Friday, 29 November 2024

Jiedy's 19th!

 Happy 19th my son!


Message From Mum:

So many things to say as you turn 19 today! First of all, you have made me the absolute best version of myself. For a lot of our years together it was me helping, teaching and guiding you in life but this last year it has become you helping, teaching and guiding me! I hate disappointing you and always try my best to take your advice because I know it comes from a good place because you love me. I love you for that!! Secondly, I just want to say how much of an amazing AMAZING brother you are to your sister. You have always been right there for her every step of the way mostly to annoy her but also to be the real and honest but also an understanding support she knows she can always truly count on from her big brother. You or even sometimes I don’t really know everything she goes through but no matter what, you have always tried to help her and help me understand her. I appreciate that and I know she does too! And lastly this year, I just want to say how absolutely proud I am of you! So independent and mature and wise.. you’re an amazing son! I love you so much Jiedyn, there is nothing you cannot do! Keep shining my son! Happy Birthday

Old Photo:

To-Do before your next Birthday:

Movie night at yours to watch Cool Runnings 

Buy a new pair of shoes - you can never have enough shoes!!

If you haven't taken a girl on a date yet, please do. You don't have to bring her home, but just be brave and ask. You never know your luck. And the next time it will get easier and easier until you find someone you really care for and adore. 


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Monday, 25 November 2024

This or That: Text or Calls


I am not so good at texting, which I should be growing up in a time where texting was wayyyy cheaper then calling back in the day of Nokia 3310's and $30 prepaid Optus plans.

But once 2004 hit with free Optus to Optus calls after 7am, I would be talking to my besties all night!

If I'm inviting people to something, sharing a good deal or a funny meme - its through text.

But if I got goss? BOOM! I'll be blowing up your phone!

What about you?

 

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Sunday, 24 November 2024

Scripture Sunday: Galatians 5:16-17

 


Galatians 5:16-17 NLT

So I say, Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2024

This or That: Rice or Pasta

 


I absolutely love rice, coconut rice the most! But then I absolutely love pasta too! Pasta salad, spaghetti or fettuccini.. I cannot pick one or the other. 

What about you? 

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Monday, 18 November 2024

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Boy to Young Man

 No one taught me how to be his Mum
But from the womb, to holding his little body in my arms I fell completely in love.
I have always taken my role as a mother so seriously.
I have always tried to be a good role model raising my kids with the guidance of God.
With integrity, good morals, values, discipline and love I raised my kids with routine from day one.
My son Jiedyn, turns 19 in just 11 days! 
The transition from boy to young man has been like a bag of mixed feelings for me.
With Jie now being way smarter than me academically, I find the only advice I can offer at most is what I’ve learned along my life’s journey.
And as of Late, Jie is more curious of the life I’ve had and how I’ve chosen to live it.
This past year, Jie has taken adulthood and his life into his own hands.
He micromanages what he puts into his body, mind and prioritises what he does with his time.
Jie wakes up at 7am, leaves for school at 8pm. Commutes via bus, train and tram to school. 
Jie goes to the gym in the city after school and before work.
Three-four days a week Jie works in the city.
On nights Jie works, he takes the long train ride home and gets in the door at 1am. 
He then cooks a steak for himself for dinner, before going to bed at around 2-2.30am only to do it all again the next day..
And he does too..

In saying all of this, Jie has approached me a few times this year to want to move into the city.
Closer to school, gym and work it makes sense.
But we are also dealing with a housing shortage with over 6000 young people alone facing homelessness in our state alone. 
Jie doesn’t work enough hours to be able to afford him own rental and I prefer he not do boarding houses, hostels or share houses at his age.
The only other option would be student accommodation.

Jie, wrecked on Friday night after doing what he does each and every day, came to me for an easier solution.

It was then I realised, I’m raising a young man.

