Today Mac Man and Charlie's teacher came around, while I did Maths, and she agrees the new Q Maths is an implement of torture, she actually thinks someone said, ‘Ah, how can I torture these kids?’ Which means nothing yet. Because I'm still stuck on the new Q Maths book. But next year she'll be my teacher, so maybe it'll be better then.
This morning we woke up really early to talk with our cousins in Ireland, on Skype. It was very interesting.
This afternoon, we were babysitting one of Dudes friends. So that was interesting, coz I was put in charge of keeping them under control so Charlie could work.
Other then that we are still celebrating getting WiFi.
Our washing machine has been mucking up, so all day it's been beeping it is so annoying!!! The main problem is that it is still washing the clothes, so we can't turn it off.
Sorry that I missed so many days, here are my reasons: Saturday, I got some new jeans they are really cool, and Charlie got a computer. The reason I didn't post is, I was being lazy. Sunday, we didn't do much and it was the Sabbath. Monday, We had our usual Monday of madness, and my keyboard teacher sujested that she teach Dude drums, so we started talking about starting a band. The Internet was REALLYS...l...o...w, and wasn't really getting anywhere so I couldn't post. Tuesday, we did square dancing and it was a party night, we had 6 squares; we normally only have 3 or 4. At the end they all sung 'Happy Birthday' to Charlie, she also got another surprise, just to embarass her. Then there is today; we got the new internet up, now we can connect by WiFi. We celebrated by using the internet on our iPads. One of the articles in Flipboard is about all the strange things you can deep fry. It had things like avacado, Mac and cheese, cadbury egg, lasagna, Snickers bar, and more.
Today I continued knitting, and I finally finished the first part of my project.
In other news, I have been thinking about this song all day and I love it, so here it is,
Father & Son(feat Yusuf Islam) lyrics
Father Its not time to make a change, Just relax, take it easy. Youre still young, thats your fault, Theres so much you have to know. Find a girl, settle down, If you want you can marry. Look at me, I am old, but Im happy.
I was once like you are now, and I know that its not easy, To be calm when youve found something going on. But take your time, think a lot, Why, think of everything youve got. For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.
Son How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away again. Its always been the same, same old story. From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen. Now theres a way and I know that I have to go away. [- From :http://www.elyrics.net/read/r/ronan-keating-lyrics/father-&-son(feat-yusuf-islam)-lyrics.html -] I know I have to go.
Father Its not time to make a change, Just sit down, take it slowly. Youre still young, thats your fault, Theres so much you have to go through. Find a girl, settle down, If you want you can marry. Look at me, I am old, but Im happy. (son-- away away away, I know I have to Make this decision alone - no) Son All the times that I cried, keeping all the things I knew inside, Its hard, but its harder to ignore it. If they were right, Id agree, but its them you know not me. Now theres a way and I know that I have to go away. I know I have to go. (father-- stay stay stay, why must you go and Make this decision alone? )
Today I did the usual routine for the morning of mayhem, and not much more. But yesterday I stared knitting, and it's easy to pick up, I'm enjoying it. Sorry I can't tell you what I'm making it's a surprise. Here are some things I could be making, Milk? So cute Strange
A brother and sister had made their usual hurried, obligatory pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt their elderly parents with their small herd of horses. The farm was where they had grown up and had been named Lone Pine Farm because of the huge pine, which topped the hill behind the farm. Through the years the tree had become a talisman to the old man and his wife, and a landmark in the countryside. The young siblings had fond memories of their childhood here, but the city hustle and bustle added more excitement to their lives, and called them away to a different life. The old folks no longer showed their horses, for the years had taken their toll, and getting out to the barn on those frosty mornings was getting harder, but it gave them a reason to get up in the mornings and a reason to live. They sold a few foals each year, and the horses were their reason for joy in the morning and contentment at day's end.
Angry, as they prepared to leave, the young couple confronted the old folks "Why do you not at least dispose of “The Old One." She is no longer of use to you. It's been years since you've had foals from her. You should cut corners and save so you can have more for yourselves. How can this old worn out horse bring you anything but expense and work? Why do you keep her anyway?" The old man looked down at his worn boots, holes in the toes, scuffed at the barn floor and replied, " Yes, I could use a pair of new boots. His arm slid defensively about the Old One's neck as he drew her near with gentle caressing he rubbed her softly behind her ears. He replied softly, "We keep her because of love. Nothing else, just love.
Baffled and irritated, the young folks wished the old man and his wife a Merry Christmas and headed back toward the city as darkness stole through the valley.
The old couple shook their heads in sorrow that it had not been a happy visit. A tear fell upon their cheeks. How is it that these young folks do not understand the peace of the love that filled their hearts?
