February 13, 2012

Maggie lost a tooth

Maggie lost a front tooth today. She was rather happy about it, because she knows the Tooth Fairy will visit tonight. Maggie initially thought she had swallowed the tooth while eating an orange, but the tiny little thing was discovered, much to her relief because she now hopes to cash it in for $2. I [...]

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‘Mashup’ soccer success

Michael (pictured left) was joint captain of the Mount Gambier team that defeated a Warrnambool side in the under 14 “Mashup Cup“. The competition rules required at least five girls to be on the field for each side at any given time.

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Mash-up football

Michael is involved with the Round Ball summer development program in Mount Gambier. This weekend the group will play “mash-up” games combining boys and girls against visiting teams from Warrnambool. “For many years female players have played in local soccer matches and the Round Ball and many others have mixed girls and boys to create [...]

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Six-year-old with a phone

I gave my former Jasjam phone to Maggie (6). It has a SIM, so she can receive calls, but no credit so she can’t phone out. Maggie uses the phone to play games, listen to her favorite songs and watch YouTube clips.

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Suttontown school concert

Kathleen took charge of the video last night and recorded this performance from the Suttontown Primary School end-of-year concert. The group comprises Reception/Year One students (aged 5-6). The twins are pictured towards the right. Maggie is wearing a white shirt and reindeer ears. Jim is next to her in a green shirt and Santa hat. [...]

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