Crisis in Iraq - Saddened by news

Usually I write about positive things, I love to write about my family and the adventures that we get up to but tonight something has struck a chord and left me felling broken hearted and sad. I try to avoid issues on the world I do not want to get involved in a debate I just want to make a change. I for one avoid watching the news it makes me feel down but I have been captured by the recent goings on in Iraq.

Tears roll down my cheeks as I read about families being murdered for being Christians, children beheaded and stuck on poles. Families forced to flee to avoid being killed for what they believe in. It is so so wrong! People even forced to say God is not real then get killed, people in desperation, people in need. People living in terror and it saddens me alot! Alot to write about it on my little family blog. Not because I am a Christian but because I am a human and nobody deserves to be killed for this. Nobody. Its not just Christians other religions too being killed, its tragic.

What can we do?

This has left me thinking, Iam stuck in a warm house no immediate threat, got access to alot of good things and often partial to a moan about rubbish. I need to do something, I can not sit back, I can not let evil win (and it wont EVER ). We have our own problems but they are small in compassion really sometimes. My worry about moving and going back to work is nothing compared to the fear and tragedy going on in Iraq. So here is a few things that you can do.

Its hard to think how we can help, I would love to fly out there and help but what can I do? Go up to a man with a gun and say do not kill my friends in Christ thanks. No that would end up bad I bet, but donating to charity's working on the ground spreading aid to those fleeing there homes.

Putting on the pressure to the Government by signing petitions is one way of helping, here is one for the UK. I am not sure how successful these things are but I can not sit round when news brings me to tears. I just can't.

Keep it on Social Media and raising the profile about it. That is how I found out about what is going on share stories petitions etc, we want to see this ended (Well I do at least)

The last you may not have a faith, weather you do or not I believe this is inhumane. So if you do Pray, pray that the violence stops and that some peace comes. I do believe that prayer can change things, it has done in my own life.

So lets not sit by and let this stuff happen, let us be the change.

Funny Toddler Chat - 24 months

Ami is at a delightful age and is such a hoot to be with, here is some of the conversations that we have had over the last month.

Mummy: Its your birthday soon how old are you going to be? 

Ami: Nearly two

Mummy: Ami what do you want for your birthday

Ami: Chicken burger

Mummy: Anything Else?

Ami: Chicken Nuggets

Daddy: Who do you love?

Ami: Ami

Daddy: No who do you love?

Ami: Arnel (Arsenal) football kit

This conversation happens at least 20 times everyday

 Ami: Wheres daddy gone?

Mummy: Daddy is working

Ami: Daddy working, Wheres Addy gone?

Mummy: Addy is at school

Ami: Wheres Mummy gone?

Mummy: I am here

Ami: Mummy there, mummy gone now

A lady came to speak to Ami whilst she was in the puchchair unaware she is a girl and not a boy.

Lady: Oh havent you lovely curly hair

Ami: Ami got nails

Lady: Oh nail varnish very boy power

Ami: Lady got nails

 I did not mention she was a girl people tend to get rather embarrassed. 

Ami: Wheres Doggy gone?

Mummy: I do not know, where do you think?

Ami: Dog has gone beach and sleeping.

Mummy: Whats noise does a dog make then?

Ami: Growl woof

Ami: I dont like grandads car?

Grandad: Why not Ami

Ami: I like daddys car

Grandad: We will see Daddy soon

Ami: I dont like it when Grandad talks

Grandad: Oh dear

Ami: Naughty Grandad

 And to finish a few little things she has said alot over the last month

Ami: Whats that noise?

She will repeat it till you give her what she thinks is the correct answer

Ami: Dont like that one

She says this about everything!

She is such a joy

Raincoats and Wellyboots

An essential item any busy toddler needs is a raincoat and some welly boots, nothing is more exciting than jumping in a muddy puddle or playing on the beach. Never more are these items more important than in the summer, one minute its glorious sunshine the next a heavy rain pour. I can not seem to get it right at the moment either. We were privileged to be asked by House of Fraser to pick some items of clothes for the wetter weather.

 If you havent checked out House of Frasers clothes online you are missing out and with a fab range for boys and girls why not take a look. I decided to go for more nutral colours I am a bit in love with blue as you can see from the wellyboots and raincoat that we decided on. I loved the little hunter wellies and House of Friaser have a massive selection of a verity of colours it took me ages to choose, I went for Navy as it goes with anything.

The jacket is Polan O. Pyret which I ordered at age 2-4 and has plenty of growing space. Ami has only just turned 2 and even though she is large for her age I can see this lasting quite a while. Which is such a good thing I would rather pay more money for an item that is good quality and that will last. It has a detachable hood a fleece lining inside. It is very lightweight and fits nicely under a pushchair or in a rucksack. Will be a perfect addition to her new nursery attire (maybe not I like it too much for it to get ruined at nursery).  The jacket also consists of visible reflectors on both the front and back for extra safety. The coat retails at £35 which I feel is reasonable for the quality and finish of the coat.

