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So happy and grateful to have had four nights away

So happy and grateful to have had four nights away these hols in Barwon Heads, a holiday that was only possible because it began before the lockdown announcement was made. We are very aware that others, including close friends and family, had to cancel plans, including birthday celebrations, holidays and other school holiday catch ups in light of Lockdown 2.0. As we drive back to Melbourne now in torrential rain and ten degrees, I hope we can take the lightness, gratitude and sunshine of the last few days into the next 6 or so weeks as we #stayhomestaysafe. Fingers crossed we will all be able to enjoy the next school hols if we do the hard yards in term 3. #lockdownlife #lockdown2020 #isolife

Here’s a pile of some of the books I’ve read i

Are you the colourful one in your family? 💖🌈

Are you the colourful one in your family? 💖🌈💖 I’m permanently surrounded by a sea of black, navy and grey with an occasional pop of red. Even @roxyrowse is in on it 😆 #colour #pop #outfitoftheday #fashionblogger #lifewithboys #showusyourgorman

The sign that every kid (and adult) likes to see a

The sign that every kid (and adult) likes to see at the end of a walk 👌 #Bellarine #oceangrove #lifewithboys

Soaking up the 🌊 views, salt air ⚓️ and win

Soaking up the 🌊 views, salt air ⚓️ and winter ☀️ while we can on our walk to the bluff today 🌿 #barwonheads #bellarinepeninsula #bellarine

Making the most of our last days before Lockdown N

Making the most of our last days before Lockdown No.2 with lunch at @mrgrubboakdene at @oakdenevineyardscellardoor. The kids were impressed with their burgers and Mr SnS rated his Portalington mussels too. Wine tastings understandably unavailable but another excuse to return. Thanks for the hot tip @tezmkemp and @tenillechamclam #bellarinepeninsula #bellarine #wine #mrgrubb

Rugged up for a cool but sunny day on the coast. W

Rugged up for a cool but sunny day on the coast. Wearing @uniqloau knit under @gormanclothing coat (current, on sale) with @targetaus jeans and JACKiE trainers. #everydaystyle #outfitoftheday #outfit #whattowear #showusyourgorman #gorman #fashion #fashionblogger

Currently reading: a debut novel from Australian a

Currently reading: a debut novel from Australian author Jessie Tu which I discovered via @bri.e.lee. It’s about a former child prodigy who likes to push the boundaries. You? #currentlyreading #bookstagram #book #whattoreadnext #books #fiction #australianfiction

And breathe ☀️🌊☀️ #barwonheads #riversi

And breathe ☀️🌊☀️ #barwonheads #riverside

We’re lucky enough to be away and able to “com

We’re lucky enough to be away and able to “complete” our holiday, but we are still sitting here trying to come to terms with what lockdown #2 will look like, as are many Melburnians. I’m trying to think of it as another chance to reboot healthy eating and exercise after our short but intense birthday season, and leave worries about remote learning and juggling kids and work for another day. One thing I know: it’ll have its ups and downs (again) and that’s to be expected ❤️ Image credit: @stacieswift #rona2020 #lockdownlife #isolife

Smiling through the shock of today’s announcemen

Smiling through the shock of today’s announcement. We arrived in Barwon Heads today, so we’re fortunate to be able to “complete” our holiday even though lockdown starts again tomorrow night in Melbs. Goodness, 2020 is curveball central 😳 How are you? Feeling all the feels? Feel free to vent in emoji. Wearing @spell portobello blouse under @trenery knit with @targetaus jeans and @frankie4footwear MIA boots. #announcementoftheday #rona #outfitoftheday #fashionblogger #fashion #everydaystyle #outfit #spell

The baby who made made me a Mum turns FOURTEEN tod

The baby who made made me a Mum turns FOURTEEN today 💙 We are so proud of him and love him so much 💙 It’s incredible to think I birthed this boy who is now 6’2” and towers over us 💙Can’t wait to see what the future holds for him 💙 #lifewithboys #birthdayboy