Stuff about ME!!!!!!!

Things are happening in my corner of the globe. I've been a busy little beaver - it seems as though any little thing I do is a BIG thing as it takes such an effort atm!
Here's a pic of Greg and Paul from last weekend... enjoying the sunshine in the grass out the front of our place.

We've only got less than 6 weeks until bub2 is due to arrive in the world...... We were lucky to have a 3rd ultrasound this week awwww... saw bubs face and lots of other features. It seems as though bub is 'average size' which is how Greg was or a little bigger so we're planning for another c-section. This time we can actually plan for it and not go through almost full labour then major surgery! We've got names all picked out but we'll keep them mostly to ourselves until bub is born and we can make sure he/she looks like the name we've picked.

I'm feeling quite exhausted today more-so than I have in ages. I've been having leg cramps and backache - typical in late pregnancy, argh the joys of motherhood!!

I went shopping on both Thursday and Friday with Gregory. We met up with my mum who had Chelsea and did a few jobs before having a lovely afternoon tea of doughnuts, milkshake and cuppa. It was good to spend time with mum. She went with a group of others on motorbikes to Phillip Island last weekend and unfortunately a couple came off their bike - pillion ended up with a broken leg and in Wagga hospital. On the way home we picked up the scans from the radiologist of Bub2

Friday we went and bought some clothes (Target sale... yay!) I managed to buy some new clothes for Gregory and new bub and even myself and I didn't spend much at all!! I felt really proud of my purchases. Well... theres other stuff happening in the family - I think it was Tuesday week ago - I'm not really sure as time is all warped atm!

For those who know my little sister Pammie she moved to Wagga a few weeks ago with Beaux her b/f. (thats not the news....) The news is that the early morning of the day she was to start uni and Beaux his new job her flat caught on fire........ I'm not kidding!! A car caught on fire out the front of their place and caused their flat to catch alight. We're glad that they are both ok... very lucky they heard the noises of the car and were able to get out of the place.The whole place was inundated by smoke and ash and covered all their belongings in and out of cupboards. It is lucky that they were insured!! Most things will be replaced (basically all their stuff!) New electricals - tv, computers, microwave, camera etc.... and now finally the fridge too....also the lounge (nearly all the furniture), and their clothes and linen. They were lucky that they didn't have their new bed yet! The short of it all is that she is happy that she was insured - lets hope it doesnt take too long to get all the actual replacements!

Today (and last night), Paul has gotten stuck into tidy/cleaning up his room/office. It's to become 'our' room and needs to be some space to put some of my scrapbooking and school stuff there somewhere as my room is becoming bub2 room! Ah well the sacrifices that are made.... joys of parenthood We ended up taking a boot load of old computer parts and monitors etc to the tip today which is amazing! (they have a free e-waste trial dumping thing happening for the next month.... great incentive!) Hopefully we'll be able to move some things from my room tomorrow and be able to start really setting up the nursery.

Speaking of which... I've started going through clothes for little bub.... aww they so tiny!! I've got more in a cupboard but I'm still not sure what I'll need. Some of the clothes I had for Gregory were never worn due to his pavlik harness. (fingers crossed we won't need a harness for bub2!)

I've also been enjoying watching the boxset seasons of LOST 1 & LOST 2 while we d/l season 3. We're a few episodes ahead of the tv and theres so much more to it all than meets the eye! I'm intrigued by it all... those who also enjoy Lost know what I'm talking about. I've also been watching 24 too... the new season... we're up to episode 13 already! (yay to d/l-ing!!) it too keeps me wanting to know what happens next.

My darling hubby has been wonderful lately. On Mondays I even get some time 'to myself' so to speak. I've been heading to a Bible study group at my friend Naomi's. Theres so many different people from all different walks of life. I'm really enjoying the company and friendships I've started making. It's great to have some adult contact and stimulating conversations. It's also challenging me in a lot of areas of my life at home.

