January 31, 2012

I'm not sparing the rod
TerryJanuary 31, 2012 0 comments

Proverbs 13:24 ~

Whoever spares the rod hates their children,
   but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.(NIV)


Living in Africa is such bliss. There are many things we can afford that even the Kardashians can not. For instance, a live-in nanny to herd the brood after madam has popped them, heck! we can even afford two. Second and most important for the sake of this post, we (I) can physically sort the bad manners out of my kids behaviours. That means, I will not, shall not, can not, be in the business of raising brats, not when I can cane the ill manners. Get me right, like my Momma used to say, it's nothing personal.

With my modern (read Western) education and political correctness, my 9 year old son will not even sniff behaviour that I disapprove, atleast for now. You know, this boy is my one and only son, the one to ensure I live long even when I am gone translating to he is special to me. But amenizoea!

I will not delve into the details because I don't want to feel guilty for the tough love.   A Mom gotta to do what a Mom gotta do!
The downside is boys will always be boys so I won't be surprised or offended where he reverts back to his old ways. But at least he'll never forget who is the diva of this casa!
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January 25, 2012

Scared straight.
TerryJanuary 25, 2012 0 comments

Today I woke up feeling skeptical and unsure, a little scared too. I had an appointment with my doctor to review my test results for a scare I wanted checked out.
We had to be sure it was nothing to worry about; that explains my morning feelings. I had contemplated postponing the appointment but hubby urged me on and go I did.
I'm so glad I went because it turned out to be nothing, Amen! After leaving the doctor's office, I felt like a new being.

As I was driving to my other shughulis,  I thought to myself that the scare may have been a blessing in disguise. You see, 2012 I decided is the year for a renewed and fabulous me. Lately, I have been falling off the track to achieving what I'm aiming at. But this scare though it is now behind me has helped me re-focus. Now I have resolved to stay on the path I set out and I'll keep at it.

Sometimes when bad things or obstacles come our way, it could signal better things ahead so my Mom keeps saying and I believe her.

Whatever doesn't kill you only makes you stronger!
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January 17, 2012

The unspoken joys of motherhood
TerryJanuary 17, 2012 0 comments

count your blessings name them one by one
count your blessings see what God has done

One of the greatest blessings of my life is children. Words are not enough to say how invaluable they are to me and how happy they make me feel. I gotta tell yah, motherhood is special!

Mommy and her angel boy

Mommy and her angel girl



Nothing beats motherhood!

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January 5, 2012

Africa through our eyes
TerryJanuary 5, 2012 0 comments

I came across this video on ted.com and I listen to it over and over again. It's good to see Africa through an African's eyes; to perceive Africa through an African's perception.

Enjoy!

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January 1, 2012

Feliz año nuevo
TerryJanuary 1, 2012 0 comments

 This far the Lord has brought me. I am destined for greater things in 2012



Have a blessed 2012, Xxx
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December 31, 2011

A HOTter me!
TerryDecember 31, 2011 0 comments

2011 has had its challenges, ups and downs - ups mostly, and I'm grateful to the almighty; thus far He has brought me.
2012 is here, fresh and virgin. Time to make resolutions?? Well, I don't usually make resolutions, don't know why but I guess it's because most of the times I'm random, dynamic and good to go though grounded girl  and it has worked well for me.

This time I'm gonna make a resolution, a bit basic though. No, I'm not sitting at the dining table with a pen and resolution book rather I'm looking inwards, at all the things I'd like to change, delete or add in my life. Thank God, that I love me and my life so I have no drastic or unrealistic resolves to implement. But like the weeds I talked about HERE, I need some pruning in order to bloom.

2012 is  the year for a HOTter! Terry. Maybe I'm scared of the big 3-0 which is next year but 2012, am taking better care of myself. I have to have something to show for the three decades on earth. I won't tell yet what I'm gonna do, it's in the agenda on my phone complete with alarm reminders. What I will tell you though is that I am embracing Sunscreen and I have a glass of water with me as I write this, let me take a sip *there*

A sneek peek of other 'things to do':





  

 


what are some of your resolutions for the new year?

Happy and prosperous 2012!
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December 20, 2011

Xmas cheer
TerryDecember 20, 2011 0 comments

We finally got our Christmas tree, our first one ever!
it's amazing !












Baby girl insisted that we must have a Christmas tree this year - effects of advertising and growing up.
She insisted that the tree be bought by 15th December but unfortunately stocks run out at our local Tuskys. You can imagine we've been going there daily to check if they have been replenished with no luck.

19th December and no tree yet? Mr. had no choice but to pass through Naivas which is on his way home and check if they have the trees in stock. Luckily they did, and at a whole K less the price we'd seen! good riddance!

first decorators: baby girl and her daddy

Daddy and the girls

Mommy and the girls
he too was making merry

you can see the excitement in and on me!

The dancing lights of Christmas
It was so much fun decorating. Funny how we all started humming and singing carols. The Christmas tree has lived the air in my home, endless cheer.


Merry Christmas people !

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