So many people kept being surprised that I wasn’t taking my birthday off from work. Today I just went fuck it, and booked it off. Luckily my manager was also someone who was surprised, so he approved it quickly 😂

Doing reading homework with the 7yo is exhausting… He reads one word, that sets him off singing a song He reads another word that reminds him of a story Another word sounds funny so he constantly keeps repeating it 🙃

Blue is my fav colour. But people tell me that I look good in green. But I don’t have many green clothes! The 7yo keeps trying to convince me to like pink and red (his fav 😂)

Things I would say I’m currently collecting: Lego Funko Pop (in particular the Bitty Pops atm) Disney/Star Wars/Friends collectible merch Jigsaw puzzles (love the Wasgij ones) Tshirts (with pretty prints or fav cartoons) No more mugs please. Partner says I have enough 😅 #SecretSantaAoNZ

Damn, forgot to untick the substitutions box for the frozen chicken patties we get. And they’ve substituted them for ones with a buttermilk coating, so my partner can’t eat them

A bake sale was organised at work to collect donations for the Little Miracles Trust as its world prematurity day. It’s an organisation close to my heart due to the support they gave me when my son was in NICU. Please consider donating if you can ❤️ littlemiraclestrust.org.nz/how-you-can-...

We’ve had a system upgrade go live at work. I’ve never been so excited over an upgrade before 😂 But there are so many things happening with this upgrade that will make work life easier!

I am amazed… With everything going on in life, we hadn’t booked our trip to Blenheim for Christmas Tonight I have managed to book the car onto the ferry and get accommodation for 5 nights!

I started scrolling through the pledgers and saw a bunch saying they donated because of the Rebecca Watson video. I was intrigued… And I was not disappointed that I watched the whole video. Reminds me of why I’m glad that I have pledged ❤️ youtu.be/uQhvcIpiHPY?...

A nice dinner out to celebrate birthdays. And a lagoon nearby where the 7yo has fun throwing rocks!

I haven’t had an outdoor clothes line at my house for 13 years. And oh, I am loving having one again! 2 loads of washing have been washed, dried, folded and put away today

A neighbour of my Nan’s in her retirement village nearly caused a fire when she forgot about something cooking on her stove top. It’s a small risk, but they should definitely also consider banning cooking too then 🤷‍♀️ 😮‍💨

Oh and the article write up alongside this is great. Can read the excitement about having an online library catalogue coming through! paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/C...

Because the 7yo was so good at getting ready for bed, including doing things without being asked (like brushing his teeth) we rewarded him with 3 picture books for bedtime

Yay to my neighbours! I must’ve dropped my bus card near the bus stop. Just had a little walk along my block and found it sitting on the seat at the bus stop

I have a budgie named Atlas (although I think I just call him budge more 😂) He has one of the best views in our house. He’s quite a chatty bird. 7yo has just started helping with changing his water and food #SecretSantaAoNZ

Gee thanks universe… Started raining on me as I walked into work. If I was on my normal bus I would’ve easily made it to work before it started raining

My morning was going good until our bus was canceled, so had to walk the 7yo to school. I’ve lost my snapper somewhere along that walk. And missed my connecting bus to work, so will be later than I’d like

*spends 15 minutes looking for the 7yo’s wallet* Pa: where are you going to put your wallet so it will be safe? 7yo: I’m not going to tell you Pa: I’m not going to help you find it next time you lose it 7yo: I’ll remember where it is Pa: I’m going to remind you of this chat when you’ve lost it

After a busy day at work, my tiredness has been pushed to the side for the excitement of signing up! #SecretSantaAoNZ

Just reported a driver who drove 20-30km p/h the whole way from Johnsonville into Newlands. In Newlands, we followed them along Newlands Rd to the supermarket. They spent 3/4 of that time indicating right, and then eventually turned left…

Got this year’d Wasgij advent calendar! I could also buy a teddy bear to donate for $10. I always do this when Whitcoulls do it each year. Because of it, the 7yo has been given a couple of teddy bears from the Little Miracles Trust ❤️

It’s finally out There is much excitement And the tooth is already beside his bed waiting for the tooth fairy

It’s been quite nice having the partner back and leaving him to do the entire bedtime routine with the 7yo! I’ve been sitting with my feet up on my bed the whole time 😊

Post you from a different era I haven’t really changed my look since I was a teen. So here’s of photo of me when I’m 16 as the bridesmaid for my sisters wedding. I’m wearing makeup! Which I never do!

