It has been pouring with rain today. Matt loves the rain, and he especially loves puddles! So when I picked him up from Kindy today we spent some time jumping in the puddles. He just thought that was the bees knees, lol. He has a little yellow rain poncho type thing that has a hood, but he does not like having the hood up. He looks like a little bit of sunshine in a cloudy day when he wears it.
It is very very cold. 9 degrees in fact, icy wind and rain, brrrr. The hot water bottles will be out tonight!
your wife
Monday, July 28, 2008
Dear Hubby
No soccer this week due to rain. We had Tim over Friday night so we descended upon McDonalds and had a feast (stop drooling, lol). Tim and Scott played some sort of Olympics game of Tims on the Wii, Scott nearly knocked himself out jumping around under the bed! Whatever it was involved lots of arm waving. Will got a scooter for his birthday and has been giving it a good workout, so while the sun shone briefly on Saturday he raced up and down the street with the other kids. Matt drove me nuts watching Hooley Dooleys.
I have been attempting to address clutter issues. As you are well aware I have a number of boxes, in the shed, that I haven't opened in the year we have lived in this place, so it was time to do a real sort and chuck. I spent yesterday and today on this project and am satisifed with the dent I made. Out of 10 boxes I got rid of the equivalent of 5. Pat on the back for me, lol. We are having a council pick up tomorrow, the boxes of 'stuff that is going' are sitting out there waiting to disappear, along with our last years Xmas tree, two broken chairs and Scott's keyboard, which Matt jumped on and broke once and for all. Scott was a bit upset about it, I didn't need to point out that the floor wasn't really the best place to keep it. Before Matt broke it Matt had been having a lovely time serenading me with music, lol, it wasn't as bad as it could have been.
I have been saving carefully for a few weeks now as there were some items I wanted to replace - old and/or broken with new. So today I went out and bought...
A new computer desk for the boys
Headphones for their computer (required for sanity)
Kettle (I wore the other one out)
A mouse for the computer (replacement of 'antique', lol)
A fish tank! This was purchased as our goldfish has grown out of his previous home, I expect he will be very happy to move.
So Sunday was spent building a computer table. It seriously took me and the boys (great helpers) 4 hours!!!! I was sooo glad when it was finally finished and set up.
We also visited a lovely friend who I haven't seen for a while, the boys and I went expecting to stay an hour, and ended up there for nearly three!
your wife
I have been attempting to address clutter issues. As you are well aware I have a number of boxes, in the shed, that I haven't opened in the year we have lived in this place, so it was time to do a real sort and chuck. I spent yesterday and today on this project and am satisifed with the dent I made. Out of 10 boxes I got rid of the equivalent of 5. Pat on the back for me, lol. We are having a council pick up tomorrow, the boxes of 'stuff that is going' are sitting out there waiting to disappear, along with our last years Xmas tree, two broken chairs and Scott's keyboard, which Matt jumped on and broke once and for all. Scott was a bit upset about it, I didn't need to point out that the floor wasn't really the best place to keep it. Before Matt broke it Matt had been having a lovely time serenading me with music, lol, it wasn't as bad as it could have been.
I have been saving carefully for a few weeks now as there were some items I wanted to replace - old and/or broken with new. So today I went out and bought...
A new computer desk for the boys
Headphones for their computer (required for sanity)
Kettle (I wore the other one out)
A mouse for the computer (replacement of 'antique', lol)
A fish tank! This was purchased as our goldfish has grown out of his previous home, I expect he will be very happy to move.
So Sunday was spent building a computer table. It seriously took me and the boys (great helpers) 4 hours!!!! I was sooo glad when it was finally finished and set up.
We also visited a lovely friend who I haven't seen for a while, the boys and I went expecting to stay an hour, and ended up there for nearly three!
your wife
Monday, July 21, 2008
Dear Hubby
Scott and Will are coughing a bit, so I will have to keep an eye on them. I went back to the Dr again today as I still am not 100%. He has put me on Penicillin now, this should handle the cough and also help with my ear, which has been blocked since middle of last week.
I have Rhymetime tomorrow, not sure how my voice/throat is going to handle it.
Matt now says 'MINE' and 'NO'. I need to teach him 'YES'. He only gives goodnight kisses, if you ask him for a kiss he hides his head or turns away and says 'No'. So cute!
