The Twindaoes

She Worries.

October 14, 2010

For a while I thought she might just ‘grow out of it’. That perhaps she just needed a bit of extra time to mature emotionally. But they are almost seven now and both of our girls are ‘sensitive’, one is particularly so, and she is a worrier. The sensitive part of her hones in on [...]

Questioning.

October 4, 2010

Back whenthe girls were little, every second word out of their mouths was “why?”. Over and over, every day, in stereo. Back then, I thought it was tough, really tough. But I told myself…. “This will pass… One day they will stop asking ‘why’ every five seconds.” And they did stop asking ‘why’. They stopped [...]

Nicked Names.

September 2, 2010

We called the baby ‘Number 4′ before he was born. Then he became known as ‘Quatro’ while the world waited for us to decide on a ‘real name’, but now that he has one, he is rarely if ever actually called Noah! We call him “No No” or “Noey” and even “Nobody”. Some times he [...]

Reading Is Magical

August 30, 2010

“Don’t buy a lemon” Zoe reads as we drive to Nanny’s house. “Does that sign say ‘don’t buy a lemon’ Mum?” “Yes!” I reply, impressed that she has not only been able to work out what that random sentence says but also do it quickly as we drive past…. As we drive I marvel at [...]

Are They Identical Twins?

August 19, 2010

I had one of those moments this afternoon. One of those moments that make me want to stab my eyes out with a blunt object…. At the shops with the girls someone asked me ‘The Question’… “Are they twins?” Lets ignore the fact that the girls are now well old enough to be addressed personally [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Smile Laugh Cry Love

August 11, 2010

When you smiled you had my undivided attention. When you laughed you had my urge to laugh with you. When you cried you had my urge to hold you. When you said you loved me, you had my heart forever. ~ unknown. Related Posts:

A Little Look Ahead.

June 7, 2010

It comes around every six months and still I am never ready for it. I find it so hard to look at these faces and yet so compelling. With hair done and make-up on it’s like a sudden glimpse into the future. I’m transported forward eight or so years to a time when perhaps the [...]

They’re Ganging Up on Me!

May 16, 2010

Help! My children are crazy… And they are ganging up on me…. And being lovely. Related Posts:Nicked Names.Born, Quatro’s Story.Baby Things.

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Wordless Wednesday – Printable Christmas Cheer
December 14, 2011

We are in need of a little brightness around here, and some Christmas decorations that Noah can’t pull down and destroy… Click on any of the above images to download an A4 (letter sized) printable poster to add some Christmas cheer. Or shrink them down and print them onto cards and share the joy. Check [...]

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2011 Christmas Printable Series – Print and Fold Gift Boxes.
December 12, 2011

I think I am done with my Christmas shopping…. hopefully… maybe. We still have a few hand made gifts to finish off but I don’t think I need to go near another shopping centre (well except for food) till after Christmas. So now that the gift are all organised I need to wrap them. This [...]

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2011 Christmas Printable Series – Jar Labels and a Strawberry Jam Recipe.
December 5, 2011

Lots of rain + some sunshine = bucket loads of strawberries! Over the past few weeks we have had strawberries coming out of our ears. We have made muffins, and smoothies and cupcakes, and pie and we’ve eaten so many fresh strawberries I am actually kinda over them (I never thought that would happen), but [...]

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