Tadpole's Minti Blog http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/ Tadpole's Minti Blog Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Brothers/Mates Tadpole 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 ... 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

 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/960098/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/960098/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:42:44 -0800 Change is as good as a holiday? Tadpole 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 ... 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

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/951773/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/951773/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:22:39 -0800 Anti- Racism Tadpole 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 ... 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??

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/950793/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/950793/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:17:36 -0800 Depression/Stress Tadpole 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 ... 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?

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/949190/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/949190/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:12:24 -0800 A Child Learn What they live Tadpole 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 ... 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.

 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/937126/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/937126/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:52:25 -0800 ohh what a night Tadpole 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 ... 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.

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/934693/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/934693/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:39:26 -0800 Sharni Tadpole 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 ... 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

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/928767/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/928767/ Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:54:52 -0800 NEW YEAR Tadpole "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 ... "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

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/920734/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/920734/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:55:51 -0800 Love the kids Tadpole 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 ... 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.

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/912306/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/912306/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:01:52 -0800 Cute, True Tadpole 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 > 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 >Aging Woman

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/903632/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/903632/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:54:21 -0800 Blog Tag Tadpole 1. Whats the main thing on minti that make you so addicted? Definately the great people, Such lovely spirited , warm hearted people. I also like to help people and if through advice or comments I have helped at least one person (a little or alot) well I am happy 2. whats something funny thats happened to you recently? I was cleaning ... 1. Whats the main thing on minti that make you so addicted?

Definately the great people, Such lovely spirited , warm hearted people. I also like to help people and if through advice or comments I have helped at least one person (a little or alot) well I am happy

2. whats something funny thats happened to you recently?

I was cleaning out the chickens water and got poo on my hands and didnt realised till I wiped my mouth and could taste it (YUK) didn't really find it funny but my girls did!

3. whats a word you kid/s say/said thats pronounces funny / cute?

My Princess 5 likes having "Treasure Humps" and is scared of the Rooster cause he "unttacks" her

4. if you could be someone famous for a say who would it be and why?

Probably um Drew Barrymore, she just always seems to be happy and has this amazing glowing vibe about her.

5. sum up what minti means for you in 5 words

Can always talk to friends

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/903598/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/903598/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:56:20 -0800 Next Tiger Woods Tadpole Well here is hoping anyway. Prince 2 Thomas has been interested in balls ever since he could get around a bit. Soccerballs, footballs, Basketballs, Tennis balls, Golf balls, Bowls you name it. If a ball game or Bowls was on television he would want to watch it and cheer. Since he started walking he began picking up stick and hitting ... Well here is hoping anyway. Prince 2 Thomas has been interested in balls ever since he could get around a bit. Soccerballs, footballs, Basketballs, Tennis balls, Golf balls, Bowls you name it. If a ball game or Bowls was on television he would want to watch it and cheer. Since he started walking he began picking up stick and hitting the balls with, so I thought maybe he might enjoy golf and went to the local Golf Course and bought him some cut-off golf sticks and a little golf bag (so cute). The Pro golfer told me he was Left handed (just like mum :) when using the stick so I got him so leftys. Anyways he is now obsessed with golf balls and always wants to play with his "golf ball stick" and is developing a strong hit. He carries his 8 golf balls around in a little wiggles backpack and screams if anyone (especially Prince 1 Josh) touches 1 of them. But not something to worry about, I just hope he continues with his passioin and becomes good enough to play Pro one day (dream). But definately no pressure!!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/900337/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/900337/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:51:32 -0800 Desiderata Tadpole Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the ... Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann c.1920

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/898112/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/898112/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:05:03 -0800 OOPS Tadpole I dont know what I was thinking last night, I got the kids thier dinner and cooked my own and let it sit to cool while I bathed the kids.... Wake up this morning and realised my dinner was still in the pan, I just totally forgot to eat it. I guess I just must not of been hungry. Lucky ... I dont know what I was thinking last night, I got the kids thier dinner and cooked my own and let it sit to cool while I bathed the kids.... Wake up this morning and realised my dinner was still in the pan, I just totally forgot to eat it. I guess I just must not of been hungry. Lucky the kids dont forget to remind me that they want dinner "What's for dinner Mum?, I'm Hungry" hehehe.

 

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/898111/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/898111/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:00:37 -0800 Mother Hen Tadpole My 5yr old daughter is a real mother hen. We have 20 or so Hens and Roosters at home and recently we had 3 chickens that we had to keep in our garage away from the others because circumstances left them without their mother. I asked my 5yr old to give them some bread a couple of days ago and break it ... My 5yr old daughter is a real mother hen. We have 20 or so Hens and Roosters at home and recently we had 3 chickens that we had to keep in our garage away from the others because circumstances left them without their mother. I asked my 5yr old to give them some bread a couple of days ago and break it up really little. The little darling broke the bread up in little peices by biting bits off and chewing them before feeding it to the baby chicks. This morning I woke up after mother Hen and she told me that she had alredy fed the larger chickens and got the little chicks food and water. The little darling hadn't even had her own breakfast. I think she is going to make a wonderful mother!!! (She even crushes the chicken food up with a large stone so it is easier for her babies to eat)

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/895110/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/895110/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:24:48 -0800 SO PROUD Tadpole How proud am I of my 6yr old daughter? She has just told me that she is reading level 21 in her reading group at school and there is only two other in her year one class that are above her reading level 22. She has always enjoyed reading and being read to since she was 8mnths and has just ... How proud am I of my 6yr old daughter? She has just told me that she is reading level 21 in her reading group at school and there is only two other in her year one class that are above her reading level 22. She has always enjoyed reading and being read to since she was 8mnths and has just scooted ahead with her reading. I spoke to her teacher recently and he told me that although she is the youngest in her class she is one of, if not the brightest student in her class. She has also just completed a "bad behaviour" group where she was nominated by her teacher to attend as a mentor to show the children with behaviour problems how to be well behaved and deal with confronting problems. How proud am I? I am getting a tear in my eye writing this....Well done sweety you make mummy proud!!

]]> http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/894694/ http://www.minti.com/members/tadpole/blog/894694/ Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:24:48 -0800