Haven't Been Tagged For Ages

Now, here are THE RULES...
1. Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post THE RULES on your blog.
3. Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 people and link to them.
5. Comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged.


1. Today I am wearing yellow for the first time in about a decade
2. Growing up I had pet mice
3. I found out yesterday I have an allergy to some antibiotics (I'm itchy)
4. I have to read in bed to fall asleep
5. I am not impressed with the current selection of TV shows
6. I am about ready to toss this laptop out the window (keeps crashing)
7. I spend more time talking to online friends than in real life

I tag Amanda, Meg, Jodez, Tara, Mezz, Helen and Relsi (even though she won't do it lol),

Perfect Way To Spend a Sunday

We had a lovely day on Sunday. We traveled down to Kyneton and Narelle, Steve and kids traveled up. We took picnic type stuff and spent a glorious afternoon just hanging out, the kids played, the adults chatted, the weather was perfect. Narelle and I shared a couple of bottles of Pink (which may partly explain all the photos we took). I couldn't think of a better way to spend a day or better people to have spent it with.

Sophistication?

It appears the time has come in life to admit I am not perfect lol.

I have been noticing for a while now that I need to get closer to my computer screen and the pages of books, so I thought it might be time to get my eyes tested, sigh. Well I failed the test, the good news is its not part of a disease process and its not because I am getting old, its just the shape of my cornea doesn't allow the light to focus properly. So I am now outfitted with a new pair of specs. Its been kind of nice actually I have had so many compliments, and told they suit me so well that people don't notice them after a very short period of time.

My husband thinks its funny to tell me I look more sophisticated and intelligent when I have them on, but honestly how you can you improve on what I already had? rofl.

Start of New Things

The first new thing to talk about is Sam started year two. He was so excited and it was really nice to see his best mates run up and give him a cuddle when we arrived.


Secondly Ethan started 4 year old kinder, he had decided he didn't want to go but he had a good time and has decided he will go back next week.


And thirdly Sam lost his first tooth tonight. He has been wobbling it for weeks I am astounded that it hung in for so long. He was brushing his teeth when it finally came out, he came running out with tooth in hand.

Introducing Kenny

Well we have a new addition to our family, no no more babies, well not from me anyway lol. We bought Ethan a guinea pig today, he has been entitled Kenny (I have no idea how that boys brain works). I have to limit cuddle time or they may love him to death, poor little thing.

He is very cute black and brown with a white tufty bit on his head. Phil and I have just been having a cuddle to teach him that human contact is not all about shrieks of delight and laughter.

Updates on Us

My American Mom reminded me that people actually read this, so I thought it was time for an update.

Christmas has come and gone and we are into a new year already, well almost a new month too. We had a family Christmas at the IL's with my parents in attendance as well. The kids were very happy with their presents from Santa, Sam got a Nintendo DS and it is the envy of his little brother. We gave the kids a trampoline which did not take the suggested 45 minutes to construct. To start with my sidekick was coming down with a bug which rendered him well useless. We then discovered a couple of screws missing, I had to raid my FIL's stash to find replacements. The last debacle occurred when the last arc of the round tramp needed some persuading to fit into its partner, my husband in his infinite wisdom decided brute force with a hammer was the answer, for all the men out there, brute force is hardly ever the answer. A gentle tap on the ajoining piece was all that was required, what my husband had done was smoosh the pipe where the upright leg went, so we were not going to finish putting the tramp together at 11:30pm Christmas eve. Luckily Phil's brother is more adept at handy man type stuff and came round Christmas day to help me out. Needless to say my husband is banned from construction.

We spent a couple of days at the beach at Seaford. It appears to be tradition that we visit the beach on the first night and no matter how many times we say "don't go in too far you're not in your bathers" they end up in up to their necks or over their heads on occasion, soaking wet cold, but having a ball.

Mum and Dad have almost sold their farm, unfortunately settlement has been delayed but its only a matter of paperwork. Dad is a bit unsure where he is going, well after sailing up north that is. Mum is moving here, to Bendigo, she bought a house as an investment a couple of years ago, and now she will be living in it. Also she will be doing some of the babysitting which will be nice for her and them (and I'm pretty sure MIL will like the break too).

Phil and I are back at work. Sam goes back to school tomorrow and is very excited, new teacher, best mates in his class group, books contacted and named. Ethan starts kinder on Thursday but he has decided he doesn't want to go, that may be a problem but hopefully after his first day he will remember how fun it is. Audrey well she doesn't haven anywhere new to go but she will make somewhere, thats what that girl does paves her own way.

Christmas Miracle

Well it finally happened! We got a tear free Santa photo! Every year we have had at least one child in tears, sometimes 2, this year they waltzed up and sat on the couch next to him without being asked, in fact I think it was a good thing there was not a que or they would have been in someone else's photo. Ethan even sat on Santa's lap without hesitating, now obviously every other time of year that would be a worry but I'm pretty sure Santa has to pass a Working With Children Check.

Anyway hopefully the pic will attach itself I have been having some issues with that lately, fingers crossed here go.