Jie had the day off school today. This cold weather on this side of the globe has gotten us all sick. Last night seemed to be everyone's sick night. First Matt was sick, then Jie and then Nevaeh. Within 3 hours I had done two loads of washing, worn three pairs of Pyjama's, stript and changed two lots of sheets, doona covers and pillow cases, scrubbed floors, buckets and kids clothing, sang almost every nursery ryhme I was ever taught,...
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Sunday, 27 May 2012
Just another date night..
I have been sick in bed all day, my intentions when I went to bed last night was to use my whole day today spending some quality time with the kids, but waking up with cold and flue symptoms at their finest this morning, I soon realized that a special day with my babies just wasn't going to happen.
I went back to bed at around 1pm when Matt returned back from shopping for school pants for Jie in sunshine. Would you believe...
We all matter.. Leave no-one behind.
Before last night I had a heart but never felt it.. Last night my heart ached and I cried more in two hours than I have the last two months.. Last night, I watched the movie, Machine Gun Preacher which was based on a true story.
If you have been following my blog for a while you would know that I have never done a single book or movie review. This blog was created to capture the everyday blessings that God has put into my life. But today's post is not about me, it's not even about Sam Childers, an ex junky, God saved...
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
ABC/Wordless Wednesday
Thanks for tuning in tonight, here's what's happening around our home at this moment..
Matthias ia up with mummy while..
Jie and Charlie bear are comfy and cosy..
Matt was asleep before the kids tonight.
& while Nevaeh had her puppy Ralph look after her dummy and she caught up on her beauty sleep!
Not a word since everyone went to Sleep.. Making my Wordless Wednesday very Quiet!!
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School Lunches, home made..
Plain old school lunches is what I remember at school. Same old peanut butter, a plain packet of chips, an apple and a muesli bar.. Who remembers what they're parents used to pack? Do you remember you parents asking you what you wanted?.. or did they just assume judging from whatever was left in your lunch box? Well this year our oldest son Jiedyn started School. I promised myself a long time ago that I never ever wanted...
Sunday, 20 May 2012
#WorldTurtleDay Family Fun!
Mum made turtle..
We ate turtle..
We created a turtle..
We had a photo with our turtle..
Nevaeh gave our turtle eyes..
then we played!
"World Turtle Day was launched 12 years ago by American NGO, American Tortoise Rescue. The aim of the day is to promote respect for turtles (and tortoises) globally, and to encourage humans to behave in a way that helps these special creatures survive and thrive."...
Scripture Sunday: 19 Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lor...
Friday, 18 May 2012
Grace..
This is the letter I wrote to Jiedyn's father today..
Daniel,
First
of all, I’m sorry to hear that you have put yourself behind bars again. It’s
not karma, there are laws in Australia and you are the example of what happens to
people who don’t abide by the laws of this state.
Let
me get a few things sorted with you before I say anything else. I am completely
and utterly appalled by your absents in our sons life. He does not deserve...
Thursday, 17 May 2012
Surprises for Him..
I think surprising our son today was a great success. .
While down the street with Nevaeh and Matt, I couldn't help but feel that a pair of little feet on the front of the trolly we're missing.. Jie has been at school now for over 4 months, yet I miss him as if he started yesterday.
Meanwhile at his School today he had two hero's off the children's TV program, Lazy Town - Sportacus and Stephanie perform in front of the whole school....
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
I am weak
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I love how in a single flash of a camera a moment can stop, a memory is created and for just a second life can look so wonderful..
You can crop it, edit it, Facebook it and type a few beautiful words to describe what that moment meant to you..
Then a few minutes later, while others are commenting nice things about the photo, you step back into your reality..
You feel alone, worn out, emotionally drained, weak...
Sunday, 13 May 2012
My Special Mothers Day..
A beautiful mothers day card Jie made for me..
I opened the card half expecting a pasted on love note but Jie wrote my card his own self! Inside the card read: Too Mum, I love you because I really love you.
Wrapping paper Jie made at school to wrap my present in.. Me and a rainbow around the world!! Isn't it creative? I thought so!!
As thoughtful as my son is, it was a big suprise to me when I opened the paper to find...
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Mock Fish
A childhood memory both my husband and I share is one of our fathers making Mock Fish.
Ingredients:
1 egg
2 medium potatoes peeled
1 tablespoon of Flour
half an onion
half a stick of carrot (as an extra)
You'll Need:
Chopping Board
Large Bowl
Knife
Grater
Frying Pan
Method:
Grate Potatoes and carrot
Finely slice and chop half an onion
Add to bowl and mix in egg and flour
Shake some salt and pepper
heat oil...
Friday, 11 May 2012
Favorites on Friday Night..
Fruit in our Fruit basket perfect for sharing Fruit salad..
A Fairy skirt instead of her princess dress..
Familiar Faces to see and hang out with at Church..
And a special Friend to watch Power Rangers till you Fall asleep with..
Oh, how I just love Friday...
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Monday, 7 May 2012
The Gift that keeps on giving..
Because Nevaeh had a 101 dalmatian party, a rather creative friend thought to make polka dot play doh..
The morning after the big advent Nevaeh couldn't wait to open her new playdoh, as her prior playdoh she had gotten last Christmas had dried up a month earlier..
Pretty cool huh!
Every day since her party she has requested to play with her new favorite toy. Sometimes she plays for just 20 minutes before...
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Oh, I went there..
Our family went Green, I went green!!
Today I threw out all the harsh chemical cleaning products I was introduced to and fell in love with as a teen by my foster Mum and brought more natural ingredients for scrubbing my house to sparkling perfection..
My cleaning list a month ago was:
Domestos
Windex
Mr Muscle drain cleaner
Bam Easy Off
Scrubbing brushes
Ajax spray and wipe
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$30-$40
On...
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Her 101 Dalmatian Party
In celebration of Nevaeh's 3rd birthday, we invited a few close friends and family members over to watch 101 Dalmations! We had lots of fun dressing up in our PJ's with..
Puppy Balloons..
Streamers..
Paper wall spots..
Plenty of party food including, hot dogs, smacko inspired red licorice, oreos, marshmallows, red jelly with some cookies and cream ice cream..
and last but not least.. Our birthday girl!!
** Thank...
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