What a surprise. People are angry because Sir Bob Jones got on his soapbox. Again. Though his latest rant is nothing if it’s not inflammatory – intentionally so. Basically his position is that back in the day fat people were as rare as hens teeth, …
There are so many things on my mind right now, so many blog projects and ideas {as well as completing our house reno, my job, my family, yadda yadda} and no time for any of it. So I make notes, jot them in my notebook …
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Ethan takes out the number one spot this week. I am loving his exceptional school report which has made us so proud we could actually burst. Ethan you are the most driven, most exceptional little boy and you hold yourself to the highest standards imaginable. You and your 10.5yo spelling are the greatest achievements of my life, just keep smashing your way around that rugby field and we’ll never have to worry about maths again, ok? I love you.
I am loving our wee Meyer lemon tree that Mum planted. It’s small but a champion fruiter already! Being able to put down roots – literally – in our new house is the best feeling ever. Lemon cake on the baking agenda tomorrow!
Friday afternoons are not quite as cruisy as one would like as E has rugby training. However, making the best of the situation with my babein-rugby-mama-friends is an excellent way to unwind and drink some wine at home while the little guys sweat it out in the mud. LOVE that we live one block from the club!
The boys came back for a wee play after training and I am loving the strong friendships that are being formed in this team. Sport is {I believe} essential for little boys {I can’t speak for little girls as I don’t have one!}. Learning to be part of a team and fighting HARD for the common good is a lesson that is hard to instill without the very defined roles and rules that are inherent in organised sport.
While we are on the subject of Rugby, I am LOVING being able to purchase presale tickets to the All Blacks v Wallabies!!!!! I die. Bledisloe Cup matches have to be some of the best rugby ever. Having things to look forward to makes life awesome.
Loving Mum’s little dog Marley, he is the cuddliest of all of our dogs and LOVES to be close. Very close. It’s hard to see but he was resting his wee chin on the keyboard during a teleconference yesterday.
I LOVE finding things that have been misplaced in the move. Dave has been without his favourite leather belt for 5 weeks now. I knew it had something {everything} to do with me as I couldn’t find my own belt and used his whilst my clothes were boxed up. The belt was never to be seen again! Until today when I though to check my shorts! No wonder I couldn’t find it – brrrrr.
Oh Saturday, you were perfect! I loved today. I stayed home from rugby this morning and spent the day methodically working through the to-do list in my head. Among other things I was finally able to type up Ethan’s chore list. He is keen as to earn some pocket money before our trip next month. Go for it little man!
Things I’m Loving is hosted by Meghan at MNM’s
I wholeheartedly believe that no matter what is happening in your life, there is always something you can be thankful for..no matter how simple it is.
Being involved in the Milo Play initiative has been awesome for many reasons, {not least encouraging more PLAY time!} but one of my favourite ‘perks’ would have to be getting the opportunity to interview the two Play Experts that have been on board with Milo …
I’m probably way behind the play on this one – as per usual, but after confessing my fear of lipstick to a fellow blogger/tweep she recommended I try a lip palette from BH Cosmetics. The reviews are seriously amazing for ALL of their products, I …
I don’t know what a confit vessel is, but I do know that a mustard {er…. CAMEL} vase was exactly what my bedroom needed to balance out the blue accents. I’m pretty sure I could furnish my whole house at Freedom, my lounge is desperately needing one of these and $800 to pay for it.
Back to the vase; at $24.95 a bona fide bargain, handmade 31cm tall, substantial and heavy. Love.
A wee bit late but better late than never right? I am LOVING Dave’s tattoo. The shading was finished last Tuesday so he is healing well and itching like mad! These skulls are called Sugar Skulls and are common imagery used to honor the dead …
Last week I received a gorgeous wee book in the mail to read and review. I was excited. I love books and LOVED this book in particular as it gave me a chance to go back to those precious long days {and short years} of …
My ice definitely had that ‘wow’ factor this morning. Two buckets of water over my windscreen and still there were rogue icebergs refusing to budge. If I lived in the Seven Kingdoms this would totally be a sign that the long winter was coming from the north. Alas, I haven’t even watched season 2 of Game of Thrones yet {I die!} so I’m quite sure that here in NZ it just means that a southerly is upon us. How boring.
We are going on a trip next month; to Summer! Hence I can totally justify this purchase. Federation Mei Mei dress. This can definitely brighten up winter as well with some careful layering don’t you think?