Sundowner National Park was my first 'proper' camping trip. When I say 'proper' camping trip I am refering to camp sites that do not have amenities that are serviced daily and which allow campfires. We went in the January of 08 and this trip was very special to me as it was the last time… Continue reading Sundowner National Park
Category: USA Adventuring!!
Falling asleep with my lamp on
For years I have been drifting off to sleep each night with my bed side lamp on. Every night when Ben comes up to bed he finds me asleep, with my bedside lamp on, clutching either my mobile phone or my book (which at the moment happens to be 'Sex at Dawn - the prehistoric… Continue reading Falling asleep with my lamp on
Over promise = under deliver.
*Before I start this post I would like to take the time to acknowledge that I am aware that I made a few spelling errors in earlier posts including using 'through' instead of 'throw' in the 'how science changed my life' post. I am horrendously embarrased by my spelling mistake and have not been able… Continue reading Over promise = under deliver.
How Science Changed My Life
Many years ago I recall sitting with Kristy in a restaurant in Cairns having her explain to me exactly what an atom was. I could not grasp the concept at all because I was so mind numbingly bored by her explanation that it was pretty much impossible for me to concentrate on what she was… Continue reading How Science Changed My Life
When ADD meets EDD
I am going to make an attempt to describe the wonderful relationship I have with my husband. Ben and I are polar opposites. A few years ago, when he was applying for a job interview, Ben had to list his weaknesses and strengths. Since I consider myself to be an expert on Ben's weaknesses I… Continue reading When ADD meets EDD
Why I Homeschool
I'm going to keep this fairly brief.I know a lot of people tend to think homeschoolers are a bunch of weirdos (I'm hoping that this blog won't add too much fuel to that fire!!!). I didn't hate school. I have nothing against school. I just love being with my kids and homeschooling really suits our… Continue reading Why I Homeschool
All about ME (and my 4 little distractions)
I have decided to write a blog. Not because I think anyone will be particuarly interested in anything I have to say, but because I want to document my childrens younger years for them and digital format seems to be the way to go!!!I have called my blog 'Lifes Little Distractions' because I feel like… Continue reading All about ME (and my 4 little distractions)