Deadbeat fathers

If there's one thing I hate most, it's deadbeat fathers! I am disgusted by the amount of men in today's society who couldn't be bothered when it comes to their own kids. Don't get me wrong there's a fair amount of deadbeat mothers too, so don't think I'm so naive not to realise that.

Speaking, unfortunately, from personal experience, some men seriously couldn't case less about the little people they helped create. I'm specifically talking about the kind of men who won't look at their kids when they pass them in the street, the men that can't be bothered paying all of their child support let alone paying it on time. Then there's the father's that have never once laid eyes on their kids. These men are nothing but a huge waste of space!!

Both of my kids fathers fall into the deadbeat dad category.*sigh*

Kailee's father was happy to stick around for 6mths of his daughter's life pretending to care, only because he thought doing so would lead to me taking his sorry ass back. When I made it clear there was no getting back together, he never saw her again. Nearly 5 and a half years later, he's since had a few more kids, two of which he plays the doting dad over. Though Kailee gets sad he doesn't visit or call, she's grown into a wonderful little girl and isn't lacking anything in life, least of all love!

Xavier's father was the kind of guy that knows all the right things to say. After a year of being together he said he wanted to start trying for a baby together. He threw my contraceptive pill in the bin n we began trying to get pregnant. I was sceptical at first since he had been sure he didn't want anymore kids (he already had 2) but he insisted he was serious. After nearly 5mths of trying, he told me he was moving out. 3 days later he called the relationship off. The following week I found out I was 4wks pregnant.

From the get go he told me it wasn't what he wanted, it was all wrong. He rarely visited or spoke about the pregnancy and when I was 10wks pregnant he stopped visiting, by 12wks he told me he wanted nothing to do with me or my child. I was left to buy everything from scratch on my own. Not a single cent he's paid towards the car seat, cot, highchair, pram, clothes - anything our son has needed.

Whilst living in the same town as each other, not once has he met his son. As many times as I've contacted him giving him the opportunity he's always denied wanting to see his son. I did what I felt was the right thing and emailed him photos of his son to which he replied that he didn't want me to send any photos or contact him about his son. He hoped I'd find a man to be my son's dad as he couldn't (wouldn't!). He was open to his son finding him in 18+yrs though if Xavier wanted to know who his father was.

How shallow can some parents be? I hate hearing about mother's that stop men seeing their kids so I've always made sure to leave the door open for there 2 guys to one day see their own flesh n blood. It's purely their choice that they don't want to. In the end its only themselves missing out on their children's lives n the kids they are hurting!

Quite simply though, my children don't miss out on anything. They have all the love they need, a safe place to sleep, clean clothes to year, food to eat n a wonderful family that would do anythjmg for them. So the absence of someone in their lives that couldn't really offer them much anyway isn't really a great loss. If these father's can't see how special their beautiful kids are, they don't deserve to be in their lives. Simple.

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Just putting it out there

I'm just gonna put it out there... I'm over 'friends' who can only be bothered to visit when they want something. They don't pop around just to say hi or have a coffee.

Surely they realise how transparent their intentions are. I'm always there for my friends n most times will always say yes to help. My friendship has quickly become a door mat for others to wipe their feet on as they come to get something they want.

Blah!

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Attention seeking parents or children

One thing that bugs me is parents who feel they need special attention everytime their child/ren is sick. All children get sick at one time or another, I understand that but I'm talking about the one person we all no doubt have in our lives who's child is constantly sick and they're milking all the attention they possibly can.

It's one thing to have a child/ren that have medical issues or get sick from daycare or school. It's another to constantly whinge n gripe bout every little detail of your child's illness. A while ago I had a lady initiate a conversation with me by telling me what her sick daughter's temp was. It's heartbreaking when your child is sick, but what the heck are you doing chatting online??

Nearly every conversation I've had with this woman is about how her daughter is sick. It's not the same illness either that she hasn't seemed to gotten over either. Maybe she's a very sick little girl but maybe, just maybe her mother loves the attention she gets when people hear or see she's looking after a sick baby yet again.

