#LifethisWeek with Denyse, has the prompt of Cannot…
I cannot believe how much fun I had at a kid’s concert
I cannot believe how much I enjoyed Bluey’s Big Play today in Canberra. The Mathematician and I took our 2 year old granddaughter to the concert/stage show and didn’t really know what to expect. We knew there’d be heaps of excited little kids! And yes there were 🙂
It was so much more than I was expecting – 45 minutes of fun, laughter, creativity, emotion, bubbles, music and simple pure joy. I don’t want to say too much in case you’ve got plans to go see the show, but I will say I’d be surprised if anyone left disappointed.
Watching our granddaughter’s face during the show was pure delight, and at the end she turned to me and said ‘do it again??’ That means it was good!!!
Unfortunately we couldn’t do it again.
For those of you not in the know, Bluey is an Australian kid’s TV show which is just as much fun for adults to watch as for the kids. It’s always spot on with the way it tackles topics and portrays parenting and family in a fun, positive but always ‘real’ way. Each episode is around 7 minutes and I just love watching them – without or without my grandchildren! I have been known to be moved to tears after watching some of the episodes.
Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience. Winner of The International Emmy for Kids: Preschool 2019 Source
Life is good
I also cannot believe I’m now a grandmother of 4 beautiful grandchildren, with a new grandson born late last week, which is why we were on babysitting duty! Two granddaughters and two grandsons, one born each year since 2018 – how lucky am I?
Life is good 🙂
That’s me for the prompt of ‘cannot’… what about you?
Have you ever been surprised like this?
Is there something you feel you ‘cannot do?’ What’s stopping you?
Have a great week ahead and thanks Denyse for another great prompt that got me thinking and sharing!
Being bold is all about letting your inner child out to play once in a while!
Deb xx
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Congratulations on the birth of your newest grandchild! And that sounds like a lovely day with your granddaughter. I hear about Bluey often but haven’t actually watched the show yet!
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Many thanks Sanch, it’s been an exciting time all round! Bluey is well worth watching if you get the chance.
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Oh I can! I loved taking my grandkids to the Wiggles way back. The original Wiggles. Seeing their faces and having a dance was the best. I am an Infants teacher at heart and always love being a kid!! Ask my grandkids.
I watched some Bluey eps not long ago, and still getting over the news Bluey is a girl. They sure did turn all the blue for boys things on their head.
What a week you have had…tiring, exciting, joyful and more. Welcomng a new grandson topped it off I reckon!
Thank you for linking up this week for #lifethisweek. Great to see you and your blog here! Next week it’s about #sharingoursnaps and that’s an optional prompt. Join in each week for a friendly connection in a great community on-line. I am very grateful to you all. Denyse.
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Haha, yes I took my youngest to see the original Wiggles many years ago and she loved it all! As did I 🙂 It’s been such a big week with lots of news and other things happening too. But that’s life isn’t it? You’ve had big celebrations too, well done! See you next week for #lifethisweek
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Your post put a smile on my face and on my heart. I am so glad both you had this opportunity to enjoy with your granddaughter. Congratulations on the birth of your newest grandchild. Blessings, Michele
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That’s good to know I brought a smile to your face Michele :). Thanks for the congrats, everyone is doing well! It’s such a special time.
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I just love Bluey. Such a wonderful show for kids to watch full of fun and family. I went to a Wiggles concert last year, before everything was locked down, it was an adults concert and such fun to revisit all those songs I sung with my kids. Grandkids are the best, I want more!
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I remember taking my youngest daughter to the Wiggles many many years ago. I sometimes can’t believe they are still performing, with a few changes I will admit! I agree Veronica, grandkids are the absolute best! Thanks for stopping by.
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Hi, Deb – I LOVE the smile on your face, and your grandaughter’s. Absolutely priceless!
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Thanks Donna, it was hard not to smile I can tell you 🙂
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I’ve never watched Bluey so know / knew nothing about it / him other than that it’s hugely popular and adults seem to like the show as much as kids! I hear a lot about the music, so guess that must be a big part of it.
I often feel sorry for my parents only having the one grandchild but they’ve always adored her to death so guess that’s better than none!
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Yes the music is really good Deb, with some classics mixed in for good measure! I think one grandchild is enough to understand the love we have for them. Thanks for your visit.
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What a lovely time together Deb – it’s so important to create memories and to share experiences like this whenever you get the opportunity. Congrats on the lovely new grandson too – and wishing you more to come! xx
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Thanks Leanne, I’m with you in creating memories whenever we can. Zachary is just adorable and I’m over the moon.
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Aww…congratulations on the new grandson! Isn’t babysitting grandchildren just the best? We had 2 of our grandsons today. I love playing with them, but after they leave, I am ready for a glass of wine and a nap! 🙂
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Thank you Laurie, such a special time for us all. I hear you on needing a nap, it’s quite tiring as they’re always on the go!
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I probably wouldn’t expect to enjoy that either, but I’m glad it was fun.
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Yep a different kind of fun but we enjoyed the experience and the special time together.
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Sounds like a fabulous day our Deb. I would have loved it too. Bluey is an absolute favourite. I consider it ‘must see’ TV. It’s the best thing since Shaun the Sheep! Wonderful for you to share it live with your gorgeous grandaughyer
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It really was good Jen and I have a new appreciation for the writers and performers, they all did a great job. I’m so lucky to be able to see her and do these types of things. I feel for you missing your grandchildren x
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Thanks for linking to my post Sue!
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I love this! Outings with kids always keep us young! 🙂
I cannot believe that having a teenager is so much fun.
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Yes little ones do keep us young and I enjoy seeing life through their eyes from the perspective of a grandmother not a parent! Teenagers have their own charm 🙂
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There is nothing like having grandchildren in your world, Deb and I cannot imagine a life without them. Bluey is written by a friend of Rachel’s and I just love the show. Elliot proudly takes his Bluey backpack to kindy. So pleased you got to take Emilia to the show.
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Wow that’s great to know Sue, how clever are the writers of Bluey! I really enjoyed the whole experience and so did she 🙂
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I love this. O was surprised by the sheer joy of having my granddaughter for 12 days while her mother was awaiting the birth of my second granddaughter. ‘Lela” made the New Year such a bright spot. It had been a long time since my house was lit up with the life of a 2 year old.
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Thank you, your thoughts mirror the joy I felt as well! 2 year olds are so much fun!
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They really are. In was surprised by how tired I was at the end of the time though.
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Grandchildren are the best! 😍🙌
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They so are the best thing Carol!!
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I have five grandsons and 2 granddaughters!
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Lucky you Carol! I bet they give you much joy 🙂
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An abundance of joy! My 7 year old grandson (and his mom) lives with us!
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