tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:01:07 +0000Amélieraising amelieRAamelieFathermoment in timePapadaughterRitualFatherschildParentmaximusmomentGamesHomephotodadDogMartial arts. daughterbirthdaymusicpictureAnimationChristmasFamilyStay at Home Fathersamerican staffycartoonmoment. pictureAngelBlogCartoonsChildrenStar warsSydneyTraveldisneyfoodsleepArtsEducationHealthParentingRecreationRelationshipsfather. 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Well, what can I say? Long Time No see? It certainly has been a long time since I've touched the keyboard to attach a post to my forgotten little site. You see, I have been extremely busy doing absolutely, well nothing really. The truth is, I am one lazy writer and trying to put my thoughts or remembrances down have been put off until the following week. Unfortunately http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2013/03/long-time-no-see.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-1821467602187072394Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:15:00 +00002015-04-27T15:40:20.343+08:00amelieAmélieanimalsFatherMartial arts. daughterPapaperthRAraising amelieZoo It's been a long, long time between posts I know, and that is probably caused by my brain being wired to underachieve. As it's no doubt known, laziness is caused by the amount of dopamine—a neurotransmitter involved with memory, processing emotions, and motivation—in certain brain regions that determines if someone is a go-getter or a slacker! So, lacking in dopamine—a neurotransmitter, http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/10/zoo-danser.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-2229318202689692049Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:57:00 +00002015-04-27T14:28:50.170+08:00amelieamerican staffyAmélieJimmaximusmomentmoment in timepictureRAraising ameliethis moment – A Friday ritual. A photo/s capturing a moment from the week that may or may not have words. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment you want to pause, savour and remember. Dinner Time For Jim That Is http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/08/moment-in-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-1625687164856311257Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:01:00 +00002015-04-27T18:02:13.441+08:00amelieamerican staffyAméliechickenseggshenJimRAraising amelie It's been a long time since my last post and I have no reason except to say, I am one lazy blob of a man. But that's neither here nor there really, is it? So follow me as there's something about Jim I need to elaborate on. In the past three or so weeks since acquiring Chickens which I posted about in the post, Chicken Run, one fowl seems to be the only one doing its job. I'm not complaining http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/08/theres-something-about-jim.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-6843019722990696695Fri, 27 Jul 2012 07:26:00 +00002015-04-27T13:29:50.767+08:00amelieamerican staffyAméliechickensdaughtereggshensRAraising amelie It seems we have certain additions to the family. Four more to be exact. In a week there will be no need to go and buy eggs as my little farmhand has purchased chickens. Out of the four hens, two seem to have the same name now, can you guess what name that would be? I'll give you a hint, the names are spelt the same way as the aforementioned farmhand. Yes, two out of the four chickens are nowhttp://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/07/chicken-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-1709759483408060146Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:47:00 +00002015-04-27T13:35:36.032+08:00amelieAméliemaximusoutingPortable DVD Playerraising ameliewalkiesWalkies! Who is leading whom I wonder. I really don't know who will tire first. Probably me trying to keep up. Walkies Who's Tired? http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/07/who-is-leading-whom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-707896164977510007Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:08:00 +00002015-04-27T12:49:38.127+08:00amelieAmélieanimalsEducationknowledgemaximusRAraising amelievet Amelie at 4 and a half knows what she wants to do. Yes! You may have guessed by the heading, if not, oh well you may need to take another IQ Test. Just saying... Yes, Mimi wants to be a Vet! I have no idea why as she annoys our poor Maximus to the Max! Maybe that is the way? As you have to really punish an animal to appreciate what he really feels and understands. Yet I doubt it. Well, to http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-vet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-6385500705281529340Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:05:00 +00002015-04-27T13:51:26.963+08:00amelieAméliefauxicepictureRAraising ameliesnowsnowmanIs it snow? NO but close enough. You see being down here we don't get to go skiing very often as there is a lack of the white fluffy stuff around. So the next best thing... an indoor ice rink with faux white fluffy stuff. It's the first time my Yeti has seen or touched it and it probably will be a long time until she gets to see the real thing. She did enjoy it though as you can see we http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/07/is-it-snow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-3639983243625524382Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:20:00 +00002015-04-27T12:21:14.101+08:00amelieAmélieBattle GamesFatherPapaPlants vs ZombiesRAraising amelie I was away for a while and returned to find the Zombies were still here... OH NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Something has got into those neurons that assist us Humans to go forth and conquer! Those parts that put us apart from the mere Zombies whose whole being is to walk around and eat and devour this Earth. Those that have no care and just feed... leaving the carcasses for the rest of us to pick up and http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/07/plants-vs-zombies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-4050346885202800851Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:08:00 +00002015-04-27T22:00:45.186+08:00amelieAmélieDanceDiscomusicRAraising amelievideo Ready My Party Girls first disco GROOVY I'm glad that she hung around with certain friends, mainly being girls. Phew. http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/06/at-disco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-5377687472213871144Thu, 24 May 2012 12:49:00 +00002015-04-27T11:29:21.936+08:00birthdaymoment in timemoment. picturemumRAraising amelieThis Moment - A photo/'s capturing a moment from the week that may or may not have words. Happy Birthday Mum Drink Up! http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/05/moment-in-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-7033483146536687778Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:26:00 +00002015-04-27T01:23:58.626+08:00amelieAmélieFatherMartial arts. daughterPapaPlants vs ZombiesRAraising amelieTravel I have gone to see my Parents in Sydney and having doing so have left something behind that is the whole of my being. I wonder what that could be? I wonder what you could think it could be? That which is my wholeness within me pondering that there is something missing and that can be once again whole, considering, that I have gone. If you didn't understand, no matter, as I lost myself http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/04/gone-leaving-zombies-behind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-5110060670684495464Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:41:00 +00002015-04-26T19:45:34.348+08:00AméliedaughterFatherGamesmonopolyRAraising amelieAs you may or may not have noticed I have been away due to the dreaded Man-Flu and since being found clinically alive have still stayed clear of my 'Precious', (Other than Raising Amelie or the Ring that Binds us all... I just mean this Blog) In that time of absenteeism I can say that I have been busy, in that I have been playing, I mean teaching a certain up and coming Tycoon, the intricacies http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/04/a-single-entity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-8183070244310158018Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:06:00 +00002015-04-27T00:22:23.132+08:00amelieAméliemanha mahnaMuppetsmusicRAraising amelietv Mahna Mahna Baby! Hello and welcome to nothing particularly interesting. So what about me you ask? I am improving slowly but still poorly, oh woe is me. But that is another story. The thing is I am hearing stuff around the house, mainly songs I haven't heard in a long time. Some good, some bad. But let me tell you, oh ones who love me, this is a favourite of mine and now it is all I http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/03/mahna-mahna.