The Handmade Blanket That Brought Me Back to Life

August 29, 2025

There are some days when the exhaustion just hits like a wave — the kind where every part of you is begging for rest. That was me this month. But when I walked into my room, I was met with the sweetest surprise: a note from Lola and her freshly finished masterpiece — a fluffy crochet bunny blanket. It wasn’t just a blanket, though. It was an invitation. An invitation to pause. To snuggle up. To feel comforted in something that she had poured hours of love and creativity into. Honestly, it felt like a warm hug stitched together with patience, colour, and heart. And because nothing escapes in our house, Chad (of course) managed to sneak a few photos of the moment to show Lola just how much her gift meant to me. Let’s just say… the blanket was beautiful, but the pictures of me weren’t exactly “Instagram perfect.” Puffy eyes, messy hair, all the signs of being completely worn out. But you know what? Those photos told the real story. The one where a tired mum got exactly what she needed, in exactly the right way. And... we all had a giggle the next day (thanks Chad!). Lola, I’ll never forget this. You and your fluffy bunny blanket couldn’t have been more perfect. #CrochetLove #BaliFamilyLife #FamilyMoments #HandmadeWithLove #MotherhoodUnfiltered #ProudMama #MessyHairDontCare #FamilyTravelBali #ExhaustedButGrateful #BaliLife

There are days in family travel when you hit a wall—the kind of exhaustion only parents truly understand. Bali may be paradise, but even paradise has its moments of pure burnout. That was me this month—drained, weary, and in desperate need of rest. Then, something unexpected happened. I came home to find a little note on my bed and the softest surprise: a fluffy crochet bunny blanket, lovingly handmade by my daughter, Lola. She’d spent days creating it, knot by knot, pouring so much of her big heart into something so comforting and sweet, I nearly cried. This wasn’t just a blanket. It was her way of saying, “Slow down, Mum.” An invitation to pause, to feel seen, and most importantly—to be wrapped in love. And that’s what makes traveling as a family in Bali so special. It’s not just the rice terraces or beach sunsets—it’s moments like this that remind you why you’re here. Chad, forever the sneak with a camera, captured the moment. Puffy eyes, messy hair, wrapped in that bunny-soft blanket. Not exactly Instagram-ready, but utterly real. And honestly? That’s the kind of travel memory I treasure most. In Bali, we find beauty in the unexpected. A quiet afternoon turned heart-healing moment, made magical by handmade stitches and a child’s love. And wherever you’re exploring with your family, don’t forget—it’s these small, soulful pauses that often leave the biggest mark. #CrochetLove #FamilyTravelBali #MotherhoodUnfiltered #HandmadeWithLove #BaliMoments #TravelWithKids #SlowTravel #MessyHairDontCare