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Busy Boys

Take a look at this contraption - last used in April 2010 while living in Buenos Aires...Well folks, it's making a comeback!


Jorja was such a busy body at this age too, opening and closing doors behind her, and catching up to all sorts of messy mischief! We had to cordon off whole areas of the house - and securely too. These days health professionals call it 'investigative learning' but all I'm left with is a whole lot of cleaning when they're done!

At the moment, all of my kitchen cupboards are tied up with dish cloths. (Well, that's my reason for leaving the dishes to drip-dry any ways!) And Ethan's favourite cupboard combo is the grocery shelf...Turns out, when he's left alone at the cupboard, he always comes out with the Marmite and Peanut Butter. Do you reckon this oke is smaak for a sarmie?


Speaking of 'okes', here sits Master Zac with Master Ethan. Those matching pajama suits are only the tip of the iceberg! When we fetch the kids from Bonny Babies at the end of a long day, I can tell that behind Bonny's tired eyes she's secretly planning what to pack for that Cruise we're going to give her...for caring for these characters!


And all the while, Jorja is exactly as this photograph depicts - not fazed in the slightest about showing her true emotions! She loves these boys vivaciously...or is that vigorously?! Well whatever! I was so proud of the way she had as much fun as she did, but still allowed Ethan the space to enjoy his birthday. Some things aren't taught...that was divine intervention for sure.

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  1. michelleApril 5, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    lovely pics. remember children learn from what they see, so Jorja is definatley getting the right picture.

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