and it was heaven not to have to time cost every 6 minutes of my time.
It's a privilege.
It is, as you say, motherhood being different for different women. Some have children later in life and their career is already established; some have less/more supportive partner; some have children with developmental/health problems.
DeleteI agree it's not a good idea to complain about one's children online if one does it through a blog or open identity. But on the other hand, some women may do so anonymously to get the frustration off their chest (if they have no one sympathetic to vent in real life). I don't have any children myself and don't intend to, but I always felt sorry for my mother, who was forced into a loveless marriage and resented the whole package. If only internet existed back then (likewise, if only divorce were more socially accepted as well!)then that may have given her an outlet.
FF, have you seen Dressing the Queen: the Jubilee Wardrobe? It's a gorgeous book. HM is truly luminous!
ReplyDeleteBest, BB from Melbourne X
have seen it!!! must buy it. Will look right now! xx
DeleteI agree with FF; as with most things in life motherhood will be difficult and hard work if you believe that is what it is. If you treat it as a privilege to have a little person in your life and a gift to nurture and love them it will be a joy and not a chore. I have luffed every second of my little one's first 9 months. Motherhood rocks!
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeletePeople told me that:
I wouldn't have time to read a magazine, paint my nails, keep the house clean, wash my hair, shower, have dinner parties, garden, read books??????? Thank God these were all lies.
Everyone's experience is different but I just enjoyed it all. Sure you get less sleep but so what? It passes eventually.
No one told me that new borns sleep all the time and are super light to carry!
My kid definitely was easy in that he had no colic and was a good sleeper but I think I kind of trained him to sleep and enforced a 630 or 7 pm bedtime. Sometimes I feel sad when he gets tucked in because I miss him and wish he was awake!
And I just felt so grateful that he was here, and he was alive. He makes us both feel lucky.
I also think my personality is suited to looking after people, feeding them, cleaning up after them, cuddling them etc. It just suits who I am and satisfies something in me.
Two! Already! How time does fly. I think a lot of people have babies when they possibly shouldn't, which always makes things more difficult.
ReplyDeletethis is true. x
DeleteGosh I completely agree Foodycat. I think the problem is, broadly speaking, motherhood is still the expected path for women to take and perhaps some women feel the pressure of this societal norm. I think it is made especially difficult since single and childless women are often criticised/marginalised.
DeleteI'm pregnant with my first child (a little boy!) and can't wait! It's so lovely to hear other parents saying how special and wonderful it is.
ReplyDeleteLove all the gorgeous colours in your posts - so cheery. Can't wait for there to be spring here!
Off to bake a banana bread now; I always use Nigella's recipe from Domestic Goddess and love it! I need to try her olive oil cake too, and making Fexican!
Hope you are now on the mend and have no more falls/scrapes.
Melusine x
it is wonderful!!
DeleteThose minaudières are DA BOMB ! thank God I don't live around that shop !x
ReplyDeleteP.S. : I have just been told that this expression hasn't been used for the past 40 years.. I guess Mercury is making me retrograde too !..
DeleteDear Ms FF, I love the sound of a restaurant called The Fat Noodle - it speaks of carbs and greediness - essential ingredients in comfort Chinese food which is what you need while convalescing! I am sad you have to account for every six minutes - it does seem an abject misery. I remember my lawyer friends having to work hours and hours to ensure they had sufficient billable hours. Did I say I am loving all the colour and sparkle of your recent posts? It feels like Spring! I feel your luck changing! love Lindaxxx
ReplyDeletebillable hours are always a challenge!
DeleteHappy Birthday to Baby FF!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that you have been bombarded with misfortune. Sometimes life is like that and knowing what an optimist that you are you will come out on top.
Shop as much as you need!!!
Take care,
Leslie
I love Nigella too, but she was recently on an awful show called The Taste in the U.S. If it ever pops up in Australia, be sure to miss it! Happy Birthday to your little boy, we have all enjoyed your journey in parenting. You and Mr. FF should be proud.
