I was tagged by Little Eblings Academy ..... you little sausage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The '07 Weird Things Meme!

THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the ‘7 weird things about you.’ People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 7 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 7 people to be tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says ‘you are tagged’ in their comments and tell them to read your blog.”

1.) I enjoy cheese and beetroot sandwiches!

2.) I get grumpy if I go without sweets for too long!

3.) I confess.... I LOVE "FRIENDS" reruns!!!!!!

4.) AND......I need to watch E TV.....it makes me feel normal and sane!!!!!

5.) My hair takes me 2 hours to blow dry straight!....... so I'm into the bushy bushy look........most days!!!!

6.) I talk to my roses......my boys laugh at my discussions with nature!!!!

7.) I have been known to have a tantrum (of high proportions!) if my computor will not obey me!!!!!!!!!!!

So Do You Still Want To Be FRIENDS?

Lotsaluv

Fiffi

I love the last day of the year, as It means tomorrow will be the start of a brand spanking new year! I also quite like the ring of two-thousand-and-seven! I was saying to hubby "Do you realize that 7 is 'God's number?.... and we're just about to finish 'Man's number'!" ( the 6 in 2006!) He was wondering were I was going with this one!

"I think....... being God's number and all, .................we're in for a GREAT year!" He just nodded! I know he was thinking to himself  'What's with this woman?"

Well, that's just me..... I enjoy pondering on such things!

This morning we decided to pay a visit to another church, and we all loved it! The praise and worship was exactly like Hillsong's and the preaching was 'the WORD!" Very bible based! I thought the kids might be a little upset, but when they saw the skateboarding ramps and the fantastic youth center, they were in awe, and assured me that they would enjoy church here!!!!!

Anyway....... I need to go and prepare for the braai tonight!

A very Happy New Year to all!

Love Fiffi

This morning I had a Homeschooling-Mamma-friend over for tea. I have known her for two years and did not know that her family does not celebrate christmas. I did notice that she paid no attention to the beautiful Christmas Tree (my humble opinion!) or any of the other Christmas goodies decorating the house! In conversation I asked her what she was doing for Christmas...... and she replied "We don't celebrate Christmas, but we will be spending the family day with my Mom and Dad." She went on to say that they consider the 25th Dec to be a pagan festival and therefore don't make a big deal of it! .

I was a little gobsmacked! I suppose firstly, because she is my friend and I had not known this about her. Secondly, I felt a little sad for her three kids not experiencing the fun of decorating the tree and thirdly I felt challenged to do a little research on the topic!

I was aware that their is no evidence that Christ was born on the 25th and I did know that the tree, mistletoe and other decorations were pagan symbols, but I didn't know that the 25th Dec was actually celebrated by the pagans as the birthday of the Sun God, Mithra.I went on the internet and read how pagans(wicans) TODAY, celebrate Yule by lighting candles, decorating trees, giving presents etc!

It's made me think........ why do I not celebrate Halloween, yet Christmas is okay? Both festivals have pagan roots! Hmmmmmmmmmm................ I need to get my head around this!

Here's some food for thought!

Hope this isn't TOO much of a heavy on ya all! I do welcome any thoughts or revelations on this topic!

Love Fiffi

Well, tomorrow we are off to pick up the kids from Granny and Grandpas. It's been 7 whole nights, and now I want my boys back! It has been a glorious break, and I hadn't missed them until yesterday! I thought I would post a pic of them from about 5 years ago....it has always been one of my favourites! They have always been such good buddies!

I love you my Boys!

Mandy from kindredspirit had this on her blog and I thought it would be fun to reminisce to..................

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?  Definately Hot Chocolate....Have never tasted Egg Nog, and never will!

Hello all,  my friendly blogger girls!........

Please let me know if you are not able see my blog page in it's FULL glory!...I have had a leeeeeetle problem recently!

sorry to be such a pest!

Fiffi

Hi all.......... I have received a few queries as to why the left hand side of my blog is overlapping the right!.......I have no idea why,...............but I thought I would choose a new template and re-design the whole thing.

So please be patient..........Thanks!

I was browzing the net trying to find christmas Crafts and I came across THIS..................I mean really! Maxi-Pad Slippers

This is a fun gag gift! Follow these free instructions and you can make slippers using maxi-pads - submitted by Twinrme1.

Materials Needed:

• 4 Maxi-Pads
• Tape or Glue
• Items to Embellish

Michelle from DaddysGirls has tagged me!

So here goes........................................

 9 weird things about me!

1. I talk to my roses.(the kids think I've lost the plot!)
2. I bite the insides of my cheeks!(yes Mom, I still do!)
3. I am petrified of heights and flying is my worst nightmare.
4. I love singing, humming or generally just making some sort of noise.....most of the time!
5. I still love to colour-in!
6. I often go to bed with make-up on!!!
7. I love anything extremely SOUR....I enjoy eating a whole lemon, grapefruit without sugar and absolutely LOVE Lemon sorbet Ice-cream!
8. I always fall asleep in movies......even epics like Titanic. This drives Hubby crazy, as he always has to explain the ending!
9. If I laugh to hard,....I may wet my pants!!!!!!     I had a bad experience at High School.( thank goodness I was in a girls only school!)

There are so many more......but at least Michelle only asked for 9, otherwise my friends list might be halved!!!!

I think I will tag................ luvmy2mks ,Diane , SunnyMountain and hiplvmom2 . Let me know if you respond.....I'd love to read them!

Love

Fiffi

           After reading my friends blogs about their Christmas  traditions , I  feel incredibly convicted that my family are missing out on some really great memories! 

I was lying in bed last night thinking I must catch a wake up and start some of our own traditions!I mean we always have the chocolate Advent calender,the turkey, christmas pudding and brandy butter(my favourite!), mince pies,crackers, nativity scene,wreath on the front door.......... etc......but I must be honest I could definately be a little more creative and fun! And so I will! Feel free to tell me one or your traditions that is a winner with the kids!

Love Fiffi