Random thoughts and observations
I suppose that most families develop nicknames for children, especially larger families. In our case it seems to be a rite of passage. Some nicknames stick and others just become terms of affection. Our eldest child, Kathleen, is known by us as Leen, because that was the first word that her younger brother Michael could [...]
Bread, milk and water are pretty much the staples of life. Until this year I’ve never really taken much notice of what they cost. Excluding water, which we purchase from a government utility, I’ve now become a keen observer of what it costs to buy the other two. As a family of six, we consume [...]
I took the big kids today to the place they call “Chinaman’s Hole” along the Ovens River just out of Porepunkah towards Eurobin. There’s a fantasic swimming hole there, with a sandy bottom and deep water. We spent more than three hours enjoying the water in hot sun. Snowy came too and had fun floating [...]
Is there anything better than having a 13-month-old baby girl come toddling towards you, with a big smile on her face, saying: “Daddy, daddy,” when she she first sees you? Tweet Pin It
Whenever we visit friends or family we have to case the joint in advance, if possible, to make sure it’s baby proof. This involves protecting the security of their precious objects and the safety of our precious babies. Most people without tiny children have coffee tables, etc with delicate decorations aboard. These can be easily [...]
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