Mr Jacovich.

I don't really remember having any teachers that really inspired me as a child.Fortuately that is not the case for my children.To them,Mr jacovich,their music teacher,is like a God!.ALL the kids adore this man.Mr Jacovich rocks!He is just so passionate in how he teaches,He truly lives his passion-music.He is inspiring in his enthusiasm.He is funny and approachable.And,most importantly,he inspires my kids to enjoy singing and playing instruments.Mr Jacovich is a special human being,behind his long hair and corduroy coat and his fondness for playing Deep Purple loud so the whole school hears,he is respected amongst students and parents alike.

Today he lined up a group of year one's and put on an impromptu concert,the little one's singing Beatles songs,for all us parents waiting.Wow!So amazing.

Smelling the flowers

What with my littelest boy having a runny nose due to the change of weather,he and I enjoyed just basking in the winter sun this afternoon in our frontyard.Luckily,his nose is not blocked so he could still smell the rose.My,that sunshine was GOOD!.

Sillouettes

Winter is here.The day's shorten.People light their fires.Holding on to the light,the warmth.Soon,the day's will grow longer once more but for now,all is quiet and right with the world.

Here is my youngest child,practising blowing bubbles at his first ever swimming lessons last saturday.He didn't like having his face submerged in water at all!But he did like singing songs in the water and splashing about.His first major challenge in his young life.I forget all these lessons of childhood.That's why I see parenthood as a blessing and adventure because we get to see "it"all again through their eyes,including the tough bit's long since stored away in my memory bank.Hey,I'm old!!

My oldest child also faced his own challenge this morning at school assembly.He had to step up to the microphone infront of the entire school,barely reaching the microphone,and talk about his class activity.He spoke clearly and did so well.I saw last night in him signs of nerves about it...but today he shone.

And my middle child?she is bravely getting her confidence up at swimming,by getting her face in the water...scary,when your just 5.

How lucky I am to be here right now,in this moment,to watch my children learn and grow.