I realise this probably makes me sound incredibly arrogant n rude. Not to mention a complete bitch but I can't help the warning bells in my head each time this mother seems to be fishing for attention n sympathy. I think first n foremost get off the computer n sit with ur sick child until she's better. I know my life comes to a grinding halt when either of my kids are sick, there's just no time for internet or socialising as I'll too busy administering panadol, wet face washers, cuddles n lots of mummy time.

I know it's not just me either. My best friend often has as least one kid feeling unwell; other friends of mine have kids that are sick but instead, they go a little MIA at those times. Not sticking there whole Facebook page about their sick child n how rundown they are. We're mother's, it's part of our role to endure this every now n then. We soldier on though.

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The start of a Barbie obsession

I've managed to avoid it for nearly 6 year, but today the inevitable happened - I bought Kailee a Barbie doll. As a young girl I had the most intense Barbie obsession. Every gift I received you could just about guarantee was another Barbie doll, Barbie accessory or Barbie prop (car, horse, house etc). I've spent the first 5 and a half years of my daughter's life trying to avoid starting her own collection of this overpriced, unrealistic doll.

Today though, I gave in. Don't get me wrong, I'm not against my daughter having Barbie's as my mother had already bought her a couple, I just hadn't bought her any. Looking at all the different Barbie's - black, white; male, female; blonde, brunette; they were very much the same. The accessories were much the same as when I was a little girl though now they all did something fancy by lighting up, making sounds or moving in some manner.

Christmas this year will be a test to see if she continues to ask for more Barbie dolls and all the extras you can purchase as well. Just as long as we don't spend our weekends washing each doll's hair n dressing them all to make sure they're all there. This is one obsession I'm not wanting to spend a fortune on. Her body shape is all wrong anyway, but that's another post.

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When is it time to let go?

Amazingly, today I was contacted by a girl that my brother was friends with in primary school. Years ago she came to visit him where we lived and when she went home she left 2 of her jackets behind. I honesty think she did this on purpose since she was very much 'into' my brother. Her feelings weren't reciprocated but she was persisting.

When she wanted to come back and get them my brother told her not to and that he would post them back. Over the years we've all moved houses and led busy lives, it's now been 3 years since this happened and she's asking for the jackets back. I don't know why she's thought my brother kept them all this time but he has no idea what happened to them. So while he refuses to speak to her as she's completely crazy. (She Once contacted my brother's fiancee early in their relationship, saying her n my brother had something going.) She just wanted to cause drama. Childish really.

Now that the items are long gone she wants my brother to reimburse her for the cost of the jackets, apparently just one was $80. Ridiculously, she purchased these jackets 3 years prior to visiting my brother. Yep, 6 years ago!! She certainly is nuts. She's only mentioned these jackets maybe 3 times in 3 years to me, when I didn't even have them, and now expects my brother to pay for them.*sigh*

So when is it time to let go of something you leave behind on a trip away? Or do you just keep hanging onto something that is long gone, based on the principle of how much it cost? As far as I'm concerned if they were so expensive, she would have been sure to take them home with her. She has no one to blame but herself for being silly enough to not take everything when she left.

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Beyond Exhausted

I'm amazed I'm still recovering after Xavier's birthday party weekend. I've spent the past 2 weeks at home, relaxing (well, cleaning and relaxing). I still feel drained and like I need some time to chill out. I didn't realise that weekend's events would take so much out of me. After his professional photos, birthday party preparations and Dedication, I'm just glad it's over. Until another year I guess.

I've spent the past couple weeks at home, constantly tidying up after the kids. Now that Xavier is starting to walk, he does nothing more than trash the house. He's realised how to sneak into his sisters room, hiding in there and pulling out all of her toys. One afternoon Kailee came home and yelled out, "ARGH! That kid messed my room again!" It was hilarious!! He's more interested in playing with her dolls and such, rather than his trucks and countless toys in the lounge room. Boys *sigh*. Speaking of which, he's just snuck in there as I type this.

