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Friday, October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Sunday, October 25, 2015
'You've had a good day son....'
This was a good week....
Because...
... The boys and Les enjoyed more BMXing!
... Merenia caught up with friends at Kalamunda.
... I did some early Christmas shopping at Carousel.
... we had a yummy Snacky dinner.
... we enjoyed the Aregentina V. Ireland game.
... Brace took the boys and Talea for a walk/bike ride.
... We took Family photos and had an explore around Lesmurdie Falls.
... Brace brought some new plants for our garden.
... Will got himself a new Pikachu.
... Kieran had his year 12 breakfast, final assembly and Leavers dinner.
... I enjoyed watching The Principal on TV.
... Merenia went shopping with friends and hung out at Maddy's.
... Les, Kieran, Danny and Merenia enjoyed the tense AB's semi final.... sort of.
... The boys and Les enjoyed more BMXing!
... Merenia caught up with friends at Kalamunda.
... I did some early Christmas shopping at Carousel.
... we had a yummy Snacky dinner.
... we enjoyed the Aregentina V. Ireland game.
... Brace took the boys and Talea for a walk/bike ride.
... We took Family photos and had an explore around Lesmurdie Falls.
... Brace brought some new plants for our garden.
... Will got himself a new Pikachu.
... Kieran had his year 12 breakfast, final assembly and Leavers dinner.
... I enjoyed watching The Principal on TV.
... Merenia went shopping with friends and hung out at Maddy's.
... Les, Kieran, Danny and Merenia enjoyed the tense AB's semi final.... sort of.
"You've
had a good day son" is the
punchline of a joke my dad used to tell about a father, his son, a bear
won in a side show at a carnival and a Mini Car... it's a great joke and
the one liner punchline has stayed with us for a very long time. This
weekly post is about being grateful for the little and big things in our
lives and celebrating success the grand and everyday kind.
♥
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
This week on the web....
There's still lots going on at my place at the moment so not really any real time for reading but here's what I did see.....
Mental health benefits to delaying academic instruction for young children- This is huge, I hope the governments are listening!
I never knew there was such a thing as Dyslexia Empowerment week- I think it's great that there is! As a side note Jackie French the author mentioned in this post is one of my favourites as well.
I think quite possibly I want all these books for the kids!! I have already seen Life is like the Wind in real life- we brought it for a cousin when her Grandad was dying- an excellent book for grief and loss.
How we teach reading in Australia is different to how we teach it in NZ- I think a mix of both and a little something more is what is needed. As a mother of a couple of kids who taught themselves to read one at age 3.5 years and one in spite of Dyslexia all because they were read too daily from birth I know it doesn't have to be hard.
Mental health benefits to delaying academic instruction for young children- This is huge, I hope the governments are listening!
“We found that delaying kindergarten for one year reduced inattention and hyperactivity by 73 percent for an average child at age 11,” Dee said, “and it virtually eliminated the probability that an average child at that age would have an ‘abnormal,’ or higher-than-normal rating for the inattentive-hyperactive behavioral measure.”I love Kikki-K's Advent card- it goes in my Daily December every year!
I think quite possibly I want all these books for the kids!! I have already seen Life is like the Wind in real life- we brought it for a cousin when her Grandad was dying- an excellent book for grief and loss.
How we teach reading in Australia is different to how we teach it in NZ- I think a mix of both and a little something more is what is needed. As a mother of a couple of kids who taught themselves to read one at age 3.5 years and one in spite of Dyslexia all because they were read too daily from birth I know it doesn't have to be hard.
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Sunday, October 18, 2015
'You've had a good day son....'
This was a good week....
Because...
... Les did the front garden and we finally got the Cherry tree planted.
... I got to have big snuggles with Talea.
... Kieran spent the day at the beach with friends.
... Kieran went into town with Nadya for a spot of shopping.
... Brace arrived.
... Les' interview went well.
... We adventured down to Kwinana with Brace, Layla, Danny and Talea.
... The boys enjoyed the BMX track with Brace.
... Will and I took Brace to Mundaring Weir and the Camel Farm.
... We got some super yummy ice cream from Coles.
