3 reasons NOT to

Who doesn't like a little DIY?

Well I have finally come to the realisation some things should just be left to the experts.

And one of these somethings is hair waxing!

No matter what wax I try or how good my technique could be it always ends the same.... and its not the outcome I am after!

I went professional about three years ago and though the service can differ between beauticians I have been consistently. But on occasion I have tried it myself and after just having a baby, being time poor and not wanting to share my body with anyone at the moment, thought I would again give it a go.

After doing so I have concluded three good reasons why I should not try this again...

NUMBER 1

 It is always messy. 

No matter how I go about it or what I try, its a messy job. There can be interruptions, or spillages or bad technique - whatever it may be ITS MESSY

NUMBER 2

It is dangerous.

 You can be severely burned (and not realise it till the bright red patch starts to peel!)

The wax may seem the right temperature in one spot of the pot but its boiling in another spot. And then it cools too quickly or you peel before its the right time and instead of clean coming away it pulls the skin - OUCH

NUMBER 2 and a Half

You never get all the hairs.

There is always a patch you miss.

NUMBER 3

Technique used (or lack there of) can have serious effect on regrowth

  including causing ingrown hairs.

So not only was it a bad messy patchy job, but it continues to haunt you when you have sore ingrown hairs.

Book it in - leave that wax pot on the shelf - those advertisements of ease and beauty after doing it yourself are lies!!

The countdown

(Nanna and Hercules feeling festive)

Christmas is coming!

I am really excited and feeling festive. 

Starting to organise the advent calendar - what to put inside each pocket. The kids are really excited about the calendar this year, as they start to remember last years more clearly which makes me more excited also.

I have lots of goodies to fill the pockets this year, though I have a plan as I am sure they will sneak some looks as they get older and wiser - or more cheeky and bold! I am planning on a few hand written notes, which will begin a treasure hunt. Hope I am organised enough for this to work!

We are planned to put up the decorations next week, 1st of december of course. The kids have invited nanna around to share in the tradition, which is so very sweet of them. 

Let the festivities begin.

Is it...or Isn't it?

There is a vine in our backyard that I was sure was a passion fruit vine. It climbs and curves and twists like a passionfruit vine and the leaves are similar. 

Last spring/summer it grew wildly but no fruit or flower eventuated and it kinda looked a little sad in the winter. But again this year it has pepped up and making its way around the fence it is against and suddenly it has created lovely exotic looking flowers.

And I always thought that if it flowered it fruited, or was it the other way around - flower then no fruit?? hmmm

BUT there is a discussion on whether it really is a passionfruit vine or not!

Is this a flower of a passionfruit??

Its beginning to look alot like christmas

I love christmas. Im just saying.

And with the new addition, another santa sack is required. This means - MORE FABRIC!

And another year on, another set of christmas pajamas are needed. This means - MORE FABRIC!

Im also keen to make some fabric decorations to hang on the tree. Hopefully we can make time for this.

ONE month, Sunday

Time flies when your having fun.

I must admit I had forgotten what it was like to have a little baby around.

It is tiring, challenging and all consuming of you

BUT

it is magical and amazing and so much fun too.

He is quite the drinker and had put on 1kg in 3 weeks! the average is 100-200grams a week! 

Thats my boy. 

We got to the library yesterday and I got some baby books to brush up on motherhood, and also got a workout book to get this body into shape for summer.... thats when I find the time (or make the time!)