Thursday 03 December 2009
I am not a perfect person. Just someone who tries hard, loves life, and wears a smile – most of the time.
I am not a perfect Christian. Just someone who knows she needs God in her life.
I am not a perfect mum. Just someone who is willing to share her parenting experiences with others.
I am not a perfect wife. Just someone who loves her husband as much on the bad days as on the good.
I am not a perfect writer. Just someone who likes words and hates typos.
I am not a perfect housekeeper. Just someone who believes in keeping things clean enough to be healthy while understanding that...
Thursday 26 November 2009 -
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I’m playing Toddler Translation again with Childhood 101 and this week’s word is trust.
trust [truhst] –noun
reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
– dictionary.com
Families are built on trust.
My son trusts Daddy to hold him tight.
I trust my husband too.
There is no fear in this photo.
There is freedom in trust.
As a family
we trust each...
Tuesday 17 November 2009 -
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I thought I’d revisit this old post from January, since it is featured in the current edition of Footprints Magazine. You can become a fan of Footprints on facebook or read their blog here.
I had the most fabulous facial on the weekend. An hour to myself, uninterrupted by a needy baby or a demanding toddler. An hour of quiet bliss. I had not one, not two, but three exfoliations to get my skin glowing. As each...
Sunday 08 November 2009 -
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If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know that Little Miss Three has a vivid imagination. She loves make believe games, and has more than one or two imaginary little friends. So I wasn’t surprised that she asked this question at breakfast. Since a few mums have asked me how to explain God to kids, I thought you’d like to eavesdrop on our conversation. It went something...
Thursday 24 September 2009 -
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I know, it’s still only September, but the countdown to Christmas is on. Blogging-mamas have started sharing their plans, shopping mamas have started eyeing off Christmas displays, and crafty mamas have started creating gifts. Personally I love Christmas and I love gift giving. But when it comes to gift getting? I have enough stuff. Really I do.
I don’t know when I got so grown up. I look around...
Friday 18 September 2009 -
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The floor was mopped last night. It was sparkling clean. And this morning I swept this much up off it, after only breakfast. *sigh*
Cleaning up gets me down. I feel really good about our home (and about myself actually) when it’s clean and tidy, and I don’t mind hard work. It’s just that it needs doing over, and over, and over again. It’s relentless. I mop the floor, the kids spill...
Friday 04 September 2009 -
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WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Congratulations to Gail who has won a signed copy of Narelle’s devotional book Moments for Mum. It was quite tricky to count the entries for this comp, but we had 21 entries and the randomly chosen winning number was 19. Thanks to those who are now following this blog, or Narelle’s blog. Thanks also to everyone who shared Bible verses – I didn’t realise what an encouragement...
Thursday 03 September 2009 -
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Just dug this post up from my archives as it features in the current issue of Footprints magazine. Oh, and I still love my storksak nappy bag…
During my second pregnancy I knew I wouldn’t need to purchase many baby items so I promised myself I would splurge on a new nappy bag I really loved. After all, for even the shortest of trips now I wouldn’t dare to leave the house without a couple of spare...
Friday 31 July 2009 -
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A mum I know just moved in around the corner with her two young children. Moving is tough with kids, so I cooked dinner for my new neighbour and dropped it off late in the afternoon. It was only a simple meal, but I included some bread, a fruit basket, disposable plates and forks (who wants to wash up when you’ve got boxes everywhere) and a card. And my friend was grateful.
I didn’t do it so that I could...
Friday 10 July 2009 -
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I was so touched to receive this lovely blog award from Sarah at Faith Hope & A Whole Lotta Love.
Passing it on to 15 other bloggers is completely beyond me, but here are five Aussie Christian mummy-bloggers who I’d like to encourage. These blogs are not necessarily high-traffic sites, but they are lovely simply because the women behind them are lovely. Stop by and say hi.
Moments for Mum
For I Know The...
