At the end of 2014

At the beginning of 2014 I thought that we might each individually list our goals for the year. I like to have goals, it gives me something to work towards, but I had never written them down before. I wrote down three areas before sitting down with everyone, discussed what each meant and then asked everyone to list what they wanted their goals to be. By having the three areas it helped us focus on the goal setting and because we have such a large age range in our family it made it easier for everyone to understand. We displayed it in the kitchen which served as a reminder of what we were working towards.Some of us took the easy way out and listed what we knew the year was going to bring (Overseas trip), while some of the answers from the little ones surprised me (Learning Spanish?). As happens with goals some we achieved (Blogging) and some we didn't (getting license and taking off training wheels) and will be probably be worked on next year. So with this year ending and another coming, very soon it will be time to look at what we want to gain from our time in 2015. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!!!

Happy New Year!
Mumma Bear xxx

Last minute creating.

After a very creative 2013 Christmas I had no plans to make anything at all this year. That was until IB reminded me that I promised her a handmade Elsa (from Frozen) dress for Christmas. So after kicking myself for opening my mouth, we headed into town to pick out the fabric. Thinking it might be hard to find what I was looking for I was prepared to walk around for hours, but it turned out to be easy to find the perfect material. I became quiet excited to start on the project but, as always happens with me, that enthusiasm soon disappeared and the fabric sat in the cupboard for close to two months. As the days ticked by and Christmas got closer I started to panic that I wouldn't get it done, so with 5 days to my deadline I turned up to my mums with my sewing machine under my arm ready to sew (She, of course, had that look on her face that said "What crazy idea has my daughter come up with now?") Mum is great on the sewing machine and gave me the confidence that the finished product wouldn't look rubbish and working together we finished it in about 1 and half hours. Feeling so motivated I then decided to spray some second hand taps silver and hot glue gunned a headband! In the end I'm glad that IB reminded me of my promise and I might even sew up that skirt that's been sitting there for 6 months before the new year!

Mumma Bear

xxxx

Advent

This is the third year that we have celebrated Advent with our own handmade calender. Each morning the kids get to open a pocket that contains a card that has the days activities. Here are some of the experiences this year......

Decorated the house.

Received (new to us) Christmas books.

Created paper mache decorations.

 Santa photos.

     Donated to the KMart Christmas wishing tree.

Went to the local Christmas carols

Caught up with family.

Made (a prepackaged!) gingerbread house.

Cooked and delivered cookies for the neighbors. 

Went to preschool disco!

Happy Advent
Mumma Bear.

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