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.

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:)