Will update with some photos another time, but I need to send out big birthday wishes to a big four year old! (Drat! Can't upload at present cause Adrian just setup a computer for me and is still getting my regular programs and bits loaded.)
Happy Birthday Campbell!
Campbell is 4 now. How exciting! Adrian, Caleb, Zali and I joined Sheree, David, Campbell, Finn and Grandma for a yummy cooked breakfast, presents, play, lollies, play, knocking Christmas tree over (thanks Zali), talking, laughing, sleep, more food, Pop n Top (I just beat Sheree 3-2), cake, cuddles and kisses.
The four years seem to have whizzed by. Crikey. Best wishes for a wonderful year and be good to your parents! Hope you had a lovely day! Love always to you.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Off
We are off this morning to visit the family for Christmas. Sadly our plans had to change cause Campbell and Finn are not well, so we are not heading there for a germ-share visit. The car is mostly packed, I am heading off to shower in a minute. Lordy it is sticky hot.
I was up with Zali last night so I am tired and need to be bright eyed for the drive - doh! Meanwhile the kids have nodded off while I was packing upstairs. It went eerily quiet and when I checked they were snoring. Makes packing easier but I hope they like sitting in the car for the journey, we have had quite a bit of grumpy this morning. I normally travel at sleep time so they nap and only notice a short drive.
Better keep going. Sorry Miss Karla for having to postpone our play, will catch up soon.
I was up with Zali last night so I am tired and need to be bright eyed for the drive - doh! Meanwhile the kids have nodded off while I was packing upstairs. It went eerily quiet and when I checked they were snoring. Makes packing easier but I hope they like sitting in the car for the journey, we have had quite a bit of grumpy this morning. I normally travel at sleep time so they nap and only notice a short drive.
Better keep going. Sorry Miss Karla for having to postpone our play, will catch up soon.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Adult Work
That is right, today I am doing adult work. Paid work. Appreciated work. No-one is hanging off my dress burying their vegemite stained mouth on me. No-one is grunting at me. No-one is saying 'Mummmmmy, Mummmmmy, Muuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyy! It feels a little strange.
I have been told that I look lovely (I have a dress on, makeup and diamante sparkling), I have been thanked and given a present. That also feels a little strange. Could definitely get used to it, but I think if I was a regular here, perhaps the compliments wouldn't be coming so think and fast. I will just live in the moment and enjoy it.
It is very quiet. I miss hearing 'It's a Hi5 Christmas' though. It is a lovely DVD with great songs . . . hmmmm, does that sound sad? I am playing it just as much for me, the kids do benefit as well though. Caleb is learning Christmas carols and constantly asks where Santa is, Zali loves dancing to it and I love us all being happy.
I do like a bit of time away from the kids but it doesn't take long for me to miss them. I miss the cuddles and kisses and hanging out. Hmmm. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, is that the quote I am looking for?
The noisy staff here have left. They had breakfast and games in the main boardroom, which also dribbled out into the reception area. They have all jumped on a bus and heading somewhere north to a boat, or water, or someplace that has food and drink. I don't need to know, I only need to know where the breakfast leftovers are. The gorgeous Ida gave me that important information, so I am set.
I feel a little full. This relief reception gig is *tough*! Miss Ida did a delivery of punch, chocolate danish, ham & cheese danish, sliced fresh fruit, crackers and an assortment of cheese. There is a box of chocolate covered cashews sitting next to the computer that I have been instructed to eat. The pressure - you have no idea. I don't think I will need to raid the leftovers for a while yet. I also think the vegemite sandwich I bought with me for lunch will not be vacating it's warm and comfy position in my bag.
Let me think. There is one other person on our entire floor. The place is quiet. The phones aren't ringing much at the moment and I am a lady of leisure. I get paid for this. He he. It is only one day a year, but I think I will make myself available for it next year also. The management and staff have a whole day Christmas party/End of Year Celebration. Not bad at all.
I wanted to update about the last few weeks, but I think I might read my magazine instead. Or surf the net. Perhaps I should have bought in my scrapbooking.
Kiss kiss.
