Wow what a busy last few days.... we've had two birthdays to celebrate..... my little bro had his 14th and my daughter, Miss T has finally turned 13..... she was such a beautiful baby (all mum's say that but it is true) and now she is growing into a beautiful young lady (well when you get past those damn mood swings she is) It's so hard letting go of them each day little by little but as parents we must.... it is our responsibility  to prepare them for life as best we can, teach them to be productive, moral, well rounded people..... that and a million other life lessons big and small along the way....... 

It's a busy time of year with kids going back to school very soon, just one more week to prepare, find all that is needed, make sure uniforms are clean and mended.....etc, etc..... Miss B turned to me the other night while watching a school shoe ad on tv where the parents jumped up and down excitedly after the kids went back to school and she looked shocked, she asked if I would be that excited when she went back to school..... i didn't want to hurt her feelings so I carefully chose my words 'no sweetie I will miss you being home all day but I know you would be sad if you couldn't see your friends and teachers'..... satisfied she went back to her programme.... whew, i got out of that one.... while what I said is true in every word what I failed to reveal was that i would be happy NOT to hear Miss T & Miss B's constant fighting and talking well into the night (they share a room) and the bad habits that Master L has picked up off them over the holidays, I would be happy for them to leave the house for a number of hours during the day without me and I will be happy to keep shopping in fridge/cupboard for more than 10mins before being sniffed out by that monster called 'the hungry feral'...... and I will be over the moon NOT to here the word mum 1000 times a day and so many varied ways (i thought mum was only 1 syllable not dragged out over 4 or 5) but I will miss the laughter and fun games the kids created to keep themselves amused, proud that they balanced it out there fun with imagination and eletronic games..... but alas my kids weren't designed to sit still for very long!!!!

Well, this minti mummy is extremely tired and bids you all out there a happy and SAFE last week to holidays -x-

What a few days... We've been busy with an extra child staying over......Now it's the countdown to Miss T's 13th Birthday. I am taking her and a few friends to the movies.... Kids have been good and keeping themselves busy so I won't jinx myself by saying too much    Hmm wonder when the next full moon is???

We will see how hot the weather gets today (still waiting on the air con unit to be replaced at home) and we may go check out the brand new pool that's just opened up in the area.......only down side is you can't take homemade food or drink in with you and it gets expensive to feed 3-4 kids when swimming makes them soo hungry!  I will have to work something out..... 

Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays and nice weather....... be safe -x-

Yesterday I was too sore to sit anywhere, even at the computer (due to sunburn on my back, I have never been this burnt that I can remember) it's annoying not to be able to sleep comfortably.... Miss B went to visit Super nana and Miss T came home, a little break and spoiling for the both of them... Master L won't let me go to the bathroom by myself let alone spend the night with nana but alas this year may bring some changes that include a night without any kids!!!! I have big plans for this year including putting Master L into daycare for atleast one day per week... get back to playgroup and for myself to take on some study.... On another note, how to keep 3 kids occupied during those days between pay days.... I am now experiencing the girls asking for more and more, up until now they had been pretty good and understanding about limitations on money but as they get older they are succumbing to the pressure to have belongings.... Miss T starts high school this year and has her 13th birthday at the end of this month, just before they both go back to school so along with books, uniform, birthday it's going to be very tight. This year Miss T has asked for a few expensive things and I don't want to disappoint her (but i did buy them both a DS for xmas, i had saved for 6 months for that) what to do? she has worked so hard in the last year as she was made to repeat grade 5 because of a late diagnonis of a 'Language Learning Disability', we all have worked hard for her, credit to the primary school teachers for recognizing a problem and not just passing her off as naughty as her last primary school did..... back to today..... kids made a game of hide and seek last a few hours... off to bed for me....try to sleep hope this sunburn heals very soon so I can get a decent nights sleep, need it to give all my attention to the kids during the day! 

Gee it was hot here today, took Miss B and Master L to the beach.... I have been learning from each trip out I embark on, pack lunch, sandwiches and fruit and sunscreen!!! Such a load to carry to and from but atleast we can set  ourselves up comfortably and enjoy a few hours.... Master L has taken to the water and loves the idea of swimming but hates the taste of sea water... his face was so funny, all screwed up like he'd been sucking lemons had to keep taking him back to shore to wipe his face and have a drink but he was straight back out in the water...... you really can't look away for even a second with kids around water cause they are just so quick.....

thing about today was I got burned on my back, my arms only reach round so far..... will have to get Miss B to rub it in for me next time..... daft moment, didn't think of it  later!!!

Anyway, hope the kids sleep soundly as I am sure I will.....

I had made a resolution to some how keep a diary of sorts, on line or on paper and if you knew me you would understand that I have the best of intentions but am time poor (need to organize that.....put it on my forever growing list of things to do!!!!) so here goes with the best of intentions.... I will work it out somehow!!!

Only a few weeks and the girls will be back at school - yay!! (i love my kids but they need school) They really are missing the routine and socializing (with the teachers too) but I hope they have enjoyed spending the whole holidays with mum (dad missed out on his visits by his own hand). My mum has taken Miss T for 2 days and then we will swap with Miss B for another 2 days for some quality time with Super Nana (she'd give superman a run for his money!)

Took Master L and Miss B to the Op shop today, Master L never fails to find something to bring home (big or small), it just means every few months I have to clean out his room of toys, books and clothes and donate them back to the charity shop, we call it recycling!!! I come from a long line of bargain shoppers. (Love op shops especially small church run ones and market stalls) I just hope I have passed on the knack of spotting a real bargain to my kids!!

That's all for today as I sit ans listen to the delightful sounds of Miss B and Master L happily playing with the 'new' purchases and I go back to fighting that good fight called housework!!!