You be the Critic!

In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. They risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to judgment. They thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth critics must face is that, in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is more meaningful than their criticism designating it so.

Urban Angelic at Bubble.

Urban Angelic at the Bubble London Kids Trade Show.....Wish us Luck!

Happy Fathers Day!

“Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad.”
~ Unknown

How true.

I can state that I never really thought about having children (uh-huh!) until I met Paulo. I was an only child and the only experience I had of young children were my best friends three obnoxiously rambunctious “boys-will-be-boys” brothers. They tested my patience and me beyond anything imaginable. The idea of having children that might act like these three boys, well… frightened me.

Time, maturity and love changed my perspective on children. When I fell in love with and pegged Paulo for my future, I realized that I wanted children with him. A minimum of four or five, maybe a dozen. In this man I saw someone who valued me as an equal partner. I loved this guy who was funny, sensitive, compassionate, and entrepreneurial, I was touched by how he embraced his inner child and encouraged me to embrace mine. The importance of family was deeply ingrained in him and I discovered that it was in me as well.

We wasted no time in building our family. Despite occasional and normal “hiccups,” our girls are doing well, growing confident and independent in leaps and bounds. Paulo is a major part of all of the girls successful growth and self-esteem, embracing fatherhood and all of the “everything” it entails. Sure I’m biased, but he is an amazing father.

Eva says, "Whenever Daddy comes home, he smiles, yells my name and gives me the biggest bear hug. He makes me feel like the most important person in the world. He loves my mummy. And most importantly my daddy is cool because he doesn't mind that Mummy and I wont let him touch the thermostat."

Up, Up and Away.

Paulo, my husband, started flying kites about 5 years ago. I had gone to Blue Water Shopping Center in Dartford, intending to buy a stuffed-animal toy for my daughter, but ended up in a kite shop buying a four line power kite for Paulo. I thought it was something he might enjoy.

As a child, we made our own kites, ripping up sheets to tie on the tail, making the kites do loops, getting them stuck in trees and running around the garden dragging them along the ground. Kids just love kites and although some won't admit to it right away, so do most adults! By choosing the right kite and understanding a few basic tips, you can avoid most of the frustrations, and provide hours of simple, inexpensive fun for your kids and for yourself!

Kite flying can be a fun and rewarding hobby. And, best of all it gets us outside in the fresh air moving around. We now all have our own kites. Eva and Bianca love flying their kites. Paulo and I enjoy it too. We don't always realize it, but it's the simple things that bring the most pleasure in life and time spent together is the best time of all!