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-7727991014092649574Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:48:00 +00002015-04-27T01:03:51.607+08:00Améliemoment in timemoment. picturePapapictureRAraising amelie{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A photo/s capturing a moment from the week that may or may not have words. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment you want to pause, savour and remember. Sometimes it's about me. If you have a Moment just leave your link in the comments section so we can all have a snoop… http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/03/moment-in-time_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-6905243860994670461Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:19:00 +00002015-04-25T23:40:02.840+08:00amelieAméliedaddaughterFatherGameshelter skelterRAraising amelie How tedious are some games? Well let me tell you that this particular game is up there with the best of the time consuming ones. Helter Skelter or KerPlunk by it's other just as frustrating name, is not a bad game by any means but it's just that it takes so frickin' long to set up! My eyes are failing and my hands shake so it's no wonder setting up this particular game get's my nerves on edge.http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/03/helter-skelter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-6206076989378009874Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:54:00 +00002015-04-26T20:13:43.415+08:00Améliemomentmoment in timepictureRAraising amelie{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A photo/s capturing a moment from the week that may or may not have words. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment you want to pause, savour and remember. She did manage to do it. We're just playing with you. :) If you have a Moment just leave your link in the comments section so we can all have a snoop… http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/03/moment-in-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-1599610236050973984Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:05:00 +00002015-04-26T19:55:02.385+08:00amelieAméliehalloweenmoment in timemoment. pictureRAraising amelie{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A photo/s capturing a moment from the week that may or may not have words. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment you want to pause, savour and remember. If you have a Moment just leave your link in the comments section so we can all have a snoop… http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/02/moment-in-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-3541193623560188315Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:38:00 +00002015-04-25T22:42:12.110+08:00amelieAméliedaughterDogFathermaximusRAraising amelievalentine day What's this all over the web-o'-sphere about Valentine's day? I mean really?
 Yes I know it is the 14th of February and that does mean that this day happens to coincide with something to do with giving gaudy balloons or wilting flowers and oh, let's not forget giving your special someone a huge box of chocolate, which you as well as they will be complaining about down the track when the pants http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/02/14th-of-feb-is-not-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-3241954073581961984Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:54:00 +00002015-04-27T00:55:27.917+08:00amelieAmélieChildrenPapaParentRAraising amelieschoolI was going to do a post on my babies first day at school but I couldn't as I was an emotional wreck! Maybe later... or not... She is growing up so quickly I have grown since then too Needless to say, everyone was crying. Enjoy being with your children as it doesn't seem to last long. http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/02/school-begins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-8640952287312360633Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:18:00 +00002015-04-26T20:27:47.738+08:00amelieAméliebirthdayBirthday cakeRAraising amelieStay at Home FathersHappy Birthday to, well you know who.... You are everything to me and more. Let them eat cake I say. To my Amelie http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2015/04/now-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-8391592428771808310Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:43:00 +00002015-04-27T17:57:19.209+08:00amelieAmélieFatherGamesHomelegoPapaRAraising amelie I had the joy and frustration yesterday in that I spent some time playing with my 'Architect' with those most famous of activity implements... Lego.  Oh the joy in having your little one so enthused in creating something special from these blocks of plastic, oh the frustration when Papa tries to assemble the different parts she has created to make a whole construction. Yes, http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/01/lego-stand-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-4066341953971824765Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +00002015-04-25T21:54:53.832+08:00amelieAmélieRAraising amelieTranslationvocabularywords Amelie starts school in a months time and so I need to brush up on my English skills. I certainly need to study a lot just in case I was to be asked anything in relation to the written word in this rather bastardised language. You see, having Spanish blood coursing through my Latin veins I can read Spanish as well as speak it. Reading the Español is quite straight forward as really what you http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-now-brown-cow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-4844315476750201534Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:08:00 +00002015-04-26T20:48:50.558+08:00amelieAmélieChristmasFatherGiftRAraising amelieChristmas morning... 6:40am  I wake by a tapping on my head, I open my eyes and there beside me is my baby girl. I say, "Good Morning, Merry Christmas." "Merry Christmas Papa, do you know if Santa came?" "No I don't, so let's go check." Amelie's response to that was, "Even if Santa didn't come I will still be happy." This coming from my 3 year old took me by surprise, I felt very proud and http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-morning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488586070729891310.post-8345427859122902116Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:24:00 +00002015-04-27T00:31:10.848+08:00amelieAmélieChristmasdaughtermomentmoment in timeRAraising amelie {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A photo/s capturing a moment from the week that may or may not have words. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment you want to pause, savour and remember. Gifts from Mary If you have a Moment just leave your link in the comments section so we can all have a snoop… Merry Christmas to all :) http://raisingamelie.blogspot.com/2011/12/moment-in-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)