ReplyDeletemust google the taste x
DeleteI've just finished reading The Paris Wife, it's very good - I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI like it so far too x
Deleteo Yes!!! The Paris Wife is 11/10....enjoy!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm up to the bit where they've just moved to Paris. She's had such a sad life so far...
DeleteFF, can you please name one blog that is critical of motherhood and children? I would be interested to read it. You seem to make a lot of groundless claims in relation to people being ungrateful and whingeing and being critical, but I cannot think of one blog that does any of the above. I would love to see these so-called ungrateful blogs.
ReplyDeleteHi Anon,
DeleteJust because you have never encountered someone either in real life or online who complains or whinges about motherhood doesn't mean these people don't exist.
I don't consider my claims groundless. You of course you are entitled to adopt an opposite view.
Thank you for taking the time to comment anonymously on this blog.
Anon are you kidding? There are a whole slew on blogs out there with mums complaining and whinging about their kids.
DeleteI feel sad for the kids when they are old enough to read what was written about them.
Carry on FF.
(Different Anon poster, btw)
DeleteKate and FF, I think FF's comment struck a nerve for a number of reasons. Firstly, motherhood is still one of those things in which there are much social expectations that women should heap praise over their fertility and cute bubs, and any who has a different take are judged for it. Secondly, whilst I do agree with FF that children should be protected from harmful comments by their parents, I also think that it's possible that her comments may not be well taken by those women who are not in FF's circumstances: Women who don't have a well-paid job or families and spouse who can step in and baby sit; the ability to afford quality childcare; having children at a time when their career is just taking off and thus juggling is difficult; etc etc.
So while I agree, that yes, women (and let's face it, why are there not as many men complaining about the stress of fatherhood? It's because the caring duty is still unequal in this country) who are mothers should probably be anonymous when venting about children and bratty behaviours, but I also believe that comments such as "motherhood is such a joy" etc should be made carefully and thoughtfully, with some reflection about one's own privileges.
So sad really, some people have nothing better to do that criticise - Anonymously!
DeleteHi FF, G here - just wanted to congratulate you on your excellent reply.And l am not a Mum but read many blogs or comments from women whinging about their children. It saddens me. And l dont scrupulously writing down each blog as it appears Anonymous is asking for. Regards G x
DeleteDear 2nd Anon,
DeleteIf you're a regular reader, you know that I am grateful for my life, despite some parts of it being extremely difficult.
Not one member of my immediate family resides where I do- both my sisters are overseas and my parents live a 3 and a half hour drive away. I agree that my life would be perhaps easier if they lived in the same city and if Mr FF didn't travel so much for work. The year our son was born he was away more than he was here.
Not having these people around hasn't impacted adversely on my love of motherhood.
I make the following statement with care and thought:
For me motherhood has been both a Joy and a Privilege.
This may be emotionally confronting for other people.
But I'm not going to pretend I find it onerous.
I love it, I don't find it hard and I don't care who knows.
I will say first that I am not a mum but I would love to be soon!
DeleteI love this blog because it is so positive. There is a place for "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all (or keep it off the internets)".
I think we make our own luck, it is wonderful to know that FF has lovely friends even though her family is far away.
I also love the blogs that talk with humility and candour about some of the challenges of being a parent, and but balance it with joy and good humour. Woogsworld is a great example. I laugh and cry at that blog.
It takes all types.
cilla
Hi FF,
DeleteThank you for your reply - I think it can be a bit difficult to discern the complexities in your life because the blog charts mainly the ups of FF and her family. Of course, I fully respect your editorial decision, and I am a regular viewer, but I think for the casual readers, a woman in a loving and committed relationship with good family relations, good job, and surplus money to spend on Chanel grand shopping tote, statement about the joys of motherhood is probably not going to be taken with the same assumptions. And that is all I want you to consider.
Lisaluvsdiamonds, as for your snarky comments, I actually respect FF for her allowing anon feedbacks, because it allows people not into the blogsphere to participate equally.
