but unfortunately it is not a nice one. I got an email today from my besty Shelly. She lives in the USA. Unfortunately we don't have as much contact these days - and I'm a slacker. Her DH has cancer :o :( I feel so helpless being so far away, just want to give her a big hug. I feel deep inside that he'll be fine, lots of treatment to get through but WOW. What a lot to deal with.
Shell, if you get a chance to read this - just know that you are in my thoughts. You are always there - even if i don't email much these days. I just wish I could be there with you, to give you a hug, to just be with you. Be strong, yes it will be hard but each day will come and go and you are one step closer to the end of treatment and being cured. Love ya babe.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Have a look...
well the surprise is all over! No time for a detailed account right now, other than it was a great success! Here are some brief clips of the surprise, taken by Janice on her still camera. Capture the moments perfectly. WARNING - there is a lot of giggling!
Clip One
Clip One
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Sickness, snow and surprises...
Sickness has continued to plague our house this week. On Monday we got a call from day care that Bethany was unwell. Pick her up, she's febrile, get her to the Dr and she's got PNUEMONIA. Knock me over with a feather. So antibiotics and a very quick recovery. She was a sick little girl for about 12 hours but running on all cylinders by Tuesday morning thankfully. Then Wed night Mia starts coming out in those welts again on her chest - the today on her legs, arms and face. Take her to the Dr (need freq flyer points atm) and its hives. Cause unknown. Continues through the day. Poor little thing - hopefully its just infection coming out. Her cough has got worse, so hoping thats the cause and not a food allergy. Still getting them tonight but not as bad or extensive. And I woke this morning with a cold. Yay. Just what I need atm. And its that time of the month - double YAY.
The weekend extravaganza kicks off tomorrow. The first interstate guest arrives at 1030 tomorrow morning and it will be a procession after that. Thankfully I had cleaners in today or my head would be not together anymore. I passed off some more cooking after the hives started but still have a bit to do tonight. Lots of washing to put away, and I still have the guest book to scrap sometime! Can't wait though - Mum will be sooooooooo surprised.
Yes we got some snow up Cradle. I also got hit in the head with a hard chunk of ice - but other than that it was mostly fun. Will post more inc pics later.
TTFN
The weekend extravaganza kicks off tomorrow. The first interstate guest arrives at 1030 tomorrow morning and it will be a procession after that. Thankfully I had cleaners in today or my head would be not together anymore. I passed off some more cooking after the hives started but still have a bit to do tonight. Lots of washing to put away, and I still have the guest book to scrap sometime! Can't wait though - Mum will be sooooooooo surprised.
Yes we got some snow up Cradle. I also got hit in the head with a hard chunk of ice - but other than that it was mostly fun. Will post more inc pics later.
TTFN
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Today I learnt
- that I shouldn't start making a double batch of honey joys at 5.15pm - when we normally eat tea at 5.3o (where is that rolling eyes smilie??)
- that a double batch of honey joys in fact makes 2.5 batches - weird
- that my eyes are too big for my head (I knew that already but had another episode today lol). Had nothing for lunch and i mean nothing. B at daycare and M in bed so I go to the shops (Jamie was home no I didn't leave Mia alone hehe) and get a chicken burger for us each. They sell Cheesecake Shop stuff and there was this yummy looking "thing" that I was informed was Mississippi Cheesecake. As soon as she said it I knew that I probably wouldn't like it but I ask for two slices (insert that smilie again). I thought they'd be small pieces but it wasn't far off a quarter for each slice :o HUGE. So anyways I had half a piece to find that yes I did in fact not like it.
- that my memory has departed prolly never to return. After buying above cheesecake I remember we had a frozen cheesecake for tea last night and there is half left :o
- that I am tired and want a break from everything. I didn't learn that today, i feel it more everyday
- that I will be lucky to make it to next weekend intact. There is so much to do but nothing i can do ahead of time. Will be worth it in the end
- that trying to make 7 pairs of fleece pants was too ambitious. Oh well...
TTFN
- that a double batch of honey joys in fact makes 2.5 batches - weird
- that my eyes are too big for my head (I knew that already but had another episode today lol). Had nothing for lunch and i mean nothing. B at daycare and M in bed so I go to the shops (Jamie was home no I didn't leave Mia alone hehe) and get a chicken burger for us each. They sell Cheesecake Shop stuff and there was this yummy looking "thing" that I was informed was Mississippi Cheesecake. As soon as she said it I knew that I probably wouldn't like it but I ask for two slices (insert that smilie again). I thought they'd be small pieces but it wasn't far off a quarter for each slice :o HUGE. So anyways I had half a piece to find that yes I did in fact not like it.
