I was in a bit of a hurry last night. So I should add some things.
LGR's medal is now sitting very proudly around the neck of the teddy bear we got you all to sign when he was born. It's quite cute and was all his own idea.
The other thing I forgot was that LGR made us a salad last night. The whole thing. He chose the ingredients, cut them up (under supervision) and put all in the bowl. I don't think he actually ate any of it but that's not what counts. It's his first full 'dish' of food and we all though it was fantastic.
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Hayzey has started doing something new when we take her to bed. As we prepare to leave the room she asks for a cuddle and then stands up on her bed. She puts both arms very firmly around your shoulders and squeezes very tight while lightly tapping on your back. After some time (anywere between 5 and 20 seconds) she will let go and pucker up for a kiss.
It's all very sweet.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Missed a few
We had a very long and busy weekend. Sort of. Saturday was long and busy. Sunday not so much.
We woke up feeling pretty good on Saturday morning. It was cold but that's ok. I was up by 06:00 and the others wandered on down whenever the mood took them. By 09:30 we were up at the library and by 10:00 at Kindy for a working bee. This went on until about 14:00 (?) - the kids got too tired. I think they had a buzz banging around in the Kindy playgrounds with hardly any kids around to get in the way.
The afternoon was fairly mellow. We all recharged a little and then headed on out to LGR's athletics presentation. It was worth turning up. He got his first proper medal and was pleased as punch about it. All the kids were. They were so excited.
After the presentation we all went back to the Chefs place and had a bit of a celebratory party.
Sunday was slow. The kids ended up staying at the Chefs place (they went to sleep and it was easier just to leave them) so we picked them up on the way to the shops for some food. What next? Back home for a snooze for most of us then a bit of laizing around the house. LGR and I went out for a bike ride at some point and Mrs G cooked up a delicious roast chicken dinner.
Today we had the air-conditioning repair man come to look at our machine. I think it's a bit cactus - because they've offered to completely rebuild the internals in it. The only downside is that they have to cart away the entire external unit to do it. Which means we'll be cold for longer. It's still not fixed - just to replace the valve would have taken about 4 hours apparently.
The silver lining is that should be quieter due to some new piping and better insulation - and also a bit cheaper to run.
I heard a rumour it's supposed to get cold soon :-(
We woke up feeling pretty good on Saturday morning. It was cold but that's ok. I was up by 06:00 and the others wandered on down whenever the mood took them. By 09:30 we were up at the library and by 10:00 at Kindy for a working bee. This went on until about 14:00 (?) - the kids got too tired. I think they had a buzz banging around in the Kindy playgrounds with hardly any kids around to get in the way.
The afternoon was fairly mellow. We all recharged a little and then headed on out to LGR's athletics presentation. It was worth turning up. He got his first proper medal and was pleased as punch about it. All the kids were. They were so excited.
After the presentation we all went back to the Chefs place and had a bit of a celebratory party.
Sunday was slow. The kids ended up staying at the Chefs place (they went to sleep and it was easier just to leave them) so we picked them up on the way to the shops for some food. What next? Back home for a snooze for most of us then a bit of laizing around the house. LGR and I went out for a bike ride at some point and Mrs G cooked up a delicious roast chicken dinner.
Today we had the air-conditioning repair man come to look at our machine. I think it's a bit cactus - because they've offered to completely rebuild the internals in it. The only downside is that they have to cart away the entire external unit to do it. Which means we'll be cold for longer. It's still not fixed - just to replace the valve would have taken about 4 hours apparently.
The silver lining is that should be quieter due to some new piping and better insulation - and also a bit cheaper to run.
I heard a rumour it's supposed to get cold soon :-(
Friday, July 27, 2007
Chinese
We went out for dinner tonight with my Dad and his wife, and Aunt LJ (who is not an LJ any more but will continue to be in this blog) and UA. It was good. The kids were great. They sat down for pretty much the whole meal and ate plenty. And they were funny.
I had a good night.