I love my kids, but it would be wonderful if I had a break every now and then to recooperate. Unfortunately, it rarely happens. Xavier is still breastfed so that makes it harder for someone to look after him - though not impossible since he goes a few hours between feeds during the day. Kailee is cheeky and already at that back-chatting stage. Xavier climbs everything and is constantly opening the fridge - I'm gonna have to buy a lock for the fridge tomorrow to stop him doing that. My kids are my world and I would be lost without them, but they are exhausting and I'm starting to feel so drained from the constant cleaning and running around fighting with them. Just wait 'til they're older and I can go mess up their houses and leave them with the mess. Revenge will be beautiful.

It's all worthwhile when I look into their eyes and see their beautiful smiles. Xavier is so cute and cheeky; Kailee is affectionate and beautiful. I'm blessed with them both, even if I am lacking in sleep or the odd couple hours to myself for some "me time". I wouldn't have my life any other way!!

Messed up priorities!

What is it with some parents there days, they're all too happy to buy top dollar items for themselves yet beg, borrow n bargain for items needed for their kids. Considering whatever they need for the kids is less expensive!

As far as I'm concerned, kids come first!! Or at least they do in my house. I'll continue to wear the same few outfits each week while my 2 kids drawers are overflowing. They have an abundance of toys and all the necessities of life - both material n not. If my son needs a new car seat (and he will in a year) I'll buy a new one; if my daughter needs a new bed I'll buy her one (which I did earlier this year - $600 later). Being a single mum, as tight as money can be -and it sometime is - I won't skimp out on things my kids need!

All too often I hear people say they are looking for something to be given to them for next to nothing for their kids but brag about their big luxury item they are getting for themselves. It infuriates me to no end! Get your priorities straight people!! Fair enough, save money where you can but don't give your most precious children second best when you will only take the absolute best for yourself. Our aim as parents is to be the best mum or dad we possibly could be - not bargain for whatever we can "afford" and that'll just have to do. *sigh*

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Sometimes we just don't know what we want

It's been a while since I've really thought about the possibility of a relationship. Honestly, the whole thing scares me. Maybe I've been hurt too many times, or maybe it's just that I haven't completely healed from the last time. I really think it's more to do with not having met that special someone that is worth taking the risk for. Maybe I have met him and circumstances just haven't allowed for things to evolve from friendship to something more. I really dunno. Too many questions remain unanswered in my head. Quite possibly, I just think too much.

I have an amazing friend who I've spoken to online (but never met) for over 10yrs now, and he's one of those guys that I can speak honestly and openly to about things. He tells me that not all men want to break my heart, and I know he's genuine about the things he tells me. I'm hanging onto this small glimmer of hope that there's some wonderful Mr Right out there, somewhere. If only he'd step out of his awesome hiding spot! Sometimes I feel like a little girl, watching those fairy tale movies, hoping and praying for my own Prince Charming to sweep me off my feet. Maybe they are nothing more than fairy tales though.

I'm not a very patient person in the least, so it's probably a good thing I'm in no rush to be in another relationship. I'm not opposed to it happening, I'm just not going out of my way to look for it. It'll happen when the time is right I'm sure.

Happy 1st Birthday, Xavier!!

This past weekend marked my sons 1st birthday!! What a huge milestone for us. I can't believe how quickly this past week has seriously just flown by. I had my parents and my sister over for a special family dinner, so we could all have some quality time with the little guy before his party this coming weekend, when there's going to be loads of people around, all fighting for the attention of the birthday boy :-) Xavier was given his presents from us, and was a little more interested in sitting on them, rather than opening them, which was cute.





Xavier sat at the table like a big boy and ate his dinner, and scoffed into his mud cake afterward. I got this photo of him with his HUGE piece of cake mummy cut him, notice his feet up on the table. I kid you not, this is how he sits anywhere - in his highchair or pram. Anywhere. He's crazy, not to mention flexible! He was too just too cute.