Hi Anon,
DeleteI understand what you are saying, but this is how I feel-
There are hard things in life that I have experienced that were both difficult and challenging, such as:
the end of a marriage, divorce, serious illness, late term miscarriage, death, grief, a parent having a long and painful battle with cancer, a stressful job, a partner who is away more than he is here (The baby was born at 7.48 am and he started a 10 day trial at 10am!), toxic people, heartache, heartbreak, the challenges of stepchildren and a blended family...these things do not on the whole bring joy (cept the step kids who do) and frankly I doubt many people would describe things like divorce as easy.
I'm 40. Lots of bad stuff has gone down.
So in my life and in my experience the motherhood gig has been both a Joy and a Privilege, esp compared to the other crap I've lived and learned through.
Motherhood isn't for everyone. I'm just suited to it.
It also takes very very little to make me happy and I do have supersonic coping skills, so I expect that helps. Plus I am genetically programmed to be grateful for anything good that comes my way.
I also never thought I would have a child so I am still excited that this happened. So many people I know have lost babies either before during or after birth. Seems wrong to whinge about having a healthy live one.
The Chanel tote's nice, but it doesn't make up for life's difficulties!
Don't be hard on Lisa- she is my real life friend and just protective because she loves me. She is a True True Survivor who has handled grief and suffering with dignity and strength. And she handles 5 kids impressively.
Have enjoyed your insights.
Thanks for them. x
Hi FF,
DeleteI feel teary, reading this. You have wonderful perspective and it seems like you've had some absolutely DREADERS times!!
I for one love how you write about motherhood it makes someone like me (who is almost 39 and hasn't had kids) hopeful about what a great life it can be!
I love your blog, fashion, frivolity, feelings, food, all of it and you don't have to justify a thing on YOUR blog though I love how you respond to the naysayers in such a respectful manner. Such a Class Act.
Nx
thanks NN. I have had, and still have some DREADERS times, but haven't we all? Life's short, it'd be wrong not to celebrate the good stuff. x
DeleteI'm sorry to read about your misfortunes and hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteHave you read "Grace: A Memoir" by Grace Coddington? Fabulous! DBx
no but I'd like to, she was interesting in that Vogue doco.
DeleteI just love the beautiful way you speak about your lovely son. He is lucky to have such a wonderful mother like you :)
ReplyDeletethat is sweet, but I'm the lucky one!!
DeleteHe really is our Joy.
Forgive me FF, for I have whinged... shame on me! Children are indeed a blessing, and I love mine to bits. So exciting that you nearly have a 2 year old. My 2.75 year old still talks about his 2nd birthday party to this day!
ReplyDeletethey are indeed a blessing. That is so cute about the party. We're doing a family thing, just small x
DeleteA 2nd party - wow - that rainbow cake that Anna Spiro made her little boy is pretty fabulous - I have made it and it sure packs a punch in colour terms esp with those gel colours. It is tasty too with cream cheese icing ...
ReplyDeleteI thought The Paris Wife was a great read - a life in Paris in the heady days of joyce, gatsby, stein etc would have been quite something ... a spot of time travel would be a marvelous thing
I know that cake! it looks amazing. And cream cheese icing is the Queen of icing!
DeleteI think your great attitude helps FF re the positive mothering. You're a do-er and that helps too. Some of us need to channel your positivity, but sometimes it is hard, I struggle a lot, but we soldier on. Forgive those online venters, sometimes hearing other people are struggling makes one feel more normal.
ReplyDeleteHow do you cope when he's sick but you have obligations at work. This I find very hard.
I took 16 yes 16 days off work in 2012 to care for my sick child because he can't go to daycare when he is sick.
DeleteI did what I could from home via telecommuting/delegating/ being available by phone. It wasn't ideal. It was probably annoying for clients and staff.
All I can do is hope that this year there will be less sick days as his immunity builds.
