Well it's finally happened - I'm a grown up!

I just waved goodbye to my eldest child (16) going on her first date and I don't know how to feel. She is beautiful, intelligent and most of all - trustworthy. I am caught between overwhelming pride and a fearful sense of AGE! Iam 34 yrs old - I'm not ready for this.

I bought this baby home from the hospital in June 1990 - almost yesterday - so small and premmie she wore clothes made for a Cabbage Patch Kid home from the hospital, and now she is in the car with a 19yr old boy - going bowling.

Where does the time go????

I was not much older than her when I had her - so I do have to admit I am worried, but then I have to trust - I have to trust her and her ability to do what is right - and I have to trust my instincts as a parent, I also have to trust that I have raised her in the best way I knew how!

All in all - I think I did alright.

I'll keep you posted!

I haven't been on the site for a while now have I? I can't believe how long its been actually, life is so hectic right now, with Xmas coming up, having a full time job and 6 kids! But not to worry.

I work for a trade union in Australia and its FULL ON right now with the Government changing the Industrial Relations Laws. I spend every day trying to educate people on how unfair these laws really are and campaining to get rid of the Laws and the government that introduced them.

Every day people are calling for help because the laws strip people of their rights and entitlements. People are losing holiday pay, sick leave, and the right to be in a union, as well as being sacked for no good reason. Australians need to join together and stand up for everything that is fair and reasonable. Get active Australia - join your union and support the campaign to get rid of these laws.

Your rights at work are worth fighting and voting for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!