My daughter, Chloe, won a competition at school where all the kids had to draw a picture and the winning pictures got printed on to calico bags for Harmony Day. I am so excited that I needed to tell people. Sorry you guys are the lucky ones that i have chosen to brag too.  She also got a certificate to have her design printed on a t-shirt.  I am one very proud mum today.   Cherine.

 hi every one, yesterday i tried to write a blog on this site and i clicked something and stuffed the whole thing up, so i want to try again, my partner and the best friend that i have (Cherine) was putting the boys to bed for the afternoon nap and as she works so hard for us all and burns the candle at both ends, she fell asleep with them. i looked in on them and it made me smile, she is such an incredible lady and i don't know what i did right to have her here with us, but i'm glad.  i was in the depths of despair and on a downward spiral of self destruction, when this beautiful lady came into my life, my kids and i are so happy now and our future is golden , she always sells herself short and that is just  an example of her selflessness because she really is such an inspiration to me, she has helped me see the best in me and made me feel worthwhile, I'm sure there are plenty of ladies out there that are equally amazing however this lady is the one for me ,( if you want to see what i gave her for valentines day then follow the link below and you will see  how she makes me feel) thanks for enduring this dribble,and no, its not a suck job, i just really love this girl! from Ian  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NttiznrJSaE

Shannon, out in the world enjoying life (bit wild like his dad use to be). He was born to Ian and one of his girlfriends from the past. Ian's next girlfriend was the bearer of his next child, Maddison. Whom Ian has never met. Her mother wanted to move back to her family in New Zealand which happened before she was born. Lace, Jessie and Billie live with their mother (they have the same mum) and come to visit us during school holiday's and some weekends. Chloe and Hailey spend 4 days a week at their father's house and 3 at our house. Logan spends about 4 hours, two days a week at his dad's and the rest with us. Zack lives with us and occasionally spends a night or two with his mum (same mum as lace, jessie and Billie). He also goes in to respite care once a month for 3 - 5 days. Ryleigh is always with us as he is our boy. Phew!!!  School holidays are always a challenge but usually a lot of fun.

My two daughters, Chloe (5) and Hailey (4), went to a friends birthday party. When i turned up to pick them up, Chloe started telling me that the clown that came to the party was a pretend clown. His nose came off.  All the remaining girls behind Chloe, including Hailey, were all nodding their heads  and telling me they wished it could have been a real clown at the party. How funny. I love you Chloe and Hailey. From Mum.