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Good evening/morning Cuties. I just had to share these pictures with you. Today was Ophelie's first day of school and Trevor and I went into see her. She was so surprised as she wasn't expecting to see us. Trev put my cushions on the front passenger seat for me and I laid on my side as we drove in. Thankfully it's only a 16 minute drive to O's new school.
Last night I had only the second night's best sleep I've had since I was diagnosed with these issues. I slept from 12.00 till 5.30 when I always wake up. Today has been more comfortable too. I still can't sit for too long, but I just stand up. After school I went to my Italian classes and sat and stood for the 3 hours or so. It was so nice to be back.
Anyway, I just had to share Ophelie's comments when Amy asked how her first day of school was and she said -
"Mummy, it was better than kissing Ethan".
When I read this comment I laughed out loud. Some of you would have seen pictures of her 'boyfriend' who was born only a couple of months after her. One of her best friends Kristen has Ethan, Maeva and new baby Olive.
Out of the mouths of babes hey! Love to you all and thanks for your continued prayers.
Love Chris
1. Ophelie and me.
2. Ophelie and Trevor.
3. Steve with Delphi and Ophelie.
4. Ophelie on her own.
5. Steve, Ophelie and Me on bench seat.
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kathymourie
01 Feb 2016
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Beautiful family. But the last picture is gorgeous.
Kathy
Kathy
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Isn't it gorgeous Kathy? My favourite too! Of course it's summer here, so we are all in summer clothing. Been very humid today. Love C
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She looks so excited and happy! She couldn't be cuter. I'm so glad you are feeling better and able to get out more. Keep up the good healing.
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Oh! She was Karen. Amy was a bit emotional, but came good. She rang me last night in tears and I knew exactly why she was in tears. She just can't believe that her little girl is now going to 'big' school. Ophelie's teacher said she was delightful. Her teacher is gorgeous too, I met her this morning and she is musically talented too! So I hope Ophelie learns an instrument. Also thanks for your prayers. I'm off to collect Mum in the morning first time driving for about a week. Trev is letting me rest, but I did drive last Wednesday to my Weight Watchers meeting. I've now lost 11kgs since November - very proud of myself. Love Chris
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Beautiful pictures - such a photogenic family. Thank you for posting Chris.
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Thanks Sarah, I sent you a PM over the weekend, have you checked them? Love Chris
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Hi Chris,
She is such as beautiful little girl as is all the family. It is nice that you were able to share this special day with her. Happy to hear that you are getting some (even a little goes a long way) relief. Take care my friend and listen to your body, even if you don't like what it is saying lol,
hugs
Michelle
She is such as beautiful little girl as is all the family. It is nice that you were able to share this special day with her. Happy to hear that you are getting some (even a little goes a long way) relief. Take care my friend and listen to your body, even if you don't like what it is saying lol,
hugs
Michelle
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You know what I'm going through and this post made me smile. Thanks for your concern. I'm being very good, not doing much throughout the day - getting a bit edgy though, I want to sew!!!!!!!!!!! Never mind I'm just resting and so far this is what is helping me. As I told Karen I'm off to the hairdressers in the morning. Lucky for me it's just at my shopping centre only 300metres away. Mum is only a 4 minute drive, so thankfully it isn't far. I'm dying to get some work done, but I'm listening/feeling to what my body is telling me. And you've hit the nail on the head! I don't like what my body is telling me!!!! Love Chris
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Just wanted to show you how close I am to my shopping village. It's literally just up the road from my house. It has the blue roof on it! Love Chris
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Wow she has grown. You look lovely as usual. Love the smile and the reminder out of the mouth of babes!
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Thanks dear Chris, I try my best! Yes, Ophelie has a great smile, it lights up a room when she enters it. Love Chris
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graceandham
01 Feb 2016
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Perfect little first day of school outfit and she is so happy. Glad to hear of your bit of progress.
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Thanks Betsey, yes all children in Primary School wear uniforms here in Australia. Also High School, saves a lot of washing and peer pressure into buying the latest "fad". Love Chris
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dailylaundry
01 Feb 2016
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Oh, Chris, you better print and have a couple of these pictures framed!!! How adorable - I just love her braids! I use to braid my Katie's hair zillions of years ago - I can't believe Ophelia is old enough for school - time goes by so fast! I don't know how you are managing with all your pain! It has to be so difficult! Take good care of yourself!! Hugs, Laura*
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Hugs to you too Laura. I'm getting there slowly. I've just got up about half an hour ago (6.34 now) and slept peacefully again. I actually slept a couple of hours on our couch yesterday afternoon - I NEVER SLEEP IN THE DAY!!!! So I must have needed it. I agree with you about Ophelie, I can't believe it either. I've been posting her since I've had her and now she is a ' big ' school girl. We need to hold onto our children and keep them safe! Yes, Amy is a good plaiter - she also braids too. Love Chris
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dragonflyer
01 Feb 2016
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Beautiful photos of all of you, Chris...can't believe how grown up Ophelie is...
