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Peace on earth good will to men

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas with love and hope and peace this Christmas season and hope that you are able to be with family and friends/loved ones. My children have really brought the magic back into Christmas for me - not that it was really lost but for me it isn't about the presents but about seeing their excitement over the festivities.

A quote to share - Life isn't about waiting for the storms to pass ...its about learning to dance in the rain - swiped it from cd muckosky's blog. I need to remember that:)

Joy to the world

It's a week til Christmas. It was nice to take time out today and do something special with family. See next posting of up the garden path. Have done the prima BAP LO for December just need to add journaling and a title - of my son for a change and pleased the way the papers seem to complement him.

Up the garden path..

Cool name for a cafe - the kids had a blast and after we ate there was music and the kids were captivated with them - he was so good - he fell asleep on the way there as well as the way back.

The Ark - first official day

It was the first day really to prepare for next term - she was so confident that Miriam more or less suggested that I go home and come back - the little man was having as much fun too though painting etc

in the garden

You love brooms, shovels anything - you were outside with Grandad 18th November and you couldn't resist trying to help him put a plant in the garden. Very cute. In one of the pictures is exactly how you look when you go ooooohhhhh - funny you have just started doing that

Here is in the prima inspiration

Prima - here is some inspiration from these products and colours. Summer is upon us so add a splash of colour

Prima picks - don't you love Prima?!!!!!!

I love Prima products more and more these days - I can always find something more I would love to add to my LO with all their flowers and embellishments. Such pretty colours. Go to their blog and look up all sorts of things to inspire - DT LO, monthly Prima BAP - the possabilities are endless

You stole the show for me

Today you had 2 dance performances with the dance class you have been going to. I got really choked up at this mornings one seeing you up there doing the actions, wiggling your hips, running and getting your bucket - it was such a precious moment and I wished that your brother could be there to understand it too and sit quietly while he absorbed it but Granny was great and looked after him - will write more soon as feeling the stress and strain of the day - even though you did all the work. Here is a picture of you in pigtails and with your brother at the gate. Not sure that pride would have been the right word to describe seeing you up there - maybe an outpouring of more love and respect???

Love your expression!

I really love your expression in the two photos (pre ladybird)so you!!

Isn't it lucky....Monday 26 October 09

That we had such a great day together as a family - despite the fact that the kids were niggling each other all morning. Each day is such a blessing - I hope that I will always appreciate the simple moments we share. I will post photos later as I don't have my camera with me. I love the expression in a couple I took of you. You loved the train and the ferris wheel and having your face painted - actually not so much during the painting but you love knowing your face is painted. You are such a sweetie as you had wanted a mermaid like you last had but I said how about you try something different like a ladybird. As we stood in line I looked at what else you could have and wanted something delicate that wouldn't hide your face. As it got to your turn and you sat in the seat and the face painter asked you what you wanted you loyally said ladybird. That made my heart melt. Next time we will do something more delicate!!! Loving you both more each day, your brother has been getting himself into the pram - dad got it out to take to the shops and he got in it and we had to remove you to change you. Then after you went on a ride at the mall with your sister you got in yourself again - it looks so cute - I must video you doing it!! This is a photo of you taken on Tuesday of last week after dancing

Mask parade

We got there too late for a comfortable position - the little man fell asleep on the way in so partway through I woke her up. Last year he slept because he was barely a week old and it was on the Friday night too and we had only got home from hospital on Wednesday. Mum had him in the backpack. Reading a great book by James Patterson called Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas - so long since I've read a book - it's a goodie and I want to know how it ends but also want to savor it. The diary is a keepsake for her newborn son

birthday

Happy birthday my son. You were born at 5.15 pm at the Maternity Unit. We knew you were going to be a boy. You have a really sweet spirit, are very handsome and loving - you love your big sister and she can always make you smile (if she isn't making you cry). YOur sister was the life of the party - you had a sleep just as we got to granny's for your party and slept in the car for a while but when you woke you were unsettled and wanted me all the time. It is hard to believe you are already one and no longer considered a baby anymore. You show such an interest in everything. We love and adore and will cherish you forever.

You make me wanna jump

I love how happy you look in these photos - finally a LO almost complete - unfortunately when the jumping photo was resized it cut off part of your head. Taken at Hagley Park Christchurch by Amanda Haynes, Photographer. Need to add date and journalling. The leaf and border paper is embossed and one I bought very early on

Plunket fundraiser - great cause great kiwi artists - Merry Christmas baby

Plunket are amazing

Wow read this inspirational story above on the link that inspired kiwi artists to give of their time and talents to help others 0 this can be purchased in a few weeks or so through music stores etc but at a higher cost than through plunket now $10 goes to Plunket. I am definately going to get one as I love a good cause and kiwi music! Check out the songs and artists:)

I made a difference TODAY

Yesterday 1 October 2009 there were some ladies in the mall at a table for save the children. I was chatting to a friend and the kids headed off into the distance and when I turned to see them they were walking along with a red balloon each. I caught up with them before they made it through the open door and saw the ladies so gave my daughter some money to go and give them - she came back with a sticker on her hand that said "I made a difference today" - I said to her "you make a difference every day" and took some photos of them both

Breathe

Wow, I feel so drained today being on parent help at playcentre but then I look at how much fun the kids have and think it is almost worth it all. The little boy wouldn't stay out of the sandpit and eventually fell asleep in the swing - I am trying to find a way to take things slowly and enjoy the simple things in life and not get stressed by all that needs to be done:)

The sun is always shining

A friend gave a talk in church on Sunday on a book she has called The Sun is Always shining and the man who who wrote it shared an experience where he was on aeroplane and the sun was above the clouds and he could see the sun but for the people down at the ground they couldn't see the sun and how even if we can't see it - the sun is always shining. I haven't explained it that well. This is something I need to remember because it is hard when there are so many things that need doing and I just want to enjoy the time with my children instead of washing, dishes, cleaning ALL the time. Last night my daughter was so cute and today she is busy pushing her brother around at every opportunity and he is upset and maybe teething anyway so it is very challenging. If I try and remember like the sunshine shining that there are these wonderful glimpses/moments with her when she is so totally adorable and loving to everyone.

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I love a lot of their old products as well as their new. I don't seem to be buying anything else lately!!! Check out their latest products and they will randomly pick a winner
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Check out their Monday blog as lots of inspiring LO from the design team. I definately have my favourites though:)

Sleeping better 27 July 2009

You are down to about 2-3x of waking a night - this is great compared to what it was and a lady I was talking to today - anything from 9-17 x for her boy that is about 16 months. How do we do it? The brown jersey is one your Nana made - it is very cute and the pic in the car is when you woke up at playcentre today (a short 30 minutes if that). The other is of you walking inside

27 July 09 walking

I think you are such a cutie - you are easy to photograph - you don't move around all the time like your sister did at your age - you have been walking a lot over the last 5 days - your dad will be proud.