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.......

Sir Muggles or Lucky!!

I haven't told you yet, have I.......LOL

And no pictures yet, either!!!

Since last week Saturday we've been hand rearing a beautiful green Indian Ringneck Parakeet. Thank goodness it is only 3 feeds a day. LOL

Pictures soon I promise....

Cycle Challange Sunday (Inspiration or Madness)

Yesterday was that time of the year again, it was Cycle Challenge Sunday. This time we were in the thick of it with two major roads blocking us in and me feeling trapped. It is not that I mind and I sort of prepare myself for it but when the day arrives all I want to do is get in the car and go somewhere. Whatz with that? LOL

We took a stroll up our road to the main road to watch a bit of it. The boys had their hearts set on watching, I thought the fresh air would be great and hubby was moaning about 'what is the point of watching........' He just cannot get why people do this. I find it inspiring and my heart aches for those who seem to be suffering. The moments that stick out for me:

* When a rider dropped or something fell off his bike. How the other riders and a traffic officer retrieved the item and got it back to the rider. Team work, I tell you from a bunch of strangers.

* The 'snap' - a bike broke but there was a guy at the watering hole (as we call them) ready to help and get the rider back on the road.

* The nutz who dressed up for whatever reason and brought so many smiles to so many people.

For me the race is inspiring for hubby it is madness!! When Brad saw young boys cycling he felt inspired and stated that is something he would like to do. His dad was negative and I could of shot dad there on the spot - some glaring and yelling at him later sufficed. LOL

BUT, I don't see me cycling 94.7km's, however I do see myself climbing a mountain (one day). LOL Upon further investigation I looked more into the Mountain Bike challenge which happens the day before and there it was, a 10km ride for youngsters and newbies. Now that looks like fun!! Just maybe next year........................we'll see. ((grin))

Aah and I'll keep you in suspense over the "Santa Dilemma" and what happened with regards to our 'bird investigation'.....

A Santa dilemma!!

Let's hope my young ones don't read mommy's blog!! ((grin))

Brad fell in love yesterday with Mookie, an Indian Ringneck Parakeet/parrot. And was so happy that mommy had forgotten to post his letter to Santa because, well, now he needs to change it. Change it to what?? An Indian Ringneck Parakeet!! And we all know what a softie mommy is for animals. Way too soft for my own good!!

Brad is either really fooling me that he still believes in Santa at the age of 8 or I have managed to shelter him successfully from the naysayers (sp. who cares). LOL

I am working through the pro's and the con's in my head - somehow!! Today we go and investigate this idea further by seeing just what is involved. Hubby thinks this is a trip I must take myself. I told him he can't leave me alone in this. Me + Petshop = trouble!! I need his voice of reason....while doing this.

Wish me luck.......................................

After the storm.....today's sunset

A weekend with family, friends and 'She who will not be named"

I'm all social'd out!! By the time we left Jasmyn all I wanted was the sanctity of our home.

The birthday party was not as stressful as I had thought it would be and was in fact a lot of fun!! Of course there were those moments....by she who will not be named.

Walking Labyrinths..........

I am fascinated by them and I love walking them. I walked my first one with Ant a good couple of years back on Valentines Day. They hold a special place for me. Yesterday the kiddies were enjoying this one in their own special way so I did not walk it but enjoyed watching them and naturally capturing what I could on camera.