Speaking with a mum the other day about her little boy's use it impending loss of his first tooth I was wondering, what is the going rate now for this momentous event. Given all the factors that may have changed what used to be a very simple transaction ( five cents for All teeth) do modern mums and dads have to budget for this factor! What influences this transaction , is it keeping up with the Jones, inflation, or some other unknown.
I believe the loss of a tooth should be something we have a bit of fun with but to pay any thing over 50 cents is sending the wrong message to the child , maybe we should be celebrating the impending arrival of a new tooth and to teach the care of that tooth that hopefully will last you the rest of your life instead of paying for the old tooth that fell out! Maybe I just need to move with the times.
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Monday, 27 April 2015
I've had a bad day!
I've had a bad day- it's all relative isn't it.
The car had a flat tyre, my cake didn't turn out, I had to spend three hours on the phone with Telstra and to top it all off the school rang and wants to see me about the children's behaviour!
While on the other side of the world in Syria , Kurdish women ( some only teenagers) are fighting along side the men to drive ISIS out of their towns. They believe they can win this war and let's hope that one day they only have to worry about the same things that we do.
Last week , eight of their soldiers were killed, four men and four women- a bad day, a VERY bad day.
The car had a flat tyre, my cake didn't turn out, I had to spend three hours on the phone with Telstra and to top it all off the school rang and wants to see me about the children's behaviour!
While on the other side of the world in Syria , Kurdish women ( some only teenagers) are fighting along side the men to drive ISIS out of their towns. They believe they can win this war and let's hope that one day they only have to worry about the same things that we do.
Last week , eight of their soldiers were killed, four men and four women- a bad day, a VERY bad day.
Friday, 24 April 2015
Anzac Day
I am not a morning person but today I set the alarm for 4 am so Stuart and I could attend the Dawn Service at Canungra. To see so many respectful people, young and old at a small country town is very sobering. The organisers in Australia have urged people to attend for two main reasons, firstly it is the centenary but also to show the evil forces at work in the world that we as a people will not be intimidated but instead , celebrate the fact that so many died so we can live in peace.
I proudly wore my fathers medals from service in the Second World War. Dad enlisted in 1940 and served in Lybia in the siege know as The Rats of Tobruk, Lebanon on account of Rommel's advance on Alexandria, the battle of Al Alamein and two years in Borneo in the invasion of Takakan.
My dad very rarely spoke about what he had experienced only occasionally mentioning things like when he was standing next to a soldier who dropped dead with a bullet to the head. The conditions under which they served were at times appalling and I know dad suffered in later life because of this.
I am very proud of my dad and proud to be an Australian
I proudly wore my fathers medals from service in the Second World War. Dad enlisted in 1940 and served in Lybia in the siege know as The Rats of Tobruk, Lebanon on account of Rommel's advance on Alexandria, the battle of Al Alamein and two years in Borneo in the invasion of Takakan.
My dad very rarely spoke about what he had experienced only occasionally mentioning things like when he was standing next to a soldier who dropped dead with a bullet to the head. The conditions under which they served were at times appalling and I know dad suffered in later life because of this.
I am very proud of my dad and proud to be an Australian
Sunday, 19 April 2015
It won't happen to me.
Driving to Brisbane last week, a long line of traffic was moving very slowly and orderly . The cause of the delay was a tractor, next thing a car at speed went around about 15 vehicles on a bend, a P Plater! Again on the way home a similar occurrence with a P Plater overtaking two vehicles on double white lines. I am not going to say that I did not drive in the same reckless irresponsible way when I was young, that would be a lie and I consider myself very lucky to have escaped any serious injury . There seems to be a belief when you are young that it is o.k to flaunt the road rules and also that accidents happen to others. Defensive driving courses definitely have an effect as does police presence and zero alcohol but the main issue when you are young and think you are invincible ( and it is much more difficult to change) is the mindset - it won't happen to me !!!!
Saturday, 27 July 2013
A serious Matter
Ah , the dreaded Pap Smear , mammogram or Prostate Test !