It was a fantastic day, i'm a little sad it seemed to go by so quickly tho. I managed to squeeze in a quick photo of the 2 kids and I after we got back from town. I was exhausted and the photo surely shows that.



It was a huge day for my little man, but he had a blast. Now to survive the party this weekend - no doubt we'll be even more exhausted and Xavier will be even more spoilt. I'll leave this post tonight with a gorgeous photo of Xavier on his birthday night, all ready for bed. Poor little guy was stuffed.

Birthday party preparations

At the moment, I'm asking myself "WHY??" Why the heck did i get started on this whole First Birthday party idea. It feels like it's never been more apparent that I'm a single mother until now... I'm left to do 99.9% of the planning, organizing and arranging for this party. I know it's not everyday that your baby turns 1 and it should be celebrated in a BIG way, but I'm just exhausted. It's not just financially, but physically I'm running on empty. I'm mid-way through baking mini quiches for the party this weekend and still have a tonne more cooking to do. I don't think I'm gonna be leaving the kitchen much between now and Saturday. I have amazing friends and a wonderful mother that are helping, but i kind of feel that since this was my idea i can't expect others to do all the work.

I hate the stress of organizing these kind of events. Stressing about whether there will be enough food, drinks, entertainment, etc. I know the day will be great and I'm sure everyone will have a great time, but i worry about the littlest of things - that's just me! So, here's to a stress-less weekend, with enjoyable cake smash photos oh Friday, an awesome party Saturday and a beautiful dedication this weekend. Xavier sure is gonna be a busy boy.

Growing up way too fast

I cannot believe it, by the end of this weekend my little man is going to be 1yo!! I'm still in denial that he's no longer going to be a little baby, but instead a wee little toddler. It's not sinking in yet, and i'm not sure when it will. Today i adjusted his cot - he has one of those fancy 3-in-1 cots that converts from cot -> toddler bed -> daybed. It's stunning and so it should be after the small fortune i paid for it - i love it! So tonight, my little man is spending his first night in his toddler bed. What a bittersweet moment. He looks so gorgeous, and so big now. I can't believe how much time has passed by. It seems like only yesterday i was leaving the hospital with him. What a joy it's been, being his Mummy for the past year, not a day has gone by that he hasn't melted my heart or blessed my life one way or another.

Here's a photo of my little guy in his big bed tonight, sleeping peacefully.

P.S. Don't mind the (now, unused) side rail i stored behind his cot. The back doesn't have that random extra horizontal bar usually :-P

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!

Just quickly.... one of these days "Knob" may just stumble across my blog and realise that her deceitful ways were obvious from the very beginning. Considering i gave her the link to my blog in our conversation - it's only a matter of time before she reads this. Yes missy, i'm talking about you (you know who you are).

I'm wondering how long we can keep this going - her lying, me pretending to believe it. Could go on for months. Oh what a sad boring life I have - amused by morons who have nothing better to do than make up stories. I'm guessing her motive is to see if i want her "man" back - which i'll quite happily and LOUDLY state, i most certainly do not. He's all yours hunni - enjoy!!

I'm not as gullible as i may seem. I just play dumb - and dumb people buy into it.

Tell me you've deleted your facebook - i know you blocked me. Saved me from blocking you (though i still did) *pokes tongue*

So i guess that makes it Jess 1 : Knob 0

Kids and swimming lessons

Yesterday, my little guy Xavier had his catch up swimming lesson. While we were away at Serena's for the school holidays he missed 2 swimming lessons. It's been nice to have him back in the water now that we're home. It makes it even nicer when the weather is so stinking hot. Xavier and I walk into town (well - I walk and he just sits there lazily in his pram) which takes 30mins. It's nice to get out, smell the flowers, hear the birds in the trees, and avoid all the crazy drivers in this town (sometimes easier said than done).