Anyhow... While Gregory is resting I'm gunna have a lay down too.... putting legs up and keeping them warm is apparently the go.... bummer huh? hehe. Anyhow... hope you have enjoyed hearing about MWA!! (coz usually its about Greg!! hehe)

This pic is of Chelsea and Gregory messing around last night when Grum Chelsea n Lynda came for dinner. They were playing so well together. Aww

(If you dont like muuuuushy stuff look away now )

Love you Paulie xoxox

Take care you lot Ikkus

A whole month.... oopsy doopsy!

I can't believe that I haven't put a blog on my bloggie for over a month... sorry and OOPSY!!

Well the 14th February brings love, muuuushy stuff.... and lotsa choccie!! thanks Paul xox

Its been a busy couple of weeks to say the least and it doesnt seem to be looking like slowing down. Besides all the usual day-to-day stuff I've had to battle against a summer cold - so much worse than a winter one!! argh!* It just wears me down even more - all I want to do is sleep and I can't seem to get any at NIGHT when everyone else is... so grrrrrrrrr

On the bubba front we've now got less than 10 weeks til bubba2 joins the real world. We've so much to do before he/she joins us. I'm hoping to get a lot done this weekend but things always seem to be popping up and interrupting my plans for cleaning out the scrapbooking room.... We go for a sizing ultra-sound in the next few weeks and we'll decide which path we'll take.

I've decided to join a new playgroup (Friday mornings was just waaaaaaaaaaaay too early- Greg isn't out of bed when they meet!! lol) on Tuesdays. We (Greg and I) went for the first time y'day and both had a blast. There's children from 3 weeks all the way through to pre-school age. Its good for Greg to see them and be able to interact with so many other kids. He had his first play with playdough... smashing it on the table over and over!! lol There were also hula-hoops, balls, jigsaw puzzles. We had morning tea (everyone brings a piece of fruit and the kids all share it) with water - Greg is working so hard to learn how to use a cup!! After morning tea we joined in some singing with action songs. Gregory giggled nearly the whole way through the singing! It was good to see him play so well with other kids.. he also wasn't afraid to say hello to the other mums and let them walk him with one hand.

Not this weekend but next weekend is Chelsea's birthday - I can't believe she's nearly 1 year old already!! Gregory and I joined Grum, Lynda and Chelsea for dinner last night and Chelsea started using her trolley a little more than just 2 steps!! It was so exciting to watch her reaction when she realised what she had done. Gregory and her played so well together. Its so good to watch them play.
We're also heading off to Sydney on that Sunday - Gregory has his hip check-up on the Monday morning at Westmead Hospital. So fingers all crossed that it's all good news.

Pammie has moved to Wagga last weekend.... argh! thats still something I've gotta get my head around.... On my way home from going out places I still think about dropping by and seeing her... then realise.... :o(..... I can't!! She's not gunna be there! I've been around to the parents last week... Pams room is so empty... actually all of upstairs seems that way! I miss ya Pam... I wanna come visit soon!!

Today Gregory walked from the t.v. all the way over to me sitting on the lounge. He is getting so much better walking and so quickly! Scary stuff!! I do spose he is practicing ALL the time!! hehehe.. I can't wait to see him walk the length of the lounge room.
Tonight he followed Paul to his room, Paul had shut the door before he got there so he started knocking and saying "dadadad!". It was quite cute!! hehehe

Well, I know I haven't blogged about me for a while - I can't seem to think what else I've been up to.... My life is Paul and Gregory atm!!

Longtime no bloggie

Hey all,
Sorry I've been a slacker.... what can I say hehehe... well I have been keeping Greggies blog sorta up to date - I don't feel like repeating myself all the time!! haha
Its been quite a while since I updated.... like last YEAR even! So Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.

I spent most of Christmas Day at my folks house with about 20 other people. We saw Pauls parents on the way (share presents with them, Andy, Megs, Mike and Makayla) It was so good to have all the family around. We got spoiled with so many pressies and a wonderful feast for lunch. (The photo is Greg and I when we got home from Christmas lunch.)

Boxing day we spent at the in-laws for left overs. There was so much food and it was all so yummy. (thats what the season is all about huh?)
Paul went back to work for the rest of the week - although we (Greg and I) did go and visit him a little while the office was quiet.

