I very kindly offered to retype one of Roger's assignments as his file got corrupted and is unusable. It is for his Builders Registration Course which he completed last year. The assignment was to write a business plan. He was given a template and had to fill in the gaps. Now, I love my hubby dearly, but writing strategic documents is not his strong point, and I am doing a lot of editing as I go (probably unethical, but we're in this together, hey?)
The problem is, I know that what he has written isn't right, but I don't know what I'm doing either! They are asking for a vision statement, a mission statement, objectives etc., and I'm completely confused!!! I'm trying to find resources on the net, but there's a lot of irrelevant info to wade through. And it's hard to make it relevant to his business (which will be a building company). Argh.
But, I am quite enjoying myself. It has been a long while since I've had to do an assignment, and I quite like it :o) And I'm making it all pretty too. Do you think he'd be upset if I scrapped the front cover ;o)
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
One month
My precious boy, Diesel
Today you are one month old. I know people say that babies grow up so quickly, but you seriously have grown up so quickly! You seem like such a big boy already!
From the start you have been an easy baby. You feed well and sleep well at night, only ever waking once. In fact, the past two nights you have slept seven hours straight – I hope you keep that up! The past week or so you have been getting some reflux which has made you miserable, and we’re hoping it’s a short-lived phase.
You went straight into your cot when we first came home. I cried when I left you there on the first night, as I was used to have you right next to me in the hospital. I wake at every little noise that comes over the baby monitor, but I love to lie there and listen to your little grunts and whines. You hate to be wrapped – you wriggle and cry if I try it – and you generally sleep with your arms spread out above your head. You are a very relaxed little one!
We like to think that you are advanced for your age. From birth you have had excellent neck muscles, and can hold your head up for ages. You started smiling at three weeks, and for the past week or so have been paying attention to us for longer when we speak and play with you.
Typically, living in this house means you go by a nickname 90% of the time. You are ‘Bubbas’, which is a little confusing, as the cat, Smudge, is called ‘Bubbies’. We have to make sure we call you Diesel once in a while so you don’t have an identity crisis.
Your favourite thing to do is to have a bath – this is Daddy’s job and you both love it. You kick and squirm and a look of intense pleasure on your face. I fear that you love to be naked, just like your dad. We love watching the funny things you do. You have such an expressive countenance, and make the funniest faces, especially when you’re upset. We sometimes feel terrible laughing at you, but you’re just too cute. Daddy loves your cry – particularly your ‘baby cocky’ cry – and the way you shake your head vigorously from side to side when you're hungry or feeding.
You are getting used to being out and about – sometimes it feels like we spend half our time getting in and out of the car. We have been to the shops, to Nanna and Pa’s, to Grandma and Grandpa’s, to church, and to friend’s houses. You are always very good when we’re shopping – you love rides in your pram. You also love rides in the car, and look so cute and little in your baby capsule.
We just love you so much, Bubbas, and could spend all day looking at you. We love watching you grow and your personality develop. We would do anything for you, and at the least you can expect lots and lots of hugs and kisses from us!
Love Mummy
Today you are one month old. I know people say that babies grow up so quickly, but you seriously have grown up so quickly! You seem like such a big boy already!
From the start you have been an easy baby. You feed well and sleep well at night, only ever waking once. In fact, the past two nights you have slept seven hours straight – I hope you keep that up! The past week or so you have been getting some reflux which has made you miserable, and we’re hoping it’s a short-lived phase.
You went straight into your cot when we first came home. I cried when I left you there on the first night, as I was used to have you right next to me in the hospital. I wake at every little noise that comes over the baby monitor, but I love to lie there and listen to your little grunts and whines. You hate to be wrapped – you wriggle and cry if I try it – and you generally sleep with your arms spread out above your head. You are a very relaxed little one!
We like to think that you are advanced for your age. From birth you have had excellent neck muscles, and can hold your head up for ages. You started smiling at three weeks, and for the past week or so have been paying attention to us for longer when we speak and play with you.
