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365 Statements from Rachael Saunders

3 reasons I love my children

  1. Cole never fails makes us laugh
  2. Cole reminds us of the fun things in life
  3. Cole is just Cole and we wouldnt want him any other way

6 ways they make me smile

  1. Coles made up "Knock Knock" jokes.... yep daggy but funny
  2. The love he has for his whole family....
  3. Coles sense of adventure.
  4. Cole sleeping soundly with his Scooby - its quiet time for us then!
  5. Coles sense of pride when showing off his school work and achievements - no matter how big or small.
  6. Coles loves to discuss "injustices" eg: killing whales is totally unacceptable. He feels he has a social responsibility to make the planet a better place and I am sure he will

5 things we will do together this year

  1. Go camping
  2. Watching his Dad graduate as a Police Officer - Cole is very proud of his Dad
  3. Go on a holiday with his grandmother who is coming our from England
  4. cooking/baking/fun in the kitchen - something we all love to do
  5. Finally allow Cole to chose a pet.
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365 Statements from Louisa Weir

3 reasons I love my children

  1. They are my reason for getting out of bed everyday.
  2. They always see the bright side.
  3. They are so innocent.

6 ways they make me smile

  1. They are so enthusiastic about EVERYTHING!
  2. They still like hanging out with me.
  3. They look angelic when they are asleep.
  4. They are compassionate little human beings.
  5. My 9 y.o.daughters hearty chuckle.
  6. I get to relive my own childhood.

5 things we will do together this year

  1. Read more books together.
  2. Go on more holidays,no matter how small.
  3. More walks with the dog.
  4. Learn to drive.
  5. Keep on loving each other.
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365 Statements from Erika Northausen

3 reasons I love my children

  1. She is her own little person;
  2. Everything is new to her;
  3. She still needs her mum sometimes.

6 ways they make me smile

  1. Watching her run around the backyard dressed in her fairy costume and gumboots;
  2. The expression on her face when she has an epiphany (that 'penny-drop' moment);
  3. She has not yet been gripped by self-consciousness: every reaction is the utter truth;
  4. Her compassion and empathy for others;
  5. Watching her do the same things I did and enjoyed doing as a child her age;
  6. That no matter how screwed up I think I am, I have somehow managed to give life to this wondrous human being...

5 things we will do together this year

  1. Travel somewhere none of us has been before;
  2. Swing on a swing together, where she wants to go higher, but I am starting to get worried!;
  3. Collect leaves, pebbles, seedpods etc in a shoebox and bring them home to make a 'Nature Collage';
  4. Have a Friday Night Disco (on a Wednesday) in our lounge room using torches and glowstick bracelets;
  5. Learn a sport, craft or other activity that none of us has tried before.
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365 Statements from Melanie Farris

3 reasons I love my children

  1. Because they are wonderful human beings
  2. Because they are spirited and kind and loving and caring
  3. Because they remind me every day, just by being themselves, that I want to be the best person I can be

6 ways they make me smile

  1. When they laugh or giggle
  2. When they get enthralled by something, like a book, the tv, or a leaf
  3. When they sing the wrong words to songs or tv ads ("oh, oh, oh, O'Reilly" instead of O'Brien)
  4. When they mimic me (and I realise how I sound...)
  5. When they hug, cuddle or kiss each other
  6. When they are just themselves, wonderful and precious

5 things we will do together this year

  1. Have a number of just 'mummy & Adam' days
  2. Race lots of races
  3. Stomp in lots of puddles
  4. Celebrate with lots of balloons when Poppy starts walking
  5. Make a vege garden