For New Years Eve we went out to dinner with Lynda Grum and Chelsea at Hogs Breath and had a yummy dinner before watching a movie at their house and retreating before midnight. Paul and I did count the New Year in and watched some of the fireworks....
New Years Day Paul & I flew the HUGE kite that his parents gave us.... it lifted us BOTH off the ground and we ended up with war-wounds all round..... still recovering!! Yes.... they got it back... we did think that a 4 & 1/2 mtr kite was a LITTLE big for us!! the 4mtr kite would lift a 90kg person off the ground!!! I think we are going to get a smaller one instead.


Over the last few weeks I've had some friends come and visit. My friends from school, Jaye and Kelly both dropped by over the holiday season. Kelly is newlywed and brought her hubby David with her. It was great to see them both. I can't wait to catch up with them both again soon. Jaye also brought her boyfriend Matt with her. She seems to be quite happy living and working in Canberra.
Sarah, a friend from Uni spent the day in Dubbo and we 'did lunch' and went shopping. It was great to catch up with her. I'm not sure what her plans are for the year although I know she'll be in Sydney for a while.
Also friend of mine, Emma and her boyfriend Lee came and visited this week too. Emma and I spent some time fixing up a computer of hers and Lee played with Greggie - I'm not sure who had more fun!!!
I've also been out to dinner with Paul, Greggie and Paul Tres to Chinese (yummy!!) We watched a couple of movies... Greggie didn't mind watching the Looney Tunes one with us!! Tres also dropped by earlier today to bring some photos that he printed out for us. (here's one that Paul Tres dropped off :o))

Bubba2 has been making mischief.... only have about 15 weeks until due date! (argh!) So I've got some work to do in 'my' room cleaning it up and making room for bubba! Paul will have to make some room in 'his' office for me to put a desk and my scrapbooking stuff. I've been a little run down lately too... low iron levels... not good .... doesn't help in trying to look after Gregory when I'm struggling to even look after myself. I'm now on a high-dose iron tablet which has helped tremendously and I feel about 80% better. I think the tiredness now is just the whole pregnancy thing... I know i was quite similar with Greg from this time onwards. It's hard to believe that there'll be another little baby joining us so soon!!

Paul and I have been catching up on our box-set watching as with some of our Christmas $$ & gift vouchers we bought the box-set of 24, and Seasons 1 & 2 of LOST. We're looking forward to season 3 of Lost coming out really soon!!!

Well theres not a lot more to say except we are planning a trip to Sydney. Not sure if it will go ahead atm as there's a lot of contributing factors - and we will be in Sydney in February anyhow for Greggies hip check-up.

Take care and talk to you guys soon.
Ikkie

Twas the week before Christmas....

Well, things have been busy to say the least. All the visiting family had gone by Sunday lunchtime and things started settling down a little.... not for long as many return later this week!
The pressies are now all wrapped up under the tree.... and have been for a little while *phew*! It still doesnt feel a lot like Christmas.... maybe if I finish decorating the tree *giggle*

Monday night was my work Chrissy party. As I haven't worked in a few weeks it was GREAT to catch up with everyone. I had a great night - company and food were both fantastic. It was relaxing for me too as Paul stayed home with Greggie and I got a night off on my own. I'm going to miss them all next year as I probably won't get the opportunity to work before I need time-off for Bub2.

Yesterday was the playgroup party at Kidzoo. Greg loved playing with bubbles and with Chelsea on the rocker. They also played on a mini-roller-coaster and in the ball pit. All was going good till little Greggie fell over trying to reach the table bumped his head. I think it scared me a bit more than I realised at the time! A couple of the other mums came and looked after him and calmed him for me which was a relief. He has an egg on his little noggin' to show for it but it is healing rather quickly! Poor Greggie!

