Meet the Cover Star DANYELLE STOLTZ (9) IS PICTURED HERE WITH HER FURY FRIEND HARLEY – A THREE-YEAR-OLD CHIHUAHUA AND DACHSHUND MIX.
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anyelle lives with her mom and two sisters in Benoni. Her mom, Cindy, is a photographer and birthday outfit maker. “I am a divorced mommy of three girls! I am dating again and John, my partner, stays with us, and my girls absolutely adore him!” she says. According to Cindy, Danyelle is a real princess. Everything needs to be girly she is a Frozen fanatic and her favourite colour is ice blue! She loves dressing up with tutus and mommy’s heals, and loves her play make-up. She is an absolute animal lover, animals are her life! She even adores her little worm-fish in the tank, and looks after all the animals in the house (the cat, the dog and the fish). “She is a little too big for her shoes, and thinks she is the boss of her sisters, though she treats everyone with respect. She is an academic and doesn’t really like sports.” “Her sisters are different in their own way. My eldest, Dannique (11 years old), is a real ‘little mom’ in the house and looks after her sisters on a daily basis, be it getting them to clean their room or even helping them pack their lunch every evening,” says Cindy. “Deané (10 years old) on the other hand is the little rascal in the house, my tomboy! She makes the best coffee for mom and Uncle John.” “What I love about being a parent,” explains Cindy, “are those random hugs and kisses, the satisfaction when you see your child achieve even the tiniest accomplishment, where in their minds they have reached the top of the mountain - and celebrating that with them. When their faces light up for the smallest reason. Their willingness to assist you with
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carrying the shopping bags for instance, knowing that you taught your child to be a mindful, helpful, friendly and respectful person. That you know your child will grow up to be a graceful adult.” “My advice to new parents would be to not wish the time away - hoping they’ll be sitting soon, walking soon, talking soon, and so forth... Every single moment is precious and you should savour it! Take LOTS and LOTS of photos! Their little faces change so fast, literally daily, so you need to remember each moment. This is the reason photography is my passion!” concludes Cindy.
Written by Sarah Mackintosh
