Miss 7 did the MS Readathon this year. We have just tallied up her fundrasing efforts and she raised $53.45 and read 42 books ranging from easy to hard. She is so proud of her acheivements as are we and is already thinking of the books she can read for next years readathon.

I have a cousin who has lived with MS for the past 17 years. She is the reason i used to do the readathon and i raised thousands of dollars for her and all those other people out there liveing with this dibilitating diesease. If your child has a love for reading then maybe they might like to do the readathon next year. There are prizes for raising certain amounts but for alot of kids i know who have done the readathon its the satisfaction of knowing they have helped someone who really is in need of all our help and support.

I truely believe reading is a great way for kids to broaden their vocabulary and understanding of words. Even if they read a simple kids magazine or the jokes page from the paper, all reading is great :)

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gingermuggins xx

Not that many of you would have missed me lol. Ive been busy with the kids, the farm, wife duties  and life in general. Im still busy but i have promised myself 1/2 hour each day to catch up on the entertaining and helpful issues here at minti. I even made a few friends while i was away  *runs off to find more*

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Sam :)

Awwww ive been ever so slack.

I havent blogged for quite awhile but i just cant seem to find the time. What with school being back (although its the Easter Holidays now), Hubby staring a new business venture,  a good friend being diagnosed with a rare muscle degenerative diesease (shes only 24 and is now confined to a wheelchair), our animals having babies left, right and centre and all the normal things that go with being a wife and mother.

When i do get on the internet im bombarded by friends wanting to chat, which is great because i dont get a great deal of social interaction out here on the farm, im doing book work or catching up on other forums. I really need a time schedule for when im on the internet and Minti is going to be close to the top of the list, lol.

Ok, it was a short blog but a blog all the same :)

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gingermuggins xx

eeewwwww........3 kids under 6 with gastro. Im leaving home!! lol.  They were all asleep for a few hours then 1 by 1 they woke up and the vomiting started, and master 19months continued with the icky, runny nappies.

Im sick of the vile smells, the feeling of helplessness as i dont know what more to do for the 3 darlings.

Im continually showering them, getting them to brush their teeth, washing hands constantly, keeping their fluids up, cuddling and loving them.

The disenfectent and air freshner is getting a good work out too.

To top it all off, while writing this blog, hubby, who is working but due home later tonight, rang and informed me he has the same bug the kids have!!!

Its a crazy house here and i just hope im immune to the horrid, nasty bug that is going around everywhere.

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gingermuggins xx