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Hi Kim, yes, she certainly has grown up. She is the tallest in the class too. Apparently when she is fully grown she is supposed to be around 6feet tall! My niece in Canberra the Physiotherapist is 6ft tall also! Love Chris
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Such lovely pictures thanks for showing us .i love those BIG smiles hugs
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Hi Carolyn, yes, we all have big smiles - lots of teeth I suppose! Plus it's such a wonderful climate here in Newcastle and the first day of school was just perfect weather wise. We have our hottest month now in February! How is your temperature still lots of degrees below zero? I don't know how you cope! When I read of the death of Henry Worsley from England who was only about 30miles from his destination on January 24th this year (he was following the Shackleton route in the Antartic) he was in freezing conditions like you get. Love Chris
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Great pictures it's my grand daughters first day at school today. I used to live in Dymock close very handy to the shopping centre when we first moved there only 2 houses over in that whole section.
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Hi Liliana, where do you live now? Yes, I often walk past Dymock Close and you are right it is very close to the shopping centre. Thanks for your comments. Good luck today with your grand-child's first day. What school will she be going to? Love Chris
I live at Woodrising now and my grand children go to Kurri Kurri school just back from seeing a happy little girl off to school.
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great to your happy smiling faces! thanks for sharing , love Gerry
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Thanks Gerry, yes a smile is worth a thousand aches and pains! Love Chris
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Aw, she's growing up so fast. I think that my be new compass- whether it's better than kissing Ethan or not.
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It was such a natural thing for her to say, she is just so gorgeous! Thanks for commenting Jerrilyn. Love Chris
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Lovely photos.
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Thanks Raelene, love Chris
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sandralane
01 Feb 2016
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Ophelie look so grown up and very happy to be going to big school. Exciting times ahead for her, new friends to make and lots of fun. Enjoy your time with her sister, before too long she will be at school they grow up too fast. Pleased to hear you have had some sleep at last, hope each day gets better for you. Sandra.
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Thanks Sandra, yes, she just took to school like a duck to water. I'll have Delphi this Friday and as I've said before having 1 is so much easier - no squabbles!!! Thanks for the kinds words about me getting better, it's been wonderful to have some night sleep again without waking in pain. I'm getting better day by day and I believe it's just letting my body rest up. It's been hard for me - but I'm learning!!! he he he! Love Chris
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shirley124
01 Feb 2016
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Lovely pictures to treasure. She looks so happy. Great that you could sit long enough for the drive to see her. Well worth the effort. Hugs Shirley
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Thanks Shirley, yes, she was so happy to be finally there. I was just so grateful for Trev's help in getting me there safe and sound. Time is marching on! Love Chris
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What wonderful pictures!!! Hope you are doing a little better. prayers are still coming your way.
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Thanks so much Suzanne, yes, I agree memory makers. I'm getting better thank God, just time in healing. Love Chris
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Chris, such lovely photos, I know exactly how you feel about being there for our little ones first day...would't miss it myself.
You are hiding your pain beautifully. Lovely to see you and yours once again...hugs and much love Kerry
Hubby and I are off to our little ones school for the "welcome breakfast" this Thursday morning.. do it each year. Only about 85 children in whole school...our girls are in yr5 and yr3.
You are hiding your pain beautifully. Lovely to see you and yours once again...hugs and much love Kerry
Hubby and I are off to our little ones school for the "welcome breakfast" this Thursday morning.. do it each year. Only about 85 children in whole school...our girls are in yr5 and yr3.
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Thanks Kerry, I have a special bond with both girls as I was at their births. It's been such a privilege watching them grow and I am thankful for such beautiful teachers who will mold them into intelligent little girls. Enjoy your time on Thursday with your girls too. Love Chris
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Hi, Chris, thanks for sharing the pictures!! Ophelie is such a cutie! You all were making some special memories, in spite of your discomfort physically!! Some things we just HAVE to do!! LOL Hope you are feeling great sooner than soon!!
Hugs, Ange
Hugs, Ange
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Thanks Angel, yes it's lovely to share these picture with the family. In years to come when I'm gone I know they will look back with love knowing we took the time to be with them. And you're right I wouldn't have missed this at all. Love Chris P.S Getting better day by day.
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Save these pictures for her! She will cherish them some day! Love her dress and hat. My daughter wore a purple cotton print dress I made for her the first day of school and never wore another dress again as they all wore jeans. I hope your granddaughter likes her dresses. Kay
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Hi Kay, I know Amy will keep these pictures. The dress she is wearing is the School Uniform. All the girls wear them and the boys have shorts and shirts. Thanks for commenting, love Chris
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Bless her innocent heart, I'm sure in 10yrs or so school might not rate so high against boys. Her red and grey uniform looks very smart, down here in my neck of the woods most are blue and white or variations of. Marian
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Thanks Marian, yes it's a very smart uniform. All of our children wore blue and white gingham in Primary with a touch of maroon. At St. Mary's High it was more maroon and then in college another lot of blue, maroon and white. I love uniforms and Phels looks great in anything. Love Chris