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August 25, 2018

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oh, hey there!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

I’m Leah, a 34 year old mama to two little babes.

This is where I share the things I love, adventures with my family and the wild ride that is motherhood.

I love music (my happy place), long walks on the beach (yes, but really!) chocolate and a good Netflix binge.

I’ll share with you my fave mum-hacks, the clothes I love, my journey with infertility and the ups and downs of motherhood.

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A little recap of the week that was. 1. Three lit

A little recap of the week that was.

1. Three little cuties under the rainbow 🌈.

2. On my way to an NDIS forum with Bill Shorten to share experiences from those living with or caring for someone with a disability. Such a privilege to be in a room full of so many passionate advocates.

3. My boy GRADUATED preschool 🥹. From not being able to step foot into the centre without an anxiety attack - to standing front row singing “I can sing a rainbow” with his friends. Forever so incredibly proud of him.

4. Nippers Sunday’s.

5. When you manage to get a photo of all three happy at the same time - call it a Christmas miracle ✨.

6. Sunny afternoons at home.

7. Just a little bit pumped to be at the beach ☀️.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend with minimal toddler tantrums.

Can you believe that Christmas is around the corne

Can you believe that Christmas is around the corner? I headed into @bankstowncentral to pick up all the essentials for a fun filled crafty afternoon with the kids.

The thing we love most about Christmas is all the little traditions and creating those special memories together as a family. This year we made our own Christmas wrapping paper and bon bons for the Christmas table, it’s such a great way to get the kids’ involved! Head to @bankstowncentral to pick up all the essentials for Christmas.
#MakeitChristmas #ChristmasCrafts #Bankstowncentral #ad

When summer finally hits 🔥. Wearing @augusteth

When summer finally hits 🔥.

Wearing @augustethelabel

Counting down to Christmas just got extra magical

Counting down to Christmas just got extra magical in our house!
We’re loving Kinder’s new Advent Calendar - delicious chocolates behind each window and 4 personalised video messages from Santa himself.
Such a sweet way to bring a bit of fun into each morning.
Here’s to creating those little moments that make this time of year so special ✨ @kinderglobal #KinderChristmas #Surprisethem #countdowntoxmas

I fell in love with this rug not just for its styl

I fell in love with this rug not just for its style, but for what it stands for. 🧡
@rugsforgood is all about doing things the right way - ethically made, with workers paid 3x the industry standard, and 100% child labour-free. Each piece is crafted with care, and integrity.
I chose the Bhakti in Gold to bring in some warmth into our space (also, cause’ – kids!), and I just love how it looks.
LEAHWILLIAMS10 will grab you 10% off.
{contra collab}

Motherhood lives in the little things - the way th

Motherhood lives in the little things - the way their fingers curl around mine, the smudges on the glass catching the afternoon light, the quiet moments that so easily slip by unnoticed.

It’s in the mess, the joy, the rituals you didn’t know you’d miss until they were gone.

The way they sit cross-legged, lost in play. Or how they still lean into you, like you’re home, without a second thought.

They’re growing faster than I can grasp, and I catch myself trying to etch it all into memory - the sound of their laughter, the way they stumble over certain words, the weight of their head against my shoulder.

Sometimes motherhood is found in the big milestones, but it’s these moments I treasure most—the fleeting, imperfect, and extraordinary everyday ones.

Photos by my talented friend @charlottekatephotography

Pre kids me thought I’d always have a spotless h

Pre kids me thought I’d always have a spotless house (lol)… now it’s more of a ‘that’ll do’ kinda vibe.

But the @ecovacs_anz DEEBOT T30 OMNI has my back, handling the floors while I tackle everything else.

This guy glides around effortlessly cleaning up whatever mess my kids have left behind. With 10 new innovations in this model (hello auto emptying, hot water mop system & super strong suction), he’s one smart little robot.

And what’s more, you can grab 31% off this Black Friday, with the DEEBOT T30 OMNI down to $1,199 at @amazonaustralia from Nov 19 - Dec 2!

#ECOVACSLeadsTheWay #DEEBOTT30OMNI #GivingHandsFreeCleaningTheEdge #amazonaustralia #ECOVACSAU

A little trip to our local @homecoau to welcome th

A little trip to our local @homecoau to welcome that spring vibe.
With all of my favourite brands under the one roof, it’s shopping made super easy. Perfect for anyone who loves a little homewares haul.
#HomeCo #LiveYourWay #AD

Thanks to the humble blazer - for making us look m

Thanks to the humble blazer - for making us look more put together than we feel 😂👌🏻.

Wearing @theselfstyler .
Top & skirt - size 8
Blazer - size 10

This beautiful, messy, wild, perfectly imperfect l

This beautiful, messy, wild, perfectly imperfect little family of mine ✨

Forever grateful to my talented friend @charlottekatephotography for capturing us, just as we are.