So it was, that because of the unhappy leave-taking, no one noticed the insulation smoldering on the frayed wires in the old barn. None saw the first spark fall. None but the "Old One". In a matter of minutes, the whole barn was ablaze and the hungry flames were licking at the loft full of hay. With a cry of horror and despair, the old man shouted to his wife to call for help as he raced to the barn to save their beloved horses. But the flames were roaring now, and the blazing heat drove him back. He sank sobbing to the ground, helpless before the fire's fury. His wife back from calling for help cradled him in her arms, clinging to each other, they wept at their loss.
By the time the fire department arrived, only smoking, glowing ruins were left, and the old man and his wife, exhausted from their grief, huddled together before the barn. They were speechless as they rose from the cold snow covered ground. They nodded thanks to the firemen, as there was nothing anyone could do now. The old man turned to his wife, resting her white head upon his shoulders as his shaking old hands clumsily dried her tears with a frayed red bandana. Brokenly he whispered, "We have lost much, but God has spared our home on this eve of Christmas. Let us gather strength and climb the hill to the old pine where we have sought comfort in times of despair. We will look down upon our home and give thanks to God that it has been spared and pray for our beloved most precious gifts that have been taken from us.
And so, he took her by the hand and slowly helped her up the snowy hill as he brushed aside his own tears with the back of his old and withered hand; the journey up the hill was hard for their old bodies in the steep snow. As they stepped over the little knoll at the crest of the hill, they paused to rest; looking up to the top of the hill the old couple gasped and fell to their knees in amazement at the incredible beauty before them. Seemingly, every glorious, brilliant star in the heavens was caught up in the glittering, snow-frosted branches of their beloved pine, and it was aglow with heavenly candles. And poised on its top most bough, a crystal crescent moon glistened like spun glass. Never had a mere mortal created a Christmas tree such as this. They were breathless as the old man held his wife tighter in his arms.
Suddenly, the old man gave a cry of wonder and incredible joy. Amazed and mystified, he took his wife by the hand and pulled her forward. There, beneath the tree, in resplendent glory, a mist hovering over and glowing in the darkness was their Christmas gift.
Shadows glistening in the night; bedded down about the "Old One" close to the trunk of the tree, was the entire herd, safe. At the first hint of smoke, she had pushed the door ajar with her muzzle and had led the horses through it. Slowly and with great dignity, never looking back, she had led them up the hill, stepping cautiously through the snow. The foals were frightened and dashed about. The skittish yearlings looked back at the crackling, hungry flames, and tucked their tails under them as they licked their lips and hopped like rabbits. The mares that were in foal with a new years crop of babies, pressed uneasily against the "Old One" as she moved calmly up the hill and to safety beneath the pine. And now she lay among them and gazed at the faces of the old man and his wife. Those she loved she had not disappointed. Her body was brittle with years, tired from the climb, but the golden eyes were filled with devotion as she offered her gift---Because of love. Only Because of love. flowed as the old couple shouted their praise and joy. And again the peace of love filled their hearts.
Today was more Naplan, I am sure that it was only supposed to last for one day. Tonight I am doing my first thing at Kids Club, were I'm a leader. I am excited an sort of freaked.
Disaster has struck! I was just listening to the news and couldn't believe what I heard. The Wiggles are breaking up! Greg (yellow), Jeff (purple), and Murray (red) are leaving the Wiggles at the end of the year to let the next generation try. The yellow Wiggle is going to be a girl, and the other two are going to be a guy. Anthony (blue) is still staying. I don't how they are going to survive without Jeff. They wrote a whole song about him. I just can't believe, the Wiggles, the ones I grew up watching are leaving. I was disappointed when Sam came in, this is just terrible.
Rainbows, are caused by light going through water droplets (spheres), and being separated into it's different colours, so I have looked up rainbow in Google images. This is what I found, Mmmm Rainbow rose OoohAaaah
Yesterday, we watched a TED video on 404 pages. They had a competition to see who could make the best 404 page here is one of them:
The page cannot be found
Possible causes:
Baptist explanation: There must be sin in your life. Everyone else opened it fine.
Presbyterian explanation: It's not God's will for you to open this link.
Word of Faith explanation: You lack the faith to open this link. Your negative words have prevented you from realizing this link's fulfillment.
Charismatic explanation: Thou art loosed! Be commanded to OPEN!
Unitarian explanation: All links are equal, so if this link doesn't work for you, feel free to experiment with other links that might bring you joy and fulfillment.
Buddhist explanation: .........................
Episcopalian explanation: Are you saying you have something against homosexuals?
Christian Science explanation: There really is no link.
Atheist explanation: The only reason you think this link exists is because you needed to invent it.
Church counselor's explanation: And what did you feel when the link would not open?
Today I had a sleep in, and woke up at 9:00. I am doing scientific notation, and indices in maths. They're no that much fun. This is todays date without shift, 16/05/12, and with shift !^?)%?!@. Doesn't it just look weird?
Insince my day wasn't that interesting I will Google, todays date and see what I find.
