Carols by Candlelight Pictures

Just call me mom.....

Oh boy....nearly forgot how to log into my blog there for a while. LOL

All consuming threads, some magic Secret Santa's, hand rearing a bird and the boys.....and, well, life. I'm consumed with busy-ee-nus!!!

Tonight I was reminded by a post of Angies about looking through the lens. Tonight was Josh's Christmas / Year End concert at his little school. There I am camera, video camera and only so many arms. Obsessed with catching it all on film and missing the best part of it. Just being a mom who should be able to just watch. So I took those deserved moments and just watched Josh - absolute heaven!! My little Angel was brilliant. Hang on, he was a Shepherd. ((grin)) LOL

My fruit kebabs were thankfully all eaten up by the parents. Shooooo, got something right!!

So looking at all these moms, I seem to be the only career-less one. The plain Jane out of the lot. Some I get along with, some I just don't understand and some I just sure don't understand me. But nothing annoys we more than a mom who has all the time in world for you on certain days - and then can't even greet you on another.

Then there is the FEEDING FRENZY for the front row. Now admittedly I had made sure that I was one of the first to arrive and actually got in second and believe it or not still did not make the front row. LOL No worries - the side worked out just fine for me!! You see those darn chairs arrived pretty late......Oh Well!! But I find parents fascinating creatures at events like these. The claws come out - the looks - the 'I'm going to hit you hard with this camera' type look - do you have these moments at school events. On my way back home I had time to reflect. I now know why my Nikon spends most of it's time with the bigger and better lens on - because even if this mom ends up in the back row - it's like being in the front row. LOL Saves me having to beat up other parents to get in the front row. BUT tonight I only had the pitiful normal lens. But hey hubby managed to sneak in some shots. LOL Where was I - ensuring that I got some of it on tape.

Now I'm listening to my Josh Groban, Noel CD (Love ya Maggie), while I catch up with my www friends.

A special Thank You to Diana (Canada) and Sandy (USA) who gifted me with beautiful tutorials. It means so much to me!!

And just maybe Josh (that is my Josh) has the right idea. A cusion, lying comfy on the floor where it's nice and cool and listening to soothing Christmas Carols is the way to go this Christmas season.

To all my Divas (you know who you are), to all my friends and family who read my blog. I love ya stacks and thanks for being there when I needed you and for all those moments to come be they happy or be they sad or be they just plain mad!!

And if you see me carrying a platter, a camera, a video camera, handbag and 2 barefoot boys in tow - Just call me mom.......

A wordy post for a change.........

This terrible 'mummy' got away with doing nothing for Halloween this year. I know, evil, terrible 'mummy'. Some bribery and corruption helped pave the way. LOL It was a sad moment when I realised I hadn't even considered a pumpkin for carving. And I was really getting the hang of those. I really enjoy doing them. Next year, I guess.

Hubby is being a slave driver and getting the boys to clean up their mess. I'm hiding here with my computer and laughing to myself. It is quite funny actually............but he somehow gets them doing things when I can't. Brad keeps trying to escape and his Dad keeps finding him.

Tomorrow is Market day. I know, I know - I must go there with an open mind - be prepared to enjoy a family day outing and hopefully some socialising with our Market friends, that is if they haven't decided to give this whole Market idea a miss. Deep down I hope we do as well if not better than the last market. We desperately need this 'bush whacker thingy majig' for our veld grass and nevermind that, my hair needs a trim - desperately!! Donations welcome. Just kidding!! (see picture above - LOL literally)

I have slaved away at the flame this week. Not sure my wrists can take much more - so they'll get a break tomorrow. I know I promised Deb (NZ) that I would try and do a Totem bead thingy - better late than never, I'll see if I can have a go at it on Sunday. And did you read about poor Hercules - the poor guy lost his 'noggins'. Not sure what I'm talking about - you'll just have to go and find Deb's blog (something to do about sewing) and that is the only hint you'll get. (grin). It's under my blog list, too.

It has been a tough week. A week which I can quite happily put behind me.

The kids are driving me nutz about Christmas. Marketing, I tell you!!

I just wanted to say 'Hi' to all my visitors. I'm so glad I've got the map thing going cause now I can see where my visitors are from and it's very exciting, well for me anyway.

Enjoy your Halloween and keep safe!!

Have a super weekend!! And as soon as I have recovered I'll give you a report back. Promise.

A meaningful Christmas......

Two nights ago a very special friend passed away. His wife (Lynn), daughter (Julie) and grand-daughter (Paige) are very special to me and my family. I had so hoped he would be with us for Christmas, to hang on that bit longer but it was not meant to be. That same morning that Julie let me know is the same morning I had a petty argument with Anthony over Christmas and gift buying. Looking back, a very stupid fight.

I can only hope that I can teach my boys that it is in the giving that we receive. That it is not about how many presents are under the tree but what is under the tree. That there are others for whom Christmas is just another day. And that above everything else being with the ones you love is the most important gift of all......


Any thoughts, I'd love to hear them.......