Today was one of those days where it hit me. I was

Today was one of those days where it hit me. I was fine, and then in one quick moment, I suddenly wasn’t.

My boys kindergarten orientation.
Months of meetings, visits & preparation.
And it didn’t go as we hoped.

It was just all too much, and that’s okay.
Forever so proud of him for just showing up, for having a go, when everything in his body is telling him not to.

I held it together, until I didn’t, and the grief caught me as I watched parents take that proud photo of their child under the Kindergarten 2025 sign.
Knowing it’s a moment we wouldn’t share.

Sometimes those missed moments are small and other days they just hit you so unexpectedly hard.

Had the best time at the Furby-inspired yoga event

Had the best time at the Furby-inspired yoga event with my big girl!

We stretched, meditated, and spent some quality time together - all inspired by Furby’s Chill Mode. If you’re looking for a fun, furry, super cute companion for your kids, Furby is it!

Head to Big W or Kmart and start collecting today @Furby #Ad #Furblets #Furby #FreeYourInnerFurb

To our third baby, our surprise, wild spark ✨. L

To our third baby, our surprise, wild spark ✨.
Life is a little chaotic,
the house a whirlwind of noise.
And sometimes it feels like you get forgotten in it all.

I worry you don’t get the same attention,
the same quiet cuddles that came before.
But, I see your big brother and sister
wrap you in their world,
sharing giggles and secrets
in the beautiful chaos that is our days.

You may not get the solo moments,
And you often have to wait.

But you’re surrounded and wrapped so tightly,
In the most chaotic, fierce kind of love.

So to you, my sweet third baby -
You make the noise a little louder.
The laughter a little brighter.
And remind us each and every day -
just how beautiful absolute chaos can be.

#thirdbaby

Forever grateful for the amazing therapy my Autist

Forever grateful for the amazing therapy my Autistic son has access to… but gosh, sometimes trying to manage the juggle of it all feels like A LOT.
One thing I don’t have to worry about is the admin, thanks to @plantracker .
I love that they manage the money side, but I still have full control of where it’s spent. And the team is always just a call (or an online chat) away for when you need help!
Having a plan manager that I trust gives me more time to spend doing the things that really matter.
#plantracker

Bringing those lemon spring vibes into the bedroom

Bringing those lemon spring vibes into the bedroom with a little linen refresh 🍋🍋.
Paired with a cute pink stripe for a bit of colour pop.
What do we think?
@Linen_House #LHSS24
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Our 5.30pm dinner reservation didn’t quite match

Our 5.30pm dinner reservation didn’t quite match the vibes of the song though 🙊💃.

Top & Skirt @augustethelabel
Bag @status_anxiety
Slides @midas_shoes

Sometimes it’s just the simple things that bring

Sometimes it’s just the simple things that bring you joy like an hour kid free to play with new pretty home things ✨.
Candle holders & Marble tray @houseof9home

{gifted}

Weekly meal planning just feels better when I’m $Weekly meal planning just feels better when I’m doing it around the gorgeous Otto Dining Table from @icon_by_design. With my favourite recipe book open and a little bit of peace and quiet while the kids hit the park - getting ready for a busy week of family dinners. Made from solid walnut, this table is built for all the meals, memories, and messes that come with family life. Use the code LEAHWILLIAMS200 for $200 off your order (minimum purchase $2500). #iconbydesign #solidwood #scandinaviandesign {contra collaboration}$

Paramedics (all healthcare workers) are just a spe

Paramedics (all healthcare workers) are just a special kind of human ✨.

The care, compassion and calm they bring in a chaotic moment is really quite something else. Thank you x 100.

——
A wild night over here… in true Rosie fashion.
A fall, head bump, one disoriented kiddo, a few vomits later, a visit from the ambulance and a trip to hospital.

The second time we’ve had to call an ambulance for this girl (remember that time she was accidentally born at home?) and the care from the ambo’s, both times, has just been incredible.

On the way to the hospital I chatted to one of the paramedics (in between catching voms - multitasking) and got a sense of just how hard they work to look after us, often within systems and procedures that don’t always make practical sense.

From someone who makes pretty videos and photos for a living, to me, they’re super human.

We’re home now, she’s fine, just keeping a close eye on her.

Nothing like a concussion to warrant a three year old getting to eat iceblocks at 2am though. 🙊

Today’s outfit, thrown together in exactly 2.5 m

Today’s outfit, thrown together in exactly 2.5 minutes as I refereed a wrestling match between my biggest two and debated with the toddler as to why pants weren’t optional.

Phew.

And we’re out the door 💃.

Tee @theselfstyler
Skirt @_plainjanes
Bag & sunglasses @status_anxiety
Sneakers @adidasau

#mumstyle

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