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    19.05.2013 4:51pm I took my camera with my trusty 50mm lens to the park on ...

Brad-boo is sick 330/365

By on May 20, 2013 in Daily Photo, Kids

 20.05.2013 5:24pm

Bradley just wanted a cuddle today…  he’s been feeling really yuck the last few days, and he stayed at home today. I asked my mom to take the photo :)

My oath look how tall he is?!!

This morning I had to leave home early, I had a really early meeting.  Lance had to take Connor to school, and couldn’t wait for Beauty.  For the first time, we left Bradley at home alone, completely alone… it wasn’t for very long, but still (it was less than an hour).

Now, he’s 10.  He’s quite capable of making food, sorting himself out, sorting the dogs out, pressing the panic buttons… and he has his own phone.  My parents live very close by.  But I still felt uncomfortable leaving him.  Yeah, yeah, you people reading my blog from outside South Africa are probably gaping like fish by now… but remember the levels of crime we have in this country.

So anyway, my question for tonight… when were you left alone in the house?  And what do you think the right age is for kids to be left alone at home now?

 

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Husky playtime 329/365

By on May 20, 2013 in Daily Photo, Kids

19.05.2013 4:51pm

I took my camera with my trusty 50mm lens to the park on Sunday afternoon when I walked the huskies.  As I’ve mentioned before, it’s an off-lead park close to home and although it’s not very big, it’s completely fenced in which makes it perfect for my escape artist huskies.

They love it there, and are too funny with the other dogs.  Kimo is a little wary of the little yappers now, because he’s been nipped a few times; whereas Kitara will just follow them around tirelessly, which inevitably frightens their owners and I end up having to put her back on lead to get her away from them.  As for the big dogs, the bigger the better for Kimo, and this weekend he decided that he didn’t exactly like the collie that was on lead or the massive german shepard and he got a little aggressive at first… and then promptly lost interest and went off in another direction after scaring the living daylights out of their owner. **sigh** it really wasn’t a relaxing walk for me on Sunday!

But, once they settled down they did have some fun… evidenced by the photos…

How cute is this golden retriever?! He’s 7 months old and took a liking to the huskies, although they weren’t quite sure how to play with him.  He also took a liking to Connor, and when Connor ran down a hill to check if the gate was open, he let rip, chased him down and knocked him over! LOL! Connor wasn’t hurt, apart from his pride.

Then Kimo spotted this border collie chasing a ball… not that my dogs like balls mind you… the dogs chasing them are much more fun!

That’s Connor, in the background, exploring the rocks with Kitara.

This is Jean.  He’s the most amazing french poodle that is taken to the park every day.  He loves huskies, and they love playing with him too.  All the husky packs in the park play with Jean.  He likes playing with his hoops though… silly Kimo… not that Kimo has a clue what to do with a hoop!

Park time is not only about the dogs ;)

My happy girl :) look how her ears are completely flat… and she’s purposefully not looking at me. It’s her favourite thing in the park… wait until I’ve almost disappeared, and then racing past me when I call her… she will not come close to me until she’s ready to come home

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Stuck up high 328/365

By on May 19, 2013 in Daily Photo

18.05.2013 12:15pm

I didn’t take a photo for myself yesterday… but I reckon this one is the closest I came.  I don’t often get to take photos of cats.  This one is apparently afraid of the resident dogs and now lives in this tree.  It calls to you, and comes close for an ear scratch, but that’s about it! Poor thing.

 

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An Open Letter to Moms from Kid President

By on May 18, 2013 in Arb

Oh I do love this guy :) very cool messages that I need to remember.

Thanks to Superhero Journal for posting

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Go fish 327/365

By on May 17, 2013 in Daily Photo

17.05.2013 5pm I actually got to pick the kids up from my parents house today for the first time this week!! It’s been a week of very long work days. What card games do your kids like playing?

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Yum yum 326/365

By on May 17, 2013 in Daily Photo, Food, Me

16.05.2013 10:43pm My snack of choice last night… I just have to say, the Smarties choice was not only about the chocolate… but because I’m enjoying this new role of mine at work.  Yes, it’s so much work that I’m not sure how I’m going to do juggle both roles (I now report to 2 [...]

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Studying for a cycle test 325/365

By on May 15, 2013 in Daily Photo, Kids

15.05.2013 7:45pm Tonight was the first night that we’ve actually sat with Bradley to study for a cycle test.  It’s Afrikaans tomorrow, and when Lance tested him earlier today, it was clear that he needed some help.  It’s such a bonus that Lance’s first language is Afrikaans… We did have a bit of panic earlier [...]

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Multitasking phone and book 324/365

By on May 15, 2013 in Daily Photo, Kids

14.05.2013 8pm Sitting on his favourite spot in the lounge with his favourite things… his phone (he’s playing games on it mostly and whatsapp’ing family members) and his book.  He hasn’t wanted to put the books down actually.  While we were on holiday he discovered the Percy Jackson range of books, and he’s now read [...]

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Pretty red for my kitchen

By on May 15, 2013 in Shopping

I’m so very happy with my new kitchen stools so I have to show you It was my first purchase on 5Rooms, the online South African furniture and homeware store.   I’ve been eyeing out these Xavier Pauchard inspired Tolix Stools for a while, and when the one stool in our kitchen started falling apart, I [...]

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Connor’s first homework 323/365

By on May 15, 2013 in Daily Photo, Kids

13.05.2013  6:30pm I’ve finally got around to posting this photo!! Connor was so excited this weekend because he knew he was getting his first homework on Monday. He had to use his finger to make a letter H in sugar/salt. I hope he keeps that enthusiasm for homework as long  as possible!

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