Busy Busy

dear A. Kanate,

It is all go up here. I am hosting my three cousins, Sabian, Julian and Ben and also my A. Sonja. So much to do each day and so little time. Yesterday I got the cook to make version 7 of the choc. caramel slice. This is the best version yet. She put the apricots and coconut shred in the microwave for one minute with a little water and that made them succulent. Also on top there were two cans of caramelised condensed milk. Not the sort that is pre-done but ones that she had boiled for 3 hours. And the choc. part was two cakes, one of orange Lindt and the other Old Gold. It is quite quite yummy. I guess you must be missing me, but I will be back soon. I hope the Dahlias and ferns looked very nice in your church

lots of loves Rosie XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

New Escape Route Opening Up?

dear Eleanor,

Don't tell anyone but behind the curtains in the lounge are windows and I am experimenting with opening them. Just a little bit each day when I am sure no one is watching me. I stood there the other night so quietly that couldn't find me at all. She ran down the steps in the dark to check the gate was closed and then was calling and calling all round the house. I stayed super silent. Bit mean really, I s'pose.

lots of loves Rosie XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

p.s it is mummy's birthday today but I don't think she has anything special plan that include me :(

p.s.s This is Briony and Me last Friday night at the After Hours

Briony is Brave

dear Mandy and Kevin,

Last night I went to the afterhours to help Briony because of the hockey ball hitting her eyebrow. It looked terrible, lots worse than when I tipped into the corner of the wall and had to get my forehead glued. Briony had to have a tetanus shot and four stitches. There was a doctor and a trainee doctor who had worked in the outback in Australia and seen even worse cuts. She was doing a writing course and wanted lots of advice from Briony. Afterwards we went to McDonalds to give her comfort and then she stayed the night on my couch.

So she is well looked after and you are not to worry,

loves Rosie XXXXXX

Swimming

dear Ria, I think we need to readjust our goals for my swimming. On Sunday morning I arrived early at the pool (an hour early to be exact ... as parent didn't figure out daylight saving). I had to wait for Anna to finish but then when the little boy before me went in, I was allowed in in my wetsuit, flippers and arm bands. I was able to swim SEVEN lengths on my own before it was time for my lesson.

lots of loves Rosie XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

p.s. this is a sparrow at the park

Oasis

dear A. Tehzeeb,
I am having my first night at what is called 'respite care'. It is to give me a break from my parents. Yesterday I went to school with my trolley bag all packed. After school the taxi took me out past Porirua to my accomodation. It is a new home with grandparents Tom and Robyn there to look after all my needs. There is a trampoline and a computer. This time I am only staying one night but then most months I will be able to have sleepovers for two-three nights at a time. It is all very exciting.
lots of loves

Rosie XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

p.s. this is me gardening. I get the scissors from the kitchen and put on the gumboots at the back door. Then I progress across the lawn.. very hard to do in such big boots and snip the flowers.

Black and White

dear Mel,

It was great to see you again today. It has been a while. Thanks for taking me down to the new park by the drama school.

I'm sorry for not keeping my iceblock on my stick :(

I forgot to tell you how much fun school is a the moment but I miss my friends from last year who are out at the new school buildings in NaeNae. I am making new friends and also I am the big girl in the class now and it is my responsibility to spray the big tables each morning. I am good at spraying. Not so good at wiping

love and hugs

Rosie XXXXX

Gymboree

dear Joni

This is to show you how cool these clothes are you bought me :) Thankyou.

Everything is going very fine here cept for there is lots of bad weather. Today I got to go horseriding at school because the sun came out. My swimming is getting very strong and so is my jumping on the trampoline. I have now learned a new communication tool; to take the persons hand and lead them to where you want to go or to what you want.

lots of loves

Rosie XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Peal Salon and Carly

Canterbury Earthquake Day

dear Miguel,

Today we had to wear red and black to school to show our support for Canterbury, the province where Christchurch is. My daddy used to play rugby for Canterbury but his rugby clothes don't fit me. Besides he is in Oxford at the moment.

We had an earthquake in Wellington last night and also last week. I just slept through both of them, so I still don't know what an earthquake is.

love

Rosie XXXXXXXX

Stocktaking

dear Mummy,

Thankyou for the photo of the 1/4 the clothes in grandad's shop. I don't think I could count all those. I am glad you are back home and finished counting but I wish that daddy was here too. My ear is hurting and I'm finding it hard to sleep. I hope I get better soon.

lots of loves

Rosie XXXXXXXXX