It appear to me people I know fall into different catergories when it comes to these tests.
There are the ones that are diligent and visit the doctor regularly , the ones who go when they read or hear of someone who has been diagoned with the disease , the ones who never go as it "will not happen to me" or the ones who had a test years ago so that will cover me !
The latter was the mindeset of a relative of mine , he had had a PET full body scan for a different matter and it was all clear so his wife told him he was clear for life of all kinds of cancer As far asnI know a scan of this nature is only as good as the moment it is done. Beside the fact that most of us can not afford to have this very expensive test done regularly the next best option is to have regular tests with a GP.
A gentleman very close to me when his time to be examined comes around says "you don't know how unpleasant it is or how invasive it is! Oh how I wish he could have a Pap Smear or have his boobs squashed in a machine with incredible strength!
There are no guarantees with anything in life but if a five minute test did happen to show anything abnormal doesn't it seem a sensible thing to do.
It appear to me people I know fall into different catergories when it comes to these tests.
There are the ones that are diligent and visit the doctor regularly , the ones who go when they read or hear of someone who has been diagoned with the disease , the ones who never go as it "will not happen to me" or the ones who had a test years ago so that will cover me !
The latter was the mindeset of a relative of mine , he had had a PET full body scan for a different matter and it was all clear so his wife told him he was clear for life of all kinds of cancer As far asnI know a scan of this nature is only as good as the moment it is done. Beside the fact that most of us can not afford to have this very expensive test done regularly the next best option is to have regular tests with a GP.
A gentleman very close to me when his time to be examined comes around says "you don't know how unpleasant it is or how invasive it is! Oh how I wish he could have a Pap Smear or have his boobs squashed in a machine with incredible strength!
There are no guarantees with anything in life but if a five minute test did happen to show anything abnormal doesn't it seem a sensible thing to do.
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Blessings
Hi there,I have been out of action with a broken wrist on my dominant arm that was very painful so I have had a bit of a sabbatical but am ready to go again !
My title is Blessings and I guess it is a matter of perspective as to what you consider a blessing to be. In my case it's my family and friends . Even if I had lots of money I would not consider that to be my main blessing. Don't get me wrong , I am not adverse to having lots of money!
My family has had its fair share of trials and tribulations but the blessing of a strong family helps you get through these times . Then on the other side of the coin is the joy that a family brings with marriages get-togethers births and so many more wonderful memories accumulated over many years.
Even though my children are now adults I still remember the feelings I had when they were born and thinking how blessed I was to have two beautiful healthy babies. Then my children had children of their own and there is no blessing quite like a grandchild. Their innocence, wonder at every day occurrences, saying things how they see it makes me smile constantly and to see things quite often in a different light .Example, I have had my wrinkles described as cuts , told I was not old as I could play footy and cricket , that I was the best Ma in the world and could do anything and had numerous hugs and kisses for no reason - pure joy!
Then there is a friend, a true friend, a rare commodity and a blessing!
My title is Blessings and I guess it is a matter of perspective as to what you consider a blessing to be. In my case it's my family and friends . Even if I had lots of money I would not consider that to be my main blessing. Don't get me wrong , I am not adverse to having lots of money!
My family has had its fair share of trials and tribulations but the blessing of a strong family helps you get through these times . Then on the other side of the coin is the joy that a family brings with marriages get-togethers births and so many more wonderful memories accumulated over many years.
Even though my children are now adults I still remember the feelings I had when they were born and thinking how blessed I was to have two beautiful healthy babies. Then my children had children of their own and there is no blessing quite like a grandchild. Their innocence, wonder at every day occurrences, saying things how they see it makes me smile constantly and to see things quite often in a different light .Example, I have had my wrinkles described as cuts , told I was not old as I could play footy and cricket , that I was the best Ma in the world and could do anything and had numerous hugs and kisses for no reason - pure joy!
Then there is a friend, a true friend, a rare commodity and a blessing!
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