I have been told that I look lovely (I have a dress on, makeup and diamante sparkling), I have been thanked and given a present. That also feels a little strange. Could definitely get used to it, but I think if I was a regular here, perhaps the compliments wouldn't be coming so think and fast. I will just live in the moment and enjoy it.
It is very quiet. I miss hearing 'It's a Hi5 Christmas' though. It is a lovely DVD with great songs . . . hmmmm, does that sound sad? I am playing it just as much for me, the kids do benefit as well though. Caleb is learning Christmas carols and constantly asks where Santa is, Zali loves dancing to it and I love us all being happy.
I do like a bit of time away from the kids but it doesn't take long for me to miss them. I miss the cuddles and kisses and hanging out. Hmmm. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, is that the quote I am looking for?
The noisy staff here have left. They had breakfast and games in the main boardroom, which also dribbled out into the reception area. They have all jumped on a bus and heading somewhere north to a boat, or water, or someplace that has food and drink. I don't need to know, I only need to know where the breakfast leftovers are. The gorgeous Ida gave me that important information, so I am set.
I feel a little full. This relief reception gig is *tough*! Miss Ida did a delivery of punch, chocolate danish, ham & cheese danish, sliced fresh fruit, crackers and an assortment of cheese. There is a box of chocolate covered cashews sitting next to the computer that I have been instructed to eat. The pressure - you have no idea. I don't think I will need to raid the leftovers for a while yet. I also think the vegemite sandwich I bought with me for lunch will not be vacating it's warm and comfy position in my bag.
Let me think. There is one other person on our entire floor. The place is quiet. The phones aren't ringing much at the moment and I am a lady of leisure. I get paid for this. He he. It is only one day a year, but I think I will make myself available for it next year also. The management and staff have a whole day Christmas party/End of Year Celebration. Not bad at all.
I wanted to update about the last few weeks, but I think I might read my magazine instead. Or surf the net. Perhaps I should have bought in my scrapbooking.
Kiss kiss.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Sleep
Sleep rocks. Any person who has children who sleep for long naps during the day, you don't know how lucky you are. My kids seem to be 45 minute sleepers. Sometimes, on a real tired day, they might get up to 1 hr 15 minute sleeps. I am very happy with this longer sleep.
The last few days, the angels have slept. And slept. Today Caleb slept for nearly 3 hours. Yep, three! Zali slept for just over 2.5 hours at kindy - wholly! Yesterday both of them slept for 2.5 hrs. I got *so* much done! Sleep totally rocks.
I think I might go get some myself.
The last few days, the angels have slept. And slept. Today Caleb slept for nearly 3 hours. Yep, three! Zali slept for just over 2.5 hours at kindy - wholly! Yesterday both of them slept for 2.5 hrs. I got *so* much done! Sleep totally rocks.
I think I might go get some myself.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Zipping
First off it was 'where has the year gone?'. Now it is 'crikey where is December going?'. The days are slipping by so fast. Doesn't help that I was sick all weekend and spent the majority of it in bed. Total waste of a weekend.
I have re-injured my back, I think in the same spot as last time. Really don't want that now. Grrrr. I am sitting here in pain, but wanted to drop in, before I drop off to sleep and rest my squeaky-out-of-warranty body.
I have lots of catchups this week, plus have a day of work, then take off for the Christmas celebrations with the Telfer family. All the last minute things need to be done in the next few days, and the list is building. I have so many lists going on I can't even find them all.
Had a lovely dinner tonight with Kerry, Damo and Riley. The kids and I went over mid afternoon and the two hubbies joined when they finished work. Caleb and Riley went nuts for most of the afternoon, Zali had some 'precious' moments then liked the party, we opened presents and I lay on the floor trying to groan softly (my back was very ouchy!) I enjoyed it. I think Kerry enjoyed her beer. : )
Gotta take pain killers and go rest. Be good to yourself.
I have re-injured my back, I think in the same spot as last time. Really don't want that now. Grrrr. I am sitting here in pain, but wanted to drop in, before I drop off to sleep and rest my squeaky-out-of-warranty body.