Tonight we went to the West Dubbo Bowling Club for a party with a friend of mine - Naomi. We had a yummy dinner and chatted for a while. While we were there we took some piccies... as you can see they turned out rather nicely! We had planned to have a game of bowls but it was getting a little late for Greggie so we dropped by Pauls parents on the way home. When we got home, Greggie went straight to bed without a real fuss.... He did miss his arvo nap so it was good for all involved!! hehee

A fitting tribute to a man greatly missed

Today was my Grandpa's funeral. Family came from Perth, Adelaide and Sydney, and anywhere in between. It has been an amazing couple of days.
The service was just suited to a wonderful man who lived his life with such integrity. It started with words from the celebrant, followed by a life story. It's amazing to hear how many community projects Grandpa was involved in. He really was a giving man and so many people were there to give thanks for his life.
His children (mum and her brother and sisters) all gave some stories about him to the rest of the service. The thing that really brought tears to my eyes was remembering Grandpa and his piklets - I think it was more from the laughter at the memories than that he was gone....... I also found myself brought to tears by the many RSL people who came forward and placed poppies on his coffin. It really showed how many people he touched as they all stood around his coffin as guard of honour while the Reveille and the Last Post were played.
Gran is holding up quite well. She is a strong woman who deserves all the love and comfort that she is getting at the moment. I pray that people continue to gather around her over the next few years as she adjusts to life on her own after 63 years of married life.

I love you and will miss you Grandpa Jim. May you rest in peace always.........

What a month

(WARNING *Go and grab a coffee now.... you're in for a long bloggie*)

Yes, its been a month since my last blog (I feel like Im at a confessional and Im not Catholic!! argh!) and so much has happened. I seem to be on an emotional rollercoaster...... It is for this reason mainly that I have found it hard to write as I have opened my blog more times than I can recall only to find that I didn't have the words to write or didn't know where to start.

Today, especially, has made me realise how precious life and time is and to treasure the moments you have with your loved ones while they are around. I've been encouraged to try to make more time for my friends and to do some of the things in life that I've been putting off.
Today, someone I know, who is my age, lost his life tragically in an accident, leaving behind a young family. My heart goes out to Ben's family. It just seems so hard to comprehend.

This makes all the emotions of the past month become so much more real. My grandfather has been unwell with Lukemia for longer than 2 years and been having transfusions when required. Last month the transfusions failed to help him as they needed to and it was decided that they would discontinue his treatment. We knew it had to come soon - we were told 3 years ago that he wouldn't make Christmas... we were living with him on 'borrowed time' as some say.
The family has been spending lots of the last month with my Grandma helping her in any way she needs it including taking Gran to visit Grandpa in the hospital/nursing home where he is, and organising the things that need to be done. We've been told that he hasn't long left at all - over a week ago he apparently had only 2 or 3 days left.
Grandpa is a well respected member of the community who has had a lot to do with the RSL and Lions Clubs. He even helped me go on Lions Youth Exchange in 2002/2003. He and Gran have been married now for 63 years! I was coming home from picking Greggie up from the shop because Mum looked after him while I had my ultrasound today, on the way home on the radio they were talking about Lions Christmas Cakes.... we've had one every year - even when we were in Perth Grandpa and Gran managed to get one for us! I had a tear in my eye each time they mentioned Lions Christmas Cake.
Pam has listed a blog with a song that reminded her about the love that Gran and Grandpa share and Val has posted a blog about some her memories -with both blogs I didn't even get past the first 2 paragraphs without crying. I've been so blessed to have grown up with 4 Grandparents and 1 Great Grandma, and I've only lost my Great Grandmother. I see it as a blessing to not have lost someone close but it's hard to know how to react to losing someone you love when you haven't had much experience in this. One thing that keeps coming back to me is the Lion King...... The circle of life song plays around and around in my head like a broken record at the moment :o

I also went for my 18-20 week ultrasound today.... my goodness time has flown - we're 1/2way already! argh! We got to see a little bub kicking around! All the toes and fingers, the heart beating away, such an experience! Once I scan I'll post :o)

The weekend was busy as we went to Pauls work Christmas party on Friday night. My mum looked after Greggles for us and we enjoyed our night out. - Hogs Breath for dinner followed by drinks at Megs work :o) Saturday night was my mums big birthday bash *haha* and Pauls mum minded Greggie while we had another night of 'freedom' from bub! I had to try to get back to some sort of routine after not having Greggie for a night or 2!

