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Today I spent some time searching ebay for ‘children’s costumes’. One of the most consistently used ‘toys’ in our house is dress ups. A few weeks ago I realised that our little boys are always ‘dressing up’ in dresses. Not that this bothers me in the slightest but upon reflection I realised that we don’t have any costumes for little boys. So I’ve been looking at perhaps purchasing Spiderman, Batman and Robin Hood costumes. I’m also planning on cobbling together some outfits from the op-shops.
These will make great presents for Jem’s third birthday in a fortnight. Any other suggestions for small boys dress up outfits?
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Spring is here! I’m feeling that spring cleaning bug coming on, my children are going to be thrilled;) Today I cleaned out my bedside cupboard, it’s too embarrassing to admit when it was last done. PC rang up and Said, “You’re sounding happy!”
“I cleaned out my beside cupboard”
“Oh did you find something special?”
“Space!”
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Carpenter’s soccer team has made it to the finals! They are playing as I type. In 11 years as a soccer mum this is the second time any of our children’s teams have made it through. Unfortunately I’m not watching as Bass has a cough and I didn’t want to take him out in the cold night air.
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I’m realise I could be boring my readers in repeating myself, but I had no idea how much pleasure we would receive watching Anna Maria as she finds her wings and soars. In some ways I feel like I’m a new parent again, picking up the phone to share, “She just rolled over!” “She just blew bubbles” “She just spoke her first word.” Anna Maria is quietly and confidently discerning her path for next year and we couldn’t be prouder of her. Oh in case you missed the news, we celebrated her 18th a week ago!
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The enthusiasm that Sue, Leanne and Vicky share for child directed learning is helping me re-connect with a part of myself I lost in burnout zone. Thank you dear friends, keep writing and sharing.{{}}
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My mind is bubbling over with lots of posts ideas at present; Our Outback Trip, Rural Living, Children’s Doings, My Musings, Home Education, Books, Home Arts etc. Like Jeanne I wonder just what keeps my readers ( I know you are there dear friends, although most of you remain silent) I know different posts interest different folks, as one relative told me, “I just skip over your book posts”. So what type of posts do you prefer? I’d love to know.
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Would you like to suggest any authors worth reading? I’m a big lover of fiction, quite happy to read a wide genre, depending on the mood I’m in. If I find an author who writes well I’ll read any novels by her/him. I love mysteries particuarly historical mysteries, I also enjoy Australian authors, and occasionally biographies if thought provoking. Suggestions?
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