I had a good night.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
A Long Day
My day started at about 03:00 (work....) and I feel as though I've been going ever since. In reality I have been; but not all for work.
Today was the day I finally booked us on flights to/from NZ for our 10 year anniversary holiday. The kids are coming with us so it won't be overly romantic but there's no way either of us would consider leaving them behind.
I also booked a car, got travel insurance and registered with the Oz Embassy in NZ as a traveller. This all took a surprising amount of time.
Mrs G is out tonight - working just south of Wollongong and won't be home until tomorrow evening. Had a nice evening with the kids. I played some dominos with LGR and Hayz was content to sit around doing not much at all. There was no whingeing or crying and it was very much appreciated. Bedtime was very sweet - LGR read Hayz some books while I watched from a distance (they were both sitting on his bed) and then Hayz called me back (twice) for a kiss when I was putting her in bed. It's things like that which reaffirm why life is fantastic.
Today was the day I finally booked us on flights to/from NZ for our 10 year anniversary holiday. The kids are coming with us so it won't be overly romantic but there's no way either of us would consider leaving them behind.
I also booked a car, got travel insurance and registered with the Oz Embassy in NZ as a traveller. This all took a surprising amount of time.
Mrs G is out tonight - working just south of Wollongong and won't be home until tomorrow evening. Had a nice evening with the kids. I played some dominos with LGR and Hayz was content to sit around doing not much at all. There was no whingeing or crying and it was very much appreciated. Bedtime was very sweet - LGR read Hayz some books while I watched from a distance (they were both sitting on his bed) and then Hayz called me back (twice) for a kiss when I was putting her in bed. It's things like that which reaffirm why life is fantastic.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Grrrr .....
We've heard it said that you can tell when your kids are ready for school by the sudden changes in behaviour - they get bored and into all sorts of 'mischief'.
LGR is there. Big time. He is massively bored by kindy and is getting into strife almost every day. He still does the most incredibly sweet things but is now mixing it up with some horrible things. 6 months 'til school .....
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Congrats to the folks in my family who are popping out kids. Lots of boys!!! We hope to catch up with the various guilty parties before to much longer for a bit of a look/see and a chance to re-affirm that we are definitely not having any more babies ourselves (not that such a chance is needed).
LGR is there. Big time. He is massively bored by kindy and is getting into strife almost every day. He still does the most incredibly sweet things but is now mixing it up with some horrible things. 6 months 'til school .....
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Congrats to the folks in my family who are popping out kids. Lots of boys!!! We hope to catch up with the various guilty parties before to much longer for a bit of a look/see and a chance to re-affirm that we are definitely not having any more babies ourselves (not that such a chance is needed).
Monday, July 23, 2007
Travel Agent
I went to visit a travel agent today. We discussed airfares for a pending holiday. I was given some very specific information which I decided to cross-reference for my own benefit.
Interesting .....
The price I was given for airfares was about 30% higher than what I can get, for the same airline and same flight times, over the Internet. I wonder which option I'll choose when it comes time to book?
The sad thing is that after talking to other people this experience is not uncommon. I guess the agency has to earn a commission somehow :-)
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I let the kids choose what we were having for dinner tonight. Between us we arrived at pumpkin soup, garlic bread, tomatoes, cucumber and sausage. The tomatoes and cucumber turned into a salad with red and yellow cherry tomatoes, capsicum and cucumber and the sausages were the always popular chorizo. A bizarre meal but you do what you can ....
Interesting .....
The price I was given for airfares was about 30% higher than what I can get, for the same airline and same flight times, over the Internet. I wonder which option I'll choose when it comes time to book?
The sad thing is that after talking to other people this experience is not uncommon. I guess the agency has to earn a commission somehow :-)
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I let the kids choose what we were having for dinner tonight. Between us we arrived at pumpkin soup, garlic bread, tomatoes, cucumber and sausage. The tomatoes and cucumber turned into a salad with red and yellow cherry tomatoes, capsicum and cucumber and the sausages were the always popular chorizo. A bizarre meal but you do what you can ....
