Still as young and beautiful as ever . . .
Happy Birthday Mel!
Enjoy your special day my precious little flower. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Love you.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Tucker
As a last minute thing, I suggested we went out for dinner this evening. Our fave Leagues club does really good meals and I was in the mood to not cook. It was great, even hubby was happy with the tucker as it was a good serving of meat!
He had roast pork, Grandma had rib fillet with diane and caramelised onion sauce and I had cashew crusted chicken breast with lemon/garlic butter. We had chips and veggies - the mashed pumpkin totally rocked!
I got kids meals for the little grubbers. Caleb happily asked for the cheeseburger and Zali had the chicken strips. Their meals were enormous - I would have been happy with that serving cause mine was too much (and some ended up on hubby's plate). Additional to the above was chips, dipping sauce (tomato sauce sachet) and a salad. The meal pack comes with a few crayons and an activity/colouring book each, a drink (after I paid for our drinks and remembered about the kids inclusion I got them OJ from the tap, the nice lady behind the counter says 'they are refillable!) and a voucher to get an ice cream after dinner.
All for $5.90 each! Awesome!
They thought it was fantastic having the big cup and straw to drink like us big people. The sweeties rocked - individual little tubs of vanilla ice cream with topping of choice and some sprinkles!
And best of all the grubbers behaved very nicely. Wahoo!
He had roast pork, Grandma had rib fillet with diane and caramelised onion sauce and I had cashew crusted chicken breast with lemon/garlic butter. We had chips and veggies - the mashed pumpkin totally rocked!
I got kids meals for the little grubbers. Caleb happily asked for the cheeseburger and Zali had the chicken strips. Their meals were enormous - I would have been happy with that serving cause mine was too much (and some ended up on hubby's plate). Additional to the above was chips, dipping sauce (tomato sauce sachet) and a salad. The meal pack comes with a few crayons and an activity/colouring book each, a drink (after I paid for our drinks and remembered about the kids inclusion I got them OJ from the tap, the nice lady behind the counter says 'they are refillable!) and a voucher to get an ice cream after dinner.
All for $5.90 each! Awesome!
They thought it was fantastic having the big cup and straw to drink like us big people. The sweeties rocked - individual little tubs of vanilla ice cream with topping of choice and some sprinkles!
And best of all the grubbers behaved very nicely. Wahoo!
Friday, June 27, 2008
HB Kate
Happy Birthday Kate!
Have a wonderful day and weekend (keep your celebrations going woman!) and celebrate your beautiful self. Look forward to catching up on Sunday. Mwah!
Have a wonderful day and weekend (keep your celebrations going woman!) and celebrate your beautiful self. Look forward to catching up on Sunday. Mwah!
Sheesh
What a week. Zali picked up Mad Cow Disease at kindy, which meant she couldn't go to kindy (grrr!) Ok, it is actually called Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. You get little spots on those mentioned areas and it is highly contagious. Went to the doctor to confirm and she said there is no point excluding them as the germs are already there and will exit the body for weeks. Anyway.
Caleb got a new red casting on Wednesday morning. Hayley, the v. cool physio, made a red-back spider to put on it, but he (grrr) pulled it off. We have a family day thing with Adrian's work on Sunday and the kids are to dress up as superheros. Caleb is going in his Spiderman outfit, so the cool spider on his cast was going to rock! Was. Throwing a few things together for Zali to be a fairy.
Back to the new cast. I haven't been letting Caleb outside much because the grass is damp/moist or just plain wet lately in this weather. The boot can't get wet at all and as a little boy who tries hard with that, sometimes the lure of fun and playing and too much laughter takes over. So I gotta be a tough Mum. Which means no park either, cause they are filled with sand or dirt or bark or some sort of crap that can't be in/around/near the cast. I can pull it off on Tuesday night (can't wait!) and then he goes back to his normal boot, phew!
Two active children couped up in the house for most of the week. Hmm. Equals psycho kids and a Mummy on. the. edge! After baths tonight I said to hubby I would be leaving shortly after I finished packing. Where are you going? he asked. I don't know, but I will return sometime in October! To make is worse today I have had such a killer headache that my good friend Panadol hardly touches, grrrr.
Have a good weekend all, I think I will go lock myself in my room.
Caleb got a new red casting on Wednesday morning. Hayley, the v. cool physio, made a red-back spider to put on it, but he (grrr) pulled it off. We have a family day thing with Adrian's work on Sunday and the kids are to dress up as superheros. Caleb is going in his Spiderman outfit, so the cool spider on his cast was going to rock! Was. Throwing a few things together for Zali to be a fairy.
