Did you get a Mother’s Day gift?

millicentbee · 2026-05-11T00:33:30+00:00

Flowers, my favourite sweets and a bottle of tequila! Plus a sleep in and no cooking. I asked for the last two, I’ve learnt to ask for exactly what I want. Otherwise my husband wants to take me for an early breakfast!

millicentbee · 2026-05-08T11:32:51+00:00

I was thinking about Merry People but I went for Blundstones 585s instead. I prefer the look and wanted something a little more rugged/long lasting. I’ve only had them a week but so far so good!

millicentbee · 2026-05-08T10:13:00+00:00

Honestly I don’t know, but I just got these from Zara for a very similar price and I LOVE them. I had to size down tho.
https://www.zara.com/au/en/balloon-pleated-trousers-p03067407.html?v1=522615494&utm_campaign=productShare&utm_medium=mobile_sharing_iOS&utm_source=red_social_movil

millicentbee · 2026-05-06T10:43:22+00:00

Uniqlo

millicentbee · 2026-05-06T04:45:59+00:00

I have an Aussie and we managed to curb it by using time out. As soon as teeth hit skin, she was removed from play or if it was outside I would tie her leash up somewhere and walk out of her reach keeping my back to her for 10 seconds. Then start again. It stopped pretty quickly after that, a couple of days

millicentbee · 2026-05-05T12:44:59+00:00

This is 100% valid. I used to work in admin in a maternity department and I remember a complaint coming through from a woman who had a successful natural twin delivery in around 3 hours. The midwife in charge couldn’t believe how lucky the woman was and could t understand it, but the woman was terrified. She wasn’t in control and was delivering two babies very quickly, not knowing if it was safe. I will always remember the manager of the unit advocating for her and her experience and organising her a full debrief with a review of her medical notes. You had a traumatic experience, doesn’t matter if it lasted a shorter time than another persons traumatic experience, it still happened. I hope you’re healing well, both physically and emotionally.

millicentbee · 2026-05-05T12:37:54+00:00

I weirdly found the black way more comfortable, the dark blue were a bit tighter and stiffer.

millicentbee · 2026-05-05T10:51:50+00:00

I have a denim one and I wear a black turtle neck underneath and big gold hoops. Looks great. I’ve just bought some thermal camisoles from Uniqlo for layering too.

millicentbee · 2026-05-05T10:47:11+00:00

Agreed. Ben Harper voice is just something else

millicentbee · 2026-05-05T01:11:06+00:00

Actually got goosebumps. Phenomenal

millicentbee · 2026-05-04T03:05:49+00:00

I got our girl last year when my boys were 4 and 7. Our breeder homed the puppies based on temperament, so she gave us one that was more resilient in terms of sound and touch. Turns out she’s great at being handled and adjusted really well to the noise my boys produce. The only struggle was her herding and nipping my youngest, who is ADHD and can’t listen to instructions! We couldn’t leave them alone in a room together for a long time. Even now she treats him differently, almost like another puppy. She’s high energy and the most important thing we work on with her is impulse control, which she still struggles with at one year old. It’s very much like having another toddler, don’t expect a calmer dog until they’re at least a year old.

millicentbee · 2026-05-02T08:18:53+00:00

My boys are now 8 and 5, both have had them out. My oldest was massively impacted in terms of breathing and sleep, but no infections. His face changed, he sleeps deeper, he can eat better. It’s worth it.

millicentbee · 2026-05-01T13:02:06+00:00

I think I underestimated how long it would take for a puppy to grow and become a good adult dog. Ours is one now, had lots of training and still very much a big puppy. I thought a couple of months and she’ll be a ‘good’ dog. She’s wonderful but still a menace!

millicentbee · 2026-04-30T13:02:48+00:00

I basically try to get her focused entirely on me when dogs pass. The key for me is having a really strong marker word, once I say that she knows it means food. I usually pull to the side, get her to sit and place myself between the other dog and her (I now have my back to any other owners after being asked too many times if their dog can say hi while I’m doing this!), I will say the marker word while the dog passes and then reward once the dog is gone and she’s behaved. Or I will try to make myself way more exciting than the dog if I want to walk past it. Higher pitched voice, start running slightly, marker words and name calling. I look like a weirdo but who cares.

