We have been very busy with the tooth fairy in the last couple of weeks. My little Petal has lost 4 teeth now and is quite worried that her smile is not beautiful any more, as another 2 are lose and trying to fall out. I keep telling her that it is not her teeth or lack of them that makes her smile it's all the beauty trying to creep out through her eyes and her face that makes her wonderful. The tooth fairy is draining us at the moment and I am wondering how much will be made this time... she has big plans for this money!
We have been looking at what we might do for her birthday, it's not for a couple of months but we like to be a bit prepared. Given that it is a bit of a difficult time for us as parents as well. First the request was the Coast and stay overnight in the cabins, good that is a simple request. Next it has moved to Queensland, then after that not Queensland but Japan. I told her to go for broke and ask Daddy if we could go to Paris for her birthday and she thought that this was very appropriate. Goodness if this is the request for 7 imagine what 16, 18 or 21 is going to be like! I think we will stick with either of the first 2 as either of those is possible.
Possible because my other half is having a bit of success with jobs now and has a first offer perhaps with another one on the way. We are trying to hold out and see which one is the best and which suits the family the best. The first one gives us NO advantage and that is a bit of a shame. We are also reluctant to let him go back just yet as it is WONDERFUL having him home. The children are so happy and thrilled that he is in their lives sharing their daily adventures as they happen. However i could really do with some tips on money saving ideas (day to day things).
I have learnt a few things, use up the STASH there is a million possibilities waiting within those piles of wool or material. Don't shop on a daily basis and use a list, know what you would like to prepare for the week but allow a bit of flexibility sometimes something is on "surprise special." We do a bit of searching online for the catalogues to see who has the best deals and work with that. Tomato paste can be frozen in ice cube trays so as not to spoil. So too can banana's and lemon juice and a few other things. Take away can be made at home if you be a little creative and the kiddies love it! Making things when you need them and fixing things is a great way to save money too! A cotton ball with some essential oil dropped into the vacuum cleaner whilst cleaning is much cheaper than air fresheners and much nicer. Cleaning products are very expensive and Shannon Lush has some wonderful tips on cleaning cheaply and effectively.
I wore my knitted hat intended for Daylesford last week YEAH!!! I had a lovely visit to take photo's of my dear friend's little boy and to say hello as it has been ages since we have been there. Everyone had a hat and I had made all of them. So I was very happy with the results and everyone staying warm. It is my contribution to the family. I must say that I was happy with the results of mine and have continued to knit although having a break at the moment to cull and Spring Clean or attempt that. I dearly missed going to Daylesford Organics as we have been too sick to go to many farmers markets. It is just not the same...... without taking presents of organic delights. We did make some bread, biscuits and take some fresh things to eat and to give as contribution. All things were well received.
I will keep you up to date on the pirate cushion as my red headed hurricane has informed me that he is a Pirate and needs this. So a black and white cushion is on the needles with a skull and cross bones, I am a little frustrated at following a graph and having many MANY balls of wool on the go at one time so I am taking a break and will return to it shortly.
Sorry all over the place tonight. Still have a few things to do and I am stressing about them, so I must dash they are calling louder than the computer.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
a day at the coast.
Today we decided to just go for a drive to the coast, not particularly good day, overcast and cool looking but perfect for us. So packed ourselves and kiddies and off we went.
Our first stop (tradition dictates) is the organic shop just as we arrive. We dash straight in and our redheaded hurricane heads for the last place the coconut dates were seen. This time there is dried apricots and gingerbread men but no dates. He announces in his normal way that the dates are not there but he doesn't mind as he LOVES apricots and gingerbread men. He is immediately re-directed by the lovely lady behind the counter (ALWAYS lovely and friendly people there and it makes the experience) to the new spot. He announces again quiet loudly that he will have coconut ones AND almond ones PLEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEEEEEE! The children have a lovely time sampling the pineapple and telling the lovely lady about where they are from and what they like to eat. We get a few things, quite a few things lol and pay and head to the adjourning nursery. The children ask if they can go there first by them selves which is fine. We are watching them play happily in among the plants and after a suitable time join them with snacks whilst we walk and look at all the lovely plants and buy one that we are after. A native climber that will be planted later tomorrow.