I have lots of catchups this week, plus have a day of work, then take off for the Christmas celebrations with the Telfer family. All the last minute things need to be done in the next few days, and the list is building. I have so many lists going on I can't even find them all.
Had a lovely dinner tonight with Kerry, Damo and Riley. The kids and I went over mid afternoon and the two hubbies joined when they finished work. Caleb and Riley went nuts for most of the afternoon, Zali had some 'precious' moments then liked the party, we opened presents and I lay on the floor trying to groan softly (my back was very ouchy!) I enjoyed it. I think Kerry enjoyed her beer. : )
Gotta take pain killers and go rest. Be good to yourself.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Can You Beat This?
I swear my day could be made into a comedy. It must be funny, in a few days, I hope I will laugh. Now, well, I am a tool.
This morning was ok. All things went normal and I enjoyed a fun morning with Caleb at Little School. The parents visited and had morning tea, as well as playing and watching and learning what the kids got up too. They have so much fun, no wonder Caleb loves to go. They all love the Yakka Yakka room. A big black room, air conditioned, filled with a pool of coloured balls, a climbing wall, jumping mattresses and jungle jim and slide. They went nuts. I think all the mum’s wanted one at home to use before nap time.
I did some Christmas tasks and watched a bit of Oprah. Caleb came home and we left to get Zali. Here it starts.
On the way over to check our mailbox, I realised I had left my house keys in. the. house. In the car was Caleb, Grandma and I, so I couldn’t use Grandma’s keys either. Picked up Zali at kindy and went I tried to start the car, it wouldn’t. Great, I thought, locked out of our house and car broken. I tried a few times and she wouldn’t tick over. I let the red beast rest for a while, on the fifth (and last before I called the RACQ chaps) attempt she ticked over. Thank. The. Lord. Caleb sitting in the back saying where is the battery? Why? When are we going? Why? Shut the door Grandma, let’s go! Why?
We went through the McDonald’s drive-thru (because we couldn't turn the car off) and took some dinner home. Sitting on the back verandah we ate dinner and fended off the mozzies the best we could. Zali started to drink the sweet and sour sauce instead of eating chicken nuggets, and by this stage I didn’t really care. Surely something that is sweet and sour should contain nearly five food groups?
Forgot to mention there were kiddie size ice-creams on the way home. Well, I think they ate some, the majority seemed to be on their clothes, the seat belts, their hands, rubbed into her legs and up their nose. To clean them up (we had no wipes, clothes or anything else useful) we had to use two serviettes. One for each messy kid. Of course the next problem is I am busting to use the toilet. No possible way I could wait. I had to go to the side of the house and ‘go’ near the wall. Like a three year old. Like I tell Caleb to. And use the serviette in lieu of a sophisticated product like toilet paper, the ice cream serviette that is. Could you imagine how *fun* this was?
Did I tell you I also had a big headache and would have sold a limb for a couple of Panadol?
Caleb had to wee, no problems, he runs off to the fence to assume his usual afternoon wee position. A few minutes later he had to, erm, do something nastier than wee. Oh. Lord. Off to the side of the house we go. He drops his load and says ‘whoa, big poo!’ Yep. Actually at this point I was laughing so hard I had tears. Could this afternoon get any worse. Thankfully we have a big fence. What would you have thought walking past someone’s house and they are poohing in the yard, do we have any standards of personal hygiene? I wanted to yell out ‘we are locked out of our house!’, just in case anyone saw us. Back to the situation and the fact we have no toilet paper. Grandma fishes through the pram and finds a couple of tissues, a small girl’s nappy and one nappy sack. Again, thank-the-lord! Least he could be cleaned and I could dispose of the evidence.
Five minutes later Adrian arrives home from work. It felt like we were being rescued by the Australian Navy from the deserted island, it was *such* a relief.
The kids had a bath, I had my Panadol and now we all need a comfy chair. Bugger, I better go and call my mechanic. Fingers crossed he can come in the morning.
