Mili, Thank you, thank you for the book! We got it and it looks pretty good. At first I opened it near the back and thought, boy, may be too hard or not interesting to the boy...but I'll like it. Then, since I was hanging around while he did water hose investigations in the back yard, I skimmed/read through practically the whole thing. Some of it I can't wait until we're ready to do it. The Puddle Wonders looks like just the ticket as a carrier for science method lessons for the puddle lovin lad. And I really wish we could make that giant-sized whale!
Thank you for your generosity. You've inspired me to do more and to pursue the Stream Team for him.

cj

Hee hee, yeah making the life sized whale might be a bit much!

And though lots of things are advanced in that book, lots are doable. I thought that book was a fantastic 'idea maker' for anyone that wants to homeschool, or just have fun with learning. BUT, you can't skim through it then leave it in your closet for a year like I did, or it doesn't work .

You can modify anything really, to suit you. I hope you get totally inspired and have fun with it! It was fun sending it, knowing it would arrive to a sister mgh-er.

Have fun!
Mili

hello people

Have been bawling - watched the 20/20 special with Terri Irwin. We were gutted with Steve's death and still upset. Have been saving for the last year to take kids to Australia Zoo. Have saved $6,500.00 and need another $3,500.00

I am selling art online through a website in NZ a bit like ebay. Bought a new puppy (stud dog) same breed and Possum my first dog.



Took Kids to the Alexandra Blossom Festival (its spring here) and these are some photos of the day. It is my anniversary today - 9th. I completely forgot, but my sweet dh remembered and brought home two bunches of daffodils for me

Hazel may be starting work in a day care centre 3 days a week. With the goal to build up to five days a week. When I say day she would work from 11 am to 1pm. A two hour working day seems pretty cruizey. She is obsessed with other people having autism currently. If there is a programme on TV about an Autistic or person with Aspergers we all have to shut up and watch and preferably tape the show.

I see Oprah and Angelina are in a war over there. Well thats what the magazines say - sorry realise that was a bit random. Talking of random things, did John Lester drop dead or something???



Well it is 11.31pm I need to go get some sleep. Life sux - there is no good reason why Steve had to die and my heart breaks for his wee family. I reckon we might still go to see his zoo though.

seeyas

Peta
wife of Peter
Mum to
Hazel
Breezsha
Reuben
Alice
Melee

Peta!

Me too, bawling my eyes out during the 20/20 with Terri Irwin. When that man died, a light went out that was so bright...he really was gifted in a way that was not of this earth. Maybe he was an angel here all along? Terri was so inspiring in so many ways. With my love for animals (and sheer volume of them I have!) I just found her to be every bit as much a wildlife warrior as Steve...as a mother I found her even more inspirational. But then a guy like that would have to be married to an amazing woman.

Onto the piccies...wow, what a great update. For some reason I still see your kids in my mind like they looked 6 years ago. And Hazel is 'into' autism...good! Peta, take this from my heart to yours, get Hazel on the www.rdiconnect.com website. Have her learn about her core deficits, so everything in her world and in the world will start making so much more sense. I feel like for the first time, I'm beginning to open my eyes, to see myself, my son, daughter, husband, and the entire world around me. No way can I describe the experience...but I finally am starting to feel human. I can't even describe that, but try and imagine what it felt like to never feel like a human being, like part of my own species. It's aweful really. In all the time I've known you, in all my life for that matter, this is the first thing that really makes sense. I want to see you posting here in a year or two, that Hazel has full time employment, a great boyfriend, a life you dreamed for her when she was born...a life that she dreams for herself. Do not settle for less. This ain't wishy washy idealism, it's real.

So...Oprah and Angelina are fighting? Didn't know that. Aparantly I'm not to the RDI chapter that gets me in 'the loop' yet, hee hee.

I sure love and miss you here. Hope you post more often.

How's Happi doing? We need a Happi update...how many kiddos now, 7? I can't even remember (sorry). Preggers yet again? She's sure got one gorgeous family, and I don't know how in the world she manages them all. That's a whole lot of youngins, I bet the older ones are more responsible and intelligent than most grown ups.

Ok ya possum grubbin pal of mine,
I really miss you!
Love,
Mili

Happi is "Hapu" again --- *hapu means pg*

Mili, dont worry, I didnt know the 2 creepy chicks were fighting either. I have no respect for either of them so I refuse to be in the loop LOL!

Nice to see u Peta! I LOVE that you have a piper in your family!!