Sitting in my dark room, staring out the window, listening to music as I cry from dealing with another meltdown from the 7yo I just don’t know how to help him…

Growing up were any moments in movies that traumatised you?

The 7yo’s next wiggly tooth looks like it’s nearly ready to come out So of course he is sitting there constantly wiggling it

I was just about asleep 😭 #eqnz

Fuck I did not need that quake! And being home alone during it was not fun. FIL checked on me though. That was nice #eqnz

Great night to myself so far - had my fav food for dinner - got yummy ice cream for dessert - just had a soak in the bath, listening to my audiobook - and now I am resting with my feet up

Come on… the pedestrian crossing beside Capital Gateway turned into lights ages ago now… You did not need to nearly run me over when you had a RED LIGHT I could see that the driver behind them couldn’t believe they went

Have been on the phone to my Mum for the past half an hour. The fireworks that my next door neighbours were setting off had freaked me out so much I was crying. I’m grateful that my Mum knows how to help me when I’m like that ❤️

Fuck you fireworks… I’m already struggling to get the 7yo to sleep without you going off outside?!

The 7yo has just made a little toddler extremely happy by giving her a little soft toy that he doesn’t mind giving away ❤️

Given my partner is currently dealing with a like 30 degree day in Brisbane, I felt silly complaining about the heat in Wellington But it is quite hot (especially in the sun!)

Since his Dad is away, the 7yo asked if he could sleep in my bed I said no I was half expecting to find he snuck in and was asleep there But luckily I have the bed to myself!

Now that I’ve worked out my finances, I’ve made my pledge! Couldn’t pass up on the signed Siouxsie/Toby covid graphic. I absolutely loved these. They made it so easy to understand what we needed to know. We printed out so many and put them up at work. Some are still up on the wall!

With the (lactose intolerant) partner away, I made real cheesy pasta for dinner The 7yo’s verdict? “This is perfect Mum! I LOVE IT!” 😁

Misogynist slurs, dis/misinfo whipping up online harassment, threats of violence, death = online gender-based violence. Note also the appearance-based abuse (women are far more likely to be subject to this). When we will we stop expecting women public figures to protect themselves from this?

Oh, I’m excited that match ups happen the day before my birthday! So having the match up the day before might make sure I’m not so sad about turning 40 the next day 😂

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The 7yo talking to and scaring the crap out of our neighbours 😂 *I’m standing on the ground looking up at him on the 2nd storey

Ordered Subway online while at the 7yo’s football game… thought it would be faster… It was supposed to be ready to collect 10 minutes ago. They have only just started making it Would’ve be faster to order in store… I’ve watched about half a dozen people order and get theirs before me

As we head to the scooter park, the 7yo is giving everyone we pass a compliment and a high five

Have taken the 7yo out trick or treating. There are so many people out! And I’m amazed at how many people he knows too?!

Today is definitely a day that I wish I had some outdoor furniture on my deck to enjoy a drink on!

Love this! Need to remember to come back on payday to pledge

Did try to work today… was not successful So, I’ve spent half the day lying on my couch. Had a little nap. Breathing is okish now. But I’m still so tired. But, I gotta say, I’m loving that I get the afternoon sun streaming on me here.

Yeah, no surprise. They use the same bullshit tactics when pushing back on changes to our progressive tax system. They apply any proposed rate increase to the entire income, and not just the tier where it kicks in. The problem is that voters fall for it, and media hardly ever corrects them. #nzpol