tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post874395413290697473..comments2023-11-05T20:57:55.671+11:00Comments on Chaos, Kids, Crochet and Cake: Growing upChaos, Kids, Crochet and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01994358630275446426noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-78116714311929336882012-11-03T12:20:33.567+11:002012-11-03T12:20:33.567+11:00Fiona, I have just discovered your blog in the las...Fiona, I have just discovered your blog in the last week or so and I have enjoyed reading back through your posts. I grew up just south of Biloela so I enjoy reading about the area and looking at your gorgeous photos. Maria.strongbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651769732872547534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-25009494943395853462012-11-03T12:19:04.128+11:002012-11-03T12:19:04.128+11:00I have enjoyed this post Sandra. I have four girl...I have enjoyed this post Sandra. I have four girls 14, 12 and 4 yo twins. I am having trouble connecting with my eldest, I was wondering how you go about starting conversations with your kids about the issues you discuss. Any comments would be gratefully received . Cheers Mariastrongbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651769732872547534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-44736815639306880802012-04-26T06:01:26.657+10:002012-04-26T06:01:26.657+10:00Oooo missus- you should write a book! I mean it- t...Oooo missus- you should write a book! I mean it- this is seriously good advice for anyone with small folk.<br />I too, breast fed on demand, spoilt my babies and we were (and still are) out in the fresh air as much as possible!<br />I think you're right about raising children with the skills and knowledge they need to leave home and survive successfully. I hope to do the same with my children.<br />Great post (and lovely pics, too)<br />XxAnnaboo's Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114896681029080504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-5294142865879508832012-04-26T05:35:58.594+10:002012-04-26T05:35:58.594+10:00Ooohhhh - I don't blame you - I think I've...Ooohhhh - I don't blame you - I think I've come to that conclusion too.<br /><br />Nina xxx...Nina Nixon...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778168901706224335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-78859259847993352672012-04-25T11:46:09.358+10:002012-04-25T11:46:09.358+10:00Sandra, I'm another newie to your blog ... dra...Sandra, I'm another newie to your blog ... drawn to the name. My blog's similarly named, though including cattle and missing the crochet and cakes. Love your parenting outlook. Look forward to reading more.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228055607565871872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-20134098179302649792012-04-21T08:44:42.372+10:002012-04-21T08:44:42.372+10:00You know I am so slow to move from 40 now actually...You know I am so slow to move from 40 now actually have to stop and think how old I REALLY am!Miss Prudencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221866676164942968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-35077229336166258662012-04-21T06:39:21.004+10:002012-04-21T06:39:21.004+10:00Beautiful post xxx KylieBeautiful post xxx KylieKyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06549745804153956037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-63905087837189333232012-04-19T05:33:35.116+10:002012-04-19T05:33:35.116+10:00fabulous idea! I am forty next year and it feels a...fabulous idea! I am forty next year and it feels a little bit odd especially as I have been so absorbed in babies and really relate to al you are saying.......forty sounds fab! xgracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414246848270790179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-68657176149200931042012-04-18T11:36:48.733+10:002012-04-18T11:36:48.733+10:00Hi Sandra,
New here and this is such a great post!...Hi Sandra,<br />New here and this is such a great post! It gives me hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel and i will reclaim some cuboard space one day. With 4 kids aged 5 - 8months i look forward to reaching the point where i'm focused on preparing them to leave home.<br />Sounds like you're doing an excellent job. Great photos.<br />NatNat - Muddy Farmwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161791158132670303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-54427826932858779562012-04-17T16:17:34.302+10:002012-04-17T16:17:34.302+10:00Oh Sandra, I think you are just wonderful in so ma...Oh Sandra, I think you are just wonderful in so many ways... as a Mama, you're an inspiration to me. I think you've done an incredible job to now and you're certainly laying some strong foundations for your lovely children. You and your hubby should be giving yourselves a big pat on the back for all you've achieved with your family. I totally 'get' the wild boys factor... and I only have two to deal with! <br />Love all of those photos you've shared also, that top one melts my heart. Thanks for sharing this piece of your journey with us xoxoAll For Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151973819133926868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-44897627437965122612012-04-17T12:20:26.546+10:002012-04-17T12:20:26.546+10:00Thank you for sharing! It makes me feel like I cou...Thank you for sharing! It makes me feel like I could survive one or two more kids (I have 2 now). 5 looks chaotic, but in a fun, noisy, homely kind of way. Happy 40th!Jodi Godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385968253480503033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-44262715105113603622012-04-17T11:24:06.701+10:002012-04-17T11:24:06.701+10:00Aww Sandra you totally crack me up. I love how yo...Aww Sandra you totally crack me up. I love how you write and how you grasp your world. You have had some busy years with plenty more to come. I think you nailed it with your job being getting your kids ready to leave home. We are only borrowing them afterall, our kids are entrusted to us for a purpose. That statement was a really timely reminder of the bigger picture of parenting as, even though I have only two, my active boys swamp me under at times and I can only see the now. You've had more kids and are slightly older than I, but you are a knock-out! You can stay 40 for many years with no one being the wiser! xx FiFiona @ Brave New Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15937176849489523768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-76347946126244961442012-04-17T08:58:59.754+10:002012-04-17T08:58:59.754+10:00You have such a lovely honest and sensible philoso...You have such a lovely honest and sensible philosophy. And I think you are dead right - we have done OK if we can get them safely to adulthood as happy, secure people who have a sense of right and wrong and the ability to accept responsibilities. Even with the roller coaster my life has been on of late, I think we've ended up with three great people that I love to spend time with. I have agonised over whether decisions I have made would be damaging for them but they seem largely unrockable and happy to accept a change of circumstances. I can't say they have been perfect all the way (16?! welcome to the world of 'I can't believe you know anything...!') but all in all I have loved and continue to love each stage of their growing up. I can't quite believe my boys are so independent! Oh and by the way...looking fab at forty!!! :-) xxSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869694240743414050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-60459015530705102142012-04-17T06:13:44.739+10:002012-04-17T06:13:44.739+10:00Owwww what a lovely post hon! I have laughed my f...Owwww what a lovely post hon! I have laughed my focks off reading that comment - poor grandma!!!! What a scream. They do grow up fast don't they? My baby is off to school in less than a month - eeek. <br /><br />Have a fab week hon.<br />Leah<br />xxLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245743010825956078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9012472518273957917.post-41665729061572575212012-04-17T03:01:15.009+10:002012-04-17T03:01:15.009+10:00What a lovely post! Well done Mum.
Celeste xWhat a lovely post! Well done Mum. <br />Celeste xPrettee Crafteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225776979217266809noreply@blogger.com