Crows

These birds are really scavenge. Here they are at the park eating some food - could be fruit. I don't really like them as they are so brazen to come near people. But at least they play a big part to balance the law of nature.*****It's All About What's In Down Under Permanence in Change I Am A Shoeaholic A Juggling Act Healthy Living The Life of a Tatapilla Blings and Glitt...

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No Work, Holiday

When we drove down to Sydney, I really didn’t know what to expect. It was our first time to drive that far and with a toddler, it is safe to say I expect the unexpected. I heard stories of a holidays gone bad especially when driving long distance with a kid. I have yet to prove or disprove it then.And I couldn’t be more proud of my big guy. We travelled more than a thousand km one way and had three stops only. Most of the times, Jens was asleep....

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Thank God for Small Mercies

That’s what Mcj always said when I complain of something. Indeed. As last weekend, Jens got a runny snotty nose out of the blue. He woke up bright and early and pulled me out of bed saying “time for wake up mum”. After breakfast, it has been a routine to watch The Wiggles DVD and then outdoor games. That’s when I noticed he’s got cold.Sometimes getting sick without seeing any warning sign is disturbing. Thank God it’s not as severe as Mesothelioma Cancer. And thank God for Vicks Vapour Rub. It eases out Jens breathing at night. I think...

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Polite, eh?

You Are a Polite DriverYou are a creative, resourceful person. You can easily entertain yourself, and you make the best of any situation.You are always increasing your awareness of the world around you. You are a life long learner.You are a very fair person. You treat everyone equally, even when it's difficult to do.You are a calm, peaceful person. You realize that arguments are only temporary, and you try to give people the benefit of the doubt.You...

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The Flowers After the Rain

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Hippo

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I Can Sing a Rainbow

My Boy Skywatching. *****It's All About What's In Down Under | Permanence in Change | I Am A Shoeaholic | A Juggling Act | Healthy Living | The Life of a Tatapi...

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New Law on Car Restraint

In one of the day care newsletter, there was an update about the new law on car seats that will be implemented this year. It was a bit vague but I reckon the car seat in my car is not the legal one. This is the new rulings. Children aged under six months must be in an approved, properly fastened and adjusted rear-facing child restraint (baby capsule).Children older than six months, but under four years of age must use either a rear-facing child restraint or a forward-facing child restraint with an in-built harness.Children older than four, but...

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Art Works

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Purple Orchid

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We Are Happy

When we go to the library we see the same staff almost all the time. Some of them already knows Jens. He's a favourite of one of them. People Think You're Very HappyPeople don't just think you're happy - they know you're happy. And it's true. You are one of the happiest people around. You may or may not have a lot to be happy for, but that's irrelevant. You make sure you're happy no matter what. You know how to prioritize in your life. You put...

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One-and-a-half Men

...that's what I got. And they are as funny as the show.Because I like sitcoms, Jens get to watch them as well. Two-and-a-half men, friends, big bang theory to name a few. He even requests to watch "men men" because of the intro. And look at this variation. I wonder if it's actually Jake that's singing because he can carry a tune, infact.. it's very good. (It could be one of those muscle builder for all I know, or a chick?)*****It's All About What's In Down Under | Permanence in Change | I Am A Shoeaholic | A Juggling Act | Healthy Living...

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At the Circus

The plan to watch the circus actually happened yesterday. And boy, wasn't I excited. It was the first for me and Jens. Yeah, for me. We bought popcorn obviously. Jens was so grown-up. Didn't even play-up even if he was tired. He was all ears and eyes for the acts. He can't be distracted. He had a blast and so are we. It was one of our family moments. No commercials (for something like slimquick), just continuous fun apart from the 15 minutes...

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Adult Theme Show

that we allowed Jens to watch. Robinson Crusoe - even Jens knows him and the show. Even if there are some mild violence, we were there to advise him what's good or bad. He liked the show that even if the season was off the air - he's been asking to watch it. During the show, when a skull was shown Jens said, it was a puppy dog. And we didn't correct him to avoid lengthy explanations and nightmares. I really like Crusoe - he's sort of a hero, quick, witty and fun. I haven't seen the part where he dived for a pig (there was no sign of cholesterol...

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The Current Favourite

We borrowed a new The Wiggles DVD from the library and it has Steve Irwin in it and lots of animals. It's the current favourite of The Little Boy. Just one of the songs with Steve in it. Even when Jens is playing in the tractor he's been relating to it - let's go to the Australia Zoo. Most of our DVDs at home of The Wiggles and those we borrow from the library has still the old Yellow Wiggle - Greg. It's a good thing Jens doesn't get confused between him and Sam, the new Yellow Wiggle. I think they both have their own personalities like richard...

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One Liners

After shower with me: I had a great time.He is my daddy, not yours. When he wants to see his Daddy.You're my friend, Mum? When he had done something that I don't like. You can read it, Mum. When I tell him that he can read it. I wang to watch "tagalog". When he wants to watch his favourite tagalog movie. And there are more that I can't remember them all. He is just so funny these days especially the words that are coming out of this mouth. Blunt and honest, I tell you. He could be a great campaigner for quick weight loss diets if he is into...

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Feeding the Ducks

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The Elephants

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To Circus

This weekend. Last Sunday, Mcj told me about the Lennon Brothers Circus tent that he saw a few suburbs away from us. I was so out of my league that day that I postponed it to this weekend.The Tatapilla has been watching a circus DVD of The Wiggles and I think he would really be interested to see the act live. He’s been practicing juggling balls although he is not really up to the job. I’m excited for him. Plus, I haven’t been to a real circus...

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At the Park

At the park, somewhere in South East Queensland, Australia. This is my world. Come and share your world. *****It's All About What's In Down Under | Permanence in Change | I Am A Shoeaholic | A Juggling Act | Healthy Living | The Life of a Tatapi...

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