Back to the new cast. I haven't been letting Caleb outside much because the grass is damp/moist or just plain wet lately in this weather. The boot can't get wet at all and as a little boy who tries hard with that, sometimes the lure of fun and playing and too much laughter takes over. So I gotta be a tough Mum. Which means no park either, cause they are filled with sand or dirt or bark or some sort of crap that can't be in/around/near the cast. I can pull it off on Tuesday night (can't wait!) and then he goes back to his normal boot, phew!
Two active children couped up in the house for most of the week. Hmm. Equals psycho kids and a Mummy on. the. edge! After baths tonight I said to hubby I would be leaving shortly after I finished packing. Where are you going? he asked. I don't know, but I will return sometime in October! To make is worse today I have had such a killer headache that my good friend Panadol hardly touches, grrrr.
Have a good weekend all, I think I will go lock myself in my room.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
of Late.
Mmmm. Of late I seem to be busy with not a great deal. Not much time to keep my to-do list under control (ha - who am I kidding . . . that would be *never* under control) or the fluffy bits around that.
I sit here now drinking a freshly made Gloria Jeans Vanilla Creme de Caramel. After I drink it I am heading up for a wee nap. I made a big pot of coffee so hubby can have a second round . . . for me to try and earn some brownie points for when I attempt to sleep for as long as possible . . . before he sends up the monkeys to jump all over the bed and get me up. Hmpf.
Caleb had another round of Botox in his right calf at the beginning of June. We went in for some post-botox therapy on Thursday and the physio thought it best to have some casting done to further enhance the botox effect. He has a big red boot on till Tuesday evening when I can *try* take it off and give him a good old soaking bath. Until then he has face washer baths and is not allowed near water or sand or mud or anything moist, as that will destroy the boot and it will have to be removed immediately. His skin can get a 'bit sick' if it is in constant contact with moist/wet boot and we still need another whole week with a new cast (so he needs good healthy skin) when we return to the Royal Children's Hospital on Wednesday morning. Otherwise he is doing very well. He knows to take care of his boot, he is looking forward to showing everyone at Little School and is still a monkey.
Zali is powering along. More talking, loves practising her little jumping move, stubborn as ever, dances and sings and loves to cuddle and wrap and kiss and rock her babies.
This little baby is growing well inside. Caleb thinks it is funny to let out a shout to 'wake the baby'. I reply 'shhhh, don't wake the baby!' Then we talk about why it is in my belly, again. Instead of saying 'baby', we can now call him Baby G. Cause, yep, we are bringing another little (monkey) boy into our family (watch out world!).
Baby Amy had a day with us on Friday when her Mummy had to do a day of training. It was her first full day away from Mum and she was a little, erm, unsure/confused/cuddly. She handled herself very well I think, it is a big change for a little person. I think Mummy handled it OK also. Both their faces lit up when it was home time though! My two were a little jealous at times for all the cuddles Amy was getting, but they were pretty good and liked to play with her.
Anyway, Baby G is kicking me and that is my sign to head upstairs for my nap. Coffee was good. Sorry it has been so long between drinks (posts), need to improve on that.
I sit here now drinking a freshly made Gloria Jeans Vanilla Creme de Caramel. After I drink it I am heading up for a wee nap. I made a big pot of coffee so hubby can have a second round . . . for me to try and earn some brownie points for when I attempt to sleep for as long as possible . . . before he sends up the monkeys to jump all over the bed and get me up. Hmpf.
Caleb had another round of Botox in his right calf at the beginning of June. We went in for some post-botox therapy on Thursday and the physio thought it best to have some casting done to further enhance the botox effect. He has a big red boot on till Tuesday evening when I can *try* take it off and give him a good old soaking bath. Until then he has face washer baths and is not allowed near water or sand or mud or anything moist, as that will destroy the boot and it will have to be removed immediately. His skin can get a 'bit sick' if it is in constant contact with moist/wet boot and we still need another whole week with a new cast (so he needs good healthy skin) when we return to the Royal Children's Hospital on Wednesday morning. Otherwise he is doing very well. He knows to take care of his boot, he is looking forward to showing everyone at Little School and is still a monkey.
Zali is powering along. More talking, loves practising her little jumping move, stubborn as ever, dances and sings and loves to cuddle and wrap and kiss and rock her babies.
This little baby is growing well inside. Caleb thinks it is funny to let out a shout to 'wake the baby'. I reply 'shhhh, don't wake the baby!' Then we talk about why it is in my belly, again. Instead of saying 'baby', we can now call him Baby G. Cause, yep, we are bringing another little (monkey) boy into our family (watch out world!).
Baby Amy had a day with us on Friday when her Mummy had to do a day of training. It was her first full day away from Mum and she was a little, erm, unsure/confused/cuddly. She handled herself very well I think, it is a big change for a little person. I think Mummy handled it OK also. Both their faces lit up when it was home time though! My two were a little jealous at times for all the cuddles Amy was getting, but they were pretty good and liked to play with her.
