This week, as our family walked out of our local library we passed by a lady. She mumbled “One, two, three, four. Wow,” she said. “That’s a lot of kids”.

 
I’m used to people saying such comments so didn’t take offence to her bewilderment at the size of our family. Usually such comments are followed by, “How do you do it?”

 
I don’t know how to answer that question. How do you explain to someone, (usually a complete stranger), how you mother your children?

 
There are many moments when I become flustered and overwhelmed as a mother. Bottom line, it is by God’s grace that we get by.

 
Having quiet moments to myself is also crucial. I love enjoying a cup of tea, (while it’s still warm – that’s the tricky bit!).

 
Here are 2 ways tea inspired ideas from last week’s Weekly Kids’ Co-op

• Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails: Sweet Tea Sensory Bin- more fun while learning
• Boy Mama Teacher Mama: Making Tea Paper for Maps, Journals and More

October 2012

 
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Soaking up my Bubba’s world while she plays, (sitting up nice and steady!). It never ceases to amaze me how babies conquer new skills as they grow. It’s a beautiful thing.

 
Here are some great baby play ideas from last week’s Weekly Kids’ Co-op:

• Making Boys Men: More Baby Play!
• Play Through the Day: Autumn Sensory Bottles
• A Happy Song: (DIY) Humpty Dumpty Doll with happy and sad faces

September 2012

 
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This is a picture of my sons at The Australian Museum, in the skeleton room. This world is filled with so many amazing things. We have much to learn and much to praise God for. This snapshot captured our special family moment – the week’s highlight of our family life.

 
For some great family moments, here are some great ideas from last week’s Weekly Kids’ Co-op:

• Darling Quarter via Family Fun in Sydney
• Create a Tableau via My Little Bookcase
• Soapy Slime Fun via Learning 4 Kids

September 2012

 
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