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The Hysterical Weet-Bix Meltdown!

I was busy, well I was trying to be.

Every 2 seconds I was being interrupted with:

 

“Mummy can you come here?”

 

OR

 

“Mummy can you come and watch this show with us?”

 

AND,

 

“Mummy can I show you something?”

 

NO YOU CAN’T!

 

I AM TRYING TO WORK ON SOMETHING THAT IS RATHER IMPORTANT AND NEED TO CONCENTRATE! CAN DADDY HELP YOU?

I told hubby before being bothered that he had to sort dinner and everything else. He was happy to do it as I was busy. Great I thought, until the Weet-Bix meltdown began.

The hysterical reaction to the Weet-Bix daddy made. Note: A lot of hand waving was happening! Photo by © Mike Degteariov - Fotolia.com
The hysterical reaction to the Weet-Bix daddy made. Note: A lot of hand waving was happening! Photo by © Mike Degteariov – Fotolia.com

For the last couple of days the kids have not been feeling well, and one is coughing and had a slight temperature. The other had a bit of a temperature also, but it was nothing to worry about. So we did the normal fluids, painkillers, kisses and cuddles and that was it.

The kids of course requested to have Weet-Bix for dinner. We thought fine, they are not well and at least they are eating something.

When the twins are feeling unwell they like to have Weet-Bix for dinner. Yes this could be a parenting fail. But I think if they are sick, it is better that they eat something than nothing.

 

Just to explain: I’m the mum who gets the interest of the worried doctor due to kids looking thin and underweight. My kids have always been at the bottom 3rd percentile on the graph in the blue book you get when you have a baby.

I know my kids are fuss pots with eating, however they were on track for their milestones and have been ahead for some of them. This was good as one doctor we saw in the early days was convinced the twins might be delayed, so wonderful this was not to be.

So as you now understand if my fussy eaters, when sick desire Weet-Bix, we let them.

Hubby prepared the Weet-Bix but was not prepared for the outcome.

This is how it all unfolded:

Hubby brings Weet-bix to children.

One kid takes a look at the Weet-Bix and starts screaming and crying.

She says, “That is not how you make Weet-Bix!!!!” “Mummy does not make it like this!”

This child was so upset and annoyed by the way the Weet-Bix was, she had to physically remove herself away from the food and could not touch it as she was in such hysterics.

Not the way Weet-Bix should be! Daddy why did you do this she said!
Not the way Weet-Bix should be! Daddy why did you do this she said!

Hubby also got told:

  • “How could you?”
  • “That’s not how you do it!
  • This is not correct!”

All of this was accompanied by waving of arms, crying and putting hands on face in major disappointment.

Due to hubby’s loss at what the issue was, and of course dealing with a traumatised child, I piped in and said,

“If you don’t like it, you can fix it. Go to the kitchen and do it the way you like it”

She took the matter into her own hands, left the room and went to the kitchen.

She returned with a bowl of Weet-Bix created in the way she likes and wanted in the first place.

Weet-bix made by the child in question and just the way she likes it!
Weet-bix made by the child in question and just the way she likes it!

Daddy said that she reacted like he had given her a pooh sandwich.

Have you ever done something for the kids to have a hysterical reaction to what you did?

What was the thing that made the child/children so upset? Was it as simple as not organising the Weet-Bix like the child wanted?

Note: Daddy put the flakes of Weet-Bix in the bowl as well as the last biscuits. He was being thrifty and good to use every last part of the box. However if you use too much of the end flaky bits it makes it clump and just be a big mess. I think that this is what the issue was.

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You said what? You must be TIRED!

Have you said something silly? That makes no sense? Or it could make sense but not at the time of day or the place when you said it?

Well I have! And it is happening more due to kids, being super tired and on the go all the time!

The other day hubby said this:

“I vacuumed the backyard and it is looking good”

Now I don’t know about you but most men or women don’t use a vacuum to mow their lawn. A mower is the tool of trade and it does the job quite nicely.

Maybe hubby knows something we don’t. The vacuum must put the finishing touches on his perfect lawn and makes it look amazing.

As soon as this came out of his mouth the kids could not stop laughing and I of course got the giggles. He was obviously very tired to be saying this.

Or maybe he wanted to vacuum as well? I will not stop someone who wishes to do more housework.

Daddy vacuuming the backyard! Yes that is the way he keeps the place looking a million bucks. You should try it! Man vacuuming by Image courtesy of artur84 at FreeDigitalPhotos.net, but grass added by me.
Daddy vacuuming the backyard! Yes that is the way he keeps the place looking a million bucks. You should try it! Man vacuuming by Image courtesy of artur84 at FreeDigitalPhotos.net, but grass added by me.

Earlier this week after I got home with kids from school I said the following:

“Get your luggage out of the car”

Then I got this reaction.

