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.

Love Prima?

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
http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2009/08/prima-product-picks.htm
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.