Typically, living in this house means you go by a nickname 90% of the time. You are ‘Bubbas’, which is a little confusing, as the cat, Smudge, is called ‘Bubbies’. We have to make sure we call you Diesel once in a while so you don’t have an identity crisis.
Your favourite thing to do is to have a bath – this is Daddy’s job and you both love it. You kick and squirm and a look of intense pleasure on your face. I fear that you love to be naked, just like your dad. We love watching the funny things you do. You have such an expressive countenance, and make the funniest faces, especially when you’re upset. We sometimes feel terrible laughing at you, but you’re just too cute. Daddy loves your cry – particularly your ‘baby cocky’ cry – and the way you shake your head vigorously from side to side when you're hungry or feeding.
You are getting used to being out and about – sometimes it feels like we spend half our time getting in and out of the car. We have been to the shops, to Nanna and Pa’s, to Grandma and Grandpa’s, to church, and to friend’s houses. You are always very good when we’re shopping – you love rides in your pram. You also love rides in the car, and look so cute and little in your baby capsule.
We just love you so much, Bubbas, and could spend all day looking at you. We love watching you grow and your personality develop. We would do anything for you, and at the least you can expect lots and lots of hugs and kisses from us!
Love Mummy
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Wit's end
OK. Whinge warning. I'm having a bad day. *ONE* I have a UTI. Ouch. Never had one before, and it's not nice. So sorry if that's a little too much information. I'm drinking cranberry juice and trying to cut down on the coffee intake!
*TWO* My little man has reflux and it's driving us both crazy. He's become an irritable, fussy little bubby - cries for about 90 minutes after each feed, vomits continuously, and is obviously in pain. It's killing me to watch him; I just feel so bad that I can't make him feel better. I've tried sitting him up after feeds but he still screams. I think I'm going to have to book us both into the docs and get us some drugs. Don't really want to give my little one medication, but I know how horrible it feels to have heartburn, and if I was him, I'd want the drugs! Luckily he's sleeping ok at night, but he's just so exhausted during the day from the pain and crying. I've been in tears all afternoon watching his poor little sad face.
In happier news, I've been scrapping. Although, I did manage to spill a full glass of water over a sheet of Basic Grey yesterday. Grrrr. I've finished three pages this week - two of Diesel and one for my EDM album. Will get around to scanning them one day! And I'm decorating a photo album to give to my parents - it's their 31st wedding anniversary today. We're heading out for Lebanese tonight - yum!
And a short bit of Idol commentary - so glad that Reigan went on Monday. As much *potential* as she had, I just don't think she had the maturity to use it. She murdered that song on Sunday night (which wasn't as obscure as the judges said - maybe they should switch their dials OFF the mainstream stations every now and again...) 'Tis a good year though - I look forward to seeing what they will do each week - especially Bobby and Damien. And I just look forward to watching Dean. Can't sing that great, but boy, oh, boy.
*TWO* My little man has reflux and it's driving us both crazy. He's become an irritable, fussy little bubby - cries for about 90 minutes after each feed, vomits continuously, and is obviously in pain. It's killing me to watch him; I just feel so bad that I can't make him feel better. I've tried sitting him up after feeds but he still screams. I think I'm going to have to book us both into the docs and get us some drugs. Don't really want to give my little one medication, but I know how horrible it feels to have heartburn, and if I was him, I'd want the drugs! Luckily he's sleeping ok at night, but he's just so exhausted during the day from the pain and crying. I've been in tears all afternoon watching his poor little sad face.
In happier news, I've been scrapping. Although, I did manage to spill a full glass of water over a sheet of Basic Grey yesterday. Grrrr. I've finished three pages this week - two of Diesel and one for my EDM album. Will get around to scanning them one day! And I'm decorating a photo album to give to my parents - it's their 31st wedding anniversary today. We're heading out for Lebanese tonight - yum!
And a short bit of Idol commentary - so glad that Reigan went on Monday. As much *potential* as she had, I just don't think she had the maturity to use it. She murdered that song on Sunday night (which wasn't as obscure as the judges said - maybe they should switch their dials OFF the mainstream stations every now and again...) 'Tis a good year though - I look forward to seeing what they will do each week - especially Bobby and Damien. And I just look forward to watching Dean. Can't sing that great, but boy, oh, boy.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Mummy brain
I have totally forgotten what I came on here to blog about...