Lillian told me, while laughing.” Mummy you are tired! They are not our luggage, there our school bags!”

Maybe I was tired, but it does feel at times that I have heaps of luggage in the car.

 

Kissing and cuddling your daughter to then tell her "Good night" but this was at school drop off. Now I need to have more sleep if I'm doing this! Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Kissing and cuddling your daughter to then tell her “Good night” but this was at school drop off. Now I need to have more sleep if I’m doing this! Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

And there is this one that I said when kids started pre-school and sometimes still do it now and they are in grade one:

Saying  “Good night” when dropping kids at school.

Yes I know they are at school but maybe I have wishful thinking. Maybe I will get a nap or they will have a rest too? It does show that I am tired or brain is elsewhere.

Have you done this too? What is the weirdest thing you have said to the kids or someone else? Did you think it was a sign you needed to go back to bed? I do at times.

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I Need A Wife!

Mother having fun with her child. She has more free time due to having a wife/housekeeper. Yes that would be nice right! Image courtesy of Chaiwat at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Mother having fun with her child. She has more free time due to having a wife/housekeeper. Yes, that would be nice right! Image courtesy of Chaiwat at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

I read with interest the article, “Modern Mothers Need A Wife” that was on Women’s Agenda.
I am a stay at home mother but like to try and fit in some work for my blog and other things. I also wish to try and earn some money while the kids are at school and don’t wish to be trapped to housework in my free time.

I do understand it needs to be done but sometimes, and lately, due to being ill it has not been done at all and some areas of the house very sparely, for example, the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms. However a glance at the house in its current state you would think a bomb has gone off and no one has been here to clean up any mess at all.

In the article, it discusses Annabel Crabb’s new book, “The Wife Drought”. Women who have stayed at home as mothers and carers have supported the careers of men and I do agree that women do need the same if they are to climb the corporate ladder and keep the home front clean and tidy. Yes, it is hard when you have to physically leave the house and work long hours. As a woman if you do have a full-time job, you end up coming home to another full-time job, the house, kids, cooking, and more! It never ends.

I know this is sexist but I still find it in 2014 that men who come home from work seem to clock off and have a rest while they sit wondering what is for dinner, even though they might have got home before their wife. Why can’t the husband or partner organise dinner for a change?  I don’t understand why due to me being the woman or the wife that I now have to cook dinner for everyone just because you have not been bothered. Does this happen to you? It is assumed that you will do it even though you have worked a full day, and to also organise everything else while he (it is normally a man so forgive me if it is different in your household) sits down with a beer to unwind and be left alone to relax.

Now if I had a wife, all this would be sorted. We don’t need to reference the role as a wife, but it could be a housekeeper or helper. The dinner would be sorted, the house would be tidy, and all things that you would normally fuss about after a hard day at work or out and about would be organised. No reason to stress, no reason to argue with your partner/husband/wife.

You can be happy and ready to start the day again knowing that all the things that helps make the house run is sorted! How good would that be?

I do have a friend that is now a stay at home dad. He does some jobs from home to keep his hand into what he is skilled at doing, but his partner earns a good wage and it made sense for her to be the person that worked full time and he would look after their baby girl.  My hubby has always said that if I earn heaps of money he is more than happy to stay at home and care for the girls. We have just made a decision that was better for us financially and it is that he works while I look after the kids.

Have you thought if you had a wife helping you at home your world and things would be better? Would you be able to contribute and do more? Earn more money? Be happier and not so stressed?

My aim one day is to get a cleaner for the house as I hate doing it all and it takes so much time and energy. I never liked it before kids so this has not changed. I know being clean and tidy is necessary and helpful, you even feel better in a tidy room with no clutter. I do need to do a de-clutter so I am bad as have not done that as well.

When I have a little bit more money I am hoping to engage a cleaner to come to the house as I believe outsourcing some things will allow me to do more, be less stressed, happier and of course the fact that hubby and I will not argue over who has done what. The reason this has not happened is due to cost so that is why I am doing it all myself.

Are you like me and would like a wife to help you out? If I hired a wife I would need to pay them, however, I feel upset that all my work has been unpaid. Really not fair, but I suppose we have saved the money by not paying others so it is a saving in a way. I, of course, would not expect to have someone help without payment, but if you are the type of person that loves to clean and wants to do it for free I am happy to hear from you about a job opening.

Let me know your thoughts. Would having a helper with the house and kids help you? I know I would love it.

Do you have a housekeeper or a cleaner already? How has it changed your world? Send in your comments.

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Miracle Tonics Needed

Sick and want to just rest! Curl up and go to bed! Image from Found on themetapicture.com
Sick and want to just rest! Curl up and go to bed! Image from Found on themetapicture.com

Do you have a miracle tonic to rid you of germs and to make your cold go away? I NEED IT NOW! SEND URGENTLY!

