Natural Disaster in Queensland

Despite our better judgement ... I don't think anyone really expected this to end up the way it did!! 

Queensland on the Eastern coast of Australia, has been rocked by its worst natural disaster since the floods in 1974.  Seventy five percent of Queensland has now been declared a disaster area as some residents prepare to evacuate their homes for the second time in weeks.

To view the extend of the damage click on the link below:

Photo Slideshow: Floods-ravage-queensland.slideshow

How can you help? 

Donate to the Premier's flood relief appeal by calling 1800 219 028 or by visiting the web site:

www.qld.gov.au/floods. 

OR Donate by Internet banking 

 

The account details for donations are:

Account Name: Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal
BSB: 064 013
Account number: 1000 6800 

SWIFT code for international donations: CTBAAU2S

Great Find..

Yesterday while meandering through the St. Kilda Esplanade Market, (toddler free), I found a stall that sells some very cute clothes for kids.

Although not cheap by any means, I picked out this cute little dress for Sara. 

You can view more designs at: www.wyldtimeunlimited.com.au

or 

Contact the designer directly: Maria Sokratis 0425 785 102

DT's otherwise known as Dummy Tantrum's

We are currently weaning our 21 month old daughter off her dummy. Christmas Eve was the last time she used one, as we told her Santa was coming to take them away for all the new babies to use. 

She understands this as she says, with a sigh "oh mummy, for the babies..OK"

Christmas Day was day 2 of this traumatic change in her bed time routine, and it was been very hard for her. To watch her is to imagine she is having withdrawals like a junkie coming off their last hit.

Thankfully as time passed so is her need for a dummy. 

However its certainly made me rethink using one for the next baby, or perhaps we just take it away much earlier so the dependence isn't as great?? 

What are you experiences with removing dummies from your children's routine??

Cherished Christmas

What a fantastic way to end another year!

The week before Christmas was filled with many family social events which allowed us to catch up on the year that everyone had had.

We had extended family join us from Canada and since then some have joined us from Sweden which was just so fantastic and such a great experience for Sara to meet them all too. 

Christmas Eve and Day were both filled with excess wrapping paper, especially for Sara, who got very very spoilt. 

My two favourite presents that she received are:

What presents did your little ones receive this year that are your favourites?