Next stop is the Op shop that we love to visit. We drop off things first and then happily walk around. I had just finished saying to my other half that I would like to find something today, not something expensive or something that we could sell but just a treasure that we could take home and enjoy. The next second he picks up something that is EXACTLY that and the best find to date. A Kenwood Mixer Glass bowl that I have coveted ever since I can remember. My mum had one and I always remember how wonderful it was to secretly lick the mix straight out of the glass bowl when no one was watching. I have watched the wonderful creations appear in the glass bowl and then popped into the oven. I had been told to be careful with the glass bowl as it was fragile and special. I have my own lovely Kenwood that was a gift from my other half however it doesn't have the glass bowl and the enchantment of it did not happen as it did with the other. NOW we have one and all the wonderful memories have come flooding back!
The children find their own treasures, my hurricane finds a treasure too. A Thomas book and cassette for his player. My petal 2 books, toy story included in this and a free treasure that they both get too.
After this is straight to the favourite place for lunch take away and we take it to the beach for picnic. Watching the people as we sit on the sand playing and passing us by.
A bit more shopping after lunch, a stroll around the town and a drive to have a look at land for sale and a chat to the nearby neighbours and some information on prices in the area and then off to the "Australia's best park", too much tv viewing it would seem for my red headed hurricane boy. A lovely play on the pirate ship a run around and the camera goes flat as I comment on how perfect the photo's are. We will be back again soon I am reminded and that makes just watching the kiddies play perfect as well. I am leaving great prints in the sand so my girl takes chase and follows the prints, faster and faster we run around the playground, until I ending up catching her and tickle torturing her.
Last stop dinner back for a pizza, we haven't had one for a while and decide to double treat ourselves. It was great, so easy and then driving home. After a nearby petrol stop it is not long before the kiddies are sound asleep for the rest of the slow trip home. All in all a wonderful day.
Our first stop (tradition dictates) is the organic shop just as we arrive. We dash straight in and our redheaded hurricane heads for the last place the coconut dates were seen. This time there is dried apricots and gingerbread men but no dates. He announces in his normal way that the dates are not there but he doesn't mind as he LOVES apricots and gingerbread men. He is immediately re-directed by the lovely lady behind the counter (ALWAYS lovely and friendly people there and it makes the experience) to the new spot. He announces again quiet loudly that he will have coconut ones AND almond ones PLEEEEAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEEEEEE! The children have a lovely time sampling the pineapple and telling the lovely lady about where they are from and what they like to eat. We get a few things, quite a few things lol and pay and head to the adjourning nursery. The children ask if they can go there first by them selves which is fine. We are watching them play happily in among the plants and after a suitable time join them with snacks whilst we walk and look at all the lovely plants and buy one that we are after. A native climber that will be planted later tomorrow.
Next stop is the Op shop that we love to visit. We drop off things first and then happily walk around. I had just finished saying to my other half that I would like to find something today, not something expensive or something that we could sell but just a treasure that we could take home and enjoy. The next second he picks up something that is EXACTLY that and the best find to date. A Kenwood Mixer Glass bowl that I have coveted ever since I can remember. My mum had one and I always remember how wonderful it was to secretly lick the mix straight out of the glass bowl when no one was watching. I have watched the wonderful creations appear in the glass bowl and then popped into the oven. I had been told to be careful with the glass bowl as it was fragile and special. I have my own lovely Kenwood that was a gift from my other half however it doesn't have the glass bowl and the enchantment of it did not happen as it did with the other. NOW we have one and all the wonderful memories have come flooding back!
The children find their own treasures, my hurricane finds a treasure too. A Thomas book and cassette for his player. My petal 2 books, toy story included in this and a free treasure that they both get too.
After this is straight to the favourite place for lunch take away and we take it to the beach for picnic. Watching the people as we sit on the sand playing and passing us by.
A bit more shopping after lunch, a stroll around the town and a drive to have a look at land for sale and a chat to the nearby neighbours and some information on prices in the area and then off to the "Australia's best park", too much tv viewing it would seem for my red headed hurricane boy. A lovely play on the pirate ship a run around and the camera goes flat as I comment on how perfect the photo's are. We will be back again soon I am reminded and that makes just watching the kiddies play perfect as well. I am leaving great prints in the sand so my girl takes chase and follows the prints, faster and faster we run around the playground, until I ending up catching her and tickle torturing her.
Last stop dinner back for a pizza, we haven't had one for a while and decide to double treat ourselves. It was great, so easy and then driving home. After a nearby petrol stop it is not long before the kiddies are sound asleep for the rest of the slow trip home. All in all a wonderful day.
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