I was amazed when we go to the pool, Xavier just wanted to get down into the water. We had to wait for another baby class to finish before his started. By the time we got into the water and Xavier was happier - one of the school's was at the pool so we had to get out and move to a different spot in the pool. All this rearranging was too much to bear for Xavier and another little boy in the same class. Xavier just screamed and screamed until we got back into the water on the other side of the pool. He was so distraught, poor little boy. He was in such a great mood, he loved going under the water - not once crying or spluttering after drinking the water. He's improving so quickly and amazing me more and more at each lesson. It's crazy to think he's only had, maybe, 6 lessons in total so far.

Kailee has been doing swimming lessons since January this year and she's moving along fantastically. She's just moved up from her "Tadpoles" class and is now a "Frog". Considering at the start of the year, she wouldn't even put her face near the water to blow bubbles in the water, let along swim 3m with her face submerged. Now, she's doing so great - she happily swims 3m+ and is getting really good. She's so much more confident and having such an awesome time in the water. Kailee has another lesson this afternoon, and it's great to see her learning new things each lesson and thoroughly enjoying it.

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If there's something I think all kids need to learn, it's swimming. Personally, i can't swim myself and if i was in a situation where i needed saving, i'd maybe only just be able to save myself. I'd hate to know what would happen if my kids were in a bad situation - that's why i'm so persistant with them having swimming lessons. Although pricey for 2 kids to have lessons each week, i don't want them growing up avoiding pools, boats, the beach etc just in case something happened. You hear all too often about kids drowing in dams, backyard pools etc and i don't want my child to be yet another statistic. So, people... teach your kids to swim, teach your friends kids. The more children that know how to get themselves back to the edge of the pool after falling in, the less distraught parents there are, after having buried their own child. It's too heartbreaking to not take precautions :-)

And again

For all those that loved my "Knobs" post.... here is part 2. (You know u wanted it!!)

Again, my ex's fiancee contacted me continuing with the whole "we've broken up" storyline - so i played along with it. I'm sure she thinks i'm an absolute idiot - she still have her MSN pic as the one of them together, as is her facebook pic. When i asked about this, she told me she was too busy to change them and of course, she'd deleted her facebook and ironically it was still there, and someone was hacking in using it, pretending to be her.... even going as far as to add new pics of her, James and the kids. C'MON!! I wasn't born yesterday - or last week for that matter.

As amusing as these conversations are becoming, we always come back to the one topic - James and his 'fathering' when it comes to Xavier. Time and time again, she defends him. I have not changed my opinion of him in this regard and will not. Simple. He's a deadbeat dad, if i ever did see one. Ironically, he is so much of one that he makes my daughter's father seem like Father of the Year! (Kailee's father stopped seeing her at 6mo... nearly 5yrs ago). I cannot understand how this woman can keep saying to me that 'James loves Xavier in his own way i'm sure' ... um, no he doesn't. If he loved his son, he would have met him. This weekend approaching is Xavier's 1st birthday, and whilst James lives in the same town (or the next town 30mins away), he has never once laid eyes on his son. Now don't get me wrong, i have tried more than a couple times to get him to see his son. After countless text messages, emails of photos etc, James emailed me and stated he wanted nothing to do with his son and hoped one day i would find a man who would be a dad to Xavier. Call me mistaken, but that's not love!!

Knobs!

'Til the day i die, i will continue to be both mum and dad to both my children. I will give everything within my being to ensure that my kids have everything they desire in life, so they don't need to miss out on anything important just because their father couldn't be bothered to be in their lives. I aspire to be the best mum i can possibly be - and to more than make up for the fact that both my kids have deadbeat dads. There's just no denying it.

Pray For You

Thinking back about my previous post ... I recently heard the funniest song that i think fits in perfectly. It's by "Jaron and the long road to love" and it's called Pray for you.

(Now just to clarify, Yes i do pray for my enemies, but i pray for them to be blessed abundantly in all areas of their lives - spiritually, phyically, financially, etc - but this song is too funny not to share.)

Enjoy!! :-)

Knobs.

For those that know me well, you'll know that there's one word i use to describe someone whom i would consider an idiot; a moron; a stupid person. That my friend, is a knob! Be prepared to hear that word a few more times (at least) before this little snippet of writing is finished.

