Archive for December, 2009
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Last minute New Year thoughts
On the eve of the new year I have been thinking. Maybe I should have one of those resolutions people make. I have never really done that before. Not because I have something against them, just seemed a bit of a waste of time. They are good because it gives you a chance to start […]
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Fun for $1
Sparklers. That has been the nightly ritual these days. Mr.Blab came home with a pack of them one day and then the kids went wild and then of course he went and bought half the store stock. At least they are not expensive.
And they are fun.
F8?
I even ran around and waved my hands in excitement while […]
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Merry Jumping Tipismas!
Christmas morning started at 8am.
Ms.Fab let us sleep in a bit, even though she woke up at about 5am.
Then the fun began.
I dont know if you remember from last year, but we dont wrap presents anymore. Instead we have a sack we use to bring out the gifts to each other. We run around and play Santa. […]
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
2am before Christmas
We just finished working on the kids presents. Yawn.
I decided in a moment of mad exhilaration to make the little ones a tipi (teepee). And then found some beautiful organza on sale and later on planned some puffy skirts as well.
So yeah.
If you are asking why I left it till the last moment…what is it to […]
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
Speaking of mulberries..
- Hi Mum! Whatcha doin?
Oh, nothing much darling. Just walking around with my camera…Dad called me that there is something interesting happening.
– Yeah? I wonder what that is..do you know?
I am getting an idea. I kind of think I know.
– What mum? Whats so interesting?
You, my little baklava. Its you.
– Me?! Really?!
- Whats so interesting about me…I am […]
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
The tree back there
Our mulberry tree has been giving us fruits lately. And not only that. It seems to have grown Rosellas too:
We think they like the shade of it, as on hot days it looks like an overbooked parrot hotel. We decided to be good hosts and give them a sprinkling of water when we shower ourselves […]