I now have filled my repeat for my antibiotics and have started them today. I feel terrible but I am trying to solider on.

Have you had periods like this? You feel like the walking dead. You aim to get things done but nothing happens. Well this is me, house is a mess, I am tired and still a lot to do.

Thank god I am not having guests over for dinner or to stay, then I would be rather panicked and of course madly cleaning.

I suppose for now I can do things when I can. I have tidied the kitchen and done nearly most of the laundry. However I have a load of clothes in the washing machine and we are due for another HUGE thunderstorm now, or as soon as I leave to pick the kids up from school the heavens will open up and crash down with heavy rain. It is predicted that today will be much worse than yesterday. Not looking forward to that.

How do you manage to do everything for you, the house and family when you are sick?

  • Do you fit in a much needed sleep when kids are at school or if you have time off from work? I managed to get some rest last week and think that helped. However I now feel like it is either getting worse or not going away! Would more sleep help????
  • I have taken my vitamins, especially vitamin c as this helps. However too much vitamin c can be bad as it can prove a disaster when you need to go to the bathroom. Yes not a good subject to discuss but if you have too much it is not good either.
  • I am taking yoghurt with all the good bacteria and Probiotics that put the good bacteria back into me. I know that having antiobiotics can zap this good bacteria out of you.

According to Wikipedia: “Gut flora have a continuous and dynamic effect on the host’s gut and systemic immune systems. The bacteria are key in promoting the early development of the gut’s mucosal immune system both in terms of its physical components and function and continue to play a role later in life in its operation. The bacteria stimulate the lymphoid tissue associated with the gut mucosa to produce antibodies to pathogens. The immune system recognizes and fights harmful bacteria, but leaves the helpful species alone, a tolerance developed in infancy”

Hate being not well! Image courtesy of marin at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Hate being not well! Image courtesy of marin at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

I make sure to give the twins their yoghurts and Probiotics to help them keep well and stay healthy. I also added this to their meals when they were babies.

  • I make sure to have a shower to wake me up and start the day. Nothing is worse than being in clothes for too long. It makes you feel terrible. However if you are sick and really need to be in bed it might not be bad as long as you have a shower that night or the next day. It does help make you feel more alive and awake, but not for long.
  • A little bit of exercise or fresh air if you are well enough helps me a bit. I went for a brief walk today and it made me feel a little better.
  • Getting to bed earlier I think is helpful and I am trying to do this. It is easier when you are not well as you want to be in bed nearly all the time. I found it hard to get out of bed. If I did not have kids I might still be there.
  • I have been having LemSip  hot drinks and also alternating with cold and flu tabs from the chemist. Not sure if they are working and it seems nothing is at the moment.
  • I have no got a shortage of hankies. Yes I still use a hanky and think they are great, but not when you cannot find a clean one. I do have clean washing to sort through so maybe there are some in there that are available to be used.

I have given you some tips of what I am doing to try and stay well, shorten this illness and annoyance that has affected me. Do you have things that help you? Do you just have nice chicken noodle soup or honey in your tea?

Send in your cures now so that I can regain my energy and stop using the hankies like they are going out of fashion. Send in your miracle tonics to the blog or comment on the this blog post.

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The Mother's Day Code

Mummy to Twins has created the Mother’s Day code – Download the image, print it out. Get ready for Mother’s Day by following the code. I know the code says no white goods, but I cannot wait to get my new washing machine. Been without now since April 25th, so if it does come that weekend, I will not have an issue. So over going to the laundromat.

The Mother's Day Code
The Mother’s Day Code

 

Mother's Day Code - US Version
Mother’s Day Code – US Version
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The Mother’s Day Code

Mummy to Twins has created the Mother’s Day code – Download the image, print it out. Get ready for Mother’s Day by following the code. I know the code says no white goods, but I cannot wait to get my new washing machine. Been without now since April 25th, so if it does come that weekend, I will not have an issue. So over going to the laundromat.

The Mother's Day Code
The Mother’s Day Code

 

Mother's Day Code - US Version
Mother’s Day Code – US Version
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3 years and beyond Family

The dangers of the 2nd of April

The 2nd of April according to Facebook is the day people are breaking up, sad but true.  A data analysis was conducted over the year 2010- 2011 and it found more changes to everyone’s relationship status.  “April 2nd was the year’s most extreme day in the other direction, with 11% more break-ups than new relationships.” (Facebook, 2012)

I for one don’t understand why the 2nd of April is such a dangerous time for relationships. Do you know or have an idea?

In Andrea Black’s article, “Fifteen ways to leave your lover” she wonders “How could so many April Fools jokes go awry?”  Maybe this is the answer, bad jokes. If you wish to keep your lover/partner/girlfriend/husband/wife, don’t participate in April Fools jokes.