I DO have this to share:
My little boy is smiling!!! He has always done little wind smiles in his sleep, but now he does good, eye-contact smiles in response to our voice. So precious!
And I've almost finished his first layout. Will share when it's done.
I'm really feeling like doing some scrap shopping, so I thought I'd throw out a question on my blog: what online store do you LOVE? I've tried a few, but I want to know who you love in terms of new stock, stuff actually being IN stock, price, service, speed etc.
Oh, I remember what I was going to blog, and it was totally unimportant! I was browsing the mid-month garden at Two Peas and it ROCKS! So much good stuff there this month. It got me all inspired, so I'm off to scrap!
I DO have this to share:
My little boy is smiling!!! He has always done little wind smiles in his sleep, but now he does good, eye-contact smiles in response to our voice. So precious!And I've almost finished his first layout. Will share when it's done.
I'm really feeling like doing some scrap shopping, so I thought I'd throw out a question on my blog: what online store do you LOVE? I've tried a few, but I want to know who you love in terms of new stock, stuff actually being IN stock, price, service, speed etc.
Oh, I remember what I was going to blog, and it was totally unimportant! I was browsing the mid-month garden at Two Peas and it ROCKS! So much good stuff there this month. It got me all inspired, so I'm off to scrap!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Don't you just love...
when you are down to your last $100 or so, and have bills to pay, and groceries to buy, and birthdays looming, and then finally your DH gets paid! We've been waiting on some payments for so long, and some of it came through today. Yay! Not quite enough to be infront, but enough to be on top of this fortnight. We were talking on Monday night at our cell group about God our provider, and this is always one of our testimonies, especially with Rog being self-employed. Very cool.
I was at the library flicking through SM yesterday (yup, officially a tight-arse, reading CK and SM at the library rather than buying them), when I noticed one of my layouts in the doodling gallery. I had forgotten about that one, and apparently so had they, cos I haven't received a commissioning letter or a cheque... Hmmmm.
Anyways, I'm off to B-Pay my little heart out!!
I was at the library flicking through SM yesterday (yup, officially a tight-arse, reading CK and SM at the library rather than buying them), when I noticed one of my layouts in the doodling gallery. I had forgotten about that one, and apparently so had they, cos I haven't received a commissioning letter or a cheque... Hmmmm.
Anyways, I'm off to B-Pay my little heart out!!
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Quick update
All went well at the docs. Apparently what I thought was a horrible prolapse is totally normal considering the kind of birth I had and the fact that it's only been three weeks since. In other words, 'go away you silly hyperchondriac, you're fine'. I felt silly, but happy that everything is normal, even though it feels anything BUT!
I've just spent the last hour or so backing up all my photos and deleting 500 or so from the hard drive. Must make copies of all the cds tomorrow. Feeling good about that - have been panicking that our pc will blow up sometime soon, and I would lose all my pics. I do get most of the good ones printed, but I'd still hate to lose the files.
Going shopping with my mum tomorrow. Have to lodge my form for Family Assistance - hopefully we will get some money!
Must go get the little one for his dream feed and get to bed. Sweet dreams :o)
I've just spent the last hour or so backing up all my photos and deleting 500 or so from the hard drive. Must make copies of all the cds tomorrow. Feeling good about that - have been panicking that our pc will blow up sometime soon, and I would lose all my pics. I do get most of the good ones printed, but I'd still hate to lose the files.
Going shopping with my mum tomorrow. Have to lodge my form for Family Assistance - hopefully we will get some money!
Must go get the little one for his dream feed and get to bed. Sweet dreams :o)
More pics of the mister
Not much to say today. Little one sleeping on my chest making cute noises. Happy that Joseph was voted out of Idol last night. Having naughty thoughts about Dean. Having a lazy day - still in my pjs at 11.30. Doctors appointment later on to sort out some *iss-ewes* I'm having with my insides falling out. Beautiful day in Melbourne. About to hang nappies out to dry.
And the pics.
