Hayzey has two new tricks.
She has started saying Da Da.
She can climb into her little cane seat by herself.
On top of this she has started spontaenously standing up by herself (unsupported) and we think the first steps aren't too far away.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Central Coast
The good clan Jones made our way up to the Central Coast over the weekend and had a few nights in a little cabin by the beach. Nice to get out of Sydney and wake up to the sounds of waves on the beach and birds on the trees.
We went up to the coast on Saturday straight after swimming lessons. First stop was Avoca Beach. Hayzey was fascinated by the whole thing - pointing at the water and making all sorts of excited sounds. LGR was cautious - wouldn't go near the water but was quite happy to play in the sand.
From here we drove to Terrigal for lunch. Five years ago I thought Terrigal was a great place - but now I think it's overpriced and wanky. We had some lunch on the beach and then walked up some sort of hill (backwards while watching cricket). LGR managed to walk up the whole thing, much to my surprise. He loved coming back down - I think he ran the whole way in a zigzag patter.
From Terrigal it was off to our accommodation at Bateau Bay. We checked in and very shortly discovered that we'd been charged for a certain type of cabin but had received something of a lesser standard. Mrs G had a quick chat with reception and we were off to our new cabin - which was much more in line with what we had in mind.
We didn't do much for the rest of the day - we bought some supplies for breakfasts and dinners and went for a swim in the pool. And it was a very nice pool - saltwater and around 26-28 degrees. Gorgeous. LGR loved it, and even managed to make a friend. We ran into LGR's friend several times over the next two days.
Hayzey, as it turns out, loves water even more than LGR. She was grinning from ear to ear and making some very excited noises. Her little legs would kick endlessly and whenever she got a chance she would splash water onto her face or even dunk her face into the water. I put her under the water a few times and this didn't phase her at all.
The kiddies went to sleep very easily, but woke up at about 05:00 on Sunday morning. I went for a run (thru the bush on the cliff tops) and by 07:30 we were breakfast'd and in the pool (again). After a while Mrs G and Hayzey went back to the cabin and LGR and I had a crack at the beach. He didn't like it; so we went back to the pool and met up with his friend again.
By 10:00 we were on our way up to The Entrance. I like The Entrance. It's much more open and accesssible. We meandered around the town square part of town for a while looking at stuff and playing games and had a little picnic lunch while listening to some live music.
After lunch it was a drive to let the kids have some sleep (they were both knackered) and then back to the cabin for a quick change and into the pool again. Once more LGR's little mate arrived and they played together for about 90 minutes. LGR had the foresight to take two noodles to the pool and was thrilled that his newfound mate enjoyed playing.
After the pool we went back to the cabin and had showers. While Mrs G and Hayzey played inside LGR and I jumped in the (outdoor) spa that came with the cabin and sang songs. It was very sweet, and probably the highlight of the trip for me. We then all went for a walk on the beach. LGR was still scared of the waves but we managed to coax him out onto some rocks in the water (it was low tide) and we all had a nice (but careful) game clambering about on the rocks.
Once again the kids were in bed pretty easy and Mrs G took advantage of this to jump in the spa. It was very nice - just under 40 degrees, sheltered from wind but with views of surrounding bush and a perfectly clear night sky. Very nice, very relaxing.
Monday was our last day. The morning thing was again to get up very early, have some breakfast and go for a swim. It was a bit chilly, but the pool was still warm. As long as you stayed in the water :-) LGR's little mate wasn't in the pool this time and the poor little chap was hearbroken. He wanted to 'play with my little friend' and was very upset that he wouldn't get to say goodbye :-(
We checked out at 10:00 and went home via Ourimbah (Mrs G wanted to see some stuff there). Both kids were awake all the way along the freeway and chattered the whole time.
All in all it was a nice little break - the type of thing we'll have to try to do more often.
We went up to the coast on Saturday straight after swimming lessons. First stop was Avoca Beach. Hayzey was fascinated by the whole thing - pointing at the water and making all sorts of excited sounds. LGR was cautious - wouldn't go near the water but was quite happy to play in the sand.
From here we drove to Terrigal for lunch. Five years ago I thought Terrigal was a great place - but now I think it's overpriced and wanky. We had some lunch on the beach and then walked up some sort of hill (backwards while watching cricket). LGR managed to walk up the whole thing, much to my surprise. He loved coming back down - I think he ran the whole way in a zigzag patter.