Now it is the 3rd of April here in Australia, I have made it unscathed by this weird phenomenon. The day must have magic powers or dark forces attached to the date. Not sure exactly, just very interesting that one day has proven such a bad day for relationships.

Wonder what other days we should avoid?  Maybe this skill from Facebook can be used for good, can we find out what days we are more likely to win at lotto? Get a pay rise at work? Any other good luck and feel good things would be nice too.

Let me know if you were okay from the negatives from the 2nd of April. Hope you are all okay and still with your special someone. Send in your comments.

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Busy and tired weekend

This weekend was a busy one. Saturday was a day off without kids and Sunday was spent with family.

The girls on Saturday spent the day with Aunty Kay, my sister. She had never had them by herself before so thought it would be interesting. I knew she could do it, but thought it best to bring toys and supplies for kids to play with.  I packed puzzles, videos, crayons, pens, pencils and paper, their toy dogs, fairy wings and wands, and other things.  According to my sister they played with each item for about 5mins at the most. The girls had their toes and nails painted. Toes are now silver, and fingers are now dark pink. Very striking.  They had a good day, all three of them walked to a playground and had a good time. There was a moment that Julia was not sure on going behind a tree to do a wee (hard on the go without the potties), this was all fine once dry clothes were found in the bag I provided. According to Aunty Kay, Julia’s face was very shocked at the idea that there was no toilet.

While we were both away from kids we went for Yum Cha in Chinatown. However the first restaurant of choice, Golden Century did not have Yum Cha available that day. All very weird. We used to live around the corner and this place was always open on Saturday’s for Yum Cha. I wonder what the issue was. So we ended up at Emperor’s Garden and it was great aside from the salt and pepper squid, too well done and not enough spice.

After lunch we ended up at the Dendy at Circular Quay, we were there to see the 2:15pm session of Coriolanus, which I did not want to see. I thought it sounded terrible and had no interest in seeing it. I should in hindsight have seen My Week with Marilyn at the same time, he would go to Coriolanus and I would see My Week with Marilyn, however that did not happen. I went to the stupid film that he said was amazing and great, and I did not want to see. Two minutes or less into it I knew it was terrible, shit and just a horrible choice. It went for over 2 hours. I ended up falling asleep for part of the film and did not want to stay. It was slow, boring and I had no interest to see any of the characters live or get upset if they died. I was actually hoping that they all died so the film would end. Next time I will say if you really want to see that film, fine you go, I will see something I want to see. Now he owes me. Very annoyed for wasting our day off with a terrible film.

After the film ended, it took us over 30mins to exit the Opera House car park. Not sure why, however we think it had something to do with the fact that the lane that you exit onto is not devoted to exiting the car park and you have to merge with other traffic. Finally out of the car park, we were headed to Aunty Kay’s to pick up the girls. They looked so tired and as soon as they were in the car I thought they would be asleep. Not so, Lillian was upset that we leaving Aunty Kay and we would not see her soon. Lilly cried for a while and the only way to soothe her while driving was for me in the passenger seat to hold onto her foot until we ended up somewhere for dinner. It was too late to have dinner at home and we rather have them fed and sleepy so we just had to put them in bed.

Today, Sunday, was a good day. Cool here and the girls were looking forward to seeing their great aunts and grandma. We all met and had a nice long lunch together and the girls were very happy. Upon coming home there was so much traffic coming down the mountain we were relived that we were going up it and not getting that level of traffic. While we were out today the girls told us when they needed to go to the bathroom and were very good. No accidents. So impressed and pleased that this is happening.

On the whole the girls had great adventures, spent time with their Aunty and saw other family. It is strange that this whole weekend we have hardly been home. I think that I really need to spend some time sorting things out again for the week ahead. At least tomorrow the girls are in school and I will have some time. However, I have been slack with my university work and need to concentrate on that also.

What did you get up to this weekend? Were you busy? How did your child/kids go being with family while you go out without them? Is there any adventures that you can share?  The girls loved their time with their Aunty and it is a pity that we live so far away.   Send in your stores.

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Week 2 of pre-school and time out

Week 2 of pre-school is here and went well, although it was a rough start. The girls did not want to get ready and made it hard to get out the door. Managed to get there on time in the wet, so that is a great start I thought, and finding a park was even better. This school run is interesting as I have never been a parent of children in school. Although they are only in pre-school it has the same timing as a school day. Now I will understand when school holidays are. I never knew as it was not important. Now I will know when they occur.

Both girls were shy this morning and needed coaxing to get into the doors at school. It was a bit upsetting as they did not do this last week. I think it is still all new and it is a learning curve as it is only week 2, so not expecting that much. I left the girls when one of their friends came in, their mate Mia is great, they like her so much. However this little girl is moving back to Germany with her family in a week so the girls will not have that friend to play with. I am hoping that we can get an address to send letters so that the girls can keep in touch.

