Wandy McNoble Down Under

• Snow Fest 2 weeks ago We've kept things pretty low key on the weekends lately. Because, two kids. And taking two kids anywhere further than the local playground is hard work. Actually, even the playground is hard work. (However, I did manage this on my own for the first time last Friday. It was 18 degrees and sunny and...
• Ollie: Two Months 2 weeks ago Last week Ollie turned two months old. It’s been a crazy two months, that’s for sure. For anyone out there that is unsure let me set the record straight: having two kids is HARD. The transition from one to two has been much more challenging than I ever anticipated. But, as we pass the two month...
• My First Week with Two 3 weeks ago This was my first week at home on my own with Ella and Ollie. For the first six weeks of Ollie’s life my parents were living with us, and then Andy was on school holidays. I’ve been pretty lucky to have had all that support for nearly two months. But alas, the time has come for me to begin my...
• Currently... 14.07.18 2 months ago Written over the first two weeks of July...Reading I just finished Beartown by Fredrik Backman and I am not exaggerating when I say it is the best book I’ve read lately. And I have been reading some good books this year, so that is saying a lot! It’s about a small town in Sweden where...
• Ella Turns 3 2 months ago Last weekend was Ella’s third birthday! Three! Does that even count as a toddler anymore, or is she just a child now? I'm not sure when the official toddler cutoff is... Ok I just asked Google and a toddler is 18-36 months, so nope, I don't have a toddler anymore! To celebrate we had a classic...

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