This morning was ok. All things went normal and I enjoyed a fun morning with Caleb at Little School. The parents visited and had morning tea, as well as playing and watching and learning what the kids got up too. They have so much fun, no wonder Caleb loves to go. They all love the Yakka Yakka room. A big black room, air conditioned, filled with a pool of coloured balls, a climbing wall, jumping mattresses and jungle jim and slide. They went nuts. I think all the mum’s wanted one at home to use before nap time.
I did some Christmas tasks and watched a bit of Oprah. Caleb came home and we left to get Zali. Here it starts.
On the way over to check our mailbox, I realised I had left my house keys in. the. house. In the car was Caleb, Grandma and I, so I couldn’t use Grandma’s keys either. Picked up Zali at kindy and went I tried to start the car, it wouldn’t. Great, I thought, locked out of our house and car broken. I tried a few times and she wouldn’t tick over. I let the red beast rest for a while, on the fifth (and last before I called the RACQ chaps) attempt she ticked over. Thank. The. Lord. Caleb sitting in the back saying where is the battery? Why? When are we going? Why? Shut the door Grandma, let’s go! Why?
We went through the McDonald’s drive-thru (because we couldn't turn the car off) and took some dinner home. Sitting on the back verandah we ate dinner and fended off the mozzies the best we could. Zali started to drink the sweet and sour sauce instead of eating chicken nuggets, and by this stage I didn’t really care. Surely something that is sweet and sour should contain nearly five food groups?
Forgot to mention there were kiddie size ice-creams on the way home. Well, I think they ate some, the majority seemed to be on their clothes, the seat belts, their hands, rubbed into her legs and up their nose. To clean them up (we had no wipes, clothes or anything else useful) we had to use two serviettes. One for each messy kid. Of course the next problem is I am busting to use the toilet. No possible way I could wait. I had to go to the side of the house and ‘go’ near the wall. Like a three year old. Like I tell Caleb to. And use the serviette in lieu of a sophisticated product like toilet paper, the ice cream serviette that is. Could you imagine how *fun* this was?
Did I tell you I also had a big headache and would have sold a limb for a couple of Panadol?
Caleb had to wee, no problems, he runs off to the fence to assume his usual afternoon wee position. A few minutes later he had to, erm, do something nastier than wee. Oh. Lord. Off to the side of the house we go. He drops his load and says ‘whoa, big poo!’ Yep. Actually at this point I was laughing so hard I had tears. Could this afternoon get any worse. Thankfully we have a big fence. What would you have thought walking past someone’s house and they are poohing in the yard, do we have any standards of personal hygiene? I wanted to yell out ‘we are locked out of our house!’, just in case anyone saw us. Back to the situation and the fact we have no toilet paper. Grandma fishes through the pram and finds a couple of tissues, a small girl’s nappy and one nappy sack. Again, thank-the-lord! Least he could be cleaned and I could dispose of the evidence.
Five minutes later Adrian arrives home from work. It felt like we were being rescued by the Australian Navy from the deserted island, it was *such* a relief.
The kids had a bath, I had my Panadol and now we all need a comfy chair. Bugger, I better go and call my mechanic. Fingers crossed he can come in the morning.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Wedding Part C
The night kicked on. There was a torrential down pour at one point with a very nice breeze and the gorgeous smell of rain. There was a small hiccup with the wedding cake.
It was a, um, *insert special name here that drongo can't remember!*, made up of profiteroles filled with a coffee cream and custard cream. Hmm, I think I had better confirm that with the bride, note to self.
For some reason some bright cookie put it on the table for the ceremony in the afternoon. It was a warm day. This cake needs to be kept cool. When it was found to be leaning more than the Pisa and hanging on by a shrapnel of toffee, it was taken away and chilled.
However the lumpy thing could not be saved and ended up being re-plated. See below. Doesn't really have the same niceness does it. Didn't matter of course, it tasted absolutely d.e.v.i.n.e. Each plate had one piece of each flavour accompanied by double whipped cream and coulis. My lord the tongue is quivering just thinking of that precious plate of goodness.
The two bridesmaids. Scrub up alright hey?
Bunch of crazy girlies here. From left: Belinda, Melynda, Mel, Gemma, me and Erin (Mel's sister).
Plus Sonia, all having a good time.
