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Eco-Liners 3pk of cloth panty liners R50.00

Click to enlarge Eco-friendly and economical 3pack of soft cloth pantyliners with wings. Features * 3 layers – soft breathable top layer – core absorbent inner layer – water-proof bottom * These slim panty liners are ideal for light days (entire period for those who have light menses, or the start and end of menstruation) * Perfect for use as comfortable back-up with menstrual cups or tampons. * Used as everyday protection for light bladder control issues and incontinence * They are easy to use and comfortable - place pad with the blue wing strap side down on underwear, wrap wings around panty gusset and fasten. * Easy to wash - just soak, wash and dry. * Convenient - You will always have fresh, clean pads on hand, easy to wash and quick drying, small and slimline so easy to carry in your bag. * Reusable - they save you money and are kinder on our environment. * Hygienic and gentle - no harsh chemicals to come in contact with your body. * Lessen tendency towards yeast infections - if you do have thrush then it is recommended to either soak in some tea tree oil when washing or iron after washing to kill any yeast causing bacteria. How to care for them: Soaking in cold water and lemon juice (or salt) Do not use bleach or softener Line dry or tumble dryable

Some moments a camera can't capture

Being a SAHM, there are many moments which you wish to capture: the giggle of little children at silly things, saying "maqarium" or "paplova".

But yesterday I had a classic! One where I wish I had a video camera recording in the car.

The weather was odd and slightly wet.  DD and I just wanted to listen to our audio story, so we drove around. (Yes, we could have taken the CD and brought it inside, but there are too many distractions inside!)  It was close to lunch time and I was not feeling brave enough to take them out of the car to get anything.  My initial drive-thru option (the big M) was wacked by thoughts of fatty oil after tastes and reminders of it being  "toxins" (as DD says). My options were limited, but fortunately I found myself near the only Nandos' drive-thru that I know of.  Now they are not the most efficient - I actually switched the car off... there wasn't exactly a queue!

So we were sitting in the car and DD asks what we are doing - I explain that we are here to buy lunch and are waiting for it.  A few minutes later, the cashier sorts out the drinks order, as well as the kiddie toys. She throws in balloons.  You had to see the excitement on their faces!! You'd swear they won money! DS screamed of joy to get a balloon. The "lucky" packet of balloon PLUS toy PLUS juice was equally thrilling to DD !!  The kids played with their toys, examining the odd squid-like thing they got.  And this is the video capture moment .....

DD turns to me, realising we are STILL parked "what are we waiting for ?"

"Well, we didn't come her for a free balloon my dear, I am waiting for the FOOD !"

Jabber jabber yap yap

So why am I blogging ?  

My brain is turning into mush and there are way too many holes in my memory bank.

I try to download info to BFF at least daily, but her brain is in the same state ... maybe worse (cos she's older and has more kids ;-)  ! )  

We chat pretty much everyday (except weekends [sounds like a job ! ;-) ]) and yet there are still many topics we didn't cover, so I blog it so that I get to tell her things and it is on record for later when I can't recall what month we played dress-up!

Talking about dress-up .... 

Summer came to visit this week, just a short visit - she's left again today.

So out came the summer day playgroup goodies!

ZS blew up the pool and set up a tent for shade.

The kids had on bathers and sunblock and splashed about.  Funny thing though, the only one who CAN swim didn't want to get in ! Perhaps this was too "local" for her and all the "gam" splashing in her eyes was too irritating !

So what were the outfits ? HULA SKIRTS!!! Don't they look cute ?

The boys also had flowers, but felt it was too girly! Even DH wouldn't wear it and he has been dressed up by DD in worse !

Have you SEEN real Hula girls ?  

They are quite hippy aren't they ?  So after seeing how cute the little ones looked, we decided we also wanted to put Hula skirts on. Let me just say that I needed to breathe more than Hula, so I took it off !

I just had to add this picture.  Besides being a bee, THIS had to be DS's best day!

As happy as a pig (or hippo if you want the halaal version) in mud!

To secure his spot, he broke a chocolate cupcake in the water, the sight of which put the other kids off going in !!

From SAHM to WAHM !

I am officially a WAHM ! (that is not a misspelling for WHAM !! It's Work - at - home-mom)

My little business has taken off (and DH has dollars in his eyes!) - and by taken off

 I mean I had a bulk order. Obviously DH doesn't think it is big enough as he (my financial advisor) does not think I can get the gadget yet! :-(

It's tricky as I am up from 5am cutting fabrics, and putting parts together and then another morning I put it all together and package it.  I'm knackered by 8pm and have to sit up to make Esha salaah, but at least it doesn't take away from my time with the kids.  I was hoping that getting up 2 hours before everyone else would at least secure me a peaceful (no-sharing) breakfast - but I have not been that lucky ;-) 

Sending the package to my client (hee hee) was shockingly pricey. I might not have been as shocked if I used the Post Office more often  for SENDING not receiving parcels ;-)

Next step is to try out pads.  Look out for my ad - as my product is being sold on-line !