- that my memory has departed prolly never to return. After buying above cheesecake I remember we had a frozen cheesecake for tea last night and there is half left :o
- that I am tired and want a break from everything. I didn't learn that today, i feel it more everyday
- that I will be lucky to make it to next weekend intact. There is so much to do but nothing i can do ahead of time. Will be worth it in the end
- that trying to make 7 pairs of fleece pants was too ambitious. Oh well...
TTFN
Monday, August 06, 2007
How weird...
I was in Banjo's Bakery on Saturday and guess who was standing right next to me?? Rebecca Gibney! :o yes it was a bit of a surprise but it shouldn't be cause she lives about 2o min down the river from us. It was weird because it was a Sat am, people out and about, me only just dressed in around home clothes and there she was in her jeans and polar fleece jacket with her little boy. Normal as! Now I know she is just another person, but you do a double take when you see people like that in our sleepy little place. Our shopping centre has about 10 shops and then a Woollies, and it is a huge growing area about 15 min from the city but is quite rural. Where I am it is very rural with a farm as our back neighbour!. To get to said shopping centre, I drive 4 min along a river, yes right next to it! It's great. So gives you a bit of a surprise when you see someone like her standing next to you!
Other stuff...
- we have been given approval to buy a new truck!!! YEAH. So happy about that although means more stretching of the finances but that is cool cause we really desperately need it. Will be far more reliable for Jamie and look better too.
- Mum's big party is now less than 2 weeks away. I think I am mostly organised. I need to do a list of all the cooking i want to do and write a shopping list. I can't really do anything until next week.
- girls are good. Still a bit snotty and nasty coughs that have been going on forever. They are at day care today.
- we are going up to Cradle this weekend for a night, pity its not more really! This is where we are staying. Really hope that there is at least a bit of snow for the kids. I have been cutting out fleece pants for the girls today - want to keep them snuggly and warm :)
Hmm what else... not much I don't think so I'll depart ;)
TTFN
Other stuff...
- we have been given approval to buy a new truck!!! YEAH. So happy about that although means more stretching of the finances but that is cool cause we really desperately need it. Will be far more reliable for Jamie and look better too.
- Mum's big party is now less than 2 weeks away. I think I am mostly organised. I need to do a list of all the cooking i want to do and write a shopping list. I can't really do anything until next week.
- girls are good. Still a bit snotty and nasty coughs that have been going on forever. They are at day care today.
- we are going up to Cradle this weekend for a night, pity its not more really! This is where we are staying. Really hope that there is at least a bit of snow for the kids. I have been cutting out fleece pants for the girls today - want to keep them snuggly and warm :)
Hmm what else... not much I don't think so I'll depart ;)
TTFN
Friday, August 03, 2007
I scrapped!
Yep, pooey to the housework (well i know have a cleaner lol :P) but yesterday I just had to scrap. Not my best effort ever, but the first page for me in AGES so not too bad. Not pic'd yet so will add later.
Mia walked 3 steps today - yes i know that should be more exciting and IRL it is lol. Don't think she'll do it again for ages cause she just tends to fall forwards if you hold your hands out to her when she is walking. Rang the speechie today and yes she is not saying as much as would be expected. Booked in for Aug 21 - going private atm and will go public if there is actually a problem. Just so hope there isn't.
This house is a mess! See thats what happens when you scrap :p
Girls are having fun though. Weather is starting to improve, can't wait for the days when we can just go outside and play. Really need a sand pit.
In laws up tomorrow for the monthly visit.
Congrats to Clair on her new BB gig and Leenie for taking over the digi world :p
TTFN
Mia walked 3 steps today - yes i know that should be more exciting and IRL it is lol. Don't think she'll do it again for ages cause she just tends to fall forwards if you hold your hands out to her when she is walking. Rang the speechie today and yes she is not saying as much as would be expected. Booked in for Aug 21 - going private atm and will go public if there is actually a problem. Just so hope there isn't.
This house is a mess! See thats what happens when you scrap :p
Girls are having fun though. Weather is starting to improve, can't wait for the days when we can just go outside and play. Really need a sand pit.
In laws up tomorrow for the monthly visit.
Congrats to Clair on her new BB gig and Leenie for taking over the digi world :p
TTFN
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