#Change

Loss and Gain

As I stand on the very first metaphorical paver of this whole new decade I can't help but look back on the path that curls out behind me...

Niki Spivey

Mar 18, 20206 min read

On Tuesday 28th January 2020, Abel started Prep. Which is just Aussie for 'Reception' to all my friends in the UK. It may well have stood...

Niki Spivey

Feb 13, 20205 min read

When I had my son, I was clueless about babies. I'd not even put a nappy on before my own baby shower (which I did on a non wiggly, non...

Niki Spivey

Jul 15, 20184 min read

One year and ten months ago I got a phone call that changed not only my life, but me, forever. Two phone calls to be exact. One to say...

Niki Spivey

Feb 14, 20184 min read

Dad left a week ago after a four week visit and, while I know he’s coming back in March, saying goodbye was hard. It’s weird, because in...

Niki Spivey

Dec 12, 20174 min read

They say that timing is everything. That’s unfortunate, as my husband and I seem to have terrible timing! As we both approach 40 and our...

Niki Spivey

Nov 18, 20174 min read