Last night was the bloggers meetup here in Melbourne and after umming-and-ahhing about whether to go or not for a week or so, I said, “Bugger it. I’m going.”

So this entailed me spending the afternoon deciding what to wear whilst a sick little boy clung to my leg, and the other sick child, luckily, slept in bed.

I drove against the traffic all the way into the city and waved at all those miserable commuters as they came home.

I parked – badly – on the street and lost about five dollars worth of change down a drain as I rummaged around the dark to pay for the meter.

And then walked in for a most enjoyable few hours conversation with some really cool, interesting people: like Darren John, from Craig! Zack (who easily has the funkiest business card I’ve seen in a long time – perhaps ever) Miss Eagle Kirrily these lovely ladies Gala. I also remember meeting Jesse, Emily (and her partner – I’m so sorry, I forgot his name!) Anyone else I’ve neglected to add here I am so sorry. I barely even met anyone! People just kept showing up, and I had to leave early.

I’m looking forward to attending more of these!

Then, I got home and woke up at 1am with what the kids have. Fun times for all. Not!

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