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Ché and Fidel
cheandfidel.blogspot.com
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Ché and Fidel: a little boy and his teddy. My partner, our children, Che and Poet, and I live on the East Coast of Australia in a quiet abode near the beach. I teach pre-natal yoga and birth preparation classes at Yogaways, Terrigal - guiding women through blissful pregnancy and preparing them for a conscious birth experience. I also thread words together.
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on working from home

When I say I work from home most people assume I stay in my pyjamas all day. Which is true, occasionally.  Working from home is both wonderful and challenging. Ive never had to refuse Poet a...

1 day ago

six

Six years ago today, at a little beachside cafe,  I sipped peppermint tea and he stirred sugar into his mocha. Imagine if we had of known what was to come. Four months later we moved into a...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

the catastrophe scale

I have a tendency to overreact. Sometimes my sighs over food-splattered-clothing are a little too loud and often I tsk, tsk, tsk. If Im particularly busy and feeling overly sensi tive I...

4 days ago

21/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012."Che: "Worst. Day. Ever." - he declared from his under-the-table cubby house where he snacked on toast with plum jam. (?)P...

5 days ago

sakura bloom sling diaries - exploration

Were not city dwellers so a visit to Melbourne was, for us, an adventure. We travelled by train to Flinders St Station and from there we walked to Degraves St where the paper merchant, cupcake baker ...

24 may 12 2 people like this

from the city (melbourne): Collingwood Childrens Farm

Collingwood Childrens Farm - love. We chose to visit on a Saturday and take advantage of the fabulous farmers market (one of Australias best) where local and award-winning farmers sell thei...

23 may 12

silent one, fiery one

Late afternoon, golden light. Triangle bokeh. By Daniel, of course. 

22 may 12 1 person likes this

from the city (melbourne): CERES

On my list of "Things to do in Melbourne" CERES came in at number 1. I had read so much about the demonstration farm in the heart of the suburbs and I desperately wanted to take the kids ther...

21 may 12 1 person likes this

20/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012."Che: Theme for the week: "Hell do it his way"  - this includes getting dressed. That four-year-old testosterone surg...

20 may 12 1 person likes this

from the city (melbourne): urban inspiration

When Daniels best friend offered us his car and apartment while he was overseas we jumped at the chance to spend 10 days in inner-city Melbourne. Actually, perhaps we didnt jump. I ummed and ahhed an...

18 may 12 1 person likes this

19/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012."Portraits from Melbourne.Che: At Collingwood Childrens Farm, chasing the cat. The poor cat. Poet: OOOhhhhhhhh, autumn leaves...

13 may 12

from the city (melbourne)

Oh Melbourne; with your pockets of light, bustling cafes and narrow laneways you always leave me in awe. At the moment your streets are decorated with autumn leaves and your sky is the clearest blue ...

11 may 12

bayden packwood - folksy indie music love

On a humid day mid-summer, Daniel travelled to Sydney to shoot a music video. The location was a heritage listed building opposite Central Station - occupied by a random mix of artists and students. ...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

Q & A

Last year when I discussed writing a series of posts on yoga for pregnancy and birth I had the very best of intentions. Clearly I was still in the new-muma stage, reality set in and my word...

09 may 12

udder (ly) lovely: two wonderful giveaways

I first met Fliss, the creative genius behind udder, a few years ago. She welcomed me into her gorgeous Queenslander with open arms, handed me a cup of just-made chai and sat me down in the midd...

07 may 12

18/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012."Che: Oh hello 4-and-a-half-year-old-Che-with -attitude! Im sorry, but no child of mine rolls their eyes at me, even if Im interrup...

06 may 12 1 person likes this

melbourne bound - recommendations required

Were tickled pink to be heading to Melbourne soon. Daniel spent his childhood in and around the city so hes rather pleased to be taking us there and showing off his beloved hometown. Ive visited twic...

05 may 12

sakura bloom sling diaries - style

As we travelled from the mainland to the island we slipped on extra layers to keep warm. I wore Poet in the sling; she was cosy and she was close. At the airport I wrapped my scarf around her head in...

03 may 12 1 person likes this

the village

Mama and Popa picked Che up from school today and drove him home to their little cottage (the house I grew up in). Che requested an early supper of just-caught Australian salmon (with lemon) so when ...

01 may 12

17/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012."Che: tick, tick, tick, tick. Always thinking. Here Im telling him why that was his last swimming lesson (were having a break over...

29 apr 12

the hardest job in the world

Recognition is a wonderful thing. Gratitude is even better.

27 apr 12

go gently

A few days ago a southerly blew in and with it came true autumn. All of a sudden were wearing woollens, taking hot water bottles to bed and preparing soups and stocks for the weeks ahead. Thank ...

25 apr 12

apple town

This film so accurately captures the light and ambiance of that morning in Michelles kitchen. I love its lyrical quality; its sense of nostalgia. I love that Daniel can tell a beautiful story wi...

23 apr 12 1 person likes this

16/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012."Che: With practice, comes confidence. "I want to ride my bike every day, always."Poet: Why am I not surprised that her fa...

22 apr 12

path

I feel like Ive wandered from my path a little. Perhaps its the post-holiday slump that hasnt quite lifted or the weeks tied to the keyboard in an effort to make deadline. I think it might be somethi...

18 apr 12

15/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012."Che: "This is the best dressing gown I have ever had in my life." Its the only dressing gown hes ever had in his life.Poe...

15 apr 12

sakura bloom sling dairies - love

In utero she was comforted by the rhythm of my heart. As a newborn I held her to my chest, inhaling her exhalation as she curled in. Now, almost nine-months-old, I carry her close as we wander; so sh...

12 apr 12

poets room: bits & pieces

Its all coming together and its been so much fun. Starting with a blank canvas was a little overwhelming  so I used Poets quilt as a guide. I also reminded myself that just because the room ...

10 apr 12

home life

Im on the tail end of the housekeeping. Thank goodness! Che moved into the office, Poets things are in Ches old room (she still sleeps in our bed) and the office moved to the middle of the house.&nbs...

09 apr 12 1 person likes this

14/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2012."Honest captures  that so aptly describe my children this week. All credit goes to Tim; who never fails to photograph lif...

08 apr 12

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