Little Bit?

Bubby girl.

Waiting for the little school bus.

In March was St Paddy's Day, I remembered the green 'thing' and remembered to take a photo, and that was about the same time as my brain packed up and left for Ireland (or some other far away place) and has not yet returned. Don't ask about their poses, I have no idea. I said, stand together?

I loved finding this cutey on the camera. Cuddles are the greatest thing on earth.

What not to wear when you take your daughter for a haircut? Black. Especially when said daughter has blondey/mousey type hair that directly contrasts, and thus stands out, on black. Especially when a few curls turn out to look like enough hair to put hair growth factories out of business. Said daughter may have fine hair, but there is *plenty* of it.

*Note to self: is there such a thing as hair growth factories?

How much would you think it costs for a haircut for a wee one? Trust me, it isn't an easy answer. At Carindale alone, I have found $10.95 and $13.95, and ..... $5! Honestly, how can one simple haircut vary between 5 and 14 dollars? That is crazy. As luck would have it the $5 salon had the 10.30am appointment that I wanted.

When husband walks in door after work his first comment is 'what did you do to her hair?' Lets just say that the hairdresser, erm, took off some *generous* ends. Which is odd cause when she was snipping away there was only tiny bits floating all over me, obviously lots of tiny bits equals a damn big lot!

Why?

Why am I so slack with my blogging?

Cause this *tiny baby* growing inside me is sucking all motivation, strength, energy and general life out of me. All I want to do is sleep, and when I am not, then I am thinking of when I can nap next.

Thinking is tough, my brain is bobbing around in my head somewhere, but I needs me a Tom Tom to locate the thing. Putting logical words together is tough - but lets face it, that has always been a problem with me. : )

A sample day for me at the moment: sick, nausea, heartburn, aching back, headache, tired. I am liking nectarines, peaches, cold tin fruit and veggies. Not all at once, but these are foods I can eat that don't have me dry-retching or gagging. Nice. Least my body is wanting healthy food. Anyway, just dropping by with this pretty cool update, but now I need a nap before my boy arrives in his little school bus.

Oh, and Zali started her new kindy today - very happy morning, looking forward to seeing how things went.

Mwah!

A sunny and bright happy easter to you and your loved ones. Indulge in good chocolate, an excess of food, and remember to drink plenty of fresh water. From my family to yours.

Need to Hear

Some of the sweetest words you will ever hear on this planet?

From the mouths of your little ones . . .

i love you mummy!

h.u.g.

Back from my peaceful holiday at the beach. Been a bit crook with headaches and such. Keeping out of mischief. Will update soon with stories of my exciting life. (Ha!)

Everyone, especially me, needs a hug today. {Hug}

Don't Sleep and Drive!

Friday on our usual park adventure, we were joined by Janene and Amy. Beautiful day, the previous Friday we were icy poles slowly dripping away in the awful heat. Before we got there Miss Zali was tired, but she was keen to play.

Amy had her first swing and slide. Initially a little hesitant but movement calmed her and let her enjoy the ride.

The slide was very gentle. A little slippery dip with Mum's assistance, then checking it out for comfort at the bottom. I think it passed the Amy-likeness-test.

Caleb was a little unmotivated but played ok. After a while his new friend turned up and he happily went off playing and jumping and pretend falling. Her name is Saschie (not sure on spelling) and we met at the park last week. They play well, until she wants to hold his hand or hug him goodbye. Zali is normally keen to get in on the action, but the tiredness was boss today.

At morning tea time (read: hungry *and* tired, oops) we all headed over to the shaded table to eat and refresh. Zali did this. Isn't it cute!? Classic photo, want to print a big one! She was very tired, obviously hungry, smidge cranky and did. not. want. to. move. Until Mummy picked her up. Ahhh, after the photo opportunity of course!

Big day on Saturday. Grandma, Caleb, Zali and I drove up to Toowoomba to drop off Syd the Cockatiel to Nan and Pop's. She settled well, the kids played and had fun, and Grandma and I met Sheree at Sizzlers for a lunch date. Quick stop at the scrap shop on the way to lunch, only quick I swear! Lunch was nice, fantastic seeing Sheree and I want to send a huge thank you for the gift. It is very thoughtful and special and really nice. Have starting doing things to it, want to make it neat though. And we forgot about the clothes for Finn - doh!

After lunch we picked up two tired kids from Nan and Pops and commenced the drive back home. The littlies went to sleep pretty fast and little old me - well, I was snapped awake (at the wheel) when Grandma said 'why are you driving all over the road?' Ooops. I was really tired. I drove a bit further, since I was given a wee shock. When I got drowsy again I pulled over straight away and Grandma drove.

I haven't slept in a car (without being drugged with travel sickness medication) for a *very* long time. Very tired! I swear Grandma was deliberately heading for the bumps and sharp corners.

After a big day and late sleep, my two angels didn't want to sleep until 9.30pm! Holy smoke! I was ready to fall asleep just after 7.30pm, but I couldn't give in after they went down so I worked a little on a scrap page. Went to bed too late and was woken at 5am for the markets. Grrr.

Had a nap today. Was woken when a nasty little ant bit me on the leg - don't worry, he won't be biting anyone else, ever again.

Enjoy your week, it is going to be a great week!