As parents we provide our children with pets for many different reasons, it teaches them to care for another living creature, develops a sense of responsibility and provides companionship. In our family we've had a few attempts at pets - the Christmas present hermit crabs which on unveiling promptly bit the child, leaving her completely … [Read more...]
5 Pet Peeves
I may be a little early here, our Tuesday may arrive ahead of the Tuesday of Moments that Define Life but I will be linking up with Nicole's Listable Life when you American's eventually catch up! People (and they know who they are) not putting the butter back in the fridge after they use it. People (the same ones who have a problem with … [Read more...]
The Power Of Words
Those of us who blog, or like to read blogs are very aware of the power of words. However, this video says it in the most eloquent way possible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU I first saw this video at a work conference last year, thanks to Kirri White at Success Coach for reminding me of it this morning. … [Read more...]
Mrs Sparkly’s Ten Commandments
DF has "tagged" me. It's been many many years since I ran around the school playground getting "tagged" but it seems there is an grown-up, on-line version of playing tag (or "tips" if you are in Australia). Apparently it's called “Mrs Sparkly’s Ten Commandments” I have to answer some questions and then tag another blogger. The 10 Questions 1. … [Read more...]
Cry Cry Cry
I'm a crier. There I've said it. I weep at the drop of a hat and at times it is spectacularly embarrassing. Last night between arriving home from work and going to bed I cried four times. Don't get me wrong I'm not a sad person, just obviously an overemotional one. I've always had a tendency to tears but pregnancy saw me hysterical a good part of … [Read more...]
You Know You Are A Grown-Up When
You go to the local pub for a drink on a Sunday afternoon and complain the band is playing too loud. You consider the weather and comfort when choosing your clothes for the day. You begin to think 6 inch heels and a strapless dress may not get you through. You hear yourself saying "really some of the clothes at Target are great - and very … [Read more...]
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