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!!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
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
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
Friday, September 24, 2010
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
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.
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.
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