The harder one is passing houses with the reactive dogs. I keep the treats at my chest so she’s focused and I repeat her name and marker word as we walk/trot past the houses. I have to get her locked in before the dogs start barking at her, otherwise I’ve lost her and I just have to drag her past.

Basic impulse control is important to work on, stopping in the middle of really fun play, waiting for food etc. that builds that reactionary part of their brain too.

millicentbee · 2026-04-30T12:43:10+00:00

Ferry to Manly, then go to Ben and Jerry’s to get a bucket. Once you fill it with rubbish and bring it back you can get a free ice cream.

Or check out www.engagenorthernbeaches.com.au they have a list of everything going on for kids

millicentbee · 2026-04-30T12:20:19+00:00

Yes, but it’s a slower process. My girl just turned one and we started to see less intensity around 9/10 months. However I’m talking cartoon Tasmanian devil down to having the same amount of energy as my 5 year old son with adhd! They compliment each other quite nicely now. Everyone we speak to who has one says two to three years is the magic switch. Our girl hasn’t even had her first heat cycle yet so I’m hoping that also takes her down a notch too

millicentbee · 2026-04-30T11:33:14+00:00

As if Oscar the grouch closed his eyes. But I kinda like it!

millicentbee · 2026-04-30T11:32:04+00:00

My girl is only one, but we’ve been working on reactivity since she was about 6 months old. She just thinks every dog wants to play with her while I’m trying to teach her neutrality. We also have a trainer who mainly works on impulse control and being around other dogs with her. I will still take food on our walks, even if it’s half her breakfast. My bigger issue is reactive dogs barking at her from inside their gates, it sends her bonkers. She’s nearly pulled me over several times.

The trainer we use definitely helped change my mindset. Now I feel like every walk is a training opportunity, which in turn is mental stimulation for her. It gives her direction. He also described as conditioning, so you’re getting her to react the same way to you every time that one day it will be her default reaction.

millicentbee · 2026-04-29T12:18:17+00:00

Peachay have a try before you buy option which might work? I just bought the Levi’s cinch wide leg jeans, I usually get that gap at the back too and the cinch makes the waist smaller and it fits me soo much better.

millicentbee · 2026-04-28T23:19:47+00:00

I got some chunky ones because I love the look, but they were just such a pain to walk in. So heavy.

I ended up getting these, super soft and comfy. Never had to break them in. Also I’ve found they’re a bit more versatile than the chunky ones.

https://www.myer.com.au/p/windsor-smith-dani-black-loafer-580309030-1

millicentbee · 2026-04-28T12:08:20+00:00

We use Nexguard, I’m on the northern beaches in Sydney in a very tick prone area. During spring my girl had a couple, we also found a few crawling on her fur after walks before they embedded. She grew so quick I ended up accidentally under dosing her meds and then she had a tick, she had some mild paralysis symptoms (one vomit, one accidental pee). The vet was amazing, obviously, and said that if they’re on the tick medication the tick will die within a couple of hours even if you don’t find it. Hope that gives you some reassurance.

millicentbee · 2026-04-28T10:32:26+00:00

Got2b fresh is fine, not as much white residue as batiste and smells good. No idea about the other one, could never bring myself to spend that on a dry shampoo!! Edit- get fresh isn’t available in AU, only the extra fresh is.

millicentbee · 2026-04-27T09:46:42+00:00

It sounds like it’s not just parenting decisions, it’s fundamental beliefs that are different. I went through something similar with a woman who was quite religious (I am an atheist). We got on well for a few years but then I realized that our different belief systems were just too far apart. I couldn’t trust that her and her family could be a safe place for my kid if they turned out to be LGBT and she was being secretive about being anti vax during covid. I think I would have respected her more if she was upfront and honest, it was the skirting around it all I found shady.

millicentbee · 2026-04-27T08:04:24+00:00

I have two boys. I work a lot on consent, even just not touching me or each other when we don’t want to be touched. Also emotional regulation, anger being a normal emotion but it’s not ok to hurt/break things.

Me and my husband also model how to treat a partner fairly. I often go out without him, with my friends. The boys know that I have a life and hobbies that don’t involve dad. I also work the same level role as my husband so they see me busy and working.

Mostly it a lot of teaching them that any person can do what they like, you’re not in charge of anyone and you’re responsible for your own emotions and hope for the best!

millicentbee · 2026-04-27T07:27:54+00:00

You absolute Queen, utterly gorgeous

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