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Slow Sunday
Today was a bit of a nothing doing sort of day. We all got out of bed in dribs and drabs - as usual I was up first, then LGR then Hayz and eventually Mrs G. It was cold - air con is busted (did I mention that earlier? Can't remember).
We bought some suitcases today. They're quite bag - they could easily fit one of the kids inside them. They were also surprisingly cheap. Also picked up a couple of funky locks which should tell us if someone has opened them (allegedly all airports have a master key for them??? If you don't have a 'master key lock' any lock you use just gets smashed open in the event of a search ....). Not overly exciting but enough to keep us amused.
The afternoon consisted of a long ride for LGR (at various points he was convinced he couldn't go any further but he managed) and a nice walk for me.
At some point Aunt LJ and UA arrived to 'borrow' our cot and, in turn, loan us some camping gear. We also had some dinner and all watched in amusement as the kids ran riot through the house :-)
We bought some suitcases today. They're quite bag - they could easily fit one of the kids inside them. They were also surprisingly cheap. Also picked up a couple of funky locks which should tell us if someone has opened them (allegedly all airports have a master key for them??? If you don't have a 'master key lock' any lock you use just gets smashed open in the event of a search ....). Not overly exciting but enough to keep us amused.
The afternoon consisted of a long ride for LGR (at various points he was convinced he couldn't go any further but he managed) and a nice walk for me.
At some point Aunt LJ and UA arrived to 'borrow' our cot and, in turn, loan us some camping gear. We also had some dinner and all watched in amusement as the kids ran riot through the house :-)
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Almost forgot ....
I was just about to go to bed and remembered that I had to post. Wouldn't want to break my pie-crust promise so early on in the piece :-(
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Our air-conditioning is busted again. I'm hoping the motor has run out of gas and it's an easy fix. Time will tell I suppose. In the interim we just have to hope the kids sleep under the covers and don't lose their slippers and dressing gowns.
LGR went for another bike ride today. He learnt a new skill - how to skid. He was quite excited when he looked behind him and saw a black line left on the concrete. Today was also a nice chance to explain the concept of steep in relation to hills. He definitely understood the difference between uphill and downhill - but also pointed out that when you're in a car it's just as easy to go up hill as down hill :-)
Hayzey has begun to transfer her thoughts and emotions to her Dora doll. There are definite advantages to this - it becomes much easier for us to determine what she is thinking and how she feels about things. LGR is also doing it with Tommy but in a different way - he is Tommy's Mum/Dad and the way LGR treats/relates to Tom is how he views Mrs G and I relating to him. It's all very interesting and a nice way of getting honest feedback from someone who doesn't know they are giving it.
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Our air-conditioning is busted again. I'm hoping the motor has run out of gas and it's an easy fix. Time will tell I suppose. In the interim we just have to hope the kids sleep under the covers and don't lose their slippers and dressing gowns.
LGR went for another bike ride today. He learnt a new skill - how to skid. He was quite excited when he looked behind him and saw a black line left on the concrete. Today was also a nice chance to explain the concept of steep in relation to hills. He definitely understood the difference between uphill and downhill - but also pointed out that when you're in a car it's just as easy to go up hill as down hill :-)
Hayzey has begun to transfer her thoughts and emotions to her Dora doll. There are definite advantages to this - it becomes much easier for us to determine what she is thinking and how she feels about things. LGR is also doing it with Tommy but in a different way - he is Tommy's Mum/Dad and the way LGR treats/relates to Tom is how he views Mrs G and I relating to him. It's all very interesting and a nice way of getting honest feedback from someone who doesn't know they are giving it.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Bike Ride
LGR went for his first 'proper' bike ride today. It was only 2km (or maybe a bit longer) but he rode all the way - up and down hill. He chatted the whole way and has a habit of putting his heels on the pedals. For some reason he doesn't understand that you have to watch where you are riding. If I walk/jog next to him he always steers towards me. But he loves it. Riding bikes is great. I think he has found a passion.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Rabbit Mask
The kidlets had a visit from the local police at kindy today. Apparently the police lady had a rabbit's mask and sang songs while she was wearing it. It was 'cool'. LGR wants to go to a jail now .... Sometimes I want him to go to a jail also :-)
Hayzey, LGR and myself have all had confirmation in the past 2 days that our passports have been issued. My own is currently at the post office waiting to be picked up. Now all we have to do is decide where we are going and how long for. Decisions, decisions everywhere.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Beautiful
I love this picture. So does Mrs Gazzarus.