... We had a Christmas themed dinner of Roast Pork- with crackers.
... Lots of people enjoyed the AB's quarter final.
... Les did the front garden and we finally got the Cherry tree planted.
... I got to have big snuggles with Talea.
... Kieran spent the day at the beach with friends.
... Kieran went into town with Nadya for a spot of shopping.
... Brace arrived.
... Les' interview went well.
... We adventured down to Kwinana with Brace, Layla, Danny and Talea.
... The boys enjoyed the BMX track with Brace.
... Will and I took Brace to Mundaring Weir and the Camel Farm.
... We got some super yummy ice cream from Coles.
... We had a Christmas themed dinner of Roast Pork- with crackers.
... Lots of people enjoyed the AB's quarter final.
"You've
had a good day son" is the
punchline of a joke my dad used to tell about a father, his son, a bear
won in a side show at a carnival and a Mini Car... it's a great joke and
the one liner punchline has stayed with us for a very long time. This
weekly post is about being grateful for the little and big things in our
lives and celebrating success the grand and everyday kind.
♥
Friday, October 16, 2015
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
This week on the web....
This is a very cool story I knew nothing of... it seems the world has come a ways on racial equality... but there's still such a long way to go.
I am a little embarrassed to admit it but I'd love to try this very funky face mask/blackhead remover. I watched the video on you tube.
The list in this post by teacher tom is fascinating- it has within it a 1979 list for school readiness... things have changed, children haven't.
The Lucky Dip Book Club - an arty response to books- sounds really cool! Check out Julie's description here and then keep an eye on the LDBC Tumblr.
That's pretty much my reading for the week.... lots going on around here!
I am a little embarrassed to admit it but I'd love to try this very funky face mask/blackhead remover. I watched the video on you tube.
The list in this post by teacher tom is fascinating- it has within it a 1979 list for school readiness... things have changed, children haven't.
The Lucky Dip Book Club - an arty response to books- sounds really cool! Check out Julie's description here and then keep an eye on the LDBC Tumblr.
That's pretty much my reading for the week.... lots going on around here!
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Sunday, October 11, 2015
'You've had a good day son....'
This was a good week....
Because...
...Talea was born safe and well (and I got to see it!).
... the boys spent the day with Les and had some fun.
... we went to a Magic show at the library.
... Robert came for a sleep over.
... Clare brought me flowers.
... Les got a call for an interview.
... Will went to a second magic show with Robert and Clare.
... We got to see Ava meet Talea.
... Talea came home from the hospital.
... Will had a sleep over at Roberts.
... the weather was lovely.
...Talea was born safe and well (and I got to see it!).
... the boys spent the day with Les and had some fun.
... we went to a Magic show at the library.
... Robert came for a sleep over.
... Clare brought me flowers.
... Les got a call for an interview.
... Will went to a second magic show with Robert and Clare.
... We got to see Ava meet Talea.
... Talea came home from the hospital.
... Will had a sleep over at Roberts.
... the weather was lovely.
"You've
had a good day son" is the
punchline of a joke my dad used to tell about a father, his son, a bear
won in a side show at a carnival and a Mini Car... it's a great joke and
the one liner punchline has stayed with us for a very long time. This
weekly post is about being grateful for the little and big things in our
lives and celebrating success the grand and everyday kind.
♥
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Monday, October 5, 2015
This week on the web...
If this is the only link you ever click on then do...please head over to the Kickstarter for UNHCR in aid of refugees and then donate.
I'm keen to do the dusk walk at Karakamia with Will sometime soon.
Teacher Tom had a couple of thought provoking posts this week... All I can do is to choose, today, to be unafraid and The only way to get there is to follow.
I thought what Steve Maharey wrote for the NZ Herald was really interesting too.
Like many I loved the image of Jonathon Thurston and his daughter after the NRL final- and yeah, we do need more diverse dollies. :-)
Some cool shoes from Bucket Feet....
I'm keen to do the dusk walk at Karakamia with Will sometime soon.
Teacher Tom had a couple of thought provoking posts this week... All I can do is to choose, today, to be unafraid and The only way to get there is to follow.
I thought what Steve Maharey wrote for the NZ Herald was really interesting too.