Greg has also been sick last week - he had an ear infection as well as a tummy bug.... eiw yuck!! It was determined that the cause was/is the 4 teeth that he is currently cutting... OUCHIES!!
The little fellow has also been walking with the block trolley all on his own, learnt to ride his bike on his own (it has 4 wheels but he can finally touch the ground and go FORWARDS!), and he actually climbed onto the lounge by himself!! Oh no... where to put the remote for the tv now! I can't believe just how quickly they grow up.

With Christmas only around the corner we started to put our decorations tonight.... we didn't get very far......... although Gregory loved the reindeer antlers and it kept him amused or a few minutes until he saw the tree (or only 1/2 as I was in the middle of putting it together) .... and proceeded to pull it over onto himself... all is ok... no broken bones or branches!! I'm looking forward to putting all the wrapped up pressies underneath.... but a bit worried about the G *for Gregory* factor!!

Well I should head to bed. Hopefully I'll be able to get some sleep tonight - bubs been resting on arteries in my lower back and cutting/slowing blood circulation... so even in all this heat my legs are cold!!

Night night you lot. Stay safe and be Blessed. xoxxox

I'm in twouble!

Well... apparently I haven't been updating my bloggie enough for some people..... well hrmph! I still update my blog more than some..... (Vaaaaaaaaaaaaaal)

I have been a little slacker... sorry but you all know why so ner :P
Heres some piccies from Greg n Pauls birthday party. The first is Aunty Val and Greggie, both having some fun.

The next is Greggies cousin Makayla (Megan & Michaels daughter) with Paulie. She grows up so much everytime I see her. When we saw her on the weekend she was in her jolly jumper, spinning around. Greggie ended up in he jolly jumper and the two of them loved making eyes at each other!! Megs went to turn Makayla around and she cried until she could see Greggie again, lol!.

The lovely last pic from the party is my lovely 2 sisters.... well if they are silly enough to pull faces and take a photo on my camera I think it's fair that I share it with the world!! hehehee. Oh they are both gorgeous don't you think? Especially Miss Pammie!!

Today is Melbourne Cup Day (a big deal for Aussies :oP). A friend of mine is coming over shortly and we're gunna go drivies and see if I can't place a once-off small bet - still have no idea which horse should/could/maybe might etc will win... any ideas?
We'll end up somewhere exciting to watch the race... not sure about that much either lol!!!

Not much else is happening around here lately. My grandparents are back from Sydney (Poppa had heart surgery) so I plan to visit them sometime soon. I'm working tomorrow... I have a year 2 class. Should be a good day. (Might even have assembly to go to!)
Anyhow... should go and get my boy ready to go out - he has vegemite all over his face.... hrm..
Have a wonderful day all and enjoy your week!

Slacker but you'll soon know why

Hey all,
Its been a little while *ok a LONG while....* since my last post, but with GREAT excuse (or REASON) should I say.
I've been a little busy to say the least.
My (our) little boy Greggie has turned 1 year old 6 days ago!!! Its so hard believe.... although I watch him now and see just how inquisitive he is.... getting into everything! He's currently at a clothesbasket of clean clothes.... not sure how long they'll last in there tho!! Hes now into the drink cupboard.... can't turn your head for a second and he's somewhere else!!
We had a birthday party for him - complete with a number one shaped birthday cake. He had lots of family and some friends around. It was a really good night. We also had a party at playgroup for 3 of the kids who had birthdays that week.
The other major reason that I've been so busy (aka slack) is that I've been quite sick with... morning sickness!! Yes!! I'm pregnant - Pauls going to be a Daddy again, and Gregory will be a big brother!! And yes... I'll be a mum x2!! Its quite exciting. I've had my 12 week ultrasound and found out my due date... just happens to be th 24th April... yes.... It seems as though if you are in this little family it's a pre-requisite that you SHARE your birthday - Greg and Paul share theirs... and I've never had my own .... as I was born on my twin sisters bday (giggle). So sorry Taylah!! We'll see about it as it is only an estimated due date! (Gregory was born on his due date tho). Mornings have been quite a write-off and I'm trying to spend as much time with Gregory as I can! He gets lots of Dad time on weekends tho as Paul tends to treat me as a Princess and let me sleep in a little!! I'm usually ok by about 2:00 in the arvo but its not always true.