It was a beautiful and fun day. We all enjoyed seeing Mel and Brent get hitched. It was pretty cool just walking upstairs to go to bed too! Can't wait to see the professional photos, they should be cool.
Mel and Brent left for their six week honeymoon a few days later. Mexico, New York and some places in Europe, a white Christmas and then home to this heat. Phew.
It was a, um, *insert special name here that drongo can't remember!*, made up of profiteroles filled with a coffee cream and custard cream. Hmm, I think I had better confirm that with the bride, note to self.
For some reason some bright cookie put it on the table for the ceremony in the afternoon. It was a warm day. This cake needs to be kept cool. When it was found to be leaning more than the Pisa and hanging on by a shrapnel of toffee, it was taken away and chilled.
However the lumpy thing could not be saved and ended up being re-plated. See below. Doesn't really have the same niceness does it. Didn't matter of course, it tasted absolutely d.e.v.i.n.e. Each plate had one piece of each flavour accompanied by double whipped cream and coulis. My lord the tongue is quivering just thinking of that precious plate of goodness.
The pair had their dance. I said it should have been like Robert and Amy's wedding dance on Everybody Loves Raymond. This is a cute photo, the little lovebirds!
Then everybody had fun. We danced and drank and talked and played. Belinda, Gemma and I with our 'come hither' looks. Sexy huh? Belinda was the Master of Ceremonies for the night. She did such a fantastic job! She rocks, really. Gemma is fun. But I won't mention her glass of red wine and my dress. Nope.
The cutie is Melynda. She has been friends with Mel for a long time. She is funny and easy to play with. This was the first night she had left her baby (4.5years!) so her and hubby were making it a good night. She wants to have a post-wedding hens night!
The two bridesmaids. Scrub up alright hey? 
Bunch of crazy girlies here. From left: Belinda, Melynda, Mel, Gemma, me and Erin (Mel's sister).
Plus Sonia, all having a good time. 
It was a beautiful and fun day. We all enjoyed seeing Mel and Brent get hitched. It was pretty cool just walking upstairs to go to bed too! Can't wait to see the professional photos, they should be cool.
Mel and Brent left for their six week honeymoon a few days later. Mexico, New York and some places in Europe, a white Christmas and then home to this heat. Phew.
Important!
Since I updated my picture up the top, it really makes me smile when the page loads and I see my crazy kids. That is the way it should be.
I have so many things to talk about, but I have to send a friend some photos first. I have other stuff wanting attention also, I don't know if I will ever catch my tail this month. It is a crazy busy tiring hot demanding month of seasonal delicacies. Don't bother telling me that doesn't make sense. I know already.
There is one thing I need to say because I needed to say it yesterday . . .
Happy Birthday to my sweet friend Janene!
We cannot believe it has been a year since the last one (which I remember vividly) - even Adrian said 'was that a year ago?' It was a lovely breakfast and even better being able to see you (and my little soft spot for Baby Amy). Please don't let this next year go so fast, I'm counting on you!
You are a wonderful woman, mother and friend. I won't say lover cause I don't know and don't want to know, too much information! Back to it . . . it is so fantastic to see you happy and content and loving life. I wish for that to continue and I think you have another beautiful year ahead of you! Love you!
Added later: Ok, popped back however I can't focus my eyes on photos. My eyes are blurry and need to go to bed. There will be the last wedding photos up tomorrow sometime.
I have so many things to talk about, but I have to send a friend some photos first. I have other stuff wanting attention also, I don't know if I will ever catch my tail this month. It is a crazy busy tiring hot demanding month of seasonal delicacies. Don't bother telling me that doesn't make sense. I know already.
There is one thing I need to say because I needed to say it yesterday . . .
Happy Birthday to my sweet friend Janene!
We cannot believe it has been a year since the last one (which I remember vividly) - even Adrian said 'was that a year ago?' It was a lovely breakfast and even better being able to see you (and my little soft spot for Baby Amy). Please don't let this next year go so fast, I'm counting on you!
You are a wonderful woman, mother and friend. I won't say lover cause I don't know and don't want to know, too much information! Back to it . . . it is so fantastic to see you happy and content and loving life. I wish for that to continue and I think you have another beautiful year ahead of you! Love you!