When I dropped the girls off, there was a boy who was super excited about his upcoming birthday party this Saturday. He is turning 5. He seemed to be inviting everyone. Was not sure if we were on the list and thought we would not be, the girls only started at the school last week, so thought he was talking about his other friends. Upon collecting Julia and Lillian, I found that he has invited them and in-fact the whole class. It is nice that the girls have been asked to a party for a classmate. Must RSVP to his mother to make sure she is aware of numbers for the party. Now, what to get a 5 year old boy for his birthday?

The weather here is still terrible, nice sunny day and then terrible storms. It has not stopped raining all afternoon. I managed to get some tidying done, sheets on beds changed and some washing done. However, would have liked to have done more. Tomorrow is my time, I am pencilling in that time for me and my projects.  I am feeling very fat and frumpy so must work in some exercise tomorrow. I need to see if I can get up earlier to incorporate it into my day as by the time that everyone wakes and I get stuck into things, it never gets done. I really would like to be doing more exercise, however with the early morning idea, I do like my sleep so that is why this has never happened for any great length of time.

My mum and step dad came to visit. They were going to be staying for a couple of days but have had issues with their caravan and it is at the mechanics to get fixed. Issues with the wheel and axel, not good and I hope it gets reparied soon and cheaply, or at least not as expensive as it might cost. The girls were surprised that Nana showed up to pick them up from school. Mum and I asked the girls what they did today at school, and they were both very silent.  Both girls only told us that they did not play with the puzzles. So what did they do?  I think they were so busy that they cannot remember what they got up to. They had all their lunches come back from school, must have been too busy to eat as well.

Mum and my step dad bought the quilt blankets that they both made the girls. The girls loved them and insisted on having them on their beds tonight. They really enjoyed looking at the panels and finding all the things that are on the quilt, dogs, cats, Dora the explorer, flowers, letters, numbers and many other things.

As the girls picked at their lunches at home, I just gave them something light for dinner with milk. I don’t think they would have eaten a planned dinner after I spent time preparing it and I was not in the mood for doing it or eating it if they did not. Lillian curled up on the lounge piece she dismantled and she looked so tired. I asked if she was tired and she nodded and said yes. The girls never admit to being tired, so she must have been exhausted.

They went to bed about 6.30pm and probably went to bed about 7.30pm. They should be plenty rested for their wake up call at 7am tomorrow morning.

What do your kids/children get up to at school or pre-school? Do they tell you? I think it is odd I get the answer, “I don’t know”, I really think that they are so overloaded with new things, and people to play with that they just forget. I am just finding it interesting that you can never find out. Must ask the school tomorrow what they get up to.

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A bit grumpy

Lunches are made and are in the fridge. Week 2 of pre-school starts tomorrow, yippee another 3 days off (not full days, just a school day) for me to get some things done and for my time out. I am really looking forward to it.

This weekend was busy for me. I was tasked with looking after the girls (Not like this is different from the status quo anyway) as James had to work on a presentation for his work.  It was very disappointing for me, as I like the fact that daddy is available on weekends to be with the girls and to help out.  I know it was work and it does not happen all the time so that is something to be grateful for.  However it got me thinking.  Why is it o.k. for the husband to lock himself away at the computer all weekend just due to a presentation for work? I mentioned that when I have urgent projects or things I need to do for university, I don’t get that amount of time to do any of my work. I have to do it all at night, not during the day when you are at your best.  I did mention this to James and it was met with I could always get an extension on an assignment if I need to. He cannot get an extension for a work presentation.

To top it off, Lillian was so unsettled Saturday night that she was screaming and crying and was a mess. I ended up taking her to bed with me, the girls call mummy and daddies bed the “big bed”. She snuggled up to me and wanted to hold my hand and cuddle me. She was so upset. James went in at first to calm her down. He thought that worked, but when he left she was hysterical. When I first came into her room she said there was a thing coming in the window for her. I told her that she was safe and all was o.k. probably did not help that there was a house down the road having a party and playing doof doof music. The beat was vibrating on the girl’s floor. I was just thankful that Julia slept and I only had to deal with one upset child at a time.

So Saturday night I did not sleep the best, as I had a little girl trying to snuggle into me, which was very nice and wonderful, however it makes you get in all sorts of different positions that cannot be good for your neck or back. Hoping that tonight I will have the bed to myself aside from James.   I was so tired after dealing with Lillian in the bed and getting up early for Julia. I organised breakfast for the kids and me, and after we were all fed, I told James that I was going back to bed. It was nice that was o.k, as I knew he was still doing his presentation. The girls played nicely with each other. They played in the backyard due to sunshine at the time, and watched Tangled, the new film about Rapunzel. The girls are so invloved in the story that Lillian was calling herself “Tangled” and Julia was calling herself “Gene”. I suppose this is a nice change from Fiona and Shrek. So I should not complain to loudly as it was nice to have that nap this morning as it was much needed.

