Mrs Mully
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Category: Defence / Military Kids
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Posting to the USA from Australia!
Here is my break down for the beginning! Posting Overseas is a wonderful opportunity for Defence Families and I would say ‘jump at the chance’!. The experience and adventure that you and the family will have will outway any logistic and schooling concerns you… Continue Reading “Posting to the USA from Australia!”
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ANZAC Day 2020
On 25 April Australia and New Zealand stop to remember and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to thank those past and present serving Defence members. ANZAC Day this year was commemorated differently across both countries due to the restrictions in place… Continue Reading “ANZAC Day 2020”
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Month of the Military Child.
April is the month of the Military Child and to be celebrated they should. Originating out of the US back in the 1980’s, April has been set as the Month of the Military Child around US bases and military schools since. In fact, each… Continue Reading “Month of the Military Child.”
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My plan for the kids during this week.
Here is my plan:- We are not commencing home schooling. The schools have advised they hope to be up and running online learning next week. We will wait for their guidance and expertise – I will not place undue stress or pressure on them… Continue Reading “My plan for the kids during this week.”
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Posting Overseas and Schooling🐨
As I have spoken about previously, we are currently enjoying our third posting to the US. This has had consequences and benefits regarding our kids schooling. As an Australia family our school year follows the calendar – school begins at the end of January… Continue Reading “Posting Overseas and Schooling🐨”
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Lessons I have learnt as a Mil. Spouse and from other Military Spouses.😀
As a Military Spouse, we get to experience so many levels of emotion and change. For me, the past 22 years have been challenging and amazing. We have said many ‘see you soon’s to our Soldier and to those around us. We have meet and made… Continue Reading “Lessons I have learnt as a Mil. Spouse and from other Military Spouses.😀”
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A little ‘Mind Fog’!
This week I admit has been a little tough mentally! The weather is grey and so is my mind. I’m not sad or concerned, I’m just caught in a funk due to the weather. Yes, I am a warm weather, sun loving girl! The… Continue Reading “A little ‘Mind Fog’!”
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2020 – Making Goals not Resolutions
As we welcome a New Year we often set ourselves resolutions that we rarely stick to for more than a few weeks or months. I too have been guilty of setting myself unrealistic or unattainable resolutions. This year I have set GOALS and not… Continue Reading “2020 – Making Goals not Resolutions”
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Celebrating Christmas as a Military / Defence Family🎄
As a Military / Defence Family we quiet often celebrate Christmas away from our blood families, however, this does not mean we don’t celebrate or celebrate with ‘family’. Australia’s posting cycle is a major factor in Christmas plans – we usually get to spend… Continue Reading “Celebrating Christmas as a Military / Defence Family🎄”
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Defence / Military Kids
As a mum of three, my children change every day. Children from all walks of life have challenges, morals and lifestyles that are different. My focus today is on Military Kids and I certainly appreciate that their challenges are far from challenges other children… Continue Reading “Defence / Military Kids”
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What I have learnt as a Military Spouse😃
The life as a Military Spouse is nothing short of an adventure. Plans are made and plans are changed. As I think about my life as a Mil Spouse there are some things I have come to understand. 1. Not everybody will like you… Continue Reading “What I have learnt as a Military Spouse😃”
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Back to school blues – not just for the kids!
Across many states in the US after nearly 3 months, Summer Vacation is over – school resumes tomorrow, alarm clocks are set (way to early), school supplies are purchased (expensive), teachers and schedules have been released and the house will become very quiet. Whist… Continue Reading “Back to school blues – not just for the kids!”
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The importance of support Defence/Military Kids & Families at schools!
Prior to taking a work break and embarking on this new adventure, I worked as a Defence Transition Mentor (DTM) and Inclusion Support Assistant. This post is about my roll as DTM. The roll was amazing and even though we are a defence family,… Continue Reading “The importance of support Defence/Military Kids & Families at schools!”
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Phases of Separation for Defence / Military Kids (by Mrs Mully)
Defence / Military children go through many emotions during each phase of this separation. The lead up phase, initial phase, the long haul and the end phase. The Lead Up Phase During this phase the defence child may seem lost and the heightened emotions may begin. … Continue Reading “Phases of Separation for Defence / Military Kids (by Mrs Mully)”
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Creating our own place in the World!
