Father's Day G I V E A W A Y & some follow up . . .

Greetings all,

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband (Soldier) & proud father of 4 . . . & to both our retired fathers - Grandad (Naval Commander) & Pa (Plumber) who collectively have 23 grandchildren who think they are awesome!! 
I figured now was as good a time as any for a fabric G I V E A W A Y, 3 prizes of 4 fat quarters each up for grabs, mixed up from the Japanese printed bolts in the last post.  Ok, so it's a completely non-fatherly giveaway but hey, don't we mummies do the real heavy lifting in the families??  My darling husband has been around for only 1 or 2 actual Father's Day celebrations in 11 years, such is life in the Army.  I do all the heavy lifting & fabric makes me very happy indeed, it's a beautiful distraction from the daily worries for my children's father!!

As my handsome soldier is bush walking & having a desert picnic with his work mates overseas this Father's Day, we'll wait until he is home to celebrate.  Did you know my husband has only been home for 2 weeks this entire year??  My children really miss him. 
He is not in any of these images (i'll reveal him one day, when he retires maybe??) i just pinched them from the Defence Media Website which is loaded with snaps of our troops + the funerals for our latest fallen soldiers.  Very heart breaking indeed, my thoughts are with their families this weekend.

My husband . . . all he ever wanted to be was a father.  He is a fantastic one, mastering the delicate balance of discipline, patience & repsect with plenty of cuddles, tickles & love.  Needless to say, he is our whole world!!  He just has this incredible sense of responsibility, thus chosing to be a soldier & wanting a large family.  He really makes a difference in this world, with our happy, well adjusted children & helping bring peace to countries in turmoil where women & children don't have choices or rights.  Of course we miss him, but we love him enough to let him do this work.  We love you long time handsome soldier.   

G I V E A W A Y rules are simple, become a fun person who follows this blog & leave a comment here.  Entries close Sunday 12th September (after my double market weekend), 3 uber lucky winners drawn randomly by unbias children.  You don't have to be a mummy or daddy, just a friendly crafty type or gift the giveaway to someone you love.  Feel free to suggest a colour or theme you'd like, don't be shy - there are French, Babushka, Owls, African Animals, Bikes, Story Book - or let me surprise you!! 

 Now for some follow up on other posts lately . . . seems the post on talking about sex to your children proved positive & interesting, a conversation starter if you will.  I got more emails than comments, some of you are a bit too polite for cyber company.  If Father's Day isn't a good enough reason to realise that your children are going to wonder one day how they got here (especially after they understand that mums have the babies in their bellies, but what does daddy have to do with it all??)  I encourage you to be honest, matter of fact & don't be afraid to say "& that's all you need to know for now".

I'm really sorry to hear so many of you have Father's Day stalls at your schools with crap gifts, i think it's such a shame, it's not hard to make a profit to buy/ donate some decent chocolates, marinades & plants!!  Oh & put a raffle together too, sell the tickets as extra profit spinner.  I should hire myself out!! 

 Have a lovely Sunday with your families, we have 2 children's birthday parties on (can you believe it, first one at 9.30a.m. at Lazer Zone then a lunch time home party??)  Yes ladies, i'm taking hand sewing to do in the car, no doubt, hiding from the rain!!  Love Posie