This morning I am at a park in town with my kids.
As I watch them play I begin to think.
How much longer will they enjoy me taking them to the park? I love watching them play and develop their gross motor skills, and their social skills. I love that we are outside enjoying this beautiful environment, and not stuck in front of some tv show.
This coming year Little Miss 4 'qualifies' to go to kindy, but with limited kindy places out here I have decided to do kindy through distance education. Early Childhood is, after all, my background, and I am really lookong forward to the quality bonding I will get with my daughter.
But, as her schooling time grows closer, I am a little sad that soon I wont have as many opportunities to take my kids to the park. I think it will be a great excuse then to pack up the camper and explore different parks a little further away, after all, I will have a little more time on my hands to prepare for things like that too!
Friday, 28 December 2012
Friday, 21 December 2012
4 sleeps till christmas!
Just in case you had lost count, there are only 4 sleeps left till christmas day, HOW EXCITING!!!
Well, I hope you are excited?
A few weeks ago I went to big town with Little Miss 4 and we passed the santa photo shoot in the shopping centre. She got a little excited and waved, cautiously. On our return past I asked if she wanted to give him a cuddle. She was really excited and keen until I got her out the trolley and the mood went down hill from there. So I didn't push the issue, put her back in the trolley and off we went. She happily waved as we went past and that was it. I didn't mind at that stage as I wanted a picture with both the kids, and as Master 5 was absent from our outing, we decided to see Santa again another day.
We have since had a few christmas events where 'Santa' has made an appearance. Master 5 declared that one of the Santas was not real cause he had string through his beard. Mind you he was wearing footy shorts and a pair of thongs too! All the frestivities have toughened Little Miss 4 and made her more trusting of the big red guy, and lately she has taken to giving him cuddles everytime we see him.
It was a little magical yesterday at the shops (sounds like all I do is shop!). We saw santa at one shopping centre and the kids said 'Hi' and gave him cuddles and they even got a little gift, then we went to the next shopping centre. They had a santa chair and christmas trees but no santa. By the time we got out of the supermarket, guess who had arrived? Yep,'Santa' had arrived. He must have finished up at the last place and magically made his way to this place too! Boy that made the kids day! It excites me that my children are avid believers, keeps the magic more real, and gives more meaning to christmas.
I have gotten christmas pictures every year with my kids, this year being no different. In the past I have not cared if the picture was good or not, I just wanted one. And every year they have not disappointed and there has been one sad child in the pictures. I must say after our false start with our santa aversion this year, our picture turned out pretty great.
Well, I hope you are excited?
A few weeks ago I went to big town with Little Miss 4 and we passed the santa photo shoot in the shopping centre. She got a little excited and waved, cautiously. On our return past I asked if she wanted to give him a cuddle. She was really excited and keen until I got her out the trolley and the mood went down hill from there. So I didn't push the issue, put her back in the trolley and off we went. She happily waved as we went past and that was it. I didn't mind at that stage as I wanted a picture with both the kids, and as Master 5 was absent from our outing, we decided to see Santa again another day.
We have since had a few christmas events where 'Santa' has made an appearance. Master 5 declared that one of the Santas was not real cause he had string through his beard. Mind you he was wearing footy shorts and a pair of thongs too! All the frestivities have toughened Little Miss 4 and made her more trusting of the big red guy, and lately she has taken to giving him cuddles everytime we see him.
It was a little magical yesterday at the shops (sounds like all I do is shop!). We saw santa at one shopping centre and the kids said 'Hi' and gave him cuddles and they even got a little gift, then we went to the next shopping centre. They had a santa chair and christmas trees but no santa. By the time we got out of the supermarket, guess who had arrived? Yep,'Santa' had arrived. He must have finished up at the last place and magically made his way to this place too! Boy that made the kids day! It excites me that my children are avid believers, keeps the magic more real, and gives more meaning to christmas.
I have gotten christmas pictures every year with my kids, this year being no different. In the past I have not cared if the picture was good or not, I just wanted one. And every year they have not disappointed and there has been one sad child in the pictures. I must say after our false start with our santa aversion this year, our picture turned out pretty great.