And the pics.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Tags and schtuff
*Sigh* This mummy stuff is hard work. Well, not so much hard, as exhausting. There's not much more to a newborn than feed, change nappy, talk in silly voices and smile a lot, and put down for a nap. I'm just not adjusting to the lack of sleep. As I've said before, I really can't complain about getting up once a night. On average, I get to bed about 11pm, am up once for a feed at 3 or 4am, then sleep again until morning. I'm just SOOOO tired! Once it hits about 3pm, I've had it, and am useless for the rest of the day. Hope my body clock can adjust so I can start feeling a little normal again.
Belinda has tagged me, so here goes...
List 5 weird things about yourself or your pets. Tag 5 friends and list them. Then, those people need to write on their blogs about 5 weird things, and state the rules, and tag 5 more people. Dont forget to let the people you tag know by posting a comment on their blog!
1. I hate having my head covered by the doona at night - if Rog pulls the doona up over his head (which he always does) and it even slightly starts to creep up over my head, I completely freak out
2. I really hate snorkelling - it makes me claustrophobic
3. My left boob is way bigger than my righty (ROFL)
4. I will eat practically anything
5. (and this one's about my pet, just to cheat a bit) Our cat, Smudge, won't drink water from a water bowl, only from the bath (or the shower if he's desperate)
Most everyone I know has probably been tagged, but feel free to join in if you haven't ;o)
Here's another one I liked:
Copy and paste the list and bold what you have done....Just bold the things you have accomplished in your life:
1. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
2. Swam with wild dolphins
3. Climbed a mountain
4. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
5. Been inside the Great Pyramid
6. Held a tarantula
7. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
8. Said "I love you" and meant it
9. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby's diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Taken care of someone who was shit faced
42. Had amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
44. Watched wild whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Posed nude in front of strangers
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an expert
83. Got flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Eaten fugu (pufferfish)
89. Had a one-night stand
90. Gone to Thailand
91. Bought a house
92. Been in a combat zone
93. Buried one/both of your parents
94. Been on a cruise ship
95. Spoken more than one language fluently
96. Performed in Rocky Horror Picture Show
97. Raised children
98. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Petted a stingray
110. Broken someone's heart
111.Riden a bike
112. Won money on a T.V. game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Petted a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad and The Odyssey
135. Selected one important author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
145. Had a booth at a street fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone's life
Got a bit more to do there, but not bad, I thought ;o)
Anyways, the little man is due for his dream feed, and I want to catch the end of the footy, so I'm off! Good night all - sleep tight.
Belinda has tagged me, so here goes...
List 5 weird things about yourself or your pets. Tag 5 friends and list them. Then, those people need to write on their blogs about 5 weird things, and state the rules, and tag 5 more people. Dont forget to let the people you tag know by posting a comment on their blog!
1. I hate having my head covered by the doona at night - if Rog pulls the doona up over his head (which he always does) and it even slightly starts to creep up over my head, I completely freak out
2. I really hate snorkelling - it makes me claustrophobic
3. My left boob is way bigger than my righty (ROFL)
4. I will eat practically anything
5. (and this one's about my pet, just to cheat a bit) Our cat, Smudge, won't drink water from a water bowl, only from the bath (or the shower if he's desperate)
Most everyone I know has probably been tagged, but feel free to join in if you haven't ;o)
Here's another one I liked:
Copy and paste the list and bold what you have done....Just bold the things you have accomplished in your life:
1. Bought everyone in the bar a drink
2. Swam with wild dolphins
3. Climbed a mountain
4. Taken a Ferrari for a test drive
5. Been inside the Great Pyramid
6. Held a tarantula
7. Taken a candlelit bath with someone
8. Said "I love you" and meant it
9. Hugged a tree
10. Bungee jumped
11. Visited Paris
12. Watched a lightning storm at sea
13. Stayed up all night long and saw the sun rise
14. Seen the Northern Lights
15. Gone to a huge sports game
16. Walked the stairs to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa
17. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
18. Touched an iceberg
19. Slept under the stars
20. Changed a baby's diaper
21. Taken a trip in a hot air balloon
22. Watched a meteor shower
