My brother and I used to sit on the back steps to have our “smoko” (morning tea) when we were little. We’d sit side-by-side, swinging our legs back and forth under the steps and have our little cup of tea in Winter, or green cordial in Summer, and a little sandwich and a biscuit. It would have been corned beef or Vegemite sandwiches and mum’s homemade Anzac or cornflake biscuits or maybe a Jam Drop.
We thought we were super-cool when probably mum just wanted us to make a mess outside so it was easier to clean up – note that she would be horrified if she knew that I was sharing photos with a dishwashing sponge on the floor!!
Some days, we would sit on the little tank at the bottom of the stairs instead. There was a little kookaburra that kind of grew up with us, and he would visit at smoko time and we’d share our crusts with him.
Notice that I’m supporting my little brother’s back in both photos so that he doesn’t tip backwards down the stairs? What a marvellous sister I must have been LOL.
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For today’s Writing101 Prompt: Tell us something about your favourite childhood meall – the one that was always a treat, that meant “celebration”, or that comforted you and has deep roots in your memory. For a Twist: Tell the story in your own voice. I think my stories are always in my own voice, so..check!
x desleyjane
What a cute picture!
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Thanks Becky. X
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What a lovely big sister indeed. I’m sure you still are! Cute! 🙂
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LOL thanks Norah. Sometimes he would disagree with that 😏
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What a cute picture! I always love memories of childhood. 🙂
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Me too… Thanks so much.
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Adorable !
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Thanks Dia 🙂
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Like they’ve said: cute.
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Beautiful memories of your past! The photo is great, dishwashing sponge and all! I do like how you are indeed supporting your little brother’s back…
Your description of the scene is very vivid. I’ve never eaten a Vegemite sandwich nor an Anzac biscuit nor seen a kookaburra but I feel as if I have, thanks to your words: )
Happy Friday and happy weekend!
*Lia
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You guys wer so adorable!
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LOL thanks hun.
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*were
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Desley, you were adorable!
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Thanks so much. I still am…heheheh 🙂
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What a lovely memory to share. Very cute!
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Thanks Deb. So many memories on the farm! I’m getting a bit sentimental in my old age 😉
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What a good big sister!
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You and your brother are adorable! Very sweet memory, dj! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you jillyp 🙂
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Such a nice memory. Cute pictures of the past as well.
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Thanks JJ 😉
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How adorable! Love this, what a wonderful childhood memory!
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Ooo btw, I nominated you for the Infinity Dreams Award ^_^ To read the details go to the following post:
https://couchpotahto.wordpress.com/2015/04/19/two-more-nominations-this-just-keeps-getting-better-and-better-3/
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Thanks hun, that’s lovely. Am away at the moment so when I get back. And congrats to you!!
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Eee, sorry Terri, this reply was meant for Desley.. Erghh, really sorry! Clicked on the wrong place! But now I’m following you too 😀 Great to meet you :3
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Great! Happy accident!
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Hehe I’m glad I ran into you ^_^ ❤
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Aaahhhh, bringing people together 😉
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Awwww both of you look so adorablllle ❤ Such lovely memories 🙂
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Thanks so much x
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What wonderful memories – at times I think we grew up together as I thought it was only MY house that had cold corned beef or vegemite sandwiches, with home-made cookies and always, ALWAYS a cup of tea, lol! 🙂
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Ha! Love it. Peas in a pod 😎
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what a cutsie piccie, lovely x
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Aw thanks!
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Smart mom. ;D
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She sure is!! X
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So sweet! You probably still are a loving big sister!
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Well I try… LOL.
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😀 lucky brother!
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Lovely story and such precious pictures! 🙂
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Thank you so much Britta.
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Adorable kids! The smiles are priceless . And what a considerate and lovely big sister you are!
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☺️
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Siblings share such a large part of our hearts because the shared memories run deep. Thanks for sharing….wonderful big sis.
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Thank you.
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