Isn't it lucky....Monday 26 October 09

That we had such a great day together as a family - despite the fact that the kids were niggling each other all morning. Each day is such a blessing - I hope that I will always appreciate the simple moments we share. I will post photos later as I don't have my camera with me. I love the expression in a couple I took of you. You loved the train and the ferris wheel and having your face painted - actually not so much during the painting but you love knowing your face is painted. You are such a sweetie as you had wanted a mermaid like you last had but I said how about you try something different like a ladybird. As we stood in line I looked at what else you could have and wanted something delicate that wouldn't hide your face. As it got to your turn and you sat in the seat and the face painter asked you what you wanted you loyally said ladybird. That made my heart melt. Next time we will do something more delicate!!! Loving you both more each day, your brother has been getting himself into the pram - dad got it out to take to the shops and he got in it and we had to remove you to change you. Then after you went on a ride at the mall with your sister you got in yourself again - it looks so cute - I must video you doing it!! This is a photo of you taken on Tuesday of last week after dancing

Mask parade

We got there too late for a comfortable position - the little man fell asleep on the way in so partway through I woke her up. Last year he slept because he was barely a week old and it was on the Friday night too and we had only got home from hospital on Wednesday. Mum had him in the backpack. Reading a great book by James Patterson called Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas - so long since I've read a book - it's a goodie and I want to know how it ends but also want to savor it. The diary is a keepsake for her newborn son

birthday

Happy birthday my son. You were born at 5.15 pm at the Maternity Unit. We knew you were going to be a boy. You have a really sweet spirit, are very handsome and loving - you love your big sister and she can always make you smile (if she isn't making you cry). YOur sister was the life of the party - you had a sleep just as we got to granny's for your party and slept in the car for a while but when you woke you were unsettled and wanted me all the time. It is hard to believe you are already one and no longer considered a baby anymore. You show such an interest in everything. We love and adore and will cherish you forever.

You make me wanna jump

I love how happy you look in these photos - finally a LO almost complete - unfortunately when the jumping photo was resized it cut off part of your head. Taken at Hagley Park Christchurch by Amanda Haynes, Photographer. Need to add date and journalling. The leaf and border paper is embossed and one I bought very early on

Plunket fundraiser - great cause great kiwi artists - Merry Christmas baby

Plunket are amazing

Wow read this inspirational story above on the link that inspired kiwi artists to give of their time and talents to help others 0 this can be purchased in a few weeks or so through music stores etc but at a higher cost than through plunket now $10 goes to Plunket. I am definately going to get one as I love a good cause and kiwi music! Check out the songs and artists:)

I made a difference TODAY

Yesterday 1 October 2009 there were some ladies in the mall at a table for save the children. I was chatting to a friend and the kids headed off into the distance and when I turned to see them they were walking along with a red balloon each. I caught up with them before they made it through the open door and saw the ladies so gave my daughter some money to go and give them - she came back with a sticker on her hand that said "I made a difference today" - I said to her "you make a difference every day" and took some photos of them both

Breathe

Wow, I feel so drained today being on parent help at playcentre but then I look at how much fun the kids have and think it is almost worth it all. The little boy wouldn't stay out of the sandpit and eventually fell asleep in the swing - I am trying to find a way to take things slowly and enjoy the simple things in life and not get stressed by all that needs to be done:)