A busy weekend

Just a quick update before heading to bed.
Well, lots has happened since my last post! We went on a family trip + extras to Bathurst (well nearly!) for the weekend. The Bathurst 1000 was on - we went with Grum n Lynda n Chelsea and some friends from Sydney and stayed at a couple of cottages together about 30klms from Bathurst (closer to Oberon really!) and had a pretty good time.
Lynda and I took Chelsea and Gregory into the races on Friday. Gregory had his photo with Craig Lowndes :o) *guess who won the w/e!!* (I shall post these pics soon :P) were back at the cottage soon after lunch in time to watch the top 10 shoot out from there.

We had an eventful trip to say the least - with gearbox troubles, changing trailers to different cars - oops.... the plugs dont work!!!!!!!! ARGH! and so much more.
Paul has finally arrived home (explain later) and we've found the sad news that one of the drivers - Mark Porter -who was involved in a crash on Friday on the 12th lap of the 14 lap development race. The other guy who was involved in the crash - David Clark - seems to be recovering. *sigh* what to say to that :o( a sad ending.

We also got a phonecall tonight to say one of Pauls relatives are in hospital with fluid on the lungs. *please pray for him*

Anyhow I must head to bed and get some sort of sleep before my lovely munchkin wakes up!
Ive got a REALLY busy day tomorrow! :o)

A busy weekend

Gregory with Craig Lowndes on Friday.

(theres a few more pics on his bloggie:

http://deargreggie.blogspot.com)

Lowndes wasn't too sure about the MUPRH- HOLDEN shirt tho!! hehehe

Kite weather

Heres my Gregory showing off last night! *huggles*
Today has been a pretty good day. Paul and I finally got to and got the house cleaned and tidied :o) It does help that Gregory has been so much more tired than usual - Methinks its due to his walking furniture and crawling EVERYWHERE!!
Gregory and I also got to go shopping for a while before joining Paulie at the park to fly his dads 2mtr kite. It was so much fun - Gregory was still a little nervous about the whole kite and strings things so I let him touch it and see it up close and play with the strings a little before we let it go a little way. He took to watching it then.... not just crying at it! He started getting tired so I brought him home while Paulie had a bit more of a fly and you wouldn't believe when I stopped on the way home to show Gregory the kite over the trees and houses, he pointed and waved at it with a smile :o)
Tonight My parents came over for dinner. It was great to see them - they had dinner a little later than us tho - we gotta eat while we can around here!! They arrived just as Gregory finished his bath. I think he really enjoyed having some time with Grandma and Grandad.
I've helped Paulie by stitching some more of his badges onto his overalls - happens before he marshalls each time! Always has some more to go on :o) I don't mind tho - wish I was putting them on MY overalls to marshall too... .maybe next year? Fingers crossed! Would be good, I do miss the opportunity and the excitiment.
Anyhow - lots planned for tomorrow,... we're going to the Park for Playgroup and I think Chelsea and Lynda might join us and Paul will meet us there for lunch. Should be a lovely day for the park! Tomorrow night looks busy packing for Bathurst! Argh! its this weekend! Im getting excited!
Talk to you all later - have a fantabulous week :o)