Anyway, Baby G is kicking me and that is my sign to head upstairs for my nap. Coffee was good. Sorry it has been so long between drinks (posts), need to improve on that.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Been Scrappin
Alrighty then. I spent two whole days at the Brisbane Convention Centre totally loving the Australasian Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo. I did six classes and had a ball. Except the afternoon I had to walk to find the bus with heavy bags and heavy eyelids. Each day was quite exhausting, sitting in one spot learning and creating and playing is actually hard work! I loved every second and can't wait for next year . . . already!
Here is a few of the pages I did. Some I finished off today by adding the photos. I am not that flash at photographing my pages, they are actually square and the grey stuff in the corners is my back verandah of concrete.
The first ones are from Making Memories classes with Gail and Patty from Making Memories in the U S of A. They were lovely, the papers were beautiful - Noteworthy and Garden Party, and to top it off I won two prizes.
These three were from the Cute As a Button class with Nikala OBrien, a Brissy girl. They were fun and I loved how they turned out. They were all girly layouts and I have heaps of Zali photos to catch up on, so win-win all round.
The photo of 12 month old Zali above is by the talented and spunky Rachel Richter.
I spent some time scrapping today while the kids were occupied at little school/kindy. I went out to the toy room to use a large sturdy desk that the neighbour had passed our way. It was brighter and there were windows to keep an eye on the weather and my washing hanging on the line. At pick up time I jumped in the car and left my scrapping on the table, neatly. I was hoping to go back when the kids were watching New McDonalds Farm at 3.30pm but was going to keep an eye on my stuff in case little wondering hands got too close.
In a split second Zali was up on the chair thinking she was in heaven. She had grabbed my black pen and pulled the lid off and started 'decorating' my current page. It was another Making Memories class page that I had added photos of our puppy Bubbles and the title, and wanted to add a bit of journalling to finish it off.
Well.
She coloured in both photos of Bubbles and added some squiggles on the left side and evened it off with some on the right side.
Oh. My. Gawd.
I took everything off the desk and straight back into the office. I know not to trust a sole again.
Here is a few of the pages I did. Some I finished off today by adding the photos. I am not that flash at photographing my pages, they are actually square and the grey stuff in the corners is my back verandah of concrete.
The first ones are from Making Memories classes with Gail and Patty from Making Memories in the U S of A. They were lovely, the papers were beautiful - Noteworthy and Garden Party, and to top it off I won two prizes.
These three were from the Cute As a Button class with Nikala OBrien, a Brissy girl. They were fun and I loved how they turned out. They were all girly layouts and I have heaps of Zali photos to catch up on, so win-win all round.
The photo of 12 month old Zali above is by the talented and spunky Rachel Richter.
I spent some time scrapping today while the kids were occupied at little school/kindy. I went out to the toy room to use a large sturdy desk that the neighbour had passed our way. It was brighter and there were windows to keep an eye on the weather and my washing hanging on the line. At pick up time I jumped in the car and left my scrapping on the table, neatly. I was hoping to go back when the kids were watching New McDonalds Farm at 3.30pm but was going to keep an eye on my stuff in case little wondering hands got too close.
In a split second Zali was up on the chair thinking she was in heaven. She had grabbed my black pen and pulled the lid off and started 'decorating' my current page. It was another Making Memories class page that I had added photos of our puppy Bubbles and the title, and wanted to add a bit of journalling to finish it off.
Well.
She coloured in both photos of Bubbles and added some squiggles on the left side and evened it off with some on the right side.
Oh. My. Gawd.
I took everything off the desk and straight back into the office. I know not to trust a sole again.
Friday, May 30, 2008
I just had a quick check of my photos to see if there was something I could share with you. I really must be not myself lately - I haven't taken one single photo since 17 May. I can't believe it. I was still pretty crook at that point and I don't really have full mojo back, but I am going to have to put in more effort.
I didn't even get a decent photo with Caleb and his arm casting. It didn't help that the second one was applied on a Thursday and he pulled it off Friday night. The third one was put on better - hung on until the Tuesday (after another Thursday starter) when he was jumping on bouncy castles and running around like a mad duck at the picnic for Under 8's week at little school. When he arrived home on the bus at the end of the day, the cast was hanging very low with his thumb totally hiding and his four fingers nearly covered. It was the running chasing Zali when we picked her up from kindy where the 'incident' happened.
With his arms swinging wildly and the wind rushing through his hair, he tore down the path to find his sister and . . . the cast *flew* off. It was funny to see from where I was standing and it surprised him. He stopped and picked it up out of the garden and said 'oh, my arm fell off'. Brought it up to me, turned around and tore back down the path.
