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Happy Valentines Day To Me

By MissyBoo On February 14, 2012 · 14 Comments · In mutterings, sole parenting

Instead of wallowing at not having a Valentine, I’m being my own Valentine this year!

Honestly, I wouldn’t be wallowing anyway. I’m actually quite content without a Valentine. There are times a friend with benefits would come in handy… But that’s a whole ‘nother story!

There are lots of things, I don’t like about myself [...]

Instead of wallowing at not having a Valentine, I’m being my own Valentine this year!

Honestly, I wouldn’t be wallowing anyway. I’m actually quite content without a Valentine. There are times a friend with benefits would come in handy… But that’s a whole ‘nother story!

There are lots of things, I don’t like about myself and they would be easy to rocket off, but today I’m focussing on what I love about me.

I love my independent nature. It means I rarely need to be reliant or dependent on anyone else.

I love that I’ll give anything a go at least once.

I love that I’ve got a tradie gene. I can do all the DIY stuff and even build IKEA flat packs in no time.

I love that my friends see me as loyal and there for them (and my enemies know who they are).

I love that I follow my convictions.

I love that I fully breastfed Boo for 2.5 years despite returning to work.

I love that I turn into a snarling mother lion if you mess with my kid.

I love that I’m role modeling these traits for Boo, in the hope she grows up independent and confident and can do an IKEA flat pack on her own

I love that I’ve been blessed with a gorgeous, clever, independent and confident child, and best of all I love that I can take nearly every bit of credit for that!

I’m linking in with the gorgeous, witty, and awesome Glowless for some Valentine’s loving

Lunch Box Secrets that could win you a Years supply of Bread from Bakers Delight (or a Voucher from here)

By MissyBoo On February 13, 2012 · 4 Comments · In giveaway, mutterings, school

Do you have lunch box secrets? You know the sort?

The ones that never fail to get your kids to eat what you pack in their lunch box.

Boo is shocking when it comes to school lunch. She’s never been a big sandwich eater, so when she started at school a couple of years [...]

Do you have lunch box secrets? You know the sort?

The ones that never fail to get your kids to eat what you pack in their lunch box.

Boo is shocking when it comes to school lunch. She’s never been a big sandwich eater, so when she started at school a couple of years ago, I admit I struggled with what to send for lunch.

Okay! I admit I still struggle to send something that will come home again untouched Sad smile

In the final term of last year, Boo’s class graduated to the BIG playground. The one where everyone but the little kids get to go. This also meant that there was no pre-primary teacher to ensure they sat down and ate lunch before playing. Which meant Boo didn’t eat, leading to a very grumpy Boo!

This is where my lunch box secrets snuck in!

Using bread such as Bakers Delight High Fibre, Low GI, or Chia (because it won’t work with a grainy bread), and still using Boo’s favourite sandwich fillers vegemite or cheese/lettuce, I made bite size sandwich shapes.

And guess what? Someone ate her lunch Smile

Bakers Delight are giving 20 people the chance to win a years supply of free bread. All you have to do is share your lunch ideas on their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/bakersdelight?sk=app_338104436220104
Competition is open now and ends 27 February 2012.

Giveaway

To get you started on creating your lunch box, I have two $10 Bakers Delight Vouchers to Giveaway. All you need to do is leave a comment telling me your best lunch box secret, or about your favourite packed lunch.

Entries close Friday 17 February 2011, 8.00pm (AWST)

Wordless Wednesday–Bed with a View

By MissyBoo On February 8, 2012 · 14 Comments · In holidays, travel, Wordless Wednesday

From this bed…

Was this view!

Linking in with Aussie Wordless Wednesday at My Little Drummer Boys

From this bed…

Was this view!

Linking in with Aussie Wordless Wednesday at My Little Drummer Boys

Back to School

By MissyBoo On February 6, 2012 · 3 Comments · In girls, parenting, school

Boo has been chomping at the bit to start Year 1. She has been looking forward to finally having her own desk, and she is eager to start learning.

Not to mention, finally having the proper school uniform (as opposed to the sports uniform she wore in pre-primary).

In fact Boo has been [...]

Boo has been chomping at the bit to start Year 1. She has been looking forward to finally having her own desk, and she is eager to start learning.

Not to mention, finally having the proper school uniform (as opposed to the sports uniform she wore in pre-primary).

In fact Boo has been so eager to learn she’s insisted we do homework almost every day of the school holidays! She has almost completed the whole of the IXL Maths for Year 1’s, she has worked hard on her reading, and has completed all the work in her homework book for Term 1!

Who knows what the teacher will have left to teach her?

She cannot wait for next week when she starts guitar lessons even though she has to give up part of her lunch break.

Unfortunately, we’ve had some issues in the first week thanks to PsychoParent I’ve spent hours at the school but am thankful her allegations targeted at Boo have been unfounded, but my poor little Miss has had a disrupting and stressful start to the new school year.

How was the beginning of your school year?