With discussions around nutrition (him educating me about glucose and insulin), housing (different types of housing and what’s safe/not safe as well as affordable), breaking contracts (Jie joined three gyms and has had to pay his way out of contracts), paying rent ($40 a fortnight + his own food if not eating with us) and everything in between. (Education, medications, cost of living, politics etc.) 

As time goes on, our conversations have changed and Jies observations are now voiced and his opinions differ from mine most of the time.

Jie has always loved and idolised my Dad and Brother and that hasn’t changed in his sarcasm, fashion or spending/saving. 

So as I come to terms that my sonzie is growing right before my eyes, is fully independent and ready to leave home it’s the little glimpses of my “boy” that I now enjoy.

Like him wanting me to cook for him, watch something we watched when he was younger, listen to a song we both liked or sending memes of things of the past. 

I’m proud of where my son is and who my son is as a person.

We have grown each other in only ways we can understand over the years.

This weekend he watched Pitch Perfect with me on the couch and I had the realisation that there is more him than couch now!

And when he agreed to let me use his 98inch TV and Xbox to play Goat Simulator 3 (don’t judge me until you’ve played it) it wasn’t long before the “boy” in him came back out to do the missions I couldn’t do and just to show off his skill!


I loved that!



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Sunday, 17 November 2024

Scripture Sunday: Corinthians 10:13 NLT

 


Corinthians 10:13 NLT

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

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Tuesday, 12 November 2024

This or That: Cook or Clean

 


I am definitely the chef in my home.
I love to cook. I find joy in creating flavorsome food and enjoy feeding my family.
When the family is full my job is done.

But then I am the primary cleaner also.. 

What about in your home?

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Monday, 11 November 2024

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Sunday, 10 November 2024

Scripture Sunday: Psalm 40:1-3



 Psalm 40:1-3 NLT

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard me cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

Photos of Vienna Faye

 One thing I regret most when raising my babies was not taking enough photos.

So, as Vienna has been with us for over a week now here are some happy snaps of our girl.












I’m obsessed! 



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Tuesday, 5 November 2024

This or That: House or Apartment

 


I think a house for a family but an apartment for a couple.
I have lived in my 2 1/2 bedroom house for over 18 years now but as the kids get older I like the idea of an apartment.
What are your thoughts?


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Monday, 4 November 2024

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Down by the River with Vienna Faye!

Today was just too beautiful of a day to be sitting indoors so we loaded the car up with snacks and drinks and went on a little adventure to the Werribee Gorge.

Realizing pretty quickly that everyone in and around Bacchus Marsh had the same genius idea, we soon turned around to head to our old hidey hole - the Bacchus Marsh Weir. 

How beautiful is my great niece Vienna Faye pictured here all ready for her adventure..


Sipping slurpees, music up, windows down just like old times, we soon arrived at the Weir.

The first thing we saw was this right in front of where we parked the car.


But that didn’t deter us from dipping our feet into the water just as we went there to do!

Jeanette took these precious pictures of me and Vienna. 



And when Jeanette took over, Vienna really enjoyed the water.

Jeanette and I reminisced about old times here with the kids growing up. 

And David did eventually join us once he watched the snake slither off into the long grass.









I am so thankful for these precious moments.

Vienna is already growing so fast, we need to be creating and capturing her all we can..

She is such a sweetheart.


 
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Sunday, 3 November 2024

Scripture Sunday: Exodus 20:12

 Exodus 20:12 NLT

Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

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Friday, 1 November 2024

The Good. The Random. The Fun.

The Good. 

I am still living my absolute best life with my B-E-A-Utiful brand new Suzuki X Cross.

Still pinching myself as I drive this blue beauty around.



The Random. 

While out for dinner last Sunday night I went to take a photo of my son Jie but instead turned the video on and took this clip of him.

He is not one to pose around or let me take photos of him.



The Fun.

Last Saturday night we went to Explosions in Melton for their Karaoke Night.

Nevaeh spent the night with her friend Brodie playing games and eating lollipops.

It was so good to see my girl having fun.




 


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