…ntration and creativity. She starts What better way to enhance this and welcome our new baby in to our family then by having Kalyra paint a picture for her baby sister? She wanted to paint her family. What an artist I had to resist my teacher controlling urge to direct how it was going to look and what colours she was going to use. Obviously I wanted it to look beautiful and I know how she can sometimes go wild with paint to end up with a pooey bl…
…o feel sad and down: children need to know that they are not expected to always feel happy and joyful – having down days and low days are common and normal experiences and this is okay. Teach your children about different emotions: by teaching your children the many different emotions that humans experience, empowers their resilience and coping skills. I love using the Stones and Bear cards put together by Innovative Resources. They are a great to…
…5 campervans following the Wallabies around New Zealand as they play their way to victory. There are three legs of the tour and will be joined rugby fans who won their place in a campervan through a video competition that Qantas have been running for the past couple of months. Craig will be on the second leg of the tour and will be busy at work, yes work, the whole time. He will be posting daily about all the fun things the travelling campervan fa…
…in my head I was thinking about the very simple explanations Beth gives on composition and light. My mind was running through scenarios such as depth of field and how I was going to match this up with shutter speed and ISO to find the perfect combination for the photo. I tell you it is hard work, but is worth it. While my photos are still not brilliant, I have made a giant step forward in having the confidence to move into the manual photography w…
…with Kalyra, I hoped and prayed for the whole 9 months that she would not come late, as I did not want to be induced. I was so happy when my waters broke two weeks early. Saved. But, then she decided that she wasn’t going to come and those doctors spoke those words I feared the most, “We are going to have to induce you.” “No please. Just give me one more day.” “It’s too dangerous, we don’t want any infections to start.” Terrified, I allowed them…
…so much joy to have and share. Craig and I rarely spend time apart. It’s always been that way; we’re each other’s best friend and tackle each day and its challenges as a team. I’ll miss working beside him, planning and dreaming together, and spooning at night. I know its only for two weeks, but I’ll still miss him. He’s coming At least we have skype. It’s just one of the small sacrifices you have to make for your dreams. And we have been workng so…
…es make you realize that the world really is full of good people. They all come out of the woodwork to give you a helping hand or an encouraging word; It is a beautiful thing to experience. I am so grateful to all those who have been lifting me up lately. A day at the Races I spent a day at Rosehill Races for my sister in laws hens day. It was so much fun, I love the races. It used to be a favourite day out for me and my girlfriends. I especially…