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Shoes!
Master 5 read Little Miss 4's christmas stocking to her "Santa, Put Yourself in My Shoes".
Being the clever little girl she is, Little Miss 4 went over and read the stocking back to her brother, "Santa, Put Myself in Your Shoes".
Thinking about what she had just said, Little Miss 4 asked me "are Santa's shoes big enough"?
Being the clever little girl she is, Little Miss 4 went over and read the stocking back to her brother, "Santa, Put Myself in Your Shoes".
Thinking about what she had just said, Little Miss 4 asked me "are Santa's shoes big enough"?
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Misconception.
A little while ago when we went to town, there was a big fence around a construction site. On the fence was the construction company signs with their name on it. Driving past Master 5 got really excited and exclaimed they were building a beach!
Now, last time I looked, that is not what I saw, and couldn't understand why he would think such a thing, but I let him live in his hope of an inland oasis.
Just recently, when we drove past, he finally understood as most of the company signs had been taken away and a new one stating a petrol station was opening soon.
Makes you wonder why we all can't be as simple (or complicated, depending on what day we are at) as a 5year old. Beech Constructions, you really let my son down!
Now, last time I looked, that is not what I saw, and couldn't understand why he would think such a thing, but I let him live in his hope of an inland oasis.
Just recently, when we drove past, he finally understood as most of the company signs had been taken away and a new one stating a petrol station was opening soon.
Makes you wonder why we all can't be as simple (or complicated, depending on what day we are at) as a 5year old. Beech Constructions, you really let my son down!
Saturday, 1 December 2012
Colourful!
It is so hard to relinquish creative control of the christmas tree to the kids, when you have been the only person decorate it for many many years. But this year, I did. Completely. Well, almost!
I have previously had all gold decorations and loved my tree. But this year I had to use some of my tinsel for a school project, so when it came to buying more (with Little Miss 4 in tow), the choice in colour was no longer mine. So purple and green it was.
Having picked up my 12yo niece this morning, she is staying with us for 2 weeks, I had a nice helping hand to set up the tree (so much so that it made it easier to sit back and watch!). So each child had a colour to decorate the tree with. As hard as it was to watch Little Miss 4 put all of her baubles together, I just sat on the sofa and let them do it.
Then it came to the lights. Oh well, at least it was not as noticable re-adjusting them!
And next to put up the other house decorations and lights. Might wait a little while until it cools down!
I have previously had all gold decorations and loved my tree. But this year I had to use some of my tinsel for a school project, so when it came to buying more (with Little Miss 4 in tow), the choice in colour was no longer mine. So purple and green it was.
Having picked up my 12yo niece this morning, she is staying with us for 2 weeks, I had a nice helping hand to set up the tree (so much so that it made it easier to sit back and watch!). So each child had a colour to decorate the tree with. As hard as it was to watch Little Miss 4 put all of her baubles together, I just sat on the sofa and let them do it.
Then it came to the lights. Oh well, at least it was not as noticable re-adjusting them!
And next to put up the other house decorations and lights. Might wait a little while until it cools down!
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Getting busier!
I like it when things fall into place.
I have had a rather busy week, and more to come but this time of year I guess that is inevitable!
After a busy day shopping in spotlight :-) today, I am finally home and happy with my purchases (although I don't think I will be shopping again anytime too soon).
I have been a little worried lately that mabey Little Miss 4 wont be doing kindy of any kind next year. I did not enrol her into kindy in town, but am trying for a distance education approach. I sent some paperwork away a few months ago, and was getting worried we might not make it into the program, but I get home today and there is the email awaiting more information! Looks like things are falling into place.
I know she won't be socialising by doing kindy at home, but she is extremely social anyhow, and I don't feel this is an issue for my Little Girl! She has a best friend, and lots of playmates we regularly catch up with, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. And I am pretty darned excited to have this opportunity to introduce lots of special 'learning' things to Little Miss 4 in a Mummy-Daughter situation. We already have a special bond and I am sure this will go a long way in cementing that for her future.
