Lilly’s birthday and Morgan’s experience plying half time at the Gabba dominated this weeks events. If she had not already totally embraced it – turning 4 has plunged Lilly into the world of pinkdom, of Barbie and Dora, princesses and butterflies and dollies with tea parties
As outlined in Dear Peeps – where there are some photos of Morgan’s foray onto the field – we are so proud of him – having set no expectations of him – other than for him to just have fun, I was impressed that he wasn’t overwhelmed in the crowds, the lights and the total experience. Although he didn’t get to meet the Lions or have training session beforehand with them – the older ones who play fixtures quite fittingly went to do that – he was still buzzing with the what he did do.
I hadn’t appreciated what fun and what an incredible atmosphere foing to a match really was. The chanting the oohhs and ahhs – in the first quarter – even though this was my first match ever. I was shouting instructions to the players and leaping to my feet as they scored another goal.
I’d love for our whole family to be able to go along and could see this as part of ones life – as it is for so many – how cool would it be to have season pass or be members. I did have fantastic seat – 5 rows back from the fence – it really brought he action right to my lap.
I am impressed with Morgans willingness to introduce himself to the other children who were also playing that night – so much more outgoing than either Adrian or I were at that age.
We continue to use our wonderful passes into the theme parks and although have 3 months left on them, are starting tow wonder how we are going to cope with out this freedom. No doubt we will be totally sick of themes parks by then. I think for Christmas this year we will have to ask everyone for donations so we can either get a theme park pass or a footy season pass!!
I continue to write my articles each week for Write Anything and Type A mom. I’ve been working on my websites and designs – and have just redone Jamies for his Mammoth Sheds. I have 2 ‘real’ clients – but not stressed with time frames – which suits me fine – so much to still learn..
Although not a focus, I have conducted a few Book workshops and will keep doing it to get my free and discounted books – if you ever want anything – I get 20% off most of the stuff - some more. Just let me know.
Age is doing a workshop all weekend and if you are wondering why he is not mentioned much – its because he is protecting his online identity and profile - so if you want to know what he is up to you need to call him.
Monday, 30 March 2009
Saturday, 21 March 2009
Proud moments
So proud of Morgan. As I have said previously – he started footy training – after doing some ball skills in a before school skills class in the last few months. This week, he has really tried hard and amongst 13 others in the group was selected to represent the club in the half time game on Saturday. So the game is at the Gabba and is the Lions against West Coast. Morgan and his mates will be all kitted out in the right gear and will run onto the pitch at half time and ummm play I guess. Its such an honour and so excited!! They will meet the Lions
Lilly tried on her outfits for her first concert – they are no wbeing made. She continues to twirl and dance around the house.
I just spent a totally delightful weekend with Karen and Jodi – traipsing round Brisbane, and then having high tea at a delightful little art deco tea shop in South Brisbane.
My eating plan suffered a bit this week – so am not expecting to see any significant changes when I do my measure ups on Tuesday.
I have been really busy with my total learning business s- not that I have meant to - just word of mouth and doing parties from there. I even had tow serious enquiries on joining – so nothing substantial there – but they are interested and have all the info. As long as I make min sales and keep getting my free books – I am a happy girl!
Lilly will be 4 at the end of the week – and Morgan 6 – boy – can’t believe it. We did their invites up and hope that people will choose to come along.
Morgan and Lillys gymnastics times have changed – which has really thrown our week out. But the blessing I guess is that we now have an afternoon free – so will commit to doing craft; something I have lapsed in the last 6 months. With Jans gold hands books – there is plenty of inspiration.
I am still getting into the swing of doing my weekly columns – bit stressed sometimes at the timeframes and trying to fit it all in. Have also started in earnest with my websites – Adrian now wants one and I spent much of Friday night building it.
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Lilly tried on her outfits for her first concert – they are no wbeing made. She continues to twirl and dance around the house.
I just spent a totally delightful weekend with Karen and Jodi – traipsing round Brisbane, and then having high tea at a delightful little art deco tea shop in South Brisbane.
My eating plan suffered a bit this week – so am not expecting to see any significant changes when I do my measure ups on Tuesday.
I have been really busy with my total learning business s- not that I have meant to - just word of mouth and doing parties from there. I even had tow serious enquiries on joining – so nothing substantial there – but they are interested and have all the info. As long as I make min sales and keep getting my free books – I am a happy girl!
Lilly will be 4 at the end of the week – and Morgan 6 – boy – can’t believe it. We did their invites up and hope that people will choose to come along.
Morgan and Lillys gymnastics times have changed – which has really thrown our week out. But the blessing I guess is that we now have an afternoon free – so will commit to doing craft; something I have lapsed in the last 6 months. With Jans gold hands books – there is plenty of inspiration.
I am still getting into the swing of doing my weekly columns – bit stressed sometimes at the timeframes and trying to fit it all in. Have also started in earnest with my websites – Adrian now wants one and I spent much of Friday night building it.
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Discos and Footy
Morgan went to his first disco on Friday night. Without sounding like an old fart ( I know - too late) – my first disco was when I was 13!!
CAN’T WAIT FOR Lilly to be old enough to attend one of theses – its so a girls thing.. much more than a boys deal at this age. Walking in we saw all the tweenie boppers, hair and make up to perfection ( yes at 5 years old) perfect shoes and outfits ( nice to see Maddonas early looks getting another run in fashion – the net fingerless gloves, fluro off the shoulder layered tops and the bubble or ra ra skirts.) – all huddled in little tight groups checking out what the other girls were wearing.
