A few of my favourite christmas things!

This is what I enjoy about christmas decorations.

Two posts in the one Week

Wow! How is that Ro! Two posts in the one week.

Goodness me....I best stop. That is just far to much time on my hands. See I must now be either finished work or procrastinating! What do you think? Definately not the first one. LOL!

Definately finding it easier to get side tracked.

Christmas Shopping is over rated!

Yuk! Christmas shopping. I am totally not enjoying having to think about what to buy for christmas.

I'll put it off and maybe it will disappear or a magical fairy or elf will come by my house and drop off all the presents, wrapped and all! Hang on.... isn't that what "Santa" is suppose to do?

So today I was in Shellharbour for a work related meeting and had a crazy thought that perhaps I could start my christmas shopping down here, you know get a couple of things. Well I made good progress.

Got a few things and now only have to get a few more! It is really harder and harder each year to think about what to get the children. I have go AJ's pressies and a couple for Matthew but have got him nothing from "Santa" as yet.

What to get??????????? Something that will get him outside and off the computer, playstation and walkman!

Mmmm, have to get the serious thinking cap on!

A Real Friend

Found this whilst Googling for obviously something that I got side tracked with……..and I thought it was nice!

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps themselves and doesn’t feel even the least bit weird shutting your fridge door with their food!

A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend’s shoulder is soggy from your tears!

A simple friend doesn’t know your parent’s first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in their address book or mobile phone!

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean!

A simple friend hates it when you call after they’ve gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call!

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks you help you with your problems!

A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it!

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend calls you after you had a fight!

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!

Who's Getting Old???????

My baby (well one of them) has now turned 13. The big 1 3! Oh my goodness! Where did time go. I'm to young to have a child that old and let alone in high school. Phew....what a big year for parents to handle. Your oldest child starting high school at the beginning of the year and the same child turning 13 at the end of the year.

I just can't believe it. My baby....well now not my baby! He is starting to turn into a beautiful young man. Troy and I are so thankful and blessed that we have a health and happy young man. I just don't want those hormones to kick in! I'm not ready to deal with that.

All he wanted to do for his birthday was have his special meal...... KFC .... lucky for Mum that I got out of cooking, but unlucky for Mum as she couldn't be bothered getting anything else for herself so the choice was KFC Twister. I can't be choosey when I can't be bothered. But he loved it all the same. Even the expensive Woolworths Mud Cake with Double Thickened King Island Cream. Impressed I know!





It has been pretty funny this year with Matthew starting high school. He has had his fair share of girl friends so far, well actually quite a few. He likes them taller than him, blonde and at this stage developed.

I think the longest girlfriend lasted for about 2 weeks and the shortest girlfriend lasted for about 12 hours. I just love his comments about them when I find out that these young girls aren't on the scene any more "It isn't leading anywhere and they want to hang around to much and kiss to much". The innocents of it all. To be young again.

Troy and I know that the next year will be quite a challenge for him (and definately us) as he is at that stage where kids stuff is still fun but just that "kids stuff" and he isn't quite old enough to do other things.

I think back to when he was a baby, the first born on both sides of our families and you want them to walk, talk etc. But now all I want is for him to stay exactly like he is. I don't want to lose that little boy who loves to give me cuddles and kisses (only at home) and not a chance when you drop him off at school. But you just never know, deep down I think when he gets much older he still will cuddle Mum.

And Matthew don't forget you will always be my baby boy, my little Man. I love you so much!

The Last Week of Teaching! Hooray or is it???? Goodness Yes it is....

Well we all have made it to the end of another year of teaching! And I know all my students (well majority of the them)are thinking that "thank goodness that is over with". LOL!

I am pretty lucky that each year I get to meet some really wonderful people whom I can share my knowledge and experience with as well as they are teach me a thing or two i.e. "the finer art of Bluetooth Ringtone Transfers"! As well as opening up my eyes with what happens in their industries of work.

Yeap! Not bad at all. So that is the stuff that I do miss this time of year but atleast I have extended my long list of friends.

After our last Monday evening class of Cert IV Business (Tuesday) evening we all went out for tea, which was really casual and pleasent. I wanted to give these ladies something special for all their hard work especialy over the semester so I decided to make small gift bags and fill them little chocolate truffles. I was very pleased with my efforts and hope that I feel this inspired when it's time to have Amy-Jane's party as the little bags were so cute. I even blinged them up! Surprised I know you are!



This is one of my favourite classes. We had a bit of a christmas party on Tuesday and I thought I best bring in the camera as a couple of my girls won't be coming back next year as they will have jobs in the local community. I miss Jessica and Leeander as I have had these girls in my class for a couple of years. But no doubt I will see them around the town.

What's Up!

Gee Whiz! What can I say in this update! Unfortunately nothing exciting, other than in my little world.

Was able to make church on Sunday for a change. It was wonderful to see so many people there as well as get something out of the service as per usual. We have had some beautiful and hot weather. But where is the must needed rain! Keep praying as normal, hey!

Well what can I say. The past week, what has happend... mmmm! Work, Work and Work. Yes I know you are all jealous. I wish, big time! But I have been flat out catching up on "make up classes". Yes a challenge especially when you are making up for 1 class with another that you are currently running. Challenge big time. And I haven't even mentioned all the variable of one of the classes. But as usual I am up for it and succeed with flying colours and a hugh headache!

So that is just one paid job. Not to mention the other job. But as I am an organise person (somethings just by shear luck! But don't tell anyone) I managed this afternoon to get all the accounts paid, banking done, invoices written up, sent away and the pays ready to be actioned on pay day.

And just think in the mean time of these couple of hours this afternoon, pick up the daughter's girlfriend and take two gorgeous girls to cheerleading class for 1 hour. Come back to work and tidy up the odds and ends and then pick up the girls, take the friend home. Actually get home ourselves, getting tea, 2 children bathed, eat tea, provide the dessert menu and serve, have relaxing time for the children, get them to bed and do some lesson planning as well as updating this blog site.

But always keep on smiling! Another couple of days down and just to think that the rest of the week is still to come! Over and over again.

Like of a working Mum, who tries to hard and never seems to reach that super mum status. But really who would want to. Life is far to short!

It must be bedtime soon?????????????????????????????????????????????????

Yeah Right! Didn't mention that I have washing, folding, tidying the kitchen or anything else that I may want to do for myself. HA!

Don't you just love being a Mummy!

I really do