I love this song! My Dad always sang it to my two brothers as they were growing up and I want my two boys to learn it too. It is a song about mateship of two brothers amoung other things. It is very sad but special. Have a read you will see what I am talking about!!

Two Little Boys

Two little boys had two little toys
Each had a wooden horse
Gaily they played each summer's day
Warriors both of course
One little chap then had a mishap
Broke off his horse's head
Wept for his toy then cried with joy
As his young playmate said

Did you think I would leave you crying
When there's room on my horse for two
Climb up here Jack and don't be crying
I can go just as fast with two
When we grow up we'll both be soldiers
And our horses will not be toys
And I wonder if we'll remember
When we were two little boys

Long years had passed, war came so fast
Bravely they marched away
Cannon roared loud, and in the mad crowd
Wounded and dying lay
Up goes a shout, a horse dashes out
Out from the ranks so blue
Gallops away to where Joe lay
Then came a voice he knew

Did you think I would leave you dying
When there's room on my horse for two
Climb up here Joe, we'll soon be flying
I can go just as fast with two
Did you say Joe I'm all a-tremble
Perhaps it's the battle's noise
But I think it's that I remember
When we were two little boys

Do you think I would leave you dying
There's room on my horse for two
Climb up here Joe, we'll soon by flying
Back to the ranks so blue
Can you feel Joe I'm all a tremble
Perhaps it's the battle's noise
But I think it's that I remember
When we were two little boys

Written and Sang by Aussie Rolf Harris (have a listen to the song one day if you have "two little boys") :) Take Care

They say "change is as good as a holiday". Thinking of that I can't go on a bloody holiday I might as well get a change. So thought the most easiest thing to change for a woman is her hair. I went into the Hairdresses yesterday and I said "I have $200 (my sis gave me $150 darl) Could yo please give me a hair style where people say, I didn't recognise you". I didn't care what she did as long as it was a change!! So 3hours later (took a bit to get me to look good) I walked out of the Salon feeling like $750000 (not quie a million). No I feel great and look like a new a person and the best thing is there is not one person yet who hasn't noticed my hair and commented on it. My daughters keep on saying "you look so pretty mum" "I love the colours" . Mission accomplished. But I wonder how long I can feel good about it?  Wouldn't  it be good to be able to get your hair done at least every second day? Though I probably wouldn't be able to stop looking in the mirror (so vain) LOL!!

Take Care, all ya

From the SSSSSmokin Mum (hehehehehe just for a day) xx

Message to a white fella!

I love this poem too, alot of discussion over who actually wrote it, but as I am against rasism and discrimination, I thought I would share it.

DEAR WHITE FELLA
COUPLA THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
WHEN I BORN, I BLACK
WHEN I GROW UP, I BLACK
WHEN I GO IN SUN, I BLACK
WHEN I COLD, I BLACK
WHEN I SCARED, I BLACK
WHEN I SICK, I BLACK
AND WHEN I DIE, I STILL BLACK

AND YOU WHITE FELLA,
WHEN YOU BORN, YOU PINK
WHEN YOU GROW UP, YOU WHITE
WHEN YOU GO IN SUN, YOU RED
WHEN YOU COLD, YOU BLUE
WHEN YOU SCARED, YOU YELLOW
WHEN YOU SICK, YOU GREEN
WHEN YOU DIE, YOU GRAY.
AND YOU CALLING ME COLORED??

After a suicide atempt 7 years ago a phscologist prescribed me with anti-depressants. I have been on high and low dosses of the medication since. I have recently been strugglying with my depression on a low dossage and have been thinking about visiting my doctor to have the dose increased again. I decided to have a browse on the internet to see if their is some way I could help myself deal with the stress and problems in my life and I strongly think I have found it. Now I know there is many people who think that this may be  a whole lot of hobble gobble (I always did) but after just one session I could feel the benifits. I am stronly going to reccommend this to anyone who feels they suffer from high stress levels and it is Meditation. I have done it twice now after the kids have gone to bed and I have woken the last two days feeling more alive and happy. I googled Meditation and had a look around a few website till I found the right tecnique I thought suited me. To all the mums out there who are looking for answers to stress. Give it ago! it cant do any harm, Can it?

I love this poem and trust its words, thought I would share it with those who don't know it........

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

 

SO so tired. Poor Josh didn't eat a thing yesterday and was suffering from vomiting and stomach ache, lucky though he was drinking constantly throughout the day because by the end of the day he was just passing fluids and vomiting water. He even looked so sick, I think if he was in a crowd I would of had trouble picking him out because he didn't look like the chubby full of life bear I know and love. The little prince went to sleep after a drive at about 7:00pm but didn't last long before he woke up screaming and was saturated through his nappy which was just changed 1 hour before hand. I then got him out and changed his bed and clothes when vomited all over the kitchen floor (carpet) and his clean clothes.it was horrible the poor thing, I could tell he was really suffering. I ended up putting some flat lemonade in his bottle to give him some energy back and I then layed him down with me and he went to sleep for 1/2 an hour before it all started again. 2:00am I finally got to lay down myself and get some rest before I had to get up at 5:30 to get ready to attend a meeting. The little darling woke up with a smile though and I knew he would be better today when he didn't refuse his breakfast. Now full of cheek, laughs and eating again it was worth no sleep just to see him happy again.

What a laugh Sharni is (and Cute). She is a true blonde and has just come out to her sister and said "Kylah I am thinking of something but I don't know". Christmas day she was peeling prawns with Pop and when she realised she was putting the shells where the prawns were supposed to be she said "ohh, sometimes I get confused Pop". True Sharni Spirit "Sometimes she gets confused" Could not get more of a great natured person though, a heart of gold who cares for everyone.

Sharni Starts "Big School" this year and is really looking foward to it. I am so worried about her though because she can be a little nieave and I fear that her wonderful nature and personality will get taken advantage of and will change as she gets older. If she does stay the same she will be the most wonderful person who could be any ones caring friend. Fingers Crossed Sharz wont change a bit xxx

"Another Year over and a new ones just begun" I hope that 2009 is a lot better then 2008. Thank god for the my children getting me through. live life like a bottle of fine wine and hope it gets better with age. The kids loved Christmas and are really enjoying the holidays. The boys are fighting over the toys each one got off santa but I dare say it wont be the last time. Some great fireworks displays over the Country and the world New Years Eve. Our family watched a great display, probably the best I've seen the only thing we sat a little close and was showered in ash. My cousin ended up with a blister on her head from a bit of debre but she said it added to the atmosphere "lol". I wonder what all the fish think of the bits that end up in the harbour after Sydneys?? Hope All have a great New Year and Take Care

I can't believe Christmas is here already! I was kind of hoping this Christmas wouldn't come because my Chistmas has always been spent with my Brothers, Sister and Dad and all of the kids but this year the family I thought was like a rock is a bit broken and Chrismas just wont be the same. BUT no use dwelling on thngs out of my contol I have four gorgeous Childen who will always make any Christmas special so I guess I am rather blessed. I thankyou god for my Children and for my famly and friends. To all Mintis Have a Safe and Happy Christmas and may God bless you all.

Found this Smiley Hours after I should of been in bed Last night and I thought it was cute. It reminded me so much of the Minti Site >