23. Gotten drunk on champagne
24. Given more than you can afford to charity
25. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
26. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
27. Had a food fight
28. Bet on a winning horse
29. Asked out a stranger
30. Had a snowball fight
31. Screamed as loudly as you possibly can
32. Held a lamb
33. Seen a total eclipse
34. Ridden a roller coaster
35. Hit a home run
36. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
37. Adopted an accent for an entire day
38. Actually felt happy about your life, even for just a moment
39. Had two hard drives for your computer
40. Visited all 50 states
41. Taken care of someone who was shit faced
42. Had amazing friends
43. Danced with a stranger in a foreign country
44. Watched wild whales
45. Stolen a sign
46. Backpacked in Europe
47. Taken a road-trip
48. Gone rock climbing
49. Midnight walk on the beach
50. Gone sky diving
51. Visited Ireland
52. Been heartbroken longer than you were actually in love
53. In a restaurant, sat at a stranger's table and had a meal with them
54. Visited Japan
55. Milked a cow
56. Alphabetized your CDs
57. Pretended to be a superhero
58. Sung karaoke
59. Lounged around in bed all day
60. Posed nude in front of strangers
61. Gone scuba diving
62. Kissed in the rain
63. Played in the mud
64. Played in the rain
65. Gone to a drive-in theater
66. Visited the Great Wall of China
67. Started a business
68. Fallen in love and not had your heart broken
69. Toured ancient sites
70. Taken a martial arts class
71. Played D&D for more than 6 hours straight
72. Gotten married
73. Been in a movie
74. Crashed a party
75. Gotten divorced
76. Gone without food for 5 days
77. Made cookies from scratch
78. Won first prize in a costume contest
79. Ridden a gondola in Venice
80. Gotten a tattoo
81. Rafted the Snake River
82. Been on television news programs as an expert
83. Got flowers for no reason
84. Performed on stage
85. Been to Las Vegas
86. Recorded music
87. Eaten shark
88. Eaten fugu (pufferfish)
89. Had a one-night stand
90. Gone to Thailand
91. Bought a house
92. Been in a combat zone
93. Buried one/both of your parents
94. Been on a cruise ship
95. Spoken more than one language fluently
96. Performed in Rocky Horror Picture Show
97. Raised children
98. Followed your favorite band/singer on tour
99. Taken an exotic bicycle tour in a foreign country
100. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
101. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
102. Sang loudly in the car, and didn't stop when you knew someone was looking
103. Had plastic surgery
104. Survived an accident that you shouldn't have survived
105. Wrote articles for a large publication
106. Lost over 100 pounds
107. Held someone while they were having a flashback
108. Piloted an airplane
109. Petted a stingray
110. Broken someone's heart
111.Riden a bike
112. Won money on a T.V. game show
113. Broken a bone
114. Gone on an African photo safari
115. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced
116. Fired a rifle, shotgun, or pistol
117. Eaten mushrooms that were gathered in the wild
118. Ridden a horse
119. Had major surgery
120. Had a snake as a pet
121. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
122. Slept for more than 30 hours over the course of 48 hours
123. Visited more foreign countries than U.S. states
124. Visited all 7 continents
125. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
126. Eaten kangaroo meat
127. Eaten sushi
128. Had your picture in the newspaper
129. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
130. Gone back to school
131. Parasailed
132. Petted a cockroach
133. Eaten fried green tomatoes
134. Read The Iliad and The Odyssey
135. Selected one important author who you missed in school, and read
136. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
137. Skipped all your school reunions
138. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
139. Been elected to public office
140. Written your own computer language
141. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
142. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
143. Built your own PC from parts
144. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
145. Had a booth at a street fair
146. Dyed your hair
147. Been a DJ
148. Shaved your head
149. Caused a car accident
150. Saved someone's life
Got a bit more to do there, but not bad, I thought ;o)
Anyways, the little man is due for his dream feed, and I want to catch the end of the footy, so I'm off! Good night all - sleep tight.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Mean mummy
So, I'm letting the little one cry himself to sleep. I feel so terribly bad every time I do it, but he will cry for at least fifteen minutes when I put him down, and then fall into this gorgeous, deep sleep. He refuses to be swaddled; he has to have his arms free when he's in his cot or else he screams and screams. When he's in his active sleep cycle, his little arms jerk and flail around, and I don't know how he doesn't wake himself. When he's in his deep sleep, his arms flop up beside his head, and he looks so utterly relaxed and helpless.
