I almost remember it like it was yesterday, yet suddenly feel so old. The wife and I had been dating about 6 months. We had spent one evening looking after the young three daughters of my wife's Aunt, plus about nine of their friends, taking them all for dinner to local McDonalds. It was the... Continue Reading →
10 Most Used Words in our Home in 2012
Now that my wife and I have smartphone's, the vocabulary in our household has actually expanded and increased! We now say 'connectivity' and 'functionality' at least twice a day. Which got me thinking: How many new words were added to our general conversation throughout 2012? Here goes, remembering that I had to compile this list... Continue Reading →
Toys my Son Wants for Christmas!
All I want for Christmas for my six-month-old son are the following items: Traffic Play Rug This would be perfect for every other small toy in my son's small yet amazing collection. His few small cars and the pack of 20 green soldiers would be right at home parked around it. This rug with roads... Continue Reading →
Supporting Services for my Son’s Surgery
By way of thanking all the services involved in the recovery of my son over the last five days, you'll read what has transpired: Massive appreciation for the following services over the last 5 days: The Kingscote Hospital and nurses who were open, available and willing to help at 5AM last Thursday after Jai vomited... Continue Reading →
Babies, Humor & Photography
Earlier today I cringed through the first 3 episodes of Photo Finish. The show had some interesting points, but I was openly dismayed with how little pre-information was given to each participant prior to each photo-shoot. To make up for that horrific experience, I then watched the very funny yet inspirational (and, dare I say... Continue Reading →
Fire to the Rain
We were in Balhannah a few nights back at a family property. Whilst 4WDing around the property to see new-born lambs, I asked to get out of the car so I could capture this amazing view on the horizon. Whilst I had no tripod to properly setup the shot, I am still glad I managed... Continue Reading →
Little Boy with Little Hands
Our little man, "Litte Jai", is growing up fast! His cute little hands are big for his age-range, his fingers strong and firm. Each day I am amazed at how he is progressing. He tries so hard to support his own neck, pushing upwards when I hold him against my shoulder for burping. According to... Continue Reading →
And Now We Are Three
To those who have not heard nor read elsewhere: My lovely wife and I now have a gorgeous little boy: Jai Ethan Mitchell Last Saturday night we went into the WCH hospital to be induced ... and about an hour later he arrived quicker than expected. There is much more to the story, but that... Continue Reading →
Will it be a Boy or a Girl?
Yes, the baby is still sitting pretty inside my wife's tummy! Since we chose not to know if our soon-to-be-born baby is going to male or female, here are photographs in the two colours that society deems to be most associated with both genders. Yeah, just an excuse to post an array of random photographs... Continue Reading →
Horse Photography
After borrowing a trailer to pick up additional baby-furniture from Baby Bunting last weekend, I stopped to take photographs of the horses owned by family up in the Adelaide Hills. After a long day with their young riders, here they enjoy a drink and a laugh whilst having their saddles removed. PS. The wife is... Continue Reading →
Past, Present and Future
It is getting closer to the birth of my first child - between 5 and 25 days remaining! Every day I wonder what gender the child will be, what name we will give it ... but most of all I imagine myself sitting here on the lounge with a baby falling asleep on my chest... Continue Reading →
All Within Three Months
One month from now, the most amazing change in 15 years will happen in our house. Three months from now, the first will pale into comparison as the most amazing event in 43 years will happen. What? 1. New bathroom, laundry and ensuite. I'll then be able to have a bath - for the first... Continue Reading →
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…