My head is now buzzing with excitement! All the crafty stuff I bought today and the projects I have in mind. Now this kindy opportunity is becoming more realistic. Wow, add that to all the outdoor adventures we have!
I have had a rather busy week, and more to come but this time of year I guess that is inevitable!
After a busy day shopping in spotlight :-) today, I am finally home and happy with my purchases (although I don't think I will be shopping again anytime too soon).
I have been a little worried lately that mabey Little Miss 4 wont be doing kindy of any kind next year. I did not enrol her into kindy in town, but am trying for a distance education approach. I sent some paperwork away a few months ago, and was getting worried we might not make it into the program, but I get home today and there is the email awaiting more information! Looks like things are falling into place.
I know she won't be socialising by doing kindy at home, but she is extremely social anyhow, and I don't feel this is an issue for my Little Girl! She has a best friend, and lots of playmates we regularly catch up with, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. And I am pretty darned excited to have this opportunity to introduce lots of special 'learning' things to Little Miss 4 in a Mummy-Daughter situation. We already have a special bond and I am sure this will go a long way in cementing that for her future.
My head is now buzzing with excitement! All the crafty stuff I bought today and the projects I have in mind. Now this kindy opportunity is becoming more realistic. Wow, add that to all the outdoor adventures we have!
Cheers to opportunity!
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Having.
I have had a frustrating week. With my housework. With my kids. And a few other things.
I am slowly getting into the Christmas spirit, bought some lights the other day, just need to find time to put them up. And so we go on knowing we have it good, being frustrated, sometimes totally flustered and feel like we are out of our depth, but then you hear some news and you realise how lucky you are to HAVE.
We have a house to live in.
We have furniture to sit on and sleep in.
We have food to eat.
We have transportation and pets and friends and a lot of 'creature comforts'.
We have healthy, mostly happy children.
I have a caring Husband.
I have an emotional heart.
And as much as our emotions (rational or not), can be a nuisance sometimes, it serves to help us know ourselves better.
I was often told before I had children, I would make a great Mum. At the time I thought they were right because I love children. And having had 2 of my own, has brought so much joy to our lives. My career in childcare taught me how to 'play' with children from birth to their first year of school. But, as much as I love my children, I feel I am at a loss now my son is in school. We talk and play, but I have not had much to do with school aged children attitudes and thinking. And boy have we had to deal with a developing attitude!
I still know I am a great Mum, but when you have your cranky days, and there is no time out for Mum, it is a little hard to recover from. Thankfully, my DH has granted me a shopping trip to our next big town 2 hours away (Little Miss 4 will be in tow, but that is dealable), and my only destination is spotlight. Hhhmmm, wondering what I come home with tomorrow, puts a smile on my face!
I am slowly getting into the Christmas spirit, bought some lights the other day, just need to find time to put them up. And so we go on knowing we have it good, being frustrated, sometimes totally flustered and feel like we are out of our depth, but then you hear some news and you realise how lucky you are to HAVE.
We have a house to live in.
We have furniture to sit on and sleep in.
We have food to eat.
We have transportation and pets and friends and a lot of 'creature comforts'.
We have healthy, mostly happy children.
I have a caring Husband.
I have an emotional heart.
And as much as our emotions (rational or not), can be a nuisance sometimes, it serves to help us know ourselves better.
I was often told before I had children, I would make a great Mum. At the time I thought they were right because I love children. And having had 2 of my own, has brought so much joy to our lives. My career in childcare taught me how to 'play' with children from birth to their first year of school. But, as much as I love my children, I feel I am at a loss now my son is in school. We talk and play, but I have not had much to do with school aged children attitudes and thinking. And boy have we had to deal with a developing attitude!
I still know I am a great Mum, but when you have your cranky days, and there is no time out for Mum, it is a little hard to recover from. Thankfully, my DH has granted me a shopping trip to our next big town 2 hours away (Little Miss 4 will be in tow, but that is dealable), and my only destination is spotlight. Hhhmmm, wondering what I come home with tomorrow, puts a smile on my face!
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