Orange Flower

I took this photo at the Garden Centre but I didn't get the name. I like this even before.. I believe they come in variety of colours. *****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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Is ill

I came home today and looked for him and Daddy. I thought he was still at school but they were just in the office while Daddy put the tips in. I found him sitting on the office chair without shirt. I was told he was running a temperature. He said "Hi Mum" and wanting some cuddles. He didn't show any sign of illness when I dropped him this morning. Maybe, he came in contact with another child who is ill. Good thing, it's weeked so I can take care of him without taking days off. He went to sleep without eating dinner - after taking paracetamol....

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Online Retail Therapy

Just pretend, Mum. The Tatapilla would say that. We already did our winter shopping last Saturday. If we didn't have, I would buy these stuff online. I like the styles and colours. They seem look good. Although, I still prefer seeing them before buying them. I haven't had any bad experience from online shopping but I still prefer going to the shop. I mean, it's more fun, right? Unless if you're shopping for hairloss cure, click here. Stripe...

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Dressing Up

We are inundated with different experience in dressing up everyday. At times, he wants to dress himself up, at times, help is required but most of the time, he is just happy that he was able to accomplish some of the task. As to choosing what to wear - The Tatapilla is very persistent and persuasive, he always ends up wearing what he wants. But that's not saying that he is easy to persuade as well. Just point out pretty colours and he's happy to wear what's already laid out for him to wear. If you need tips just like me on this department,...

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Watch Out

The Tatapilla has just turned 34 months so I checked on his development in raising children network (very useful site; one of the sites that I would surely do an online backup if need be). It's exciting as he can do most them already before. The 34th-36th monthsBy three years old, your toddler:… should be able to:identify four pictures by namingwash and dry hands (just more than three years of age)identify a friend by namingthrow a ball overhand - I have yet to find this outspeak and be understood half the timecarry on a conversation of two or...

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Red Moments

At the park in Sydney on Christmas 2009. While everyone is mulling over the side effects of diet pills incase they will use some to shed some unwanted pounds for eating indulgently, we had fish and chips picnic. The theme of the day is red, obviously. The Big Red Car - The Wiggles ride at the shops. This is the favourite of all the rides.The Tatapilla playing around the swimming pool with his cousins (second). He liked all the toys but didn'get...

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Easter Hat Parade

AT the Tatapilla’s school, they are cultivating the artist in every child. They also celebrate events the way a child will. Last Good Friday, they have an Easter Hat Parade. This is the Big Guy’s second year. Each child makes their own hat and wears them on the parade.I instructed Mcj (it was his turn to take Jens to school), to take the camera and request the carer to get The Tatapilla’s photos during the parade. This is the usual Jens look...

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MM - Yellow

The Tatapilla trying on the little bags at the Macadamia Castle, somewhere near Byron Bay. It's something he can stash his contraband (baccarat cigars, NOT).His yellow cricket bat. Somewhere in Urunga, New South Wales, there's cafe with access to the ramp and have all these yellow canoes. Taken when we drove down to Sydney. When the saw the MM Theme for this week, I got excited. Why? Yellow is The Tatapilla's favourite colour. But you would...

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Brum Car at the Shops

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Big Ears

.. for music that is. When we went to Sutton Beach at Redcliffe last week, it was to see the sail festival but we missed most of it as we were late in getting there. So we sprinted to the market. And the big ears didn't miss the sound of music from nearby. This is what they found - a one man band. The guy has a didgeredo, flute, drum, keyboard - has almost every basic musical instrument except guitar which is The Tatapilla's favourite. I suppose...

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Holyweek 2010 Photos

Easter Parade at schoolAt Redcliffe Boardwalk*****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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Meal Times

Feeding a toddler is always a feat on itself. Sometimes, it is tempting to not prepare any separate meal for The Tatapilla but if he won’t eat our family meal, he’ll end up having baked beans. Baked beans rich in protein but it gives him gas although he’s not complaining. I know these principles for toddlers food and nutrition I constantly have to read them to remind my self especially if I get too wound up. Tendency is I lost sight of sensible things. When it comes to feeding kids, some experts say that it’s all about collaboration. You control...

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Mr Independent

The Tatapilla has grown up so quick – not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well. These days he puts his own socks, shoes, pants, shirts, any clothing item... he also chose them himself.He is already potty / toilet trained although, he still wears pull-ups at night just in case there’s an accident on the bed. But he stays dry anyway and uses the potty when he wakes up. He has become Daddy’s shadow. Where ever his Daddy went around our place, Jens is tailing him. He likes running around with his Dad and the latter teaches him everything...

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