May 16 This was seen May 16 2002
16/05/12 10:00am Wednesday 16/05/12. Plaza Library
May 16 2012 This is the sudoku challenge for 16 May 2012
Today, I did Naplan all day. I think I did pretty well, but I won't know yet. Other than that I did keyboard, and I'm learning some new songs, so I hope they work out. I also am doing singing, I am learning the technical side of singing, and while using the technical side of singing I have to sing this song, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By-8BN316mM&ob=av2e
We also did volunteering, which was good, but we're running out of things to do.
Recently I have been working on a logo quiz app, they show you part of a logo, and you have to guess what it is. I am going pretty well on it. The only problem is it's an American app, so I don't know all the logos.
Chocolate, almost everybody loves it. Well here are some things to do with chocolate:
Chocolate Song
Chocolate Photo's There are the more traditional photo's of chocolate, Then there are the stranger ones, Do know any other strange pictures of chocolate, I'd love to see them.
Today, after our usual morning of madness, we went to the Abbey Museum. It was interesting. We had this worksheet we needed to do. I did one with Charlie, while Mac Man and Gumdrop helped Dude with his. If your interested in visiting the Abbey Museum, here's their website, http://www.abbeymuseum.asn.au/home.htm and location,
As you probably already know, yeasterday was Mothers day. Well f0r Mothers day, Dude, Mac Man, Charlie and I planned a dinner, or morning tea for Gumdrop. We decided to do a dinner at home, cooking Garlic Minons from Lenards, for mains. The Entertainer, which is kind of like a chocolate ice cream cake, for dessert. With Ginger beer as the drink. We also planned to get it with Dada, so Gumdrop wouldn't know. But with Dada's assistance, the meal became: Starters, salmom and philly, on bread Mains, Garlic Minons, served with Julian carrots, squash, asparagus, and potato swirls Dessert, The Entertainer, with rasberry coulis Drinks, smoothie
We also gave her a box of chocolates, some flowers, and a PowerPoint presentation. The bar has now been raised.
The whole dish including the Master Chef quality presentation, was absolutly amazing. For movie treat we had Ginger beer, of course.
Here's a Mothers day photo for all mothers out there,
I am now a contributer at bookgirl's new blog, Points of View. Here is the site, http://p0ints0fview.blogspot.com.au/ So if you like to see different points of view, try it out.
Today is a HOLIDAY!!!!!
Today Dude is having some friends around. Mac Man is going to lock himself in his room.
I had to wash all our 13 Guinea Pigs. Then Gumdrop gave them worm treatment. The girls just gobble up the worm treatment, but most of the boys don't like it.
At the moment Dude is singing "we're the greatest detectives. Because last night we watched Scooby Doo 1 and 2, as a double Scooby marathon to celebrate todays holidays. Charlie and I fell asleep during the second one, so we watched the end this morning.
Fact first, Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia began the campaign that brought
about the official observance of Mother's Day in the United states. Her
mother died, and Anna wanted all mothers to be remembered. She asked that
white carnations be the official mother's day symbol. In 1914, President
Woodrow Wilson signed the orders that made Mother's Day a national holiday.
GP, Cool hair do, looks like a GP rock artist.
Tonight we are having a fancy dinner. I have to be quick, so I'll have time to prepare.
Fact and photo,
Fact, 52 % of the words for mother in the material have ma/me/mo or na/ne/no in the root syllable poems.
Gp,
Buzzing around in the backyard.
Today while we were shopping Dude scanned his library book at the self serve check out. It said it couldn't recognise the barcode.
Tonight we're going to the bonfire.
Here's a song I like it's called What would life be like, by Big Daddy Weave,
I wish I was more of a man
Have you ever felt that way
And if I had to tell you the truth
I'm afraid I'd have to say
That after all I've done and failed to do
I feel like less than I was meant to be
What if I could fix myself
Maybe then I could get free
I could try to be somebody else
Who's much better off than me
But I need to remember this
That it's when I'm at my weakest
I can clearly see
He made the lame walk and the dumb talk
And He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time
Yet He knows our deepest desperate need
And the world waits while His heart aches
To realize the dream
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live thru you and me
What if you could see yourself thru another pair of eyes
What if you could hear the truth
Instead of old familiar lies
What if you could feel inside
The power of the hand that made the universe You'd realize
That He made the leg walk and the tounge talk
And He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time
Yet He knows our deepest desperate need
And the world waits while His heart aches
To realize the dream
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live thru you and me
Yeah, yeah
All our hearts they burn within us
All our lives we've longed for more
So let us lay our lives before the one who gave His life for us
He made the leg walk and the tounge talk
He opened blinded eyes to see
That the sun rises on His time
Yet He knows our deepest desperate need
And the world waits while His heart aches
To realize the dream
I wonder what life would be like if we let Jesus live thru you and me
Yeah, yeah
Let Him live through you and me
Yeah, yeah
Fact and photo
Facts first, In the vast majority of the world's languages, the word for "mother" begins with the letter M.
GP,
This is the fancy dress Guinea Pig
