Friday, October 23, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
FOBTY- what sort of shopper are u?
I HATE shopping. With a passion. Well, most of the time anyway. Unless i know exactly what i want and where it is, and i can be in and out in 10 minutes, i dont ever want to shop. If i possibly can get something online, i will. Clothes shopping especially, is my number one hate. Which is probably why i dont have any clothes. But its also a good thing, in that i dont waste a whole lotta money on stuff i dont need. I only shop when were completely outta food, or if we have a special event coming up that jeans and a tshirt just arent suitable for.
As for christmas shopping. blah. i always leave it til the last minute. and i hate that. I hate christmas crowds and searching around for the perfect gift that i can never find. My brothers and sister (and partners) now do Kris Kringle, which is better cos it cuts buying 8 people presents down to 1. But this year we have the two new additons to the family to buy for (Thomas, and by then, my brothers little girl will be here). Plus we have the added stress of celebrating christmas on December 12 this year because on christmas day, Mum, Mel, Greg, Laura, Melanie, Michela and Luke will all be in South Africa celebrating Laura and Gregs wedding. So that just means i have even less time to work out what presents to get everyone....
That being said, i really do love christmas, and love seeing everyone open their presents. Its going to be so much better this year, now that we have Thomas. He wont understand whats going on, but its going to be fun anyway!
As for christmas shopping. blah. i always leave it til the last minute. and i hate that. I hate christmas crowds and searching around for the perfect gift that i can never find. My brothers and sister (and partners) now do Kris Kringle, which is better cos it cuts buying 8 people presents down to 1. But this year we have the two new additons to the family to buy for (Thomas, and by then, my brothers little girl will be here). Plus we have the added stress of celebrating christmas on December 12 this year because on christmas day, Mum, Mel, Greg, Laura, Melanie, Michela and Luke will all be in South Africa celebrating Laura and Gregs wedding. So that just means i have even less time to work out what presents to get everyone....
That being said, i really do love christmas, and love seeing everyone open their presents. Its going to be so much better this year, now that we have Thomas. He wont understand whats going on, but its going to be fun anyway!
Saturday, October 03, 2009
FOBTY- Favourite season?
Summer is by far my favourite season. Summer to me means
- BBQ's with friends and family
- Breakfast outside on the deck in the warm morning sun
- Reading and relaxing
- Warmth! Not being cold constantly!
- Jira's birthday
- Christmas and New Year
- Swimming in the backyard pool
- Beach and holidays
Summer is going to be all the more sweet this year now that we have Thomas. I cant wait to take him swimming. Take him to the beach for the first time and see how he likes the sand. Take him to get his photo taken with Santa and watch him open presents on Christmas morning. And the thing im probably most looking forward to this summer, is the arrival of our first neice!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thomas at 12 weeks
cant believe my lil man is 12 weeks today! where has that time gone? Hes not quite 3months yet, but heres what hes doing at 12 weeks
Has been smiling since 6weeks - smiling alot since about 9weeks.
In the last few days has started doing the weird yelling out thing...he'll go "argh!" then he'll either smile and laugh, or he'll start crying. Its very strange because its always out of the blue when noone is even looking at him (maybe an attention thing?) and im never sure if he does it cos hes happy or angry! its very odd. but cute.
He is still sleeping wrapped up in his miracle wrap in the basinette in our bedroom. He is almost too long for it, and i think hes beginning to get uncomfortable in it, so he'll be going into the cot in his own room in the next week or two.
He generally goes to bed about 7-8pm thru til about 6am. He normally wakes at about 3am for a quick feed.
Still completely breastfed.
Still loves to swim in the bath.
Has started taking more intrest in his toys. Has begun reaching out for the toys that dangle from his playgym.
We have been reading to him everyday. Seems to like the Thomas the tank engine book that Steves mum made for him (i think he likes the bright colours and the bold faces)
We do tummy time every day, and he is getting better. Can stay on his tummy longer and longer, tho he does tend to get annoyed after a few minutes.
Not showing any signs of wanting to roll over yet
Loves to chat with mum. I lay him on some cushions and talk to him about whatever happens to be on my mind, and he talks back in his little baby voice. He always smiles alot whenever i start saying "bub bub bub bub bub" or "mum mum mum mum mum" or "dad dad dad dad dad". They're his favourites.
We have been going to mothers group every week. He has lots of little baby friends there, and mummy actually gets some adutl conversation!
We have been going walking most mornings around the regatta centre. He normally JUST makes the 5k (1hour) walk before he starts whinging. Hes gotten alot better with sleeping in his pram from these walks so i no longer have to take him everywhere in his possum pouch.
Feeding every 2-3hours during the day and can generally stay awake for 1.5-2hours at a time before going down for a 45 min nap. He still has a 4 hour nap a few times a week.
Has been smiling since 6weeks - smiling alot since about 9weeks.
In the last few days has started doing the weird yelling out thing...he'll go "argh!" then he'll either smile and laugh, or he'll start crying. Its very strange because its always out of the blue when noone is even looking at him (maybe an attention thing?) and im never sure if he does it cos hes happy or angry! its very odd. but cute.