Busy week

Well its been a busy week in the COOK house. We spent the week recovering from our trip to Sydney, planning for Bathurst and so much else.
I spent part of Tuesday in hospital as I was so sick - argh! (more on this later)
Wenesday evening Paulie went to a meeting for work, and Grum n Lynda n Chelsea came over for dinner and use the computer. It was great fun - Chels and Greggles had a bath - Chelsea got splash-splash-splashed as did Lynda and I !! argh!
Thursday night Paul was in Coona for work - I went to see my mum and dad and Greggie and I stayed there for dinner. YUMMY!!
Friday night Paul got home and we went out with Grum n Lynda n Chelsea to Chinese for dinner. It was yummy - Gregory was quite good for quite some time but by the time dinner was served he was starting to get a little stroppy! oh you goose :o) After dinner we went for a drive (Chelsea's car seat has been turned around this week - I'm not sure she quite understands whats happening just yet!! Grum n Lynda pulled up at home and both turned around to look at her and she had a look on her face to say "what so you think YOU'RE doing?" lol!!)
Today Paulie went and flew a kite while I caught up on some sleep - thanks for keeping me up again last night Greggie! :P~ We went and had lunch together before coming home to watch the Swan vs Eagles final..... still in progress *no comment* at this stage!!!
Not sure what else is planned but Paulie still has 2 days at home after today and then this week at work is short anyhow as Paul has Friday off coz the 1000 is on BATHURST!! Here we come :o)
Anyhow - must scoot and watch the result.... updates later

Home again home again & lessons learnt

Well we had a great trip to sydney! Gregory was a good boy and stuff - I'll tell more about it later :o) (prolly tomorrow.... and on Greggies bloggie :P)
but for now I just have to vent a little.
I've gotten home to realise that I need to adjust my perspectives of some people. Its hard when you think you know someone and trust them and its only when you've been hurt a second or third time you realise that its YOUR OWN character that really is at fault for trusting them in the first place. :o/. I'm feeling quite hurt and upset by what happened and I wish now I hadn't said anything in the first bloody place..... and yes... I said BLOODY!
*phew* now I feel better
night all!

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Still cough-cough-coughing

Hey all
Its busy but its not!! I wish there were more hours to sleep in ones day! I don't want to sleep more during the day but I could surely use more sleep at night-time!
Today Chelsea came over while Lynda worked... Gregory and her love to see each other. After Lynda left this morning Gregory was still in bed for a while. When I got Gregory from his room and they saw each other they both giggled, grinned and reached out for each other!! lol it was funny. By the time I got the camera Chelsea just wanted to look at the camera! lol. I'll add a pic of them here of them reaching for each others hands - they were doing this until I got the camera!!! grr!! (the photo thingy isnt working atm so I'll add it soon) I'm sure that Chels will have a tooth REALLY soon!!! (not saying anything more about my wonderful niece!)
Anyhow - must get that sleep that I want/need while I can
Gregory is in bed atm & got a few bottles to get ready for the morning - hoping to go to Playgroup, just depends on how we both feel come 11:00!!
I'll add pics tomorrow
xoxox

*cough cough sniffle sniffle*

Gday all you who like to catch up on some Lyndal bloggies.... sorry Ive been a little slack but I do believe I have a valid reason for my 'slack-ness'. I'm a MUM!! Well theres that and my excuse to go with it is that I've been sick. Not so much sick but have a really bad cold. I got my Gregory seen to last week and thought that Id be able to kick it before it got too bad... alas I was WRONG, BIGTIME! Ive been coughing and sneezing and snuffling and exhausted!! I couldnt believe just how much energy it has zapped from me lately.

Theres not really a lot other happening around here. - Oh how dare I!! Gregory has started to crawl this week!! He doesnt get very far (yet...) but i wouldnt be surprised if hes speeding around the floor in no time! He has already started to walk around the furniture (standing up) and will go the length of the lounge, around my legs then back again, sometimes with a little tumble but most of the time he just loves to stand. If he's standing and I've gotta leave the room for a sec I usually sit him on his bottom so I know he wont fall but this usually results in a big tearful episode which can only be rectified by putting him back on his feet again!
Oh being a mum is such a wonderful job.

I've also been working this week (a day and 1/2) and also went to the Primary School Musical of the school I teach at. It was good - my sister-in-law thought so too.... (apparently especially when I wasnt 'humming or singing along'... hrmph!!) ah well.. Was a good night out. Gregory was with his Grandma and *great Aunty Rel for the evening. My dad is down in Phillip Island for the Superbikes and Paul was at Coona for work. Everyone is going places!! lol
We're off to Sydney soon for a Conference thingy-thing. Its for careers and parents of children with neuromuscular disorders - as my son has muscular dystrophy.

