Sunday, 24 May 2015

Thanks to Claire and the Class

I wanted to thank Claire, Swinburne and the class for the last few months!  I am now a definite convert - I love social media!!  My kids (teenagers) are amazed and very impressed!  I think I'm addicted to Facebook though!

So, thank you one and all, it's been entertaining and fun.  Take care and good luck for the future.

Friday, 22 May 2015

It's Time for the Disaster Cloud to Move On!!!

Do you ever feel like the "Disaster Cloud" is hovering over your normally peaceful and safe existence???   I think that nasty little cloud is following us around - our gorgeous girl had a car accident today - everybody is okay - shaken but okay, thank goodness.  As for "Carol" the Corolla, unfortunately she is heading for the car yard in the sky!

Life is so precious and its a times like these that you realise what's important.  "Things" can be fixed or replaced but people are irreplaceable.

Seriously, I knew we should've locked them in their rooms when they were still manageable!!!  And yes, that's a room full of cotton wool.....!

Wednesday, 20 May 2015

She's Growing Up.....and I'm Not Ready.

How do I tell my little girl that I'm not ready for her be 19 yrs old and about to travel overseas for 3 months.  How do I tell her that I'll miss her.

What happened to the last 19 years?  I still remember when she was born - so tiny and cute!  And now she's a young woman about to embark on a trip of a lifetime.  No longer tiny but still cute.

I remember my mum telling me that the most important thing you can give your children is independence.  I don't remember her telling me that when I succeed it would hurt just a little bit.

I'm so proud of the young woman she has become but to me she will always be my little girl!

Saturday, 16 May 2015

Today at the Footy!

We've not long been home after spending the day out watching our son play footy (AFL Div 1).  He's only seventeen and is already under contract with a local club - very proud of him.

AFL is his passion and he puts 110% into everything to do with it!!  Only wish he'd do the same for his school work!!!

As parents we have spent many Saturdays sitting in the cold supporting him and love every minute. He would love to play for Collingwood - and yes, we are supporters!!  Black and white blood running in our veins!  Mind you, being picked up by any club would be sensational.

We can only hope.....!