He had a good day at kindy today, no tears and lots of dancing.
your wife
I have Rhymetime tomorrow, not sure how my voice/throat is going to handle it.
Matt now says 'MINE' and 'NO'. I need to teach him 'YES'. He only gives goodnight kisses, if you ask him for a kiss he hides his head or turns away and says 'No'. So cute!
He had a good day at kindy today, no tears and lots of dancing.
your wife
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Hello Sailor
Well, we are home sweet home after picking the boys up today. I am exhausted! Because of the big event in the city at the moment a number of roads are closed, including the ones I use to get out of the city. So I had to take a major alternate route that added about an hour to my trip (that is including all the back tracking I had to do when I got lost). I was glad to get into familiar territory.
The boys had a nice time at mums, they saw a couple of movies and went ice skating, among other things. I think they are glad to be home too though. They are back to school on Tuesday.
I was home early yesterday as Matt had a gastro bug. Took him to the Dr who just told me to limit Matt's milk intake and keep giving him boiled water. Matt was asleep when we got home so I popped in to bed and got some yard work done, including checking out my worms. They are growing and eating the food I am putting in. I feed them about a cup of scraps a week until they multiply a bit and can eat more. I also chopped back alot of the front garden as it was getting very overgrown and fertilised the veges that I have growing. Mum has given me some Kale and some Bok Choy, so I will plant them tomorrow. At present there is broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, strawberries and snow peas growing well. Hopefully we actually get some fruit off the strawberries this season.
cheers
your wife
The boys had a nice time at mums, they saw a couple of movies and went ice skating, among other things. I think they are glad to be home too though. They are back to school on Tuesday.
I was home early yesterday as Matt had a gastro bug. Took him to the Dr who just told me to limit Matt's milk intake and keep giving him boiled water. Matt was asleep when we got home so I popped in to bed and got some yard work done, including checking out my worms. They are growing and eating the food I am putting in. I feed them about a cup of scraps a week until they multiply a bit and can eat more. I also chopped back alot of the front garden as it was getting very overgrown and fertilised the veges that I have growing. Mum has given me some Kale and some Bok Choy, so I will plant them tomorrow. At present there is broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, strawberries and snow peas growing well. Hopefully we actually get some fruit off the strawberries this season.
cheers
your wife
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Dear Hubby
Got up this morning and thought, 'yay, the antibiotics are working'. Walked out the front door and started coughing, and coughing, and coughing. Nothing like fresh air to make you want to cough your guts up! Didn't really settle down for the rest of the day. And now, to top it off, I have an ear ache coming. I can feel the pressure building in my ear and it has been itchy too, a sure sign something is not right. *sigh*
your wife
your wife
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Photos
This is me, obviously, in my Elmo PJ's in the staffroom...
And this is myself and Jennifer singing Rock-a-bye your Bear, that's Matt in the foreground...
And this is myself and Jennifer singing Rock-a-bye your Bear, that's Matt in the foreground...
Monday, July 14, 2008
Dear Hubby
Well, the older two are now happily deposited at my mothers. I am sure they will enjoy themselves and I hope that they will be happy to see me next Saturday. It is rather quiet without them around. Traffic was fantastic up and back, did both trips in 2 hours. It will be a different story on Saturday.
Today was a 'me' day. These days are rare, as usually I am working or cleaning house, and while I might get an hour 'me' time here and there, it is not like having a whole day stretching before me filled with numerous possibilities. Some of my day was mapped out for me, I had a doctors appointment and I had to pop into work for ten minutes.
After dropping Matt off at day care (he didn't cry!!!) I headed up to Spotlight. I was after some lining for a shirt I am making for a wedding in August, this was easy to find, so I was in and out in 20 minutes. Then dropped into work. Then I was free for a while!
I went and had two inches chopped off my hair, so it is back to sitting just above my collar. The feeling of having my hair washed was divine. Then off to the video store to check out the latest offerings. I had thought I might see a movie at the cinemas, but decided that I really couldn't be bothered wasting 2 hours in the shopping centre and paying a ridiculous amount for a movie I might not like. So video store instead. I hired 'Jumper' and 'Alien vs Predator 2: Requiem'.
