Never Say Never

Why? Because you might end up doing it anyway. I have said 'never' a lot in my life. And yet, years or sometimes only weeks later there I am doing something I said I would never do. But tastes change. People change. Situations change and you have to adapt. And saying 'never' just opens you up to potential ridicule later on. So never say never. Got it? ☺

Still a novelty.

Yep, a washing line. Our own washing line. Still not over how nice it is. On a warm day, clothes dry in a couple of hours. Homey-bliss.

♥

The Wedding! Indonesian-Style!

Yesterday, P's brother got hitched. He lives in Jakarta, and so the wedding was over there. Unfortunately, his mama couldn't go, so Ivy, my mama and I went up the coast to stay with her while P and his dad went over there for the wedding.

A traditional Indonesian wedding is just so beautiful. I really wish we had all been there! But it's been wonderful letting Ivy have intensive Nanna and Nanny time up here.

Here are the happy couple in their reception-garb. The ceremonial outfits were white, but the reception outfits were pink. How awesome! Maybe I can try and swing two dresses for our wedding...

♥ Es

New House!

We moved! Yes, again. So that's 3 moves in less than 2 years. Yikes! At least this time we had amazing movers who did everything, as well as equally amazing cleaners who did a great job on the old place. So it was moderately easy compared to other moves. But still, moving with a 7 month old isn't the funnest thing we've ever done.

We are now moved and settled and I wanted to share a few snaps of the new place. I think I'll post some pics once all the boxes are unpacked, but for now here are some of the gorgeous details:

It's an old, brick semi. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, big (old) kitchen, laundry, a courtyard and carport. I can't tell you how nice it is to go outside and still be in your own place (not out the hall, down the stairs etc.). The owner also put in a herb garden for us. Isn't that so lovely? I'm taking very good care of my new green babies. There's something so calming about watering your garden in the evening.☺

♥ Es 

Baking for the Brain

I did wonder why I was baking so much around Ivy being born, and well after. Even now I love baking muffins, bread or biscuits. I always said it was the therapy of doing something in a short period of time that works. Very satisfying to complete something, when everything else is a bit chaotic.  

Monique Bowley (Great Australian Bake Off contestant, and clearly my favourite), puts it a lot better... 

"Life is complex and busy and crazy and overwhelming. Baking strips away all that bullshit and allows you to just focus on the simple pleasure of making something. It’s simple, meditative even. There is no room for compromise or interpretation; it requires you to follow the instructions for a result. Generally, that result is pretty great – it makes people happy and makes the house smell like a home. That’s why I love it. The world is a noisy place. More people should just shut up and bake a cake."

The whole article is here. Have a read and have a laugh. Then bake something.

♥ Es 

My Friday Night

...was spent at home, with an *angel baby* sleeping without  fuss, a glass of wine AND a glass of port (I know, shut up!) on the lounge.

I also spent an hour crying my eyes out watching Glee; the tribute special to Cory Monteith. So sad. Hoping he's in a better place now.

Es ♥

She Eats!

Ivy has started solids and boy does she love her food... just like her mumma! We're mostly letting her feed herself, but some things I give her on a spoon (with some help from her; either as she grabs the spoon, or simply shoves her hand in the mush).

So far, she's loved everything we've tried; avocado, cucumber, potato, pumpkin, natural yoghurt, banana, strawberries, bread... and even a chicken leg onMonday! I tried pulling off some of the chicken to feed her, but nooooo, she just launched for the bone and sucked on it. Hilarous!

♥ Es

P.s. Didn't realise how blonde she's getting until I saw the second pic. Wowsers!

Some first foods; steamed beans and sourdough!

Mmmm chicken leg. Nom nom nom.