My night started off as per usual, cooking dinner and tending to my 2 beautiful kids. I don't get much of a chance to get online while Xavier is awake, as he clings to my leg and whinges. It breaks my heart and I soon leave whatever I'm doing on the computer (facebook, studying, email, blogging etc) and spend my time with him and of course his sister, Kailee. Last night tho was a different story completely. It was filled with one long, and very winded conversation with - yes, you guessed it - a knob! There's not many things in life that bug me immensely, but lieing (fibbing, storytelling, telling tall tales, etc) drives me crazy. I don't see the point in bending the truth, or fabricating a story just to get a certain reaction, or make someone believe something that's basically rubbish. Lieing is one of my pet peeves. It doesn't get you anywhere and eventually, you WILL be found out and the truth will be revealed.

An "acquaintance" (and i use that term lightly) of mine - or better still my ex's fiance initiated a conversation, which in itself is very unusual. Not long into the conversation she did the whole "him and I have split". *Um, yeah right honey*. So i play along, the whole time wondering how far we can get this conversation to go. Long story short..... after a couple hours of talking, she was going into great detail of why they split, when they split (which funnily enough was actually before i last spoke to her, when she'd told me she was busy planning their wedding.... now she's telling me, they had broken up already before that. Suss much?!), and that they hadn't talked in weeks. She asked if I'd heard from him or if he'd contacted me regarding his son.... i swear i could have literally done a big fat, roll on the floor, belly laugh. She was talking about the same guy who told me he didn't want to see his son when i messaged him straight out of my C-section; the same guy who told me to cease all contact and hopefully one day find a man to be a father to my son, when i had sent photos of his own child to him; the same guy who lives in the same small town as me and yet has never laid eyes on his little boy. She was kidding, right?

Obviously not. Basically, she thinks she roped me in good. What a joke. I'm not an idiot, I'm not that gullible. I'm alot smarter than she gives me credit for. And she had the hide to ask if i would get back together with him, because we made a cute couple and now that her and him had 'broken up'. Ummm, hell no!! In what world would i happily take back the man that left me pregnant and on my own after we'd been trying for a baby of our own. I may be a little crazy, but I'm not insane. Seriously, all i can say is they belong together ...Hmmm... Knobs!

Now, I'm under no false pretenses and I'm well aware of the fact that this said person that i spoke to will probably read this blog and realise her cover is blown. But I'm sick and tired of playing "nice" and being polite. I'm not ashamed of the person I am, or the life i have. I don't need to lie about it, or pretend to be something I'm not. If you do, then i don't have time for you in my life. If my ex doesn't want to see his son, it just makes my life all that much easier and more pleasant. I don't have to share my precious little guy, or worry about if he's being looked after by his father. Don't get me wrong, i will never stop either of my children's fathers from ever seeing them if they seriously wanted to, but they don't, so my life is less dramatic and less stress filled.

I didn't see the point in this conversation, or how it could amuse 'grown adults' (again, i use that term lightly). If your going to at least pretend something, make it look legit. There were more holes in that story, than in a pair of fishnet stockings. C'mon, be real. Childish storytelling was for primary school.... not for someone who is nearly 30. It's sad really.

One thing that does amuse me tho, is that they totally underestimated me and assumed that i would believe whatever i was told. Any half-intelligent person would at least try to get as much information as humanly possible in order to validate what they were told. I'm constantly amazed at how ridiculous some people are... does it make them feel important to be the center of attention. Or to control what other people apparently "know" about them.

Least i have something new to laugh about. That, my friends, has brightened my day. Quite simply.... that was an epic fail on their part. Shame.

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Looking at the clock, i could go on for hours about knobs but seeing as its nearly 3.30am and have early rising treasures, i should really get at least a couple hours sleep. Remember, stay honest - then you won't wind up with egg on your face later.