Like many I loved the image of Jonathon Thurston and his daughter after the NRL final- and yeah, we do need more diverse dollies. :-)
Some cool shoes from Bucket Feet....
Sunday, October 4, 2015
'You've had a good day son....'
This was a good week....
Because...
... Les went for a round of golf.
... Kieran went sandboarding with Nadya and family.
... Layla caught up with Ava at the airport.
... Monday was a public holiday.
... Layla made really good scones, twice.
... The boys went to a cool park in Gosnells.
... Merenia got to fly her glider.
... Kieran and I watched Dr Who.
... School holidays started.
... We went to the Camel farm and has biscuits and iced chocolate.
... We went to Mundaring Weir and saw cool wildlife.
... Merenia went shopping at Kalamunda.
... Kieran studied with Nadya.
... new Woolworths Ancient Animal stuff.
... Layla's Oyster Chicken.
... My birthday- including cheesecake.
... Merenia had some shifts at work.
... Les managed to fix the car again.
... We got rid of the dead tree.
... Kieran and Layla enjoyed the AFL final.
... Apple Crumble.
... New clothes for me.
... Roast Lamb for dinner.
... Scrapbooking!
... Les went for a round of golf.
... Kieran went sandboarding with Nadya and family.
... Layla caught up with Ava at the airport.
... Monday was a public holiday.
... Layla made really good scones, twice.
... The boys went to a cool park in Gosnells.
... Merenia got to fly her glider.
... Kieran and I watched Dr Who.
... School holidays started.
... We went to the Camel farm and has biscuits and iced chocolate.
... We went to Mundaring Weir and saw cool wildlife.
... Merenia went shopping at Kalamunda.
... Kieran studied with Nadya.
... new Woolworths Ancient Animal stuff.
... Layla's Oyster Chicken.
... My birthday- including cheesecake.
... Merenia had some shifts at work.
... Les managed to fix the car again.
... We got rid of the dead tree.
... Kieran and Layla enjoyed the AFL final.
... Apple Crumble.
... New clothes for me.
... Roast Lamb for dinner.
... Scrapbooking!
"You've
had a good day son" is the
punchline of a joke my dad used to tell about a father, his son, a bear
won in a side show at a carnival and a Mini Car... it's a great joke and
the one liner punchline has stayed with us for a very long time. This
weekly post is about being grateful for the little and big things in our
lives and celebrating success the grand and everyday kind.
♥
Friday, October 2, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Round-up~ September 2015
Enjoying....
L- Chicken Hawk, Elysium
G- Survivor, Doctor Who, old scrapbooking magazines, The Cross roads of should and must, The Bunker Diary, The First Third, lots of David Attenborough, Elysium
K- Survivor, Doctor Who, NFL
M-
W- Nature Documentaries, Veritasium.
T- Prehistoric Park
Well that was fun...
Tama washed the dishes... one of his happy places. Will and Les watched Merenia in her Yohfest performance. Kieran did some training with the ones- who made the semis. Kieran and I enjoyed the ones game with chips and gravy. Kieran and Nadya spent the day in the city. Fathers day. Will went to Ethan's Party at Bounce. Kieran and I enjoyed the Ladies twos final. Merenia went to Joondalup for shopping. Les took the boys to Herdsman Lake- they were excited to see a Tiger Snake. Merenia started her job at KFC. Waterplay at Kindy. Yohfest in Mandurah. Kieran had a games day at Nadyas. Merenia went to the Kiwales wind-up and we won a Lego set and iTunes voucher in the raffle. Kieran watched Nadya perform at school. Kieran went to the Junior wind-up and got some really cool thank-you gifts. Tama had a Kanyana visit at Kindy. I got out to take photos of flowers. A nice afternoon at Rockingham Foreshore with Danny and Layla. Lots of outings and biking for Les and the boys. Les had a day out flying and a game of golf. Les and Will had a nice morning at Tomato Lake and the Volcano Park. Fun Friday last day of term for Will... lots of computer time. Netball campfire catch-up. Cards Against Humanity session. Will enjoyed biking on the street. A trip to Mundaring Weir and the Camel Farm. Kieran went Sandboarding with Nadya. Merenia and Les went to fly Merenia's new glider. Saw some cool new to us wildlife.
