Tag: Reviews

We were already aware of the differences between Ella and Holly, but holidaying in Queensland and visiting the numerous theme parks revealed just how different they really are.

Ella, nearly 6, was petrified of many of the rides. How on earth we managed to get her on the Wild Rapid Ride at Dreamworld I will not know. On the other hand, she loved the shows – the seals, dolphins, Dora – and getting to meet all the characters.

Holly, nearly 3, loved the rides. She was happy to ride a plane and let it take her as high as it could or jump on the rather mean-looking Superman Escape rollercoaster (although, thankfully she’s still a tad too little to actually experience that one). On the other hand, she hated the loud noise of the shows. She screamed the entire time from fear. And characters? Well, this was her reaction to SpongeBob SquarePants:

Are your children VASTLY different?

Now, onto this week’s Aussie Giveaway Linkup…

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It’s been Book Week fever in our house this week. Actually, it’s Book Week fever every week here.

Holly went as a bee – although what bee, I’m not really sure.

Ella went as Little Red Riding Hood – with pink shoes. Such a GREAT look!

See more photos and information about their dress up outfits.

And I spent three days straight writing and interviewing for a book as part of my Kellie O’Brien Media business. This was the view from my desk.

Did your kids take part in Book Week this week? What did they dress up as?

Now, onto this week’s Aussie Giveaway Linkup…

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This linky is going up later and later on a Saturday night. And it’s all due to a little ritual that’s started here.

Saturday night Ella is allowed to stay up just a little bit longer to watch whatever age-appropriate movie the TV can dish up. It’s become “our time’’ together and she looks forward to it all day.

I’m not sure if she’s A. excited about cuddling up on the couch with me; B. excited about what the movie might be; or C. excited that she gets to stay up later. Probably the latter.

Tonight, it was Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – the old version with Gene Wilder. I have to admit, I’d never seen this version. We loved it. Much better songs than the Johnny Depp version. Although it was lacking one crucial element – Johnny Depp.

Funnily, we’d only just watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with the delectable Mr Depp last Sunday.

And this is why I love that she’s into chapter books now. Because we get to read the book, watch the movie and, when another version of the movie invites us in, she gets excited about watching that too.

So we’re in chocolate heaven right now.

Tomorrow she’s spending the day with The Bloke in The Shed at a meeting at Anvers Chocolate Factory at Latrobe, which is a beautiful café and chocolate museum with viewing of the chocolates and fudge being made via a window. I think Ella is envisaging she’ll see chocolate rivers, Willy Wonka Chocolate Bars and Oompa Loompas.

Are your kids Roald Dahl fans?

Now, onto this week’s Aussie Giveaway Linkup…

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There’s been a new member in our house this week, who looks strangely familiar. Holly brought home Golly Molly from childcare on Tuesday, with strict instruction to take her on some big adventures. So far, all she’s done is keep Holly awake at night playing “mums and dads”.

For me, Golly Molly looks quite a lot like another Golly Ella brought home from childcare two years ago. Except his name was Golly Wally.

Could Golly have undergone a little… change?

Have your children been responsible for the childcare or class bear or doll?

Now, onto this week’s Aussie Giveaway Linkup…

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4. A new list is added each Sunday so bloggers need to add their links weekly.
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