 The Wellyboots I just need to get a matching pair, when they first came she refused to wear them. She is not a lover of shoes and often is found flinging shoes into hedges and anywhere I can not find them, but for the first time ever I caught her putting these on. I love the style of them they are so cute on chubby little toddler legs. They are made to such a high standard and finish and have an comfy orthopedic last to provide extra strength. Lots of people commented on her boots and have loved the style of them. They retail at £28 which I thought was rather well price for such a well known brand of wellies.

We have been blessed with such glorious sunshine lately its always sad to see it go. Although Ami is looking forward to heading out in the rain in her new rain gear and splashing in the puddles.

Disclaimer: We were sent the wellyboots and raincoat for the purpose of the review all pictures and writing is my own.

M is for Mission ~ Alphabet Photo Challenge

Nothing is more exciting and satisfying than helping out on mission and even as a family of five we love being a part of our community. We want to give generously to our local area so in return host an ten day event. This event that we volunteer at its called Lark in the park and sees thousands of people come through the gates and enjoy lots of free actives, from toddler clubs to evening entertainment. We are currently in the middle of Lark  in the Park Sidcup and head home to start Ramsgate one, life is busy and my kids have constant dirty feet but we are having a lot of fun. Below is some of the fun we get up too. 

Ami you are 2

My Darling girl is 2.

It seems like yesterday I was phoning my husband telling him he needed to come home to take me to hospital. He was out having breakfast with some friends and apparently they had to shove him out the door as he was busy putting up a tv! 

 Time sure does fly.

Ami you are such a blessing, you light up our lives with your funny faces and comedic sayings.

Here is your last year through pictures and memorable moments.

13 months

 You got a new pushchair for your birthday and enjoyed being pushed around in it.

14 months

September was lovely and warm and you enjoyed pointing at things especially dog dogs.

15 months

You went to Denmark and flew on a plane for the first time. You also became a big sister and enjoyed having a little baby around even if you did hit him a few times.

16 months

You enjoyed getting ready for Christmas especially seeing all the pretty lights. You enjoyed kissing your little brother ALOT. You learnt the word stuck which you said every time you were on a chair!

17  months

You learnt the work happy bear which you said about everything. You became very bossing often giving pants a good whack if he did not do what you say.

18 months

you started to love going for long walks, even sitting on the floor when you did not want to walk anymore. You love finding shoes and giving them to the right person.

19 Months

You started to notice strangers and often followed dog walkers wanting to see dog dogs. You learned to jump and climb and nothing is out of reach. You also learnt the word no, argh!

20 months

This was funny, you decided that you liked to jump of the ledge even if it resulted in you ending up head first!

21 months

You told daddy of saying naughty daddy at dinner one night it was very funny. Daddy finally persuaded you to support Arnel (Arsenal). Which you proudly told anyone when they talked about football. 

22 months

You started to copy dance moves and loved doing the actions to nursery rhymes. Also finding a love of Frozen and Mr Tumble. You also developed a love of colouring and sticking.

23 months

You love going to the beach even making sandcastles and decorating with pretty shells and seaweed, then knocking them down super quick. You also got asked what you wanted for your birthday which every time was chicken nuggets or chicken burger!

24 months

 

So here we are our darling girl is now 2.

SO grown up already.

A lover of football, dancing and chocolate.

A girl who knows what she wants.

You really are amazing our Ami  Bear

My Sunday Photo - 3rd of July 2014

Real All Bran 5 day challenge

I don't know if you are anything like me and struggle to even eat 5 pieces of fruit and veg a day, let alone enough fibre. So I signed up to the 5 a day challenge where you monitor your intake of food and how your tummy feels, also offering some different recipes to try to increase intake of high fibre foods. By the end I felt alot less bloated and actually enjoying eating better range of foods that I knew was better for my gut. 

We as a family had these cereals and enjoyed them all, they do not taste all carboardy like some cereals do. Even my toddler ate them and she doesn't usually eat cereal. My personal favorite was the golden crunch and sadly that was the first to go out of the three. Its great eating breakfast every day often I am so busy by the time ive sorted the kids and lunches and everything else its time for me to leave  and I have to grab something like a few biscuits or something equally unhealthy.

The 5 day challenge had been great for us and enjoying adding fresh smoothies and muffins to our diets have been a lovely change to the normal breakfast routine. Also helping fight of those hunger pains I usually get before lunch meaning I eat less snacky foods.

Why not give it a go your self.

“This post is an entry for the Real Mums of All-Bran Linky Challenge, sponsored by Kelloggs