James’ presentation is complete and I hope it will be a success on Monday.  The weather here has been crazy all weekend as per during the week. I took the girls swimming at Springwood on Saturday; it started out as a nice sunny day.  When we got in the car to drive to get lunch for everyone there were black clouds, and it poured down.  Today it did the same thing, however it was not blue skies, there was sun and clouds and it did the same thing. Thunderstorm this afternoon and now another one while I write this, thunder getting very loud and the lightening is like flash photography.

Does any mother/partner get annoyed when it seems like that when you ask for the same thing you don’t get it? I do not begrudge James getting his presentation done or letting him have the time to do it. I just feel that he could have come out with all of us for a little family time. He likes the job, and I like him having the job, plus he is good at it. However, I am not sure why you cannot spend some time with the family during the day and then get back to the presentation later in the day or work on it during the evening. It would tire out the kids and also then we could leave him alone to get his work finished.  I will use this to my advantage though, next time I have a major assignment, he can look after the girls all weekend.  I think that is fair, don’t you?

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3 years and beyond Family

More sunny adventures

Yes another sunny wonderful day today, I am very proud of myself that I managed to do 2 loads of laundry before we left the house and nearly all was dry when we got home.

As it was sunny, we thought that we would take off to Australia Walkabout Park, we had a Cudo voucher that was going to expire. I bought it thinking that it would be great for the girls to see all different animals in their habitat. I am so glad that the weather was good and we were able to use the voucher before it expired. We raced around, got ready and packed our bag.

Julia was out of sorts all day, and we think it was due to the heat, she was moody, wanting cuddles and everything was an issue. Lillian seemed fine.  My car has no air conditioning and we think it needs to be re gassed, it has to wait currently so we aired the car with the windows down. Not great, but it works, the only annoying part is when you have to stop it gets very hot.

We finally arrived to the wildlife park at about 1pm and all had some lunch. The girls saw an emu or two walking around the eating area, and they were amazed at them. Behind the cafe is the koala enclosure and the girls could not see them moving, as they were fast asleep. After lunch we all went to the talk about the diamond python, who is called Neil, (Neil Diamond, someone at this park has a sense of humour). The girls were not interested in touching the snake, petting it, or have it pretend you were a tree and lounge on you. I was not into it and was happy to look also. There were some brave kids and adults that allowed their body to be a tree for Neil the snake. I just could not do it. This idea got met with “NO, YUCK!” by both the girls. So I take it they feel the way I do and so does daddy about this. Happy to watch.

After this we all went off for a bit of a bush walk and ended up at the Tasmanian Devil talk. These creatures definitely should not be messed with, they have heaps of teeth that seriously could do you some damage. Since the weather was very hot, they were not that keen in coming out from their cool log. There was a brief moment when one came out with the coaxing from the ranger with meat and holding the devil in a position that was not cruel but would not allow the animal to eat the ranger either.

We saw koalas being fed, emus, the girls saw kangaroo’s eating and they patted them and were very taken with them. We made sure that they were safe and was around just in case. All in all it was a good day; it was long and a tiring day, the girls saw and animals and had a great experience. So glad it was hot, a taste of what summer should have been. I wonder if we will get more weather like this.

I have only now checked the weather for the week ahead. What a sad state of affairs, the follow is the predication for the week ahead (weather taken from Sydney Morning Herald Weather):

Monday
Late shower
Min: 15°C Max: 24°C
UV: Extreme

Tuesday
Possible shower
Min: 12°C Max: 18°C
UV: Extreme

Wednesday
Possible shower
Min: 12°C Max: 17°C
UV: Extreme

Thursday
Possible shower
Min: 12°C Max: 16°C
UV: Extreme

Friday
Showers
Min: 10°C Max: 16°C
UV: Extreme

Saturday
Showers
Min: 10°C Max: 16°C
UV:

Sunday
Possible shower
Min: 10°C Max: 17°C
UV: –

How disappointing that the weekend is probably the only sunny warm weather that we might have in a while. Let’s hope that the weather people have got it wrong.

When we came home from the wildlife park, I changed the sheets on our bed and the girls beds. Now the only washing I have to do is the sheets and some clothes from today. So that is good news. Aside from sorting, ironing and putting away.

There are 3 more days until the girls go to pre-school orientation; I am so excited that you would think it is me going to school. I hope it is a fun time at the school, not sure what will be discussed and shown for future students, but keen to find out. Now need to get my finger out and start the sewing project for their pants.

I hope you all had good adventures this weekend and that the weather was good. I hope that the weather is going to be sunny and warm tomorrow, I will hope for it. What did you all get up to this weekend? We managed to find some A3 paper from Officeworks this weekend for the kid’s art, so maybe tomorrow we will paint or draw. What have you got organised?

