My boys, music has the ability to invoke feelings immediately, to bring memories to the front of your mind. I have used it so many times to help me through struggle, to motivate me, to remember the people I love. Take a journey with me my boys as I share with you some of our memories. […]
Run with me son
There will be a time in your life my boys when you decide that you want to get fit. I wanted to leave you this post, which I will update every day for the next 8 weeks, following my fitness plan so that you can run with me. When you are older I might not […]
Haeata – the meaning behind your name
I wanted to write this post about your name Haeata. I also wanted to talk about the strength of woman (in particular your Mama). This has been an amazing week (the week you were born) for so many reasons. It has also been a really trying week. So many different things happening in our lives. As […]
8 things you need to know about getting your family through a natural disaster
The day the birds stopped singing Son, I hope you never have to go through anything like this. But if you do then here are 8 things to help your family get through a natural disaster. I’ve written a post about this day. If you get to this post first then read this at the […]
Instagram aroha – one week of instagram love
Son, here is some aroha that we left for you on instagram. In case you don’t find it, Ive added it here. Rāhina – Monday Rakeiora – Adorn life. Remember the moments in your life that make you who you are Rātū – Tuesday Spend time every day doing something that someone you love wants […]
Unexpected small town treasure – Ngatea
Son, today was a milestone. Here is a little story to tell you why. Mama and I choose to homeschool you a long time ago. This has been great, but we noticed how much you love hanging out with friends. Thus the reason to enrol you at kindy one day a week with your bestie. […]
Be that helpful person
Son, Rakeiora – I write this post to you at the moment before your little brother arrives, any day now. But of course, it will apply to him once he’s on this side! So lately we’ve had a lot of things going on since the flood. It has made me really think about the whole […]
The day the birds stopped singing
Wednesday the 8th of March 2017 is a date which we will always remember my son. It is the day the birds stopped singing and the date our home was flooded. It’s hard to explain the feeling of waking up and seeing that your life has changed. You have a voice The title of this […]
Why I value the morning son
Son here is a short video that I made for you so that you understand why I love the mornings. It’s pretty deep, but I think it will help you to understand the value of getting up early!