Hi there! I’m Kylie – a teacher and mum who loves playing and cooking with my kids. I live with my husband and two children in the Adelaide hills, South Australia, where we enjoy regular visits from possums, koalas and even have the odd kangaroo in the backyard. I teach five year old children in their first year of school, which is a great privilege and a lot of fun. Octavia and Vicky is my own little creative outlet, and a fun space where I share activities for kids, real parenting stories and yummy things to cook.
Meet ‘Hubby’
My husband’s name is Paul, but here on the blog you’ll know him mostly as ‘Hubby’. We fell in love on a blind date back in 2005. How cute is that? Our best friends set us up and we went out for a drink that turned into dinner, that turned into dancing, that ended with the sweetest kiss goodnight that ever was.
Meet ‘Pebble’
‘Pebble’ is four years old. She doesn’t stop talking or singing or dancing or moving all day long. She loves her baby brother, creating imaginary worlds and asking questions about the existence of the universe.
Meet ‘Rocky’
‘Rocky’ is one year old. He is a full on bundle of energy but a relaxed dude at heart. He loves climbing, opening and closing doors, spinning wheels, throwing balls and laughing at slap stick.
I choose to use pseudonyms for my children.
Who are Octavia and Vicky?
I named my blog Octavia and Vicky after a story I wrote when I was five years old, about a spider named Octavia and her young friend, Vicky. You can read the story here.
I thought you might like to read a few of my favourite posts….
- Real Parenting: Dealing with anger
- Finger foods for babies
- How to encourage independent play
- 15 Fun Bath Ideas for Reluctant Kids
- 13 Ways to Play and Learn with Bottle Tops
- Supporting Children’s Creativity
- Six Easy Painting Ideas
- Five Easy Recipes to Cook with Kids
And a few of my most popular posts:
- DIY Letter Puzzle
- 10 Ideas for Indoor Gross Motor Play
- Babies and Drawing
- Home Organisation Apps
- Free Birthday Bunting Printable
- 10 Free Alphabet Games for Kids
- Pizza Dip
- 4 ingredient, 10 minute cookies
I hope you like it here :)
Don’t forget to visit me on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, G+ and I always love to hear what you’ve got to say in the comments x
You can also email me.
April 21, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Greetings Kylie. I enjoy your blog a lot and wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated your blog for the Liebster Blog award. Post it on your blog or not. Enjoy. Check it out at http://thetechfoodie.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/light-action-awards/. Cheers,
June 12, 2012 at 12:31 pm
I love that you named this blog after characters that you created when you were five!
Being a mum AND a primary school teacher – those are two very big jobs indeed!
Ronnie xo
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June 14, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Thanks Ronnie, and thank you for visiting x
July 3, 2012 at 5:21 pm
I never realised you lived in Adelaide (I probably did and forgot!).
I was just talking with a friend earlier this week about how i have never been to Adelaide and/or Perth or Darwin and how I’d love to visit them all and explore our country :)
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September 10, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Why don’t you bring your original story of Octavia and Vicky to the present. Pebbles would probably love growing up with a book of a story her mum wrote, and Ian sure her many outings and family would treasure it. Why not?
September 11, 2012 at 1:13 pm
I have thought about it, it’s an idea in the back of my mind. One day!
March 4, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Hi
Hello how are you. I see your comment & pic so sweet. If I talk with you I fill very charm in my life. Thanks a lot. all the best.
November 16, 2014 at 8:57 am
Yay….I’m finally here. You’re a beautiful writer Kylie! Can’t wait to sit down quietly & catch up on your posts! Xxx Bec xxx :)
January 19, 2015 at 12:39 pm
My 1st time visiting – great site!
As Leanne stated – yes how about you re-inventing ‘Octavia and Vicky’ with your daughter….no doubt she will have a lot to contribute – like most young ones!!
I am living in Eastern suburbs of Adelaide and been here for 7 years I have come from the UK. i do feel privileged in living here as there is SO much to do with kids here…the great outdoors!! what more do you want when teaching children.
Thanks for sharing!
January 19, 2015 at 9:43 pm
Hi Fiona, so lovely to have another Adelaidian visiting :D It is such a lovely place to live and raise a family. I’m glad you’re enjoying the blog, thanks so much for your comment.