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The Zoo Train: June 2012
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Sunday, 24 June 2012. If you've ever struggled with your children going a little crazy then just picture NINE of them going crazy for TWO WEEKS STRAIGHT! Suffice it to say we are KNACKERED. Both physically and emotionally drained. But when I was chatting to her last night she mentioned that she has made me a gift.even with all that she is going through herself she took time out of her day to do something nice for me. I was speechless.in fact a little teary even. And all I can say is THANKYOU :).
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The Zoo Train: Life!
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Sunday, 11 November 2012. Life at the moment is tough! This last couple of months it has been one thing after another, after another, after another. There have been several big things going on in our lives.Bear's high school transition - HUGE! It affects everyone in our household and I am expecting the fallout to last at least a year.not to mention that the special ed teacher at the high school just seems to have no idea (or doesn't care) and won't include us in the process! A href="http:/ zootrain&#...
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The Zoo Train: January 2012
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Thursday, 5 January 2012. Well it's only the 5th of January and already the year has gotten away from me! I had been thinking for weeks about my new years resolutions and I think I've come up with some good ones but an ill-timed visit from auntie flo has had me feeling a little blue and a lot lacking in motivation! I am thankful for a husband who loves me.and puts up with me when I'm cranky. I am thankful for 6 very special, healthy children to drive me nuts during the holidays. I could ramble on for hou...
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The Zoo Train: About Me!
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My Stick Family from WiddlyTinks.com. This is me :D. My name is Erin and I am married to a wonderful man who, although a little strange, is the perfect match for me. We have come through a lot together and I feel that together we can face anything. I call him the Geek, for a geek he is! If you want to get to know him a little better, why not visit his blog. Together we are in the process of building a business. Rascal Rumps! That I got involved with Special Saturday. Another big part of who I am.poss...
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The Zoo Train: November 2012
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Friday, 30 November 2012. Yesterday we had a meeting at the high school about Bears transition (I should add that trying to communicate with this high school is like beating your head against a brick wall). Anyway during this meeting there was a conversation which I felt pretty much sums up the past (almost) 11 years. Head Teacher - Well is someone working with him for that? Case Worker - No. Head Teacher - Well why not? Case Worker - Because basically no one really knows where to start! Our kids are gro...
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The Zoo Train: Happy New Year 2013!
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Tuesday, 1 January 2013. Happy New Year 2013! Well the new year is here, but here at The Zoo Train, new years day kinda takes a back seat to Grub's birthday. Today he is 2 and while he will always be my baby, he has officially left his baby days behind him. But we've had a pretty cruisy day. Once daddy was up we opened presents. My favourite was his new baby from Mama28 Dolls. Then I spent most of the morning pottering in the kitchen.which is okay, it's where I belong, where I am comfortable.
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The Zoo Train: January 2013
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Wednesday, 2 January 2013. Two Sides To Every Coin! Anyone who knows me knows that I am pro Australian Made.even more so WAHM (work at home mum) made. I like the idea of supporting Aussie families, giving our young'uns jobs and helping mums to be able to afford to stay home with their kids. After all, I am one of those mums, and my kids will all too soon be those young'uns. But lately I have been thinking a little bit about the other side of the coin. Maybe, but would it be a positive one? Tuesday, 1 Jan...
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Sleep Deprived Mum: Forever Four
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Sunday, October 12, 2014. I don't know if you're five today. Or if you're forever four. I don't know if your hair gets long. Or if you've grown a little more. I don't know if you're starting school. I don't know where you'll play. I don't know if there'll be birthday cake. If you're five not four today. Will angels sing Happy Birthday? Will there be streamers everywhere? Will you watch us send you your balloons. As they travel through the air? Are you partying with Ethan? Will you give Alana a kiss?
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Sleep Deprived Mum: Miracle. Angel. Star.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Miracle. Angel. Star. There is a whole post to write before this one. But that one will take time as it will encompass the last 6 weeks and how life goes from normal, to upside down and back to new-normal. This one is about one day that goes from normal to amazing. So it comes first. Bored of miracle and hero status. Nico chose to graduate to Angel earlier than anyone would have wished. But it seems Angel was not high enough a title for our Mr Monster. After /during desert, Tim who...
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The Zoo Train: December 2011
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Monday, 12 December 2011. Quite a number of years ago now my inlaws bought a copy of Colin Buchanan's King Of Christmas DVD (which the kids loved so much we of course had to buy a copy of our own). And on this DVD there is a cooking segment in which Colin makes Mini Christmas Puddings and ever since then it has become an annual event, and yesterday was the day! So I think it is only fitting that I get a little Christmassy for this post and SHOW you how to make mini Christmas puds! Until it looks like this.
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