I have a multitude of stunning Padua photos waiting to be shared, handwritten notes everywhere filled with accumulating words, and ideas that demand to be penned down – even in the quiet of the night.

However, my days kick off with urgent tasks, messages, chats, ordering essential supplies, and managing schedules. Engaging in meaningful conversations with new families who consciously choose Padua, and assisting parents with additional days fill my days with purpose, warmth, and ignite a passion that carries through to the next day.

Countless business books and podcasts cannot overshadow a genuine and unwavering passion that drives you to be hands-on daily. Is there a switch to pause so I can finally bring my dream website to life, which has been on hold for years, with new additions every time inspiration strikes to share more?

I pause, breathe, and remind myself that this is the essence of my work. This is what shapes my days, and that is perfectly fine.

After 17 years of running a consistent, authentic, and wholesome business, its path will naturally unfold. Families seeking Padua are not after flashy websites or hard sells. I've come to realise that many services outsource their creations overseas to deliver a polished look. My website will evolve while I cook dinner for my son, text my Nan, walk the dogs, manage staffing, or accommodate families' requests for extra days. It will be a reflection of the love and care that Padua embodies daily.

We may not boast a shiny, new exterior, but that was never the goal. Our furniture and walls hold 17 years of laughter from kinder children, our craft table my dad made along with our other furniture, wears the marks of 17 years of glue and creativity, and the true sparkle at Padua radiates from the hearts of me and my dedicated staff each day as we welcome a new kinder day.

I cherish it. They cherish it. And it is cherished.

My mantra: Let it grow where it flows...

The photos will grace the feed when this working Mumma can enjoy a solitary coffee, amidst a quiet house with chores completed. The website will slowly take shape in moments overflowing with inspiration and creativity. undimmed by the everyday challenges of running a business.

We are unique.

It's genuine.

And our unwavering commitment to our community and children is unparalleled.