Pemberton: Silkwood Wines

The drawback of Pemberton being small is that places to eat and drink are limited.

Our first choice no longer has a chef. Others weren't even open.

Thankfully Silkwood Wines, located on stunning manicured grounds at the edge of a lake, was and serving lunch. Given the wrap around deck was full, we knew we were onto a good thing.

Bruce the pram was pleased with the outdoor heaters and plenty if space to park up for lunch. And Mini Me was on her best behaviour too.

Pemberton: Lavender & Berry Farm

Close to town. Self-contained. Wood-fire. Nearby café.

These were the things I looked for when choosing our Pemberton accommodation.

Lavender & Berry Farm did not disappoint. The rammed earth chalets are cosy and have everything you'd need - wood fire, TV and DVD player, radio with iPod connector and fully equipped kitchen. However, no oven.

First Family Holiday: Pemberton

It was a little ambitious booking a family road trip four months ago. Who knows what demon I may have spawned.

What I did know is the first two months with Mini Me would be exhausting and Hubby and I would need some quality time.

I also know our travel bug can not be cured with the shock therapy called parenthood. She'll need to learn early.

Holiday packing post-baby

After years of wanderlust I have packing down to a fine art.

I can pack a bag of this size for a minimum week trip and not look like a scummy 6-month traveling backpacker. Everything item has a purpose, everything outfit can be dressed up or down, there are no one offs or non-essential items like straighteners, high heels or massive make up kits.

For a weekend trip Hubby and I would share this bag.

A new world: Mum & Bub movie watching

Motherhood has opened a whole new world for me I didn't even know about. Cracked nipples, leaking boobs, large breasts (hmmm... Sensing a theme).

And in discovering the day time habitats of mothers I've uncovered mum and bub movies.

I always thought non-school holiday cinemas were visited during the day by the unemployed, elderly or kids skipping school. They always say 'go to the movies before bub is born because you'll never get a chance after'. But you can.

Event Cinemas has 'Babes in Arms', Grand Cinemas 'Bubs Club' and Hoyts 'Mums and Bubs'. These heavily discounted special sessions each week out of school holidays allow you to take bub, the pram and yourself to the movies.