He is still sleeping wrapped up in his miracle wrap in the basinette in our bedroom. He is almost too long for it, and i think hes beginning to get uncomfortable in it, so he'll be going into the cot in his own room in the next week or two.
He generally goes to bed about 7-8pm thru til about 6am. He normally wakes at about 3am for a quick feed.
Still completely breastfed.
Still loves to swim in the bath.
Has started taking more intrest in his toys. Has begun reaching out for the toys that dangle from his playgym.
We have been reading to him everyday. Seems to like the Thomas the tank engine book that Steves mum made for him (i think he likes the bright colours and the bold faces)
We do tummy time every day, and he is getting better. Can stay on his tummy longer and longer, tho he does tend to get annoyed after a few minutes.
Not showing any signs of wanting to roll over yet
Loves to chat with mum. I lay him on some cushions and talk to him about whatever happens to be on my mind, and he talks back in his little baby voice. He always smiles alot whenever i start saying "bub bub bub bub bub" or "mum mum mum mum mum" or "dad dad dad dad dad". They're his favourites.
We have been going to mothers group every week. He has lots of little baby friends there, and mummy actually gets some adutl conversation!
We have been going walking most mornings around the regatta centre. He normally JUST makes the 5k (1hour) walk before he starts whinging. Hes gotten alot better with sleeping in his pram from these walks so i no longer have to take him everywhere in his possum pouch.
Feeding every 2-3hours during the day and can generally stay awake for 1.5-2hours at a time before going down for a 45 min nap. He still has a 4 hour nap a few times a week.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
FOBTY - Favourite sports
Im not a huge sports fan. Most of it i find rather dull and I can normally find a million things i'd rather do than watch any type of sport.
Though in the last few years, ive somehow discovered a love of pro tennis. I dont know where it came from - ive never played a game in my life. But if there is a tennis game on the tv, ill quite often sit there happily for a few hours and watch.
Last week, although Thomas didnt let me sit down to watch any full matches, i got to watch quite a bit of the US open. Thomas and i sat on my bed to watch the mens final between Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro......him napping and feeding, me trying to keep him happy and occupied by singing (between points) and pulling faces. Then he helped me cheer for Federer and i told Thomas all about how cranky i was with channel 9 because they cut out half the game out when their satellite crashed! boo! I wasnt exactly happy with the outcome of the match, but i suppose Federer cant win them all!
Though in the last few years, ive somehow discovered a love of pro tennis. I dont know where it came from - ive never played a game in my life. But if there is a tennis game on the tv, ill quite often sit there happily for a few hours and watch.
Last week, although Thomas didnt let me sit down to watch any full matches, i got to watch quite a bit of the US open. Thomas and i sat on my bed to watch the mens final between Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro......him napping and feeding, me trying to keep him happy and occupied by singing (between points) and pulling faces. Then he helped me cheer for Federer and i told Thomas all about how cranky i was with channel 9 because they cut out half the game out when their satellite crashed! boo! I wasnt exactly happy with the outcome of the match, but i suppose Federer cant win them all!
Sunday, September 06, 2009
My brave little munchkin!
I took Thomas for his 8 week needles on Friday. One in each leg and a syringe full of syrup. The nurse said to me not to worry - that they always cry, but not for long, and that he shouldnt have too many problems afterwards. I told her i wasnt worried about him, i was worried about me! Hes tough, but im a sook! lolBut as it turns out, i managed not to cry! I was more concerned with making him feel better than crying myself! He was a little trooper tho. He only cried for a few seconds and a cuddle and a feed once we got back to the car made everything all better.
He was extremely sleepy afterwards...i think he probably slept for about 20 of the next 24 hours and ran a low grade fever. I had my first experience of trying to give him baby panadol in a syringe...and did not succeed very well! I squirted the syringe too hard and it shot into his mouth so quick i damn near choked the poor kid! He was coughing a spluttering trying to bring it up for about half an hour afterwards! I felt like the worst mother ever! I practiced a bit when he went back to sleep and by the time he needed another dose i had it worked out. :-)
By the next morning tho, he was all smiles again. Big relief to have survived his first needles with only a minor drama!
FOBTY
Challenge was to answer these 5 questions...easy!
Do you wash your own car or go to a car wash? haha i dont think ive done either in about a year! But i go to a car wash when i do wash it.
Are you wearing socks right now? Nope, slippers.
Where were you 3 hours ago? Doing the regatta 5km walk with Thomas
Do you have laundry waiting to be done? Yep, got a load in the machine and about 3 others waiting to be done
Can you pick up objects with your toes? Depends on what it is, but yes. I picked up Thomas' blanket off the floor this morning cos i had him in one arm and about a zillion bags in the other.
Do you wash your own car or go to a car wash? haha i dont think ive done either in about a year! But i go to a car wash when i do wash it.
Are you wearing socks right now? Nope, slippers.
Where were you 3 hours ago? Doing the regatta 5km walk with Thomas
Do you have laundry waiting to be done? Yep, got a load in the machine and about 3 others waiting to be done
Can you pick up objects with your toes? Depends on what it is, but yes. I picked up Thomas' blanket off the floor this morning cos i had him in one arm and about a zillion bags in the other.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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