The good part about the arm coming off the second and third times is that the OT didn't need to use the nasty saw to remove the casting - which Caleb totally hated. We could just go in and watch Teletubbies or The Wiggles while they made another one. Side note: he was actually supposed to have three castings, it wasn't re-applied cause we are naughty, it was re-applied to stretch his fingers and arm differently.
Now he has little hard splints that the OT made on Thursday. One is for 'rest' time, which stretches out his fingers and separates the thumb. The 'active' splint allows his fingers to be free so he can operate normally at little school and so forth, but it separates his thumb. It is to keep working on the muscles and flexibility the casting has started. Tonight when I held his hand out and looked at his fingers they were very relaxed and straight and beautiful. He made really good positive steps with the casting. Very happy.
I didn't even get a decent photo with Caleb and his arm casting. It didn't help that the second one was applied on a Thursday and he pulled it off Friday night. The third one was put on better - hung on until the Tuesday (after another Thursday starter) when he was jumping on bouncy castles and running around like a mad duck at the picnic for Under 8's week at little school. When he arrived home on the bus at the end of the day, the cast was hanging very low with his thumb totally hiding and his four fingers nearly covered. It was the running chasing Zali when we picked her up from kindy where the 'incident' happened.
With his arms swinging wildly and the wind rushing through his hair, he tore down the path to find his sister and . . . the cast *flew* off. It was funny to see from where I was standing and it surprised him. He stopped and picked it up out of the garden and said 'oh, my arm fell off'. Brought it up to me, turned around and tore back down the path.
The good part about the arm coming off the second and third times is that the OT didn't need to use the nasty saw to remove the casting - which Caleb totally hated. We could just go in and watch Teletubbies or The Wiggles while they made another one. Side note: he was actually supposed to have three castings, it wasn't re-applied cause we are naughty, it was re-applied to stretch his fingers and arm differently.
Now he has little hard splints that the OT made on Thursday. One is for 'rest' time, which stretches out his fingers and separates the thumb. The 'active' splint allows his fingers to be free so he can operate normally at little school and so forth, but it separates his thumb. It is to keep working on the muscles and flexibility the casting has started. Tonight when I held his hand out and looked at his fingers they were very relaxed and straight and beautiful. He made really good positive steps with the casting. Very happy.
Monday, May 26, 2008
cake
It took me a long time to shake that nasty tummy bug I picked up - not sure if it mixed with my hormones and had fun messing with me. Generally doing pretty well at the moment.
We went to Toowoomba on the weekend for a family dinner at Telfers. Huge big feed of wonderful food - always a treat! Nannie also made a baked cheesecake and upside down pear and ginger cake - both v. tasty.
Oops, my girl just woke up. She is standing at the top of the stairs calling for me - doh!
We visited Sheree, David, Campbell and Finn also. Lots of play for the kids, lots of food and nice seeing everyone. Gotta run, she is down the stairs and hanging at the gate at the study, wanting me.
Hug to you all.
We went to Toowoomba on the weekend for a family dinner at Telfers. Huge big feed of wonderful food - always a treat! Nannie also made a baked cheesecake and upside down pear and ginger cake - both v. tasty.
Oops, my girl just woke up. She is standing at the top of the stairs calling for me - doh!
We visited Sheree, David, Campbell and Finn also. Lots of play for the kids, lots of food and nice seeing everyone. Gotta run, she is down the stairs and hanging at the gate at the study, wanting me.
Hug to you all.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Sister Chef
A week can go by really fast . . . when you spend the majority of it sick. I caught a nasty bug that has taken a big toll on me this week. Today I am feeling a little brighter, but food and I will need to re-acquaint ourselves slowly. Speaking of food . . .
Look at these amazing creation! My sister Sheree made it and I think it rocks! It was a joint birthday cake - the husband, my nephew Finn and I celebrate a birthday within two weeks of each other. Our two families got together on Saturday for a wee celebration and catch up.
A nutter with two nephews (who only have eyes for cake) Campbell and Finn.
Look at these amazing creation! My sister Sheree made it and I think it rocks! It was a joint birthday cake - the husband, my nephew Finn and I celebrate a birthday within two weeks of each other. Our two families got together on Saturday for a wee celebration and catch up.
A nutter with two nephews (who only have eyes for cake) Campbell and Finn.
Sheree makes great things in her kitchen. Good on her, the clever little princess. Next year I think the cake should be taller! And her challenge has been set . . . .
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mothers Day 2008
Happy Mothers Day!
We got some fresh flowers at the markets this morning. Caleb and I picked up some (ahem, made some) cake for a late morning tea. He thought it would be nice to have candles for Grandma to blow out, of course he offered his assistance. We didn't sing Happy Mothers Day, but the candles really made the moment - or was it the unexpected showers that accompanied the blowing out of the candles? Continental Apple Cake with cream cheese icing in the middle (yum!) and Apple Crumble Baked Cheesecake (yum!) went down a treat with all of us.
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