So home I went, put 'Jumper' on and set up to cut out the shirt I am making. I am using a beautiful grey silk chiffon and lining it with the stuff I bought today. I enjoyed 'Jumper' but felt there were some odd gaps in the story. I think I will go and read the book now. I am saving AvP2 for tonight.
Then back out to see the doctor. I am now on strong antibiotics for what he has diagnosed as Bronchitis (he did this by only looking at my throat and hearing me cough! Amazing powers of deduction).
Home again to complete the cutting of the shirt and then jumped on to the computer for an hour to catch up on emails and such like.
I chatted to Brenda last night. She is struggling a little with her new baby. I wish I had taken my holiday now, rather than at the birth, as now is when she could use the help. Although, with three kids tagging along I am not sure I would have been much help. Anyway, I encouraged her to seek assistance from Tresillian and she will hopefully do that.
I decided today was the day I would pop back to Matt's previous daycare to say 'Hi'. I wanted to see if I missed them, or if Matt missed them. No, we didn't really. It was nice to visit, but I was glad he wasn't going there any more, and he was happy to say 'hi' and have a cuddle and a little play with his old mates, but he was just as happy to leave too. I feel more secure in the decision I made. I also can't get over how much less fuel I am using! Instead of going through a tank a week I am going through just over half! Very pleased about that.
Hope all is well with you. I will be calling the boys tomorrow so will fill you in on what they have been up to.
Your Wife
Today was a 'me' day. These days are rare, as usually I am working or cleaning house, and while I might get an hour 'me' time here and there, it is not like having a whole day stretching before me filled with numerous possibilities. Some of my day was mapped out for me, I had a doctors appointment and I had to pop into work for ten minutes.
After dropping Matt off at day care (he didn't cry!!!) I headed up to Spotlight. I was after some lining for a shirt I am making for a wedding in August, this was easy to find, so I was in and out in 20 minutes. Then dropped into work. Then I was free for a while!
I went and had two inches chopped off my hair, so it is back to sitting just above my collar. The feeling of having my hair washed was divine. Then off to the video store to check out the latest offerings. I had thought I might see a movie at the cinemas, but decided that I really couldn't be bothered wasting 2 hours in the shopping centre and paying a ridiculous amount for a movie I might not like. So video store instead. I hired 'Jumper' and 'Alien vs Predator 2: Requiem'.
So home I went, put 'Jumper' on and set up to cut out the shirt I am making. I am using a beautiful grey silk chiffon and lining it with the stuff I bought today. I enjoyed 'Jumper' but felt there were some odd gaps in the story. I think I will go and read the book now. I am saving AvP2 for tonight.
Then back out to see the doctor. I am now on strong antibiotics for what he has diagnosed as Bronchitis (he did this by only looking at my throat and hearing me cough! Amazing powers of deduction).
Home again to complete the cutting of the shirt and then jumped on to the computer for an hour to catch up on emails and such like.
I chatted to Brenda last night. She is struggling a little with her new baby. I wish I had taken my holiday now, rather than at the birth, as now is when she could use the help. Although, with three kids tagging along I am not sure I would have been much help. Anyway, I encouraged her to seek assistance from Tresillian and she will hopefully do that.
I decided today was the day I would pop back to Matt's previous daycare to say 'Hi'. I wanted to see if I missed them, or if Matt missed them. No, we didn't really. It was nice to visit, but I was glad he wasn't going there any more, and he was happy to say 'hi' and have a cuddle and a little play with his old mates, but he was just as happy to leave too. I feel more secure in the decision I made. I also can't get over how much less fuel I am using! Instead of going through a tank a week I am going through just over half! Very pleased about that.
Hope all is well with you. I will be calling the boys tomorrow so will fill you in on what they have been up to.
Your Wife
Friday, July 11, 2008
Dear Sailor
Been having some Internet issues this week, very frustrating. I have tried to blog a couple of times and its cancelled out on me, hopefully I am successful tonight.
We had a PJ's and Stories session at work last night. While we only had 5 kids there it was a good practice run. I want to do it again in October when we have 'Fairytale Month' (one of my brilliant ideas, lol). We did a feltboard story, a stick puppet story, and a book. We sang sleepytime songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. I have photo's at work (thanks to Scott who was our camera man), I will post them in the next day or so. I wore Elmo pj's and had my hair in pigtails, lol, it was fun.