I'm sure you can see why :-)
I can hear a certain reader asking why Hayzey has a Tigers jersey on. Simple answer - I love the Eagles and am thrilled to hear Hayz wandering around the house yelling out 'Go Eagles'; but I also believe the kids should make up their own mind about who they support. So we have an Eagles and Tigers bean bag and now an Eagles and Tigers jersey.
It must be said though - it's fantatic to hear Hayz say 'Go Eagles' while she's wearing the Tigers kit!!!
I'm sure you can see why :-)
I can hear a certain reader asking why Hayzey has a Tigers jersey on. Simple answer - I love the Eagles and am thrilled to hear Hayz wandering around the house yelling out 'Go Eagles'; but I also believe the kids should make up their own mind about who they support. So we have an Eagles and Tigers bean bag and now an Eagles and Tigers jersey.
It must be said though - it's fantatic to hear Hayz say 'Go Eagles' while she's wearing the Tigers kit!!!
I Promise to Do Better
Sounds like something a kid would say .... doesn't it? I've been slack.
Not really. I've actually been really busy. Work is extracting it's pound of flesh and by the time I get home each day I feel as though I'm ready to pass out. Such is life. It only takes 5 minutes to update the page so "I Promise to Do Better".
Is that a pie-crust promise?
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What's been happening?
Hayzey is developing into a very determined and assertive individual. She really enjoys having things go the way she wants and isn't shy in pointing out why things are not to her liking - and directing how they could be made to her liking :-)
LGR has developed passions for the Eagles and bike riding. He thinks a 4 year old with training wheels can ride a half pipe or do the Tour de France .... I've trained to explain why he might need to wait for a bit but who wants reality?
He's also been accepted into the school we were after - meaning moving is no longer on the agenda.
Mrs Gazzarus is moving along nicely in life. She's currently on a study break but should be back into it quite vigorously in the next few weeks. Work is pretty good for her - a promotion was just offered (not applied for but offered).
I'm busy. My brain hurst mostly and there's been a lot of early starts. I'm still in physio for my latest knee injury but should be able to begin jogging (I hate the word jogging but it's very appropriate for my condition) in the next couple of weeks. Maybe.
Not really. I've actually been really busy. Work is extracting it's pound of flesh and by the time I get home each day I feel as though I'm ready to pass out. Such is life. It only takes 5 minutes to update the page so "I Promise to Do Better".
Is that a pie-crust promise?
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What's been happening?
Hayzey is developing into a very determined and assertive individual. She really enjoys having things go the way she wants and isn't shy in pointing out why things are not to her liking - and directing how they could be made to her liking :-)
LGR has developed passions for the Eagles and bike riding. He thinks a 4 year old with training wheels can ride a half pipe or do the Tour de France .... I've trained to explain why he might need to wait for a bit but who wants reality?
He's also been accepted into the school we were after - meaning moving is no longer on the agenda.
Mrs Gazzarus is moving along nicely in life. She's currently on a study break but should be back into it quite vigorously in the next few weeks. Work is pretty good for her - a promotion was just offered (not applied for but offered).
I'm busy. My brain hurst mostly and there's been a lot of early starts. I'm still in physio for my latest knee injury but should be able to begin jogging (I hate the word jogging but it's very appropriate for my condition) in the next couple of weeks. Maybe.
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