WE THOUGHT DADDY WORKED ON AN AEROPLANE

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Many of you might already know Debbie, from The FIFO wife blog (thefifowife.com.au). The honest and heartfelt blogs are a window into her life as a FIFO wife and Mum. The spirit of her blog is about sharing and community. Reading Deb’s blogs are like sitting down for a chat with someone who shares the FIFO lifestyle and is happy to ask and answer questions. You can read about everything from French toast recipes, FIFO guest blogs from all over the world, body image and sometimes even get the heads up on a new book!

 

Once Deb even confessed to a lie. Her story about making some extra money avocado picking was not for the holiday as she suggested. Instead this money was to help fund the publication of her husband’s children’s book, “We Thought Daddy Worked On a Aeroplane”.

 

Deb’s FIFO husband, Forrest, had been thinking about writing a kids book for years. He knew from experience that for those that worked offshore, many kids thought daddy worked on a plane! It is a common issue and is one Ngala talks about in their parenting workshops as well. (http://thisfifolife.com/ngala-parents-babies-young-children/). Forrest wanted to help explain to young children where dad was going so he decided to write a kids story specifically about FIFO workers that worked on oil rigs and vessels.

 

The book is written by Forrest Russo and illustrated by Virginia Grey. It is suitable for four to ten year olds. It follows dad’s journey in detail, from getting his flight details from the office, packing his bag, safety inductions, the jobs people do and then coming home again to the family. It is written for children to understand where and what goes on when daddy is dropped off at the airport.

 

With the book now complete Debbie and Forrest are getting ready for the printing stage. They are taking expressions of interest now through this link (https://goo.gl/q8vmdK). Books will also be eventually be available on the wife store (the-wifes-store.myshopify.com). A portion of profits will be made available to White Ribbon (whiteribbon.org.au) and Beyond Blue (beyondblue.org.au)

 

So pop the kettle on and have a read of The FIFO Wife. Let Deb know if you are interested in the “We Thought Daddy Worked On a Aeroplane” book or you can learn about some of Deb’s budget tips, why China is cracking down on funeral strippers or a busy guide to meditation! They are not trying to take the place of professional advice but can offer a friendly place for people to share and support each other. I’m sure Deb would love to hear from you.

 

“Having a child is like getting a tattoo… on your face. You better be committed.” – Eat Pray Love Screenplay