Yum, yum, yum...
Pretzels, Corned Beef, Raspberry Ice Cream, Chocolate Cake, Layla's scones and cheesys. Camel Toe biscuits. Village Pizza.
For you...For me?
Fathers Day presents for Les. Presents for the baby. We got a new bed and bedding for Layla and Merenia. We got a couple of Cable reels for Kindy and us. New Lego Mini figure series. Pokemon cards.
Bugger!
I missed the Herdsman Lake excursion. A bit of stress this month with stuff going on. Kieran has been quite sick this month. I got a speeding ticket and 2 demerit points. :-(
Hooray!
Les fixed the car for free! Caught up with Brace and Nana on Skype. I finished my Week in the Life book. Layla came to stay with us. The 9/10's team gave me a box of chocolates. Les and the kids weeded the front garden. I made a scrapbooker out of Layla. School holidays. Great visit with Chelsea the homeschool moderator. I filed my scrapbook pages (finally).
Etc...
Kieran had lots of revision sessions at school. We swapped the boys into Merenia's room... set up their old room for Layla. Lots of driving this month and lots of money spent.
Seen and Heard...
L- Chicken Hawk, Elysium
G- Survivor, Doctor Who, old scrapbooking magazines, The Cross roads of should and must, The Bunker Diary, The First Third, lots of David Attenborough, Elysium
K- Survivor, Doctor Who, NFL
M-
W- Nature Documentaries, Veritasium.
T- Prehistoric Park
Well that was fun...
Tama washed the dishes... one of his happy places. Will and Les watched Merenia in her Yohfest performance. Kieran did some training with the ones- who made the semis. Kieran and I enjoyed the ones game with chips and gravy. Kieran and Nadya spent the day in the city. Fathers day. Will went to Ethan's Party at Bounce. Kieran and I enjoyed the Ladies twos final. Merenia went to Joondalup for shopping. Les took the boys to Herdsman Lake- they were excited to see a Tiger Snake. Merenia started her job at KFC. Waterplay at Kindy. Yohfest in Mandurah. Kieran had a games day at Nadyas. Merenia went to the Kiwales wind-up and we won a Lego set and iTunes voucher in the raffle. Kieran watched Nadya perform at school. Kieran went to the Junior wind-up and got some really cool thank-you gifts. Tama had a Kanyana visit at Kindy. I got out to take photos of flowers. A nice afternoon at Rockingham Foreshore with Danny and Layla. Lots of outings and biking for Les and the boys. Les had a day out flying and a game of golf. Les and Will had a nice morning at Tomato Lake and the Volcano Park. Fun Friday last day of term for Will... lots of computer time. Netball campfire catch-up. Cards Against Humanity session. Will enjoyed biking on the street. A trip to Mundaring Weir and the Camel Farm. Kieran went Sandboarding with Nadya. Merenia and Les went to fly Merenia's new glider. Saw some cool new to us wildlife.
Yum, yum, yum...
Pretzels, Corned Beef, Raspberry Ice Cream, Chocolate Cake, Layla's scones and cheesys. Camel Toe biscuits. Village Pizza.
For you...For me?
Fathers Day presents for Les. Presents for the baby. We got a new bed and bedding for Layla and Merenia. We got a couple of Cable reels for Kindy and us. New Lego Mini figure series. Pokemon cards.
Bugger!
I missed the Herdsman Lake excursion. A bit of stress this month with stuff going on. Kieran has been quite sick this month. I got a speeding ticket and 2 demerit points. :-(
Hooray!
Les fixed the car for free! Caught up with Brace and Nana on Skype. I finished my Week in the Life book. Layla came to stay with us. The 9/10's team gave me a box of chocolates. Les and the kids weeded the front garden. I made a scrapbooker out of Layla. School holidays. Great visit with Chelsea the homeschool moderator. I filed my scrapbook pages (finally).
Etc...
Kieran had lots of revision sessions at school. We swapped the boys into Merenia's room... set up their old room for Layla. Lots of driving this month and lots of money spent.
Seen and Heard...
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