My Dad...

I am blessed in life to have such a wonderful Father...

My Dad...is a wonderful role model...because of him I knew what qualities to look for in my Husband and the qualities I hope to impart on my Son.

My Dad...is wonderful, kind, supportive, compassionate, patient, slow to anger, loving, not afraid to show affection, understanding, a great confidant, smart, a people person, professional, a perfectionist, successful, a man's man, a snazzy dancer and loves a good party. He has an unbelievable work ethic and a terrific thirst for knowledge...

My Dad...always told us...if a job's worth doing...it's worth doing well!

My Dad (and Mum too)...have sacrificed so many things for themselves to ensure we (my sister and me) need and want for nothing. They have worked their tails off so they could give us the best in life.

My Dad...has allowed me to make mistakes so I could learn from them and has always been there to help me through the good and the bad. He has driven hundreds and hundreds of kilometres taking us to school and back, taken us to country parties, moved us from house to house (so many times between my sister and me I hate to think)...

My Dad and little Sis

My Dad...agreed to give my hand in marriage to my wonderful Husband...whom I would be lost without. Dad recognised my love for N and his for me and support us through everything we do together as a couple. In his beautiful and moving speech at our Wedding he gave us some words of wisdom...those words were..."There are books written on marriage, but it is very hard to give advice, as each person is an individual with a unique personality. The only thing I know is, that like a business, you have to work hard at making a marriage work. There will be times of great joy and sadness, but like any relationship there are give and take rules. Above all, be loyal, love, respect and give space to each other"...

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My Dad...is a wonderful, doting Grandfather. When I gave birth to my Son I was most excited to ring Dad to tell him he finally has a Jackaroo. I look forward to all the fun times and little gems of wisdom he will pass on to his Grandson...

My Dad...is a remarkable man. I struck it lucky to get him as my Father, my mentor and my first Hero.

Dad...I love you... Jx

Family Holiday...Destination Fiji...

Bula!

Last month we were lucky enough to have a week in Fiji for our first family holiday. It was my first time to Fiji and it did not disappoint...from the moment we landed until the moment we left it was excellent!

The Fijian people were so hospitable and in our experience couldn't do enough for you. We had heard all of this from friends and family and we found out very quickly just how lovely they are.

H was a big hit and it wasn't long before he developed an attachment for two lovely ladies. He would look for them every morning and flirt with them to get their attention...

With or without children it's a wonderful holiday destination. We can't wait to hopefully go back one day.

Here are some photos from the trip...

All photos copyright Jessica Flett

Some of the real highlights of the trip were...

Seeing H enjoy exploring, he had only been walking for two week when we went away so he was loving his new found independence.

Being serenaded by the lovely island band... they went around to each table and sang a song just to them...when they got to us they sang... 'Burning ring of fire' by Mr Johnny Cash (a highly interesting coincidence in light of how many curries had been on offer over the last 2 days!!!)

This was not a highlight but was definitely memorable. The most embarrassing moment was after H's dinner one night...for his dinner we would head down to the main bar and have a drink whilst feeding him dinner. The gorgeous staff would be setting up for dinner and would come over and say hi and have a chat. This one evening the gorgeous Va took H for a walk to say Hi to the guys in the kitchen and when he came back he was wrapped in a towel...unbeknown to us he had gone to the bathroom and had leaked all over the lovely Va. We were mortified and she was sooo good about it... Ah the joys of parenthood!!

Vanaka to everyone at Vomo Island Resort, especially Va, Mere, Maria, Maci, Henry, Vuli, Sarah, Shane, Maddi and Noah for making our stay so special. We hope to see you again.

I would love to hear about your first family holiday...where was it, did you enjoy it and would you go back there?

Jx

The 'Uh Oh'...

The 'Uh Oh' is H's new 'word'. Everything is being dropped over the edge of highchairs, his cot, the neighbours fence and the back of the couch...

After every sleep I hear little chirping through the monitor followed by 'Uh Oh' on a loop cycle... I walk into his room to find both teddies and dummy on the floor and H standing in the cot smiling and pointing to said items saying 'Uh Oh, Uh Oh, Uh Uh Oh'...

On Sunday he was a huge "help" to his Father in the garden. As N was pruning dead wood off a vine H was promptly pushing them through the boundary fence... thank you to our lovely neighbours for finding it endearing.

His latest exploit was to half eat a milk arrowroot, paint the windows and couch with his yummy biscuit then climb up onto the couch, stand at the back of it, look at me, then back to the job at hand where he promptly said 'Uh Oh' as he dropped the arrowroot down the back of the couch!!! CHEEKY LITTLE MONKEY!!!

I was on the phone to his Father where I took great delight in telling him what HIS son had done (he is always HIS son when he's done something cheeky!!) We both had a giggle at how cheeky and cute it was...

When retrieving the biscuit I found his toy mobile and the DVD remote. Ladies and Gentlemen... we have a new hiding spot!!!

IT'S LUCKY HE'S SO CUTE!!

I know this is the tip of the iceberg of what's to come but I am loving watching him explore and seeing his little personality develop and push his boundaries.

Have your kids/nieces/nephews/babysitting charges ever enjoyed the 'Uh Oh' and had hiding spots? I'd love to hear your stories...

Jx