"Shopping" for a school

At the moment, our family is completely pre-occupied with choosing a school for Kyan. He starts Prep next year and it is currently enrolment time at all the private schools. I'm not sure why I'm particularly interested in private schools, I guess I'm just wanting to provide my children with a similar experience to my primary school days. I loved going to Mass and all the singing and activities that went with it. As a primary school aged girl, I thought it was great! I really want those first 3-4 years to be so fun that Kyan's idea of school will be etched into his brain as being fun. Not scary or boring or torturous in any way.

After 'checking out' all the local schools I find myself feeling a bit ho-hum about all of them. I can't help but think that most of the impact comes from the teacher which, in most cases, is almost impossible to know in advance. So my mission over the last 6 months (or more) has been to talk!!! I have been asking any parents I meet about schools that their children go to and what they think. I have even been asking kids....while at my day job....any kids I meet, I ask them about their school.

At this stage I am actually leaning toward a State School. A small school about 10 mins drive from my home. I know the prep teacher who is teaching prep there this year and next year. It's a MAN prep teacher which really appeals to me and he has a little boy very similar to Kyan (they are friends) so I know he knows how to handle Kyan's energy! There will also be about 5 of Kyan's friends from our Mothers Group attending the same school. I think it will be nice for him to start on this journey surrounded by some familiar faces.

Anyway, I shall continue on with my research in the hope of reaching a decision very soon so as not to miss out on the eventual school of choice!

Hooray for today!

Today I gave notice to my 'real job'. The job (with an ex-employer) I was offered a year ago has somehow morphed into something different and I wasn't liking where it was headed. It meant giving up another day with my boys and so I said NO! For the first time in a long time I listened to my gut and said NO!

My husband is so supportive and really doesn't understand why I went back to work in the first place. I love the people and the social side but when it cuts further into my family time, it has to end.

I haven't felt this great in a long time. I walked out knowing that it was the right thing to do and I feel like the possibilities are endless!!

Now, waiting for the 1st of June when I actually finish and can close the door behind me, this time I'll be leaving it closed & locked!

Time is flying

Not sure where the days and weeks are going but.....May already!!!???

Been a little busy over the past few weeks and a bit slack on the blogging.
A couple of weekends ago we managed to get up the range to Maleny and had a wander through the rainforest at Mary Cairncross park. It was a beautiful day.




On the way home we stopped in at a little Tea House which used to be Rohan's parents home....it was the home that he lived in for the first 3 years of his life. So nice to be able to wander around and have a look at the house which remains mostly unchanged!

I love this time of year!

Blown Away....

Every once in a while I receive a package that blows me away. It's presentation and quality are amazing and I feel proud to be stocking the items.

I am speaking about the delivery of baby shoes from Baby Things by Jessica. As soon as I opened the box I was speechless!

And it's not just the packaging. The shoes are exquisite and extremely well made. I wish my boys were still little enough to wear these!

You will find the shoes instore with the next store stock due this week. VIPs have first access so sign up now.

Thanks Mr Postman!!

It feels like Christmas!!! I have parcels arriving everyday lately. Loads of gorgeous goodies from both Australia and the U.S. to fill the Boodabubs Boutique!

Today I received a package from the fantastic Frank & Me.....a bunch of re-usable wipes, car seat/pram strap covers in fun fabrics for boys and girls and some special little burp cloths.

I also received my package from the groovy girls at charli&jax which means, lots of funky wipes cases will shortly be added to the store. Along with new hairclips, baby shoes and of course some funky Boodabubs fashion!

Remember, VIPs receive first access to these new goodies so make sure you sign up! You will receive our newsletter when it is released (I would like it to be regularly every 2 months but sometimes it is longer) which will have a link to access the preview section.

Anyway, back to the sewing machine for me. Have a lovely day!

Available soon....

After a few (dozen) custom orders I have finally got some new things finished and we're almost ready for store stocking....late....but we'll get there.

Getting into the Autumn vibe with earthy tones and nice warm fabrics!! Don't forget VIP's get first access to new items so sign up here and you'll get a 10% discount off all orders.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Easter from Boodabubs.