Thursday, May 27, 2010

Learnig style of toddlers


Caleb loved to line up all his little matchbox cars, one after the other, over and over again. Em enjoyed arranging and rearranging all her bears on her bed. Sam was quite happy putting pegs in and out, in and out, in and out, of a container while in his high chair.


Toddlers love to repeat things. Over and over and over.


A favourite book can be read hundreds of times, yet still delight.


A favourite game can be played in exactly the same way each time (e.g. hiding in the same spot for hide-n-seek over and over!) yet still brings squeals of joy.


Our training of heart virtues into the lives of our precious wee ones also requires repitition - patient explaining and showing and encouraging - over and over.

It is how toddlers learn. Enjoy the process!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010


I gave you life, but I can't live it for you.

I can teach you things, but I can't make you learn.

I can give you directions, but I can't be there to lead you.

I can allow you freedom, but I can't account for it.


I can take you to church, but I can't make you believe.

I can teach you right from wrong, but I can't decide for you.

I can buy you a beautiful garment, but I can't make you beautiful.

I can offer you advice, but I can't accept it for you.


I can give you love, but I can't force it on you.

I can teach you to share, but I can't make you unselfish.

I can teach you to respect, but I can't force you to show honour.

I can advice you about friends, but I can't choose them for you.


I can advise about sex, but I can't make you pure.

I can tell you about the facts of life, but I can't build your reputation.

I can tell you about drink, but I can't say no for you.

I can warn you about drugs, but I can't prevent you from using them.


I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can't achieve them for you.

I can teach you about kindness, but I can't force you to be gracious.

I can warn you about sins, but I can;t make you moral.

I can, however, pray for the Lord to watch over you and to give you guidance.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

The DVD is here!!!


Well.
It is finally finished.
Many months, many meetings, many yummy cakes, lots of filming, much chocoloate, lots of chinese tea, heaps of lollies, over 150 script edits, many prayers, oodles of decisions, a whole bunch of gorgeous toddlers, lots of crossraods, many out takes, a pool party, and an enormous number of hours of hard work are behind us.
Words can not express the depth of my gratitude to so many people who contributed to this project. I am so humbled by so many generous and wonderful people.
Firstly Felic for coming to me with this idea more than two years ago.
It is her vision that started the ball rolling, and her tenacity that saw it through.
Linc for his support, jokes, wisdom and prayers along the way.
And for their four beautiful children's part too.
For Stu, the technical genius who pulled the script, crew, filming, sound and editing together.
His incredible number of hours will be so richly rewarded in heaven.
For Tara, who so graciously allowed Stu the hours to work on this project,
and for all her fantastic admin and catering support.
And for their two beautiful children's filming role too.
For James and Sonia, for so generously lending us their house for main filming day, and their four beautiful children for inclusion.
For Meryn and Matt, for their three beautiful children who did so well in front of the camera, too.
To Carol for the fantastic cover and artwork - you were a pleasure to work with.
To COMPLIMENTS OF GUS for sharing their wonderful music with us - your generosity is so kind.
To the crew (who were SO patient), post-editing and duplicating companies, animator and duplicator - many thanks are extended to you all too.
Our prayer is that this DVD will give you a glimpse of what a day with your toddler can look like.
We follow four families throughout the day and show real mums interacting with real toddlers (not actors!) in each part of the day.
For each section I explain the reasons behind each activity and a few points to consider as you implement the activity into your own day. The suggestions are not prescriptive, and you are encouraged to adapt the principles to suit your own unique family.
ENJOY these precious toddler years!

Monday, May 3, 2010

New Website


My new website has just become live!



A huge thankyou to my wonderful web guy,

James, for an amazing job of updating

- it looks fantastic.

All your hours of work and

your technical expertise are greatly appreciated.



There is a whole new look and

lots more of your questions are answered there online.



so check it out!!



http://www.terrifictoddlers.com.au/