We're also heading to Bathurst soon for the 1000. Looks to be a good weekend especially with the Brocky tributes. Paul and Grum are marshalling, some other guys will go to the mountain too and then the gals and bubs are having a relaxing w/e (yeh right! :oP) Really looking foward to it. Lynda and I thought we'd go have a good look around and take the bubs in on Friday when it's not so busy and packed like Saturday adn Sunday will be! We really only wanna have a look around for a while - it will be a bit awkward on the bubs to be there too long. CAN'T WAIT!!

Well .... Gregory will be 11 months old this week!! ARGH! Hes gowing up! best go check on him and do some housework if hes still asleep!

My 8 names.... hrm

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet and first street name)

Rex Wheeler

2. YOUR MOVIE STAR NAME: (grandfather/grandmother on your mums side, your favorite candy)

Gwen MnM

3. YOUR "FLY GIRL/GUY" NAME: (first initial of first name, first two
of your middle name)

L-em

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)

Yellow Duck

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)

Emma Dubbo <-- oo yeh! NOT!

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 2 letters of mom's maiden name and first 3 letters of the town you grew up in.

Cooleaidub

7. Terrorist Name: (middle name spelled backwards, your mom's maiden name spelled backwards)

Amme Snikia

8.SUPERHERO NAME: ("The", your favorite color, favorite drink)

The Yellow Vanilla Coke Spider.

In total shock

Australian motor sport legend Peter Brock has been killed in a rally crash in Western Australia, Sky News is reporting.
It's understood the crash occurred while Brock was taking part in the Targa West rally in Western Australia.

HAPPY DAYS!

Hey everyone - Happy Fathers day to all those who are fathers out there :o) I hope that Paul, Grum & Michael enjoy there first fathers day!!

Its also Megan's (my sister-in-law/Pauls sister) birthday! Happy happy birthday to you. Looking forward to seeing you tonight and having dinner with your parents. I've baked you a choccie CADBURY cake - and PURPLE icing :D yayayay :o) I hope you like it!

Its been quite a good day - we've had some rain and it has been overcast and quite warm all day.

anyhow -- must go organise to go out! try and update a bit later on :o)

So its been a while. A lot has happened and Ive been busy and exhuasted!
Since Val and Jon were here (my last post) Gregory has learnt to (sorta!) crawl... he just goes backwards! He doesnt seem to have the strength in his legs to push forwards although his arms push and push!! Its quite ironic coz Chelsea has the leg strength and just seems to head-plant into the carpet - between them they would be crawling around everywhere - totally unstoppable!
We've been busy with visitors - Kathryn came and had dinner one night. We had a great time. We usually play cards or something after dinner but we had a Greggie to bath and stuff!!
Lyn, Mark and Sarah came up from Sydney for a weekend + a day or two. They came up to help Gran & Grandpa celebrate 62 years of marriage! Gran, Grandpa, Lyn, Mark, Sarah, Graham, Lynda and Chelsea were all here for afternoon tea on Saturday. G&G cut a cake - it was a nice relaxing time. Its a shame that Grandpa probably won't remember it tho. Everytime I see him I try to remember how he was and it frustrates me how such a proud man could be so .... different.
Gregory is now eating from a spoon - halellujah! Its only taken months of convincing him that its good and yummy! The spoon goes in his mouth, the food goes in, then he spits it 1/2 out with his tongue before pushing it back in with his fingers. It may be messy, and take a while BUT it works!!!
We look like we're heading to Sydney at the end of the month for a seminar about Gregorys Muscular Dystrophy. It should be informative. It will be held at Westmead Childrens Hospital and is for parents and careers of children with muscular diseases.
Currently Gregory is in bed and Chelsea thinks she owns the house - calling out and blowing rasberries! Both the little darlings are teething - yay the nappies.... (those with bubs who've teethed will know what I mean!) NOT!
This weekend is Fathers day - won't tell you whats planned incase Paulie reads this (hi darling hubby!), but we are going to Cooks for dinner as its also Megans birthday. Should be a good night.
Must scoot - still lots to do before Lynda gets back shortly.
Bye y'all!