All good things must end

I can't believe that tomorrow I head home from my 2wk holiday! Where has the past 2wks gone? I'm amazed the time hasn't gone any slower, considering all it has seemed to do is rain. The kids and I haven't been able to do much outside the house, for fear we'll get stuck in some downpour. Yesterday we all went swimming in Serena's MIL's pool. Mind you, we needed to wait for the storm (including tiny hail stones) to pass before we could get in. The rain made the pool absolutely freezing!! It was still nice though - the kids slept well that night that's for sure. Hopefully we can take the kids on a Teddy Bear's Picnic tomorrow before we have to pack up everything and get on our train home.

I'm sure gonna miss all the wonderful cooking - and not having to do it myself. Serena makes the most delicious food, and i like having the break. On the other hand, I'm not going to miss the mountain of washing and folding, and the incredible amount of dishes each night. It will be nice to sleep in my own bed again, and have the kids sleep past 6 or 7am. It's always sad to say goodbye to Shane, Serena and the kids tho. On the upside we'll be seeing them in less than a month for Xavier's 1st birthday party. I cannot wait!!

Camping & Baking

Monday 27 September, 2010

Shane, Serena and I went camping with all 5 kids on Saturday night. Boy, did we have a blast!!! A night filled with Football, roasted marshmallows, and drinks (double black smirnoff's and cowboy shots), us 3 adults had fun! The first time i've probably really let my hair down in nearly 2 years. The kids loved sleeping in the tent and the whole atmosphere of camping out. We're definitely going to have to do it again next time we're down for a holiday - for more than just 1 nite though.

While Shane and the kids packed up the tent, Serena and I took Xavier shopping... I had 4 birthday pressies to buy - all for kids turning 1yo. After lots of money spent and some adorable girl outfits bought, it was time to go back to the chaos of kids at home.

With Shane and Serena goin back to work today, I spent this morning baking with all the kids. Kyle and I made Thomas the Tank Engine cupcakes; Kailee, Maddison and I made gingerbread people; and Kristiana and I made some sultana bread. Now the kids have plenty to snack on for the rest of the school holidays. Everything looks delicious!!

I'll try and remember to post pics of our camping endeavour and baked goods later.

xxx

Holidays & Best Friends

Friday 24 September, 2010

It's always nice to get away from your everyday life. The kids and I all love being able to hop on the train and come visit my incredibly awesome best friend, Serena and her wonderful little family. I don't think i could possibly say enough wonderful things about how amazing she is. I am truly blessed to have met her.

For those that don't know, Serena and I met when we were both pregnant back in 2004. We were posting on an Australian "Due in March" message board - and while it took us until early 2007 to actually meet in person, we've been inseparable ever since. We're so much alike, it's spooky. We have much of the same morals and values in life, we parent the same and generally like and dislike the same things. Rarely, we'll find something we disagree on.

Kailee, Xavier and I are mid-way through our 2 week stay with Serena and family. Sometimes crazy, sometimes relaxing.... part of me doesn't want to go home. The kids are having a blast together, i just wish the rain would go away so we can at least go to the park for a picnic. Xavier loves all the attention, but remains a big sooky mama's boy. (I don't think that'll change anytime soon though.) It'll be sad to go home next week, that's for sure.

This weekend we're camping with the children - that is, if they behave long enough to do so. No doubt everyone will have a great time, sleeping in the tent, cooking on the BBQ and eating and playing outside. Tomorrow Serena and I are going shopping for Xavier's birthday pressie and extra things that are needed for his pirate birthday party in a month. I can't wait to find some cute boys toys.

Enjoy your weekend, whatever you're doing. I'll try and post photos of us camping when I get home.

xxx

Previous blogs

Friday 24 September, 2010

I thought for starters it would be a good idea to post the links to my previous blogs, so that ppl are able to read where this all began.


Random Ramblings of Me - my break up with James and soon after, finding out i was pregnant!

Chosen by the King - the start of my life with 2 kids.


Now i've started this blog for something fresh, since i haven't posted anything in quite some time. I aim to focus my blog around the most important aspects of my life - my family and friends. So stay tuned, be sure to 'follow' my blog and hopefully u enjoy whatever you my read, just as much as i'm sure i'll enjoy blogging about it.