The children's area was messy again yesterday and today, last night I had to rush around cleaning it up before our storytime. SO annoying.
Work was quite good today. I had a bookseller come and she had such a huge range, I was quite impressed. She normally sells to schools so the non-fiction is very suited to the current primary school curriculum. I enjoyed going through the fiction and picture books and seeing what is being produced at the moment.
Tax time again. I started doing it last night, then realised I needed your income to complete my tax thingy. I don't think I will get much back, but I have Kylie's wedding to attend in August and I was hoping to use it for that.
Matt didn't cry too much this morning, even though there was a few different faces in the baby room.
Will and Scott have been busy this week. On Monday Scott went ice-skating and Will had a movie day at vacation care. On Tuesday Will went bowling and Scott went to the Youth Centre and played pool and the PS3 (he was impressed). On Wednesday Scott stayed home with Tim, and Will had a craft day at vacation care. On Thursday Will went to the Wildlife Park and Scott went to see Kung Fu Panda (he loved it). On Friday (today) Will had Technology day at vacation care, so he took his DS and a couple of games, and Scott went to the Aquarium and Wildlife Park. So they have had a pretty busy week. We go to my mum's on Sunday, they will be there till the following Saturday. I spoke to mum tonight and she has quite a few things planned to keep them occupied.
My cough isn't improving so I am heading to the Doctor's on Monday.
your wife
We had a PJ's and Stories session at work last night. While we only had 5 kids there it was a good practice run. I want to do it again in October when we have 'Fairytale Month' (one of my brilliant ideas, lol). We did a feltboard story, a stick puppet story, and a book. We sang sleepytime songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. I have photo's at work (thanks to Scott who was our camera man), I will post them in the next day or so. I wore Elmo pj's and had my hair in pigtails, lol, it was fun.
The children's area was messy again yesterday and today, last night I had to rush around cleaning it up before our storytime. SO annoying.
Work was quite good today. I had a bookseller come and she had such a huge range, I was quite impressed. She normally sells to schools so the non-fiction is very suited to the current primary school curriculum. I enjoyed going through the fiction and picture books and seeing what is being produced at the moment.
Tax time again. I started doing it last night, then realised I needed your income to complete my tax thingy. I don't think I will get much back, but I have Kylie's wedding to attend in August and I was hoping to use it for that.
Matt didn't cry too much this morning, even though there was a few different faces in the baby room.
Will and Scott have been busy this week. On Monday Scott went ice-skating and Will had a movie day at vacation care. On Tuesday Will went bowling and Scott went to the Youth Centre and played pool and the PS3 (he was impressed). On Wednesday Scott stayed home with Tim, and Will had a craft day at vacation care. On Thursday Will went to the Wildlife Park and Scott went to see Kung Fu Panda (he loved it). On Friday (today) Will had Technology day at vacation care, so he took his DS and a couple of games, and Scott went to the Aquarium and Wildlife Park. So they have had a pretty busy week. We go to my mum's on Sunday, they will be there till the following Saturday. I spoke to mum tonight and she has quite a few things planned to keep them occupied.
My cough isn't improving so I am heading to the Doctor's on Monday.
your wife
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Dear Hubby
Matt let me go with only a little squawk this morning.
Scott hung around the library with me until 11.30, I took an early lunch so that I could take him over to the Youth Centre to hang out with some kids his own age and play a game of pool. He got to try out a PS3, which he thought was pretty cool.
Will went bowling today, he came last! He said he needs to work on his ball holding skills, lol.
I had a pretty good day at work. I had another parent tell me how wonderful I am and quite a few kids turned up for our arabic storytime. The downer came in the afternoon when I came off my desk shift to find that some lovely child/ren had trashed the children's area. It really is the one thing I dislike about my job.
I hope you had a good day
your wife
Scott hung around the library with me until 11.30, I took an early lunch so that I could take him over to the Youth Centre to hang out with some kids his own age and play a game of pool. He got to try out a PS3, which he thought was pretty cool.
Will went bowling today, he came last! He said he needs to work on his ball holding skills, lol.
I had a pretty good day at work. I had another parent tell me how wonderful I am and quite a few kids turned up for our arabic storytime. The downer came in the afternoon when I came off my desk shift to find that some lovely child/ren had trashed the children's area. It really is the one thing I dislike about my job.
I hope you had a good day
your wife
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