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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

The first BBQ and cricket match of the season.

:: Bigger Miss slips fielder

:: Litte Missy ... latest trick

:: The spin bowler

happenings

We had been digging in the vegetable patch together and she said "Mummy can you hear it?" I said "hear what?" She says "The birds singing for us". My heart skipped a little beat - because no, my darling, I didn't hear the birds before you pointed it out to me.... thank you. Do you get carried away in your adult world? Nothing like the blessing of a small child to remind you to be more present.

We have enjoyed this salad with lamb lately. 

I have also tried this one pot meal. Threw it all in the pot and dinner done inside 20 minutes. A keeper. 

I have not tried this but I am looking forward to it with summer around the corner.

Spring?

This morning's bounty. 
I think my girls think it is spring. They could be forgiven some days.
Enjoying baked custard with nutmeg on top, homemade mayo and little Miss' absolute favourite "Toast on Egg"???

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

Two days of school sports dominated the week. One day beautiful, the next blustering August winds.

:: His last primary school sports (a year of lasts)

:: Little Miss... busy always busy

:: Bigger Miss fierce competitor

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: First girlfriends shopping trip.... a purchase of sunnys!

:: Mini pop star checking herself out in the mirror

:: This emerging teenage stage pulls at my heartstrings

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: Oh dear.... new bike

:: Little Miss Pink

:: Biker chick trying to keep up

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: Birthday girl

:: Dancing queen

:: Emerging teen // sleepy head fresh out of bed for the present opening for Little Miss

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: rainy day fun shoot outs and blanket forts

:: Koala Lou I do love you

:: Do ya feel lucky punk?

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: Little Miss enjoying some snuggle time on the couch on a cooler morning

:: Bigger Miss up to something...

:: He is "Way To Busy for a photo Mum"

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: tricky to get the near teenager's portrait

:: little Miss reluctant to embrace the occasional Sunday night ritual of dinner out

:: honing her dinner conversation skills? Difficult to separate the kiddo from the techno.

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: pink day at netball in support of breast cancer

:: pink day supporter #1 first taste of fairy floss - nope not as good as it looks

:: pink day supporter #2 finishing off supporter #1's rejected floss

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: Anzac Day 2013

:: patient spectator

:: new scarf

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: this was a mirror image of my reaction as we discovered little Miss had been ever so helpful and picked numerous lemons off the tree before they had fully ripened  aaaaaah

:: said little Miss in her own world... "I love you much" is the latest common phrase

:: winter sports have begun

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: hobbit games flavoured the holidays hence more bows and arrows

:: serious business of building sandcastles even on top of the bucket

:: what a catch - an unexpected award for the most catches this season across all clubs

the need to read

I like love books. 

I often had books confiscated at high school - reading in class, underneath the blankets with a torch or in the toilets at boarding school (light purposes). I will even put my hand up for taking a whole day off once, when working a particularly tedious job, just to stay in bed and read. Obviously that was pre children.

What are you reading?

I am nearly finished the Book Thief - thank you for your patience Stu. It took me awhile but I am really enjoying it. Marcus Zusak's style of writing leaves me a little dizzy though - he jumps back and forward and I would prefer things just to happen, not be forewarned.

Now, I need some help.

I have a birthday coming up and I am toying with the idea of a mini iPad or a kindle for my wish list. To be honest we have enough pods, pads and phones but I thought a mini iPad might be a more multifunctional device than the kindle if need be? The main idea though, is they come with their own lights and books do not. My long suffering husband is very patient with the light trying to sleep. Also there are places where there is no adequate reading light i.e. camping trips etc.

Having said all this I do love an actual book and I don't want to contribute to their demise - I can't imagine a world without real books in it.

It is a first world problem to be sure but I would love to know your thoughts or experiences?

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013."

:: Daisy wreaths and bows and arrows

:: Slower, meandering days - schedule free

:: Tree climbing and getting lost in elaborate made up games

easter camping

:: Little Miss flits here and flutters there in her own world

:: Monkeys climb in THE most beautiful tree 

:: Loads of water fun

:: Open fire cooking - great friends - bunny hunts - family feast Sunday lunch - special times!

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