Added later: Ok, popped back however I can't focus my eyes on photos. My eyes are blurry and need to go to bed. There will be the last wedding photos up tomorrow sometime.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Wedding Part B
Here is the view from our apartment to the right (the one I deleted last night, oops). Nice. Remember you can click on the pics and it will load a big version.
Due to wind, rain, dark scary clouds, the decision was made to move the ceremony to the reception venue. Ebb @ Maroochydore. A beautiful restaurant nestled on the river. The ceremony was to be held at Point Perry, a stunning view up and down the coast and out to the deep blue ocean. Both were beautiful places and the main event still occurred. Mel and Brent were married. I love this photo of when we had finished walking down the aisle and the look of pure happiness on Mel's face. All the preparation and work and sweat had all been for this perfect moment.
The vows were sweet, Mel's two sisters said a poem and the ceremony was finalised with the special 'first kiss'. I stood quite still, lip occasionally quivering, batting the eyelids to keep the tears at bay, deep breathing to keep myself together. It was perfect and beautiful and sweet and about two friends getting married. These two people are very special to me and it really was a fantastic day, and an honour to be involved in.
Cripes, trying to sign the official papers while every single inch of me was shaking, now *that* is a challenge. How happy do they look!
This is the six of us. And Mel's Dad has his head blocking Brent, but this is the only photo I have of the group. Can't wait to see the professional ones! Left to Right: Sonia (Mel's friend), Joel (Brent's youngest brother), Garth (Brent's younger brother), Brent (groom!), Mel (bride!) and me (spunkrat extraordinaire). (Note: how come spunkrat didn't clear my spell check? Honestly!)
The official newly-crowned Mr and Mrs. Awwww, aren't they cute!
The old married couple all dressed up. That really is us under all that finery.
My speech. I was trembling (again) and trying (badly) to hold back the tears. Didn't work. M&B came and supported me. I wished they would have held my notes still, between the trembling hands and teary eyes, they were hard to read. I was told I had a few people in tears. My job was done.
Next post I will show you the yummy cake and some afterward/party type photos.
Due to wind, rain, dark scary clouds, the decision was made to move the ceremony to the reception venue. Ebb @ Maroochydore. A beautiful restaurant nestled on the river. The ceremony was to be held at Point Perry, a stunning view up and down the coast and out to the deep blue ocean. Both were beautiful places and the main event still occurred. Mel and Brent were married. I love this photo of when we had finished walking down the aisle and the look of pure happiness on Mel's face. All the preparation and work and sweat had all been for this perfect moment.
The vows were sweet, Mel's two sisters said a poem and the ceremony was finalised with the special 'first kiss'. I stood quite still, lip occasionally quivering, batting the eyelids to keep the tears at bay, deep breathing to keep myself together. It was perfect and beautiful and sweet and about two friends getting married. These two people are very special to me and it really was a fantastic day, and an honour to be involved in.
Cripes, trying to sign the official papers while every single inch of me was shaking, now *that* is a challenge. How happy do they look!
This is the six of us. And Mel's Dad has his head blocking Brent, but this is the only photo I have of the group. Can't wait to see the professional ones! Left to Right: Sonia (Mel's friend), Joel (Brent's youngest brother), Garth (Brent's younger brother), Brent (groom!), Mel (bride!) and me (spunkrat extraordinaire). (Note: how come spunkrat didn't clear my spell check? Honestly!)
The official newly-crowned Mr and Mrs. Awwww, aren't they cute!
The old married couple all dressed up. That really is us under all that finery.
My speech. I was trembling (again) and trying (badly) to hold back the tears. Didn't work. M&B came and supported me. I wished they would have held my notes still, between the trembling hands and teary eyes, they were hard to read. I was told I had a few people in tears. My job was done.
Next post I will show you the yummy cake and some afterward/party type photos.
I am tired and want to go to bed. I am the taxi for the husband who is currently out celebrating Christmas with his work colleagues. I will be a cross, tired wife if he rings me at an undesirable hour.
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