From Terrigal it was off to our accommodation at Bateau Bay. We checked in and very shortly discovered that we'd been charged for a certain type of cabin but had received something of a lesser standard. Mrs G had a quick chat with reception and we were off to our new cabin - which was much more in line with what we had in mind.
We didn't do much for the rest of the day - we bought some supplies for breakfasts and dinners and went for a swim in the pool. And it was a very nice pool - saltwater and around 26-28 degrees. Gorgeous. LGR loved it, and even managed to make a friend. We ran into LGR's friend several times over the next two days.
Hayzey, as it turns out, loves water even more than LGR. She was grinning from ear to ear and making some very excited noises. Her little legs would kick endlessly and whenever she got a chance she would splash water onto her face or even dunk her face into the water. I put her under the water a few times and this didn't phase her at all.
The kiddies went to sleep very easily, but woke up at about 05:00 on Sunday morning. I went for a run (thru the bush on the cliff tops) and by 07:30 we were breakfast'd and in the pool (again). After a while Mrs G and Hayzey went back to the cabin and LGR and I had a crack at the beach. He didn't like it; so we went back to the pool and met up with his friend again.
By 10:00 we were on our way up to The Entrance. I like The Entrance. It's much more open and accesssible. We meandered around the town square part of town for a while looking at stuff and playing games and had a little picnic lunch while listening to some live music.
After lunch it was a drive to let the kids have some sleep (they were both knackered) and then back to the cabin for a quick change and into the pool again. Once more LGR's little mate arrived and they played together for about 90 minutes. LGR had the foresight to take two noodles to the pool and was thrilled that his newfound mate enjoyed playing.
After the pool we went back to the cabin and had showers. While Mrs G and Hayzey played inside LGR and I jumped in the (outdoor) spa that came with the cabin and sang songs. It was very sweet, and probably the highlight of the trip for me. We then all went for a walk on the beach. LGR was still scared of the waves but we managed to coax him out onto some rocks in the water (it was low tide) and we all had a nice (but careful) game clambering about on the rocks.
Once again the kids were in bed pretty easy and Mrs G took advantage of this to jump in the spa. It was very nice - just under 40 degrees, sheltered from wind but with views of surrounding bush and a perfectly clear night sky. Very nice, very relaxing.
Monday was our last day. The morning thing was again to get up very early, have some breakfast and go for a swim. It was a bit chilly, but the pool was still warm. As long as you stayed in the water :-) LGR's little mate wasn't in the pool this time and the poor little chap was hearbroken. He wanted to 'play with my little friend' and was very upset that he wouldn't get to say goodbye :-(
We checked out at 10:00 and went home via Ourimbah (Mrs G wanted to see some stuff there). Both kids were awake all the way along the freeway and chattered the whole time.
All in all it was a nice little break - the type of thing we'll have to try to do more often.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Miscellaneous
Hiya Everybody
I've been very, very slack again. There's been a few things going on and I've neglected to share the news with everyone. Naught, naughty me.
I'll start with the party of 3's - I turned 30 and LGR turned 3. To answer everyone's questions I feel great about being 30 and I don't believe I'm over the hill. Life is not any different and I don't have any more grey hairs.
The day was good. Mrs Gazzarus and myself were up from about 02:00 in the morning - because Hayzey thought this was a good idea. At the least it made my day longer. Mrs G and myself alos both had developing headcolds and to top it off my wisdom teeth were moving again.
But never mind - party's to have. We ordered a jumping castle for LGR and his mates. When it was being blown up LGR didn't want to know about it, and didn't go near it for about an hour. Then other kiddies started to arrive and we couldn't keep them off it.
I seemed to spend most of the first hour chatting, then most of the second hour cooking up a BBQ. I got a bunch of meat from a pretty good butcher; but the chicken sausages (which are usually pretty good) were crap. Sorry about that folks. Suffice to say they have been scratched from the shopping list.
Any way - as with most party's it all happened in a blur. I think I got to chat to everyone. There were presents everywhere, kids everywhere, noise everywhere.
LGR cried when the jumping castle was taken away.
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What else? I formally accepted the new job offer. This means I will now be working 