Yeah. I wish.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m enjoying not having to rush around to get the kids off to preschool every other day and then getting back down there for pickups. And, actually, I like how mysteriously – and someone might have to explain to me why – there is next to no traffic on the roads during school holidays. That part is fine.

But guess what – it’s Spring, right? So that means lots of outdoors time and fresh air etc? Wrong. Those of you who watched the AFL Grand Final on Saturday will already be aware that we’re having some (and excuse the language) pretty shitty weather at the moment. No dust storms (thank goodness) but practically everything else: rain, wind, cold.

Everything else except sunshine.

So we’re stuck indoors. In our little house. With each other. The kids and I.

Throw in some snow it would almost be The Shining.

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Not to be a great tease or anything (oh heck, yes I am) I’ll leave you with these parting words: on Wednesday I’ll be announcing a new book project. Very exciting!

karen andrews

Karen Andrews is the creator of this website, one of the most established and well-respected parenting blogs in the country. She is also an author, award-winning writer, poet, editor and publisher at Miscellaneous Press. Her latest book is Trust the Process: 101 Tips on Writing and Creativity