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Loyal Friend & Visitor Award
Loyal Judy, has bestowed this pretty award upon me:) This award is to be passed on to those who faithfully follow my blog, even when I post really lame things, and always take time to leave a comment. These followers have become my blogging friends and their support and kindness encourage me to keep on blogging. Thanks to all of you! I was delighted to receive this award from Judy and now I am happy to give it away to the following people who are faithful visitors and leave frequent comments here on Seven Little Australians. I don’t receive hoards of comments so please know that the fact that you…
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Small Successes (27)
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. 1I soaked the new nappy covers in their lanolin mix as soon as they arrived; and I re-soaked the nappy cover I did last week.Would you believe I got confused and made a mix of vaseline and not lanolin!? 2My house is clean once again.I’ll leave you to imagine its state with mum and big sister out sick for a few days and big brothers busy working outside. 3Rang the parish office to request Einstein’s Baptismal Certificate.Only a few weeks till his Confirmation now:) Visit Faith and Family for…
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Hearts for Home: August 18th
In my weekly ‘Hearts for Home’ post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our ‘Hearts for Home’. I haven’t been well the last couple of days so my commitments reflect that. In fact I’m only committing to two. 1To keep my calm.Ever notice when you feel out of control you become out of control? 2To regain order in our home.I’m sure you can imagine its present state. Please consider joining in and supporting one another in our vocation. I look forward to meeting you at Cherished Hearts for…
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Treasured Moments (1)
Do you find yourself falling into a pattern of daily grind, skipping the ‘fun’ activities because you don’t have time or lack energy? Do creative arts, nature walks, drama, read alouds or spontaneous acts seem only a distant dream in your life? Yet these Treasured Moments shared with loved ones uplift us, nurture our soul, remind us of the beauty and joy in our lives. We want Treasured Moments for ourselves, for our children, for our families but how can we make it happen? … Commitment … Encouragement … Support … Ideas … Plans. I invite you to join us every Saturday and share your plans and ideas, your targets…
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Small Successes (26)
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. 1Folded 10 loads of washing!!We do have a system but the human factor gets in the way of success sometimes. 2Finally soaked my new nappy cover in a waterproofing solution. Now we can use it:) 3Hooked up to ADSL!! Well really it is PC’s success. Can you believe it we are going to have 12 gigabyte!!We only had 500 megabyte on peak and 500 off peak with satellite. I can finally download some audio books. Visit Faith and Family for more Small Successes.
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Hearts For Home: August 11th
In my weekly ‘Hearts for Home’ post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our ‘Hearts for Home’. 1To continue our daily nature rambles.It gives me a whole new perspective, to be out daily in the sunshine. 2Recommitting to my internet/phone resolutions.Making progress here:) 3Read 3 picture books a day with my littles.There I’ve written it, first step to doing it. 4To find joy in the little things.To smile and laugh alot is a must;) Please consider joining in and supporting one another in our vocation. I look forward…
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Small Successes (25)
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. 1I finally gave Faith Filled Days and Aussie Book Threads new ‘facelifts’. And with the help of a sweet friend managed to finally create a button for Aussie Book Threads (see sidebar)I am so thrilled with their looks, in particular FFDs. And I love my new button. 2I cleaned out my email box. I was way behind, I will be better, I will… 3I cleaned the shower and toilets.I’ll be real here; I was deeply thrilled to achieve this:)What does this say about my life?? Visit Faith and Family…
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Hearts For Home: August 4th
In my weekly ‘Hearts for Home’ post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our ‘Hearts for Home’. 1To successfully manage some of my afternoon activity plans with the children.I’m referring to the creative arts here; they always seem to get pushed to the side, yet that fun, creative, nurturing part is important. 2Recommitting to my internet/phone resolutions.Made a tiny progress last week, I’ll be better this week. 3Speak to my teenagers as their friend not their mother.Relationships progress best this way. 4To find joy in the little things.Taking…
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Small Successes (24 )
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. 1.Had a happy, productive first week back at lessons:)Being organised really helped here. 2.Added ‘book baskets’ to my sidebar.I’m pretty happy about this as I only managed bare minimum last term. 3.Enjoyed Circle Time with my littles.I won’t admit just how many times, but once counts as time doesn’t it?;) Visit Faith and Family for more Small Successes.