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Sunshine, play and an attempt to rest

Today was a miracle it was sunny and hot. What a change from nonstop rain, although the idea of rain was still around with dark clouds forming and threatening that it will stop this joyful moment of some summer sun.

Today we all went off to see and experience the Rydal Show, which of course is located in Rydal. It is a nice town near Lithgow, NSW. The girls got to moo with cows, pat a goat, snort with pigs (very influenced by Peppa Pig, a television show that the girls watch), touched wool, saw sheep, Lillian had her face painted as a purple pussy cat as per usual and the surprise was that Julia had no interest in getting her face painted. Julia is normally a fair doctor (for those that don’t know, a fairy doctor is a doctor to fairies and others in need as well) when she has her face painted. Lately I have been told that she is going to be a fairy doctor when she grows up, so she does not want her face painted as one now. I said maybe she wanted to be something different, for example, a cat, a butterfly or a puppy dog. The answer I received was “Yuck, NO!”  Oh well, just one child had their face painted.

Daddy, Mummy, Julia and Lillian all went on the tea cup ride. Lillian was not sure about it but really liked it. Julia liked it a lot and really did not want to get out. Then we were off to the bouncing castle, which for some strange reason the girls referred to as the “bounce a seum” , it was like they were saying bounce with museum on the end, which was a cute way to describe it. I am trying to think where the kids got this from, maybe it was from one of the shows they watched or they are just creative.

Lately the girls are saying “No, Yuck, or Yuck, NO!!!” to a lot of things. It could either be an activity, something I have asked them to do, or today a very nice lady from Rydal show was trying to see if the girls wanted something and the response was, “No, Yuck!!”. The lady was very nice and polite. I used this example to show that this was not appropriate behaviour but not sure if that has sunk in. I keep on trying and making sure that they realise that they cannot speak to people that way.  I suppose that I just have to solider on and keep on with this issue. If I give up, they will think that they can get away with it. I do think it is a phase and the girls trying to test them and me.

It does get rather exhausting, especially when I thought I would take the opportunity to take a nap while they supposedly rested. Rest time now consists of the girls going to their bedroom and playing, creating a mess, hurting each other or just yelling and giggling. This time they were just terrible to each other. I had to go in twice to see who was hurt and make sure they realised that if it happened again that I would separate one of them. They did not want that, and then it died down to a whisper of giggles and games.

The girls and daddy came in to wake me up and Lillian especially was very naughty, jumping on me, poking and that type of thing. She thought it was very funny. We are trying very hard to make her see that when people yell no, or stop that she needs to stop and it is not funny.

Today Julia is calling herself Fiona, Princess Fiona from Shrek to be precise. Lillian talks to Julia and addresses her as Fiona and sometimes as Tinkerbell. All very odd, especially to daddy when he came home Friday night and in their room he was told he was talking with Fiona and Lillian. He told me it was a directive that came from the cheeky monkeys. In the car today and at the show, Lillian kept on asking Fiona what she wanted and did she want to go and see the cows, or the horses. The girls definitely have a vivid imagination.

I don’t know what happened today, maybe it was the change in the weather, but both girls were hyper, they had no sugar, sweets or anything that I can pinpoint.  They were all over the place. Glad that they are in bed and I will be there soon.  Crossing fingers that the girls are a bit more relaxed tomorrow.

Do your kids get obsessed with shows that they change their names at home? What have you done as soon as you get a sunny day, aside from washing?  I managed to get one load done and hopefully more tomorrow.

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Happy Australia Day

Julia and Lillian playing cricket
Julia and Lillian playing cricket

Glad that it is Australia Day, we can catch up with friends and relax as a family. Today we went to Katoomba airfield to spend time with our good mates, BBQ and cricket in order for today. However as it is raining and not looking like it is going to let up, this might change the events of today.

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Very busy day

Today James is working from home. Now my job is to take the girls out of the house so that he can concentrate on his work, paperwork needs quiet. The girls and I were meant to go to Wentworth Falls Lake Park with all the people from playgroup, however as it is raining and has not stopped that was called off. The girls convinced me that we should go to the pool, Springwood pool to be precise.

I have been to Springwood pool before but forgot how to get there. Thought the GPS on the phone would help, although it kept on telling me to go back and around roundabouts that don’t exist. Crazy, stupid GPS. That really needs to either be updated or fixed. After what felt like ages, we got to the pool. Kids were very happy with this outcome. Now off to do some swimming, but before we could go swimming I had to change the swimming nappies as they both wet themselves in their other nappy and had to change it all. Once all done, we all jumped in the pool.

The girls are such good little swimmers, they are just wearing the backboards and paddling away. Julia kept on jumping in the pool, and putting her head under the water. At one stage she ordered me to put my head under so that she could look at me under the water. This fascinated her so much, she wanted me to do it again and again.