Rainbow cakes are very easy - definitely goes over well too - I did one for my youngest's 2nd birthday. The Paris Wife annoyed me. Hemingway didn't come out of it looking so good.... it was an interesting read though, you'll enjoy it overall I'm sure. Glad you're feeling a little better, even if the Credit Card had to aid in that! xx
ReplyDeleteFF,
ReplyDeleteI remember reading the day you told us you were pregnant. I have to admit I got a little teary.
My baby girl is turning 22 in a few weeks. Taylor Swift has a new song I heard for the first time yesterday about feeling like 22. It sounds exactly like what my daughter goes through.
Hug your precious boy, FF, because time marches on much faster than you can ever imagine.
it has gone too fast!!! x
DeleteThat mexican styliee breakfast looks amazing! Yum! I cannot believe your gorgeous boy will be 2! Unbelievable. Remember to this day when you told us all you were going to be a Mumma. And you are right, it is a joy ....
ReplyDeleteAm off to watch a tv programme here in UK which I know you will like - about the Queen... documentary style done over 2012. Am sure it will appear soon in Australia. S x
cannot wait to watch that!
DeleteCompletely agree with you re. people whinging about babies! We've just had our 2nd and are the proud owners of 2 under 2 years old. You should have heard the nay sayers - "why would you want to create all that work for yourself", "how will you manage 2 babies on your own living abroad" etc etc. I don't get to sleep much but I enjoy every day looking after my babies and observing all of their milestones and changes. Babies sure are a blessing!
ReplyDeleteI agree they are such a blessing.
DeleteI wanted a child for a long time and thought I would never have one and I am just deadset grateful for him.
There are lots of things deserving of a good whinge but my kid isn't one of them.
Everything looks fun, fabulous and glamorous.. I particulary love the kimono sleeves and the fabulous vongole pasta. Wishing you and your family a very happy celebration week ahead xx
ReplyDeletethanks Maitai x
DeleteHi FF, where is your gold bangle from? The plainish one. I am looking for the exact same thing for my birthday but can't find one anywhere! xx
ReplyDeleteit is so old- some jeweller that used to be in George st in 1998!!!!
Deletehaha thanks!
DeleteDear FF,
ReplyDeleteI just have to vent my frustration at some of the commentators who seem to think you have it "easy" and therefore can enjoy motherhood because of help/finances etc...it really amazes me that people seem to think your blog records your entire life after you have numerous times said you only talk about happy stuff on here!!! Anyhow...I am thrilled constantly of your positive talk of children and I hope I am blessed with some one day. As my own mother says (she raised 4 kids while my dad worked 7 days a week for much of it!!) "anyone who says raising children is hard has clearly not been through any real life stresses!". So true!
Ok, long time reader first time commentator. Is it strange to say 'i love you'?. Perhaps I should just say that I love your blog :) You are so refreshing and down to earth. I have nothing but respect for those who work hard and live life as well as you do. As a mum to a wonderful boy who is just about to turn 1 (sob!) I find your positivity towards motherhood so refreshing. Keep up the great work. Stacey H
ReplyDeleteBless you FF, you are spot on, motherhood is nothing to complain about. I have three children and it has always been a complete and absolute joy, even when I was a single Mum with two kids and then through all the trials of adolescence and my youngest having health issues, it's all been joyful.
ReplyDeleteMy son turned 20 two weeks ago and I swear he was 2 years old yesterday. So cute, enjoy it all my dear! xox
Why on earth some expect you to air your dirty linen for all and sundry I'll never understand. Aren't there enough places we can visit to be brought low and made depressed? For my part, I'd rather celebrate the ups in public and handle my downs privately.
ReplyDeleteThere's a great phrase taken from an ancient creation story that goes "I don't know that things happened exactly this way, but I know this story is true." To me that means we don't have to see the seedy, ugly, challenging bits to appreciate the truth of the loveliness you share with us. I'm so glad of that!
Be still my heart - that first dress is stunning!
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