http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/ MissieK's Minti Blog Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk MissieK Why is it that kids can't be hungry at the same time? Every morning, one kid is hungry as soon as he gets up, and the other his hungry an hour later! http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/555227/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/555227/ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:00:57 -0800 MissieK Z starts Kinder in the New Year.  A few weeks ago we went to an Open Day for the new Kinder families, and since then, that's all he wants to do - go to Kinder! We've explained that he has to wait until after his birthday (December), and Christmas, and ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/554385/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/554385/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:01:13 -0800 MissieK ...to tell the babysitter!Last night I was speaking at a dinner for The Red Tent Woman & it was a fantastic evening. I arrived home around 11pm and the boys were sound asleep.Around 5.30 this morning, Z came into my bed smelling of a leaking nappy. I took his pyjama ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/553316/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/553316/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:01:01 -0800 MissieK Z is obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine. As a result I know way too much about Thomas. So much so that I am speaking tonight at The Red Tent Woman dinner in Williamstown on Business Lessons from Thomas, based on a post on my other blog!It's days like this ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/552943/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/552943/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:01:02 -0800 MissieK Post Natal Depression is a serious illness and one that effects way too many Australian mothers. I believe the official estimate is 1 in 10 mothers, however the real figures would be a lot higher as many mothers go undiagnosed. Too many mothers are told they need to cope on ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/551541/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/551541/ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:01:06 -0800 MissieK I am pleased to announce the arrival of Business Mums Guides - a new series of business guides written by experienced business owners with business mums in mind. Each guide is easy to read and full of practical information.The range will be added to often, so join the mailing list ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/545466/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/545466/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:00:48 -0800 MissieK And I will be for a bit longer!  We have no phone or Internet in our new house, and it's driving me CRAZY!  The times I do have access, I don't get much time online, so haven't been able to update my blogs as much as I normally would.  So ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/509557/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/509557/ Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:00:53 -0700 MissieK The Business Mums Conference is only a few days away now - it's getting exciting :)  I can't wait to meet everyone who is coming.Last night we proofed the conference handbook and it's looking AMAZING!  Donna-Marie is editing it for us and Michelle has created an amazing cover.  It contains ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/492053/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/492053/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:02:51 -0700 MissieK OK, so we're moving in about 10 days.  My parents have been in this house for 20 years, so there are 20 years worth of stuff to sort out - and today was the start.We went through the garage and 2 sheds - filling a skip with rubbish & putting ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/475013/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/475013/ Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:03:15 -0700 MissieK On my other blog, I was tagged, and now Michelle has tagged me here :)a)  Each player lists 8 facts/habits about themselves.b) The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed.c) At the end of the post, the player then tags 8 people and ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/473898/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/473898/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:03:03 -0700 MissieK During the school holidays, I took the boys to Officeworks because I needed some stationary, including a guillotine.  They boys were misbehaving quite a bit, and I was getting tired of them mucking around.  I was also worried they would knock over all the displays!N spotted the guillotine as we ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/461247/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/461247/ Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:17:35 -0700 MissieK The school has a cake stall fundraiser today.  While N is gluten intollerant & can't eat cake, I thought I'd still bake something - a gluten free cake that we could then buy back.After the boys were in bed, I mixed up the cake & put it in the oven, ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/457992/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/457992/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:12:05 -0700 MissieK Shock horror!  It's 7.21 and the boys are still asleep    Usually they are up at 6 & I'm begging them to go back to sleep! Someone, please tell me what I did differently so they can repeat this.  I was up at 7 cos of the pets wanting to be ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/449665/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/449665/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:15:29 -0700 MissieK This months Business Mums Blog challenge is to tip some other blogs that I like.  So, I thought I'd share with you some of the Crazy Mum blogs I like to read :) Diary of a Mad Cow - this blog is always good for a laugh, and the best ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/449242/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/449242/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:10:25 -0700 MissieK Well, not entirely, the boys are around...My parents have gone on holiday to Darwin for 3 weeks, leaving the boys and I alone with the pets (2 dogs & 1 cat).  During this time, as well as general day to day tasks, we also need to get organised as we ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/448055/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/448055/ Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:13:34 -0700 MissieK Along with Candice, founder of MumSpace, and Francesca of Minimedia Productions, me & Business Mums are featured in the Small Business section of The Age & Sydney Sun Herald.  I'm so excited :)It is a fantastic write up for all of us and I'm sure it will bring in a ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/447328/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/447328/ Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:11:57 -0700 MissieK Business Mums Network are currently running a survey to find out why you started your business.  We would appreciate it if you would like a few minutes to take the survey to let us know what were the main factors that brought you to start your business.Click here to take ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/430971/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/430971/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:16:18 -0700 MissieK N got his first school report today - and I am very proud.  He is right on track in most areas, and ahead in others.  The one that confuses me most is sport!  He is above average... his mother has no interest in sport whatsoever...  Ahhh, so that's where my ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/429064/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/429064/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:14:49 -0700 MissieK I like winter - I really do...  but it's soooo cold at the moment!  My fingers are frozen and the heater is working over time.This is a definate advantage to being a WAHM - I can work in my slippers!  I'm tempted to put my lovely, warm dressing gown on ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/419784/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/419784/ Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:11:26 -0700 MissieK With the freezing cold weather in Melbourne this week, the boys each decided they wanted a footy scarf!  So, guess what - I've decided to knit them each a scarf in their team colours.  Z likes the Geelong Cats and N likes the Sydney Swans (because they are red!).  Thankfully in ... http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/419009/ http://www.minti.com/members/missiek/blog/419009/ Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:12:38 -0700