How Old is To Old?

In the early hours of this morning our 10 year old comes into our room upset that she has had a terrible nightmare, I immediately scooched over and wrapped her into my arms, hushing her back to sleep. We only have a Queen sized bed and with 3 it seems even smaller. I had the pleasure of reading pottymouthmama's post this morning-  Ah - Sweet Bed!  regarding bed sizes and had to chuckle at her comments. However this blog isn't about how big the bed it, but rather how big our children get and when a certain age is too old.

This morning I let our girl into our bed simply because she was upset with her dream . Within 5 minutes of our Miss M sliding in, B-Rock decides to get out in a huff, grab his pillow and head straight for the couch, grumbling as he went about her being too old to sleep in our bed. Now I understand why he did that, I do..but what I don't get is, it won't be long before she hits 16-17 and we won't have the pleasure of those cuddles. Instead we could be awoken by her calling and waking us up in the night saying she's had an accident, or worse still by a policeman-god forbid.

I enjoy my sleep as much as the next parent, but I enjoy being able to cuddle my 'baby girl' much much more. Time is flying by and surely a few hours of lost sleep doesn't compare?

I love You To The Moon and Back- INFINITY!!!

This morning I found myself looking for some words of encouragement for my little Sister as she is about to embark on one of the hardest things in her life- her daughter is in the process of open heart surgery- she is only 4 years old. So today my dear little sister, this ones for you!

I love you to the moon and back
and then infinity times more
I love you to the moon and back
as you open up this door
I love you to the moon and back
as i take your hand and walk with you
I love you to the moon and back
together we'll see this through.

I love you to the moon and back
when your courage fades away
I love you to the moon and back
I'm right there with you to stay
I love you to the moon and back
lean on me if you wish
I love you to the moon and back
for always my little Sis!

Some Inspiration....

Writers block has had me held at ransom for weeks, maybe its how busy my life has been, or maybe its just the typical everyday frustration of life- busy or not.

I've found myself calling my Mum alot lately, most mornings actually, for a coffee and a chat. We haven't had the best of relationships as Mother and Daughter- we are too much alike I say. However I know that if I need some motivation/inspiration she is the person I turn to most of the time.
I left home for real at 17.5 years of age to work as a Governess/Rousie on a property outside Dirranbandi, something I had yearned for since I was just a little tacker. Mum wrote me this poem and gave it to me the day the truck came to collect me and I often find myself looking back on it for inspiration to keep on keeping on.

Its been a slog
we've had it tough
and, i know at times its been very rough.
But, I have to say
I'm so very proud of you
your Brothers and your Sisters too!

My little girl has turned a page
in that book of life that's been mapped an age
We follow that book our whole lives through
the good times, the bad, and the waiting times too.

You've got your chance now,
grab on and hold tight
you've wanted this badly
work hard, you'll be right!
listen and learn, let your brain be a sponge
others impart, take the plunge.

Take the plunge, but be wary
for there are bad times too
be aware that they're coming
stand tall see them through.
As each one passes
you'll find that in time
they'll seem smaller, lesser
Hey kid, you'll be fine!

I love you my Elizabeth,
I'll pray for your moon.
keep stretching and reaching
for you may hold a star soon
As long as you aim high
the moons not that far
Be proud and be strong
I love the girl that you are!