Town

Today I took the kids to town! I thought it would be a horrible experience, but it wasn't. I found parking in Wale street, around the corner from where I wanted to be.  It was odd, trying to manouver taking them out and setting up the pram, while keeping an eye out that no-one would grab anything!  I have become so secure with my mall world!! ;-)So off we strolled to the bank.  Oh yes, the purpose of this trip was to close a bank account. Was I even more insane for bringing them to the bank ?  What perfect angels they were! Seriously !  They must have been so in awe of the open space, the trees, the buildings (all things I have to say I take for granted!) .  The bank was not condusive to a pram (how would a wheel-chair work ?!) I had to carry it up the stairs and FNB in Adderley Street has LOADS of stairs at either entrance ! The bank was a wait but nothing too serious. DSpointed out things to me that I hadn't even seen ... a ball .... (circle crest on the wall)... a car ... (a wagon on another pillar).  DD disappeared with her aunt who works there and chatted away to all her colleagues! When DS did start fussing (do to us having stopped moving) I had a bag of mini-marshmellows that kept him occupied.

What was different about town as opposed to a mall, was the array of different people.  I used to love sitting on a bench in St Georges and watching people. One guy who stood out (and must have thought I was weird for smiling at him!) was an elderly gentleman, dressed in a long coat and wore a black hat with a red feather (I think) on the side. It was so classic, so smart.  I can't recall when last I saw ANYONE with a hat like that!

When we left, we went via Greenmarket Square. I would have loved to stroll around my old haunts and see which shops are still around, but I had only paid for 1hour of parking and needed to return.  

Perhaps when the days warm up, we can make another trip to tone (as my granny used to call it)

Spider webs on the brain

It's been a strange few weeks. I haven't been my usual self.  I haven't been very busy, but I've been forgetting things.  And that is not like me!  To ensure I do the things I need, I have resorted to writing a list!

So what's the problem?  ZS lost her cellphone and was most upset by the loss of the pictures she had on it. ..... then she misplaced some keys ..... and lastly that silly accident the other day.  The problem with the accident was that neither of us could recall a THING! I looked at the vehicle, took note of what it was - but for the life of me I can't recall. ZS wrote down the name of the company to which the vehicle belongs, but can't recall what she wrote. She told me the name, but I don't remember what she said.  It felt like the web we hung up in her lounge had transfered over our minds with each eerie string we pulled.

I've been having conversations and then I don't know what the other person said.... and when ZS was tryingto do reflection on her life, I felt like I KNEW what the problem was but couldn't quite pin-point it. 

Then I read this blog about how to re-connect with Allah in your salaah (and as a mum I REALLY need some help in not being distracted).  I decided to try out some of the suggestions. I sat on my mat, making duah, thinking about events of the week and making duah for ZS, when .... it struck me!  It was SO obvious. As i watched the clouds shifting over the fullmoon, it seemed to clear my mind.  It was Shaytaan (A'oothubillah). You see, Mash'Allah ZS has made some big decisions in her life of late, as have I. And he needed to distract her from it.  She had become so preoccupied with her losses and the negativity happening around her that she forgot to count her blessings.  Mine was different ..... he was sneaky..... he figured out my weakness and caused me to bend the rules ....... and THAT is a sure way to let him in.  Algamdulillah for the clearing.... now if only I can find the book that explains all of this and give it to ZS .........

Experimentation

So apparently there is some experiment happening in Switzerland (I think) - they tried to re-create the Big Bang ! I personaly think that THAT is idiotic as it could blow us all up .. but that's not the point of today's blabber ...... whenever anything goes wrong - I blame the experiment!

So the winter weather we are having in November is DEFINITELY their fault!

The fear DS sees when he looks at the clouds and hears the wind  -THEIR fault ..... ZS's lost cellphone - THEIR fault .... the stupid lady who reversed into us today ... erm .. that's HER fault - She was an idiot!

But how about milk ?  Could I blame reverse polarity or super speed in the earth's core for affecting the taste of grass on some farm where an Everfresh cow is grazing ?  Cos darn it - my cuppa tea tasted CRAP this morning!  No-one else seemed to be affected, so I tried again ... YUK !! I don't like to waste  - so Priscilla is scoring a liter of milk. I opened a new carton and enjoyed a good, warm, cup of tea .... which I had to share with little-ones ...  but today, on this dreary looking spring day - I don't mind - cos it tasted yummmmmmmm.