We had a busy day yesterday - appointment with the maternal and child health nurse first off. He is back to his birth weight, has grown 4cm, and all his reflexes are good. Then we went back to the hospital where I worked (and where Diesel was born). He slept the entire time we were there - was handed back and forth to a hundred different people, and just slept. Then to my parents' to meet one of my aunties. Again - slept and slept. What a little champion! He made up for it once we got home, and screamed for a solid hour. He's still sleeping well though - slept from his 10.30pm feed until 3.30am, then I had to wake him at 9am for another feed.
My house is a mess, but the motivation to clean is zilch. The weather is horrid, and my washing pile is HUGE. But, I'm not going to feel guilty about having a slow day. I need it, Diesel needs it. Whatever gets done, gets done. The rest will still be there tomorrow! Unfortunately!
And he's still crying...
We had a busy day yesterday - appointment with the maternal and child health nurse first off. He is back to his birth weight, has grown 4cm, and all his reflexes are good. Then we went back to the hospital where I worked (and where Diesel was born). He slept the entire time we were there - was handed back and forth to a hundred different people, and just slept. Then to my parents' to meet one of my aunties. Again - slept and slept. What a little champion! He made up for it once we got home, and screamed for a solid hour. He's still sleeping well though - slept from his 10.30pm feed until 3.30am, then I had to wake him at 9am for another feed.
My house is a mess, but the motivation to clean is zilch. The weather is horrid, and my washing pile is HUGE. But, I'm not going to feel guilty about having a slow day. I need it, Diesel needs it. Whatever gets done, gets done. The rest will still be there tomorrow! Unfortunately!
And he's still crying...
Monday, September 04, 2006
Daddy
Rog was pretty happy to be celebrating his first Father's Day yesterday. We had a hectic day, rushing from Church to Roger's parents' house for lunch, then to my parents' house for dinner.
Our little Diesel is so lucky to have so many great-grandparents. He has two on my side (my mum's parents) and four on Roger's side. We got these pics of the four generations of boys on both sides yesterday.
The most fun was dressing Diesel up in his new camo Pumpkin Patch pants and his 'I love Daddy' top. Meant to get some piccies of Rog and Diesel yesterday, but didn't get round to it. Will have to set up a shoot next weekend to get some daddy and baby photos.
Must go - the little one is being a little fussy today. Have to try to get some scrapping in while he's asleep!
Our little Diesel is so lucky to have so many great-grandparents. He has two on my side (my mum's parents) and four on Roger's side. We got these pics of the four generations of boys on both sides yesterday.
The most fun was dressing Diesel up in his new camo Pumpkin Patch pants and his 'I love Daddy' top. Meant to get some piccies of Rog and Diesel yesterday, but didn't get round to it. Will have to set up a shoot next weekend to get some daddy and baby photos.
Must go - the little one is being a little fussy today. Have to try to get some scrapping in while he's asleep!
Friday, September 01, 2006
Showing off
Time to show off some pics of my precious boy! I'm still in mummy-la la land - elated, sleep deprived and feeling a bit like I'm in a surreal parallel universe, where all that exists are boobies and nappies.
The boy loves his booby:
And he finally enjoys his baths:
He looks SO much like his daddy in this one:
He's feeding well, and sleeping from 4 to 6 hours in one go at night, so I'm only getting up once. Feeling pretty blessed! Can't wait to get scrapping again now that I have my new muse!!!
The boy loves his booby:
And he finally enjoys his baths:
He looks SO much like his daddy in this one:
He's feeding well, and sleeping from 4 to 6 hours in one go at night, so I'm only getting up once. Feeling pretty blessed! Can't wait to get scrapping again now that I have my new muse!!!
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