At this pool, they have a car in the pool that kids can jump and play on. The girls were sliding down it but in hindsight maybe not a good idea as that evening noticed that they both cut themselves between their legs in the same spot. They told us it was the car at the pool that hurt them. Next time they want to do this, will tell them no.

We got into trouble for the girls jumping off the deep end and for the life of me cannot understand why it was so bad, we did what we were asked to do and stopped it, this ended up with the girls having a big upset with heaps of tears and crying. They could not understand why it was so bad.

Ended up finally getting the kids to the change room and managed to get us all showered, changed and in the car to go home and have some lunch. This was a race to get home due to a doctor’s appointment I had at Blackheath, I finally made it home with kids who had fallen asleep. I fed them lunch, ate something myself and left the girls to be put to bed by their Daddy.

After the end of today, I was tired, not well, had  a bad headache due to kids screaming in the change room at full volume and just a long day. Was very keen to have an early night.

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Going ons

Today the girls and I went off to playgroup. Last Tuesday at playgroup Lillian told a little boy, Nicholas that she was not sharing her toy, a bilby but called Macca Pacca. Not sure why other than the influence of the show, “In the Night Garden.”  This boy was rather taken with Lillian and stared her as he seemed fascinated. She then got a bit nervous and said, “Mummy he is looking at me”. I told the mother of Nicholas that I will make sure she is nice about her toy. Then I got assured that is not the toy it is her that took his fancy, according to her he is interested in girls from 2-25 years who are blonde. Well it has started early, and more will come I am sure, boys fancying the girls.

At playgroup today the girls played in the much-loved sandpit, did craft with a lovely lady Trish – they made butterflies that get airborne by straws, all very clever.  They ate fresh carrots from the veggie garden, played with toys, had story time, and played with the play dough.

We then went off to return our library books, borrowed more books, and then off to K-Mart to buy plants that flower to plant. I want to spruce up the entry to the house with some pot plants. The girls helped me choose 4 plants in total, all for $2.00 each and we have one that flowers red, yellow, pink, and purple. Will plant them with Julia and Lillian’s help tomorrow.

Julia has been very clever today, she drew a near perfect circle with a smiley face, she had a wonderful conversation with her Aunty Kay on the phone (my sister) and the girls had great story time with Daddy with the new books from the library. Lillian seemed to not be interested in talking to anyone on the phone, whenever you asked her she would make a funny noise and turn her head or run away. She even refused to kiss Daddy goodbye this morning as she said “she was eating breakfast and could not kiss him then”.

Yesterday I woke up with a bit of a sore throat again and a bit ticked off that it has come back. Off to the doctors to hopefully put an end to it for good, also will make sure to some things checked out that I am concerned about but sure it is nothing antibiotics can fix.Was hoping today to get into some things that I wanted to do but ended up having a much-needed rest due to not being well.

Daddy lately has been playing with the girls a lot in the evening which is good. Lillian was being thrown around and laughing, then she said to daddy, “I am not a backpack”. It is so cute some of the things that the girls say, it is sometimes very hard to keep a straight face. Sometimes when they see that you are laughing or about to, we have been told, “Don’t laugh mummy/daddy”.

I hope all you day was good. Tomorrow off to the park with the playgroup crowd. Now if only the weather would cooperate and stop raining so that we might enjoy our summer. One of my friends on facebook posted a photo of a close up of her feet in her ugg boots. The caption to the photo was “A lovely summer”. This summer has been wet and cold and really not what I was looking forward to. As a Queenslander I really miss the summer days and the beach.

Good night all, off to rest for another active day tomorrow.

PS> Earlier today I noticed an advertisement for Kleenex – Free eBook: 101 tips to control the chaos. I thought that sounded like something I needed to look at. It is a great resource and think it is something that must be shared.

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Worried about my nana (the girls GG)

My nana and the girls gg (great grandmother) is in hospital and currently have a very lengthy operation for her heart, she is  a 2 valve transplants, a ring around another and 2 or 3 artery bypasses so I hope she is o.k. and fine afterwards. I am worried that she won’t survive the surgery. The doctor who is doing the operation said that there is a 90% chance of a good outcome so that is great odds and she either does something and it helps or does nothing and does not survive anyway.

I was going to call them but thought I would do it later that night. Did not realise that she went into hospital that the afternoon before. So this is the 3rd time she has been promised the operation and hopefully 3rd time lucky. All the other times, I rang nana and this time did not. I just hope that she is o.k. and I will talk to her afterwards. I am sure she will be o.k., but with all things you never know.

So good thoughts today and am hoping it will be good news and that I will speak to her soon. I am sure that will be the case and she is going to be alright, positive vibes and energy for nana/gg.