Well you all know that a while back our Dwarf Hamsters had 7 little babies. While they were still 3 weeks old the mom had another batch of 5. These are ready to go to the pet shop now and what a surprise when we wanted to clean moms cage there were 2 little ones…… I am totally confused the dad was not near her and yet she still got 2 new babies….
Elephant, Addo National Elephant Park, Eastern Province, South Africa,2010
” You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar
Elephant, Addo National Elephant Park, Eastern Province, South Africa,2010
“Lost time is never found again.” Benjamin Franklin
On Route to Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa,2012
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” H Jackson Browne
Karoo, South Africa, 2012
“The basic thing is that everyone wants happiness, no one wants suffering. And happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors. If your own mental attitude is correct, even if you remain in a hostile atmosphere, you feel happy.” Dalai Lama
Elephant, Addo National Elephant Park, Eastern Province, South Africa,2010
“Happiness is something that you are and it comes from the way you think.” Dr Wayne Dyer
West Coast National Park, West Coast, South Africa, 2012
“As you reach your goals, set new ones. That is how you grow and become a more powerful person.” Les Brown
Blaauwberg, Western Cape, South Africa, 2012
“Believe deep down in your heart that you’re destined to do great things.” Joe Paterno
Today Armand had a cricket match and he was so excited about it.
Armand is not in the A, B or C team, he is in the D team. The boys of the D team are full of spirit and willing to better their game.
One boy came to me and said I am not a good batsmen or bowler I need to work on my batting. He went in on number 3 and was bowled after facing 3 balls. So I told him that everyone can’t be a batsmen or a bowler some are just fielders. We need good fielders too. He smiled and took off his gear and said that I can do.
When Armand went on in spot number 6 he was supper excited and told me he want to stay in as long as he can. And then the first ball he faced was from a spin bowler and it happened so fast. He was out for a duck. He could not believe it. He came to me and said ” Mom I am so disappointed in myself.” My heart wanted to break for him. But I just told him it happens to the best of cricket players also. Next time he may hit the same spin bowler for a six…
One do not always realize that kids can also be disappointed in themselves and some parents would go of and tell their child how useless they are. I think this is why so many children out their trying to proof to their parents they are not a failure no matter what. I think it must be hard always seeking approval and just get blown off. I try my best to let my boys know I am proud of them even if they are out for a duck.
I Totally forgot to post my photo of the day yesterday. With hubby not here I don’t sleep so well and I think it’s starting to affect my mind…. Rather late than never….