Despite a major issue of cloud on the ground on Thursday morning (aka fog, but it didn’t sound as cool), I managed to make it to Melbourne.
None of my children had an emergency trip to hospital. Despite Oscar’s (aka Drama’s) natural propensity for couch diving.
None of my husbands (meaning, Pal, my one husband) needed last minute instructions.
I got out of the car, hugged my still-strapped-into-carseat Babies and knew I was coming home to Children.
Children that apparently can’t be bothered missing me. Too busy or some such nonsense.
Too secure in my love more like it.
I’m obviously not keeping them on their toes.
Pal was fine.
I knew he would be.
Turns out that when I’m not around he gets motivated.
The Mount Vesuvius of unwashed laundry is nowhere to be seen.
It’s been replaced by the Mount Etna of folding.
Eruptions are caused by suspected criminal terrorist almost-two-year-olds fault-lines shifting.
There are no dishes in the sink.
There are no toast crusts on the kitchen floor.
Pal is wearing his Super Dad undies on the outside.
The obvious conclusion is that I must go away more often.
There were so many wonderful moments at the Digital Parent’s Conference, I can’t put them all here. If I don’t mention you, I’m sorry.
It’s highly unintentional and borne of the chaos that is reintegrating myself into my natural habitat of vegemite smeared terrorism.
Here are the highlights I can remember right now…
- Sangria and Pimms at 3pm on a Thursday afternoon. It was almost like having a wine in my pantry. But better.
- The Pre-Conference drinks – organised by the amazing Laney at Crash Test Mummy and put on by the fabulous Melbourne Wine Room and Alta Vineyards. I was practically vibrating with excitement. A situation unhelped by meeting some of my blogging idols…
- Acting in a manner befitting a Bieber Fever crazed 13 year old whilst meeting too many people my star struck dignity will not allow me to mention. I only just stopped short of ripping their clothes off. Just. You all know who you are…
- The Writing Workshop run by Valerie Khoo of the Sydney Writers Centre during the conference. Too many “ah-ha!” moments to mention. Grateful at being in a position to attend the Digital Parents Conference doesn’t even begin to cover it.
- Coming out from behind my computer screen. With so much time spent at home, I often forget that I have an effect on people in their own “in real lives.” I met so many people who not only knew who I was, but ticked in the same way.
- Melbourne, laughing, silliness, good friends and a general realisation that for all intensive purposes, I am indeed a dickhead. I am also now well practised in the “Angelina” leg pose…
Yeah…
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**A huge big thank you to all those who had to suffer my excitedness. And to my sponsors – Live Certified Organic.com, ettitude®, Little Hero Hosting and Chux for getting me there!!!!!
Looks like you had a brilliant time… still a bit jealous, but will start saving for next year!
I did, Jo! Next year will be even better with you there!!!
Daisy recently posted..Sangria and other stories from #DPCON12
Looks like you had an awesome time, Daisy! Oh, I love that last photo – it is THE BEST! So glad to have finally met you – you are so warm and beautiful! – just like I knew you to be ‘on here’… and will forever remember how you danced with my girl. Ah she’s still talking about Daisy! What a great mum you must be to your 3! xxx
Deb @ Bright & Precious recently posted..Blossom Bomb
Deb, it was fabulous! I loved meeting you so much! Also, I thought I’d point out that I wasn’t drunk when I danced with your girl, or at all for that matter – just in case you were terrified I was going to drop her or something!
I loved loved loved it! My kids love being waltzed around!
Thank you for your kind words and your warm reception – always, on line and off!
Daisy recently posted..Sangria and other stories from #DPCON12
LOL Daisy, the thought of you dropping her did not enter my mind! (And no, I didn’t even think about the drunk factor either!). Was just so joyful! xx
Deb @ Bright & Precious recently posted..Blossom Bomb
Your girl is the epitome of joyful, Deb! Her smile will stay with me for a long time!
Aww… lovely! Hope our kids can meet one day! (And we’ll sneak off and have a cuppa!). xx PS How small can these boxes on your commenting system possibly get? Has anyone every replied more than twice to you?…
Deb @ Bright & Precious recently posted..Getting Radical
I don’t know! Let’s just keep going and see! Oh how good would it be to go to a playground and let the dads hover while we have coffee and chat!
The big comment experiment continues. Uh oh… And yes! Let’s leave the men to it in the playground and go out fo a coffee!
Deb @ Bright & Precious recently posted..Getting Radical
Melbourne looks good on you and your blog is looking gorgeous.
Danielle recently posted..Man Time
Thanks Danielle! Oh I loved it so much! I hope one day we can meet!
Daisy recently posted..Sangria and other stories from #DPCON12
Love that last shot of you Daisy. So much awesomeness! xxx
Lee recently posted..I am grateful for everything that is my life
You are awesome Lee! Loved meeting you, chatting and dancing with you!
Oh Née, the awesomeness is so bright it hurts my eyes!
Sooo glad we finally got to meet, Daisy! Even if it did mean an embarrassing Twitter conversation when we were directly behind each other!
Kellie @ Three Li’l Princesses recently posted..WIN: Aussie Giveaway Linkup #43
It wasn’t embarrassing – it was awesome!
That’s what I say about all the embarrassing stuff that happens to me though…
Was so great to meet you!
Woohoooooo! Was so lovely to finally meet you, gorgeous! Wish we got to spend more time chatting
So happy you had an ace time, you deserve it sweetie! And I just want everyone to know, you give the BEST HUGS EVER!!!!!!!! Until next time, o gorgeous one! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jess WhoaMamma recently posted..Words to Live By…
I couldn’t find you at the dinner! I was looking! We need more time at these things! Next time I’m in Melbourne – you, me, coffee (or Sangria)!
Daisy you are killing me with your fabulousness! Glad you had such a wonderful time and I agree that it is quite clear you should run away more often xx
Erin @ Eat Play Bond recently posted..Exercise Isn’t Always Good For You
Erin, next year you will be coming! There will be no excuses!
Was LOVELY to meet you Daisy! Your support, both on my blog, and at the conference, means a lot – thank you! xx
Oh Lucy you’re amazing!! I was so excited to meet you and so glad I got to have a little chat with you!
Oh Daisy you are divine…now I’m going to stalk you everywhere…seriously was lovely meeting you xxxxxx
Oh Michelle the feeling is mutual! I knew I was going to like you the moment I saw you on those couches in the lobby!
Fantastic stuff!
xx
On the home front – and getting outta that pantry front!
Mum on the Run recently posted..Grateful For…This Kid
Next time Shar, you have to come! Otherwise I’ll have to start stalking you! How are you going by the way?
Admit it, secretly you were hoping to come home to screaming filthy kids, a messy home, dishes piled in the sink and a disheveled husband wern’t you?
Next time arrive home 2 hours early and you won’t be dissapointed!
By the way, Nice Jugs er.. I mean Pichers!
Cranky Old Man
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Haha thanks Cranky! I am very happy I came home to a clean house, I just hope Pal doesn’t expect me to keep it to his standard!
Great photos Daisy. I’m so sad I didn’t take more myself. Was lovely to meet you. Hope we all get to catch up again soon.
Laney recently posted..DPCON12: Blog to Business and Digital Strategy
Me too Laney, I stole most of these photos from the other girls! But I just figure it means I was too busy talking and meeting people!
You are more gorgeous in real life than you are on here… it was a pleasure just doesn’t describe meeting you….!! It was all kinds of awesome for me!!! Loved it xxx
Jane Hallisey recently posted..What’s Holding You Back?- March to your own beat .. its the last week
Oh Jane I LOVED meeting you! I just wish we had more time to hang out! Time flew by so fast!
It was a highlight getting to hang out with you and so many fabulous chicks! You, Jess, Gemma and Danielle had so much energy it was contagious!
Deb @ Home life simplified recently posted..Simplify your life {Week fourteen: Time management – Planning}
Thanks Deb! It was so great to meet you! Thanks for the chocolate too! Pal and I have been enjoying it!
Oh looks like so much fun!
Next year I’m in for sure
xxx
Ames recently posted..Getting Fit Week One
Yay! It would be GREAT to meet you! How’s little Lucy going?
Lucy is fantastic apart from liking to stay awake from 1am. Little sleep thief. Lucky she’s cute
Ames recently posted..Filmtastic
I think Melbourne is better for having had us there. #truestory
Jess recently posted..You’re the Voice
Melbourne is way more awesome now we’ve been there!
Daisy, it was an absolute pleasure to sit with you at dinner. And watch you compare hunks of steak (not a euphemism…) with Magnetoboldtoo. And make you cry uncontrollably. Yeh. Sorry about that last bit….
But we didn’t hug. Bummed! You’re such a sweetheart, want to bottle you up and carry you in my handbag. In a totally uncreepy way.
How did we not hug? I made it my mission to hug everyone! Let’s just pretend we hugged! Your postwar beautiful! I remember reading it, but hearing it in your own voice was very powerful! How hunky was that steak?
I took an hour to build up the balls to come and say hi, but so glad I did! It was great to finally meet you – and your hugs ROCK!
Skyelee recently posted..Small Fish
Oh man, if I’d recognized you I would have said hi first!
Dude, that last picture of you. HAWT.
Dude, you should have been there. They were snapping and I was posing and I was in my element!
Was a fun day.. meeting so many people was very cool.. I’m still trying to process it all!
Omega recently posted..Swatched: Hourglass Visionaire Eye-shadow Duo in Prism
I know! I’m dreaming in memories! I keep thinking I must have made it all up in my head! Was great to meet you!
Love the photos! Looks like you had a fantastic time! I never take anywhere near enough photos and am always bitterly disappointed about that when I get home!
Zoey @ Good Googs recently posted..Coming Home Again
Zoey, I had to steal these from everyone else’s feeds (with permissions of course). I was too busy talking to anyone and everyone I could to take photos! It was so great to meet you!
I do not think you are a dickhead! I think you rock. Xx
Ha! You’re just saying that because you retained your clothes! Thanks Mrs. Woog, meeting you was an absolute pleasure!
Hey Daisy you spunk. SO cool to meet you in the flesh, with your pretty eyeshadow XXX
Thanks heaps Eden! You’re the spunk!