I’d given Morgan some fluro sticks to put round his wrists – so he spent much of the evening runningin and out of the toilets with friends turning out the lights and yelling. I took him to get his hair spray painted with fluro green and sparkles. I wished I taken photos of him looking so spunky. He bought himelsf a softdrink and a hotdog and was as happy as a pig in mud!
He stood with the other boys at the back and watched the girls gyrate and bop around the flashing lights. There was a lucky spot competition and I convinced him to get on the dance floor and at least take part. For 2 songs he stood in the ‘mosh’ pit the lights flashing around him.. Nutbush city lim
its came on and it’s a hardened individual who can resist its tune. Morgans feet began to shuffle along and whey the Macarena kicked him – he was bopping up and down and doing little turns and twists. I was so proud of him! Boy – when the smoke machine started spewing its clouds out - he was in heaven.
Lilly continues to twirl and stand on on eleg – balancing and doing her stretches. She has taken on a real grace with her movement and we are both delighted with her interpretations on music when it comes on. Gymnastics for her is just and extension of her dance lessons – plus she gets to wear her bright pink tutu to it – her dance class is very strict with its modern black skins uniform.
Morgan continues to enjoy the gymnastics and the upper body strength he needs to master it.
He came home a few weeks ago with a flyer from the local AFL club – its less thn 2 mins up the road and has classes and games for a wide range of people. There is an auskick program which started last Sat - so he was pretty consistant with his pleading – so I caved and took him on Sat.. am so glad I did. Delighted with the teachers and the system they have in place. Very cleverly programmed – obviously by a sports psychologist.
He has promised that he will be ready for 7.30 am in order fo r us to get to training for an 8 am start on a Saturday. Its an eight week program preseason and I have promised that if he likes it and tries very hard – I will take him to the season games and we will see how he goes in proper matches. The first session looked at ball skills and lots of running – which to his credit he really enjoyed nad participated in. I laughed so much – one activity was dodging tactics – where a bunch of adults held foam sticks and chased the kids about. The coaches were super encouraging – not in a smarmy way – but really genuine. They are pretty clever and got the parents involved in a few spots – my tug of war team won 3 of its matches!! I def need to improve my ball skills – but think this might have to be a daddy and Morgan thing on a Sat.
His little face beaming with enthusiasm was enough for me to know we had done the right thing. I am such a sucker..
Friday night we went to see Adam Hills in his first stand up comedy show this season. Such a master of emotions and wonderful story teller. Had us in stitches a number of times. Am so glad Uncle Jamie was able to come and look after the kids – they adore him!
CAN’T WAIT FOR Lilly to be old enough to attend one of theses – its so a girls thing.. much more than a boys deal at this age. Walking in we saw all the tweenie boppers, hair and make up to perfection ( yes at 5 years old) perfect shoes and outfits ( nice to see Maddonas early looks getting another run in fashion – the net fingerless gloves, fluro off the shoulder layered tops and the bubble or ra ra skirts.) – all huddled in little tight groups checking out what the other girls were wearing.
I’d given Morgan some fluro sticks to put round his wrists – so he spent much of the evening runningin and out of the toilets with friends turning out the lights and yelling. I took him to get his hair spray painted with fluro green and sparkles. I wished I taken photos of him looking so spunky. He bought himelsf a softdrink and a hotdog and was as happy as a pig in mud!
He stood with the other boys at the back and watched the girls gyrate and bop around the flashing lights. There was a lucky spot competition and I convinced him to get on the dance floor and at least take part. For 2 songs he stood in the ‘mosh’ pit the lights flashing around him.. Nutbush city lim
its came on and it’s a hardened individual who can resist its tune. Morgans feet began to shuffle along and whey the Macarena kicked him – he was bopping up and down and doing little turns and twists. I was so proud of him! Boy – when the smoke machine started spewing its clouds out - he was in heaven.Lilly continues to twirl and stand on on eleg – balancing and doing her stretches. She has taken on a real grace with her movement and we are both delighted with her interpretations on music when it comes on. Gymnastics for her is just and extension of her dance lessons – plus she gets to wear her bright pink tutu to it – her dance class is very strict with its modern black skins uniform.
Morgan continues to enjoy the gymnastics and the upper body strength he needs to master it.
He came home a few weeks ago with a flyer from the local AFL club – its less thn 2 mins up the road and has classes and games for a wide range of people. There is an auskick program which started last Sat - so he was pretty consistant with his pleading – so I caved and took him on Sat.. am so glad I did. Delighted with the teachers and the system they have in place. Very cleverly programmed – obviously by a sports psychologist.
He has promised that he will be ready for 7.30 am in order fo r us to get to training for an 8 am start on a Saturday. Its an eight week program preseason and I have promised that if he likes it and tries very hard – I will take him to the season games and we will see how he goes in proper matches. The first session looked at ball skills and lots of running – which to his credit he really enjoyed nad participated in. I laughed so much – one activity was dodging tactics – where a bunch of adults held foam sticks and chased the kids about. The coaches were super encouraging – not in a smarmy way – but really genuine. They are pretty clever and got the parents involved in a few spots – my tug of war team won 3 of its matches!! I def need to improve my ball skills – but think this might have to be a daddy and Morgan thing on a Sat.His little face beaming with enthusiasm was enough for me to know we had done the right thing. I am such a sucker..
Friday night we went to see Adam Hills in his first stand up comedy show this season. Such a master of emotions and wonderful story teller. Had us in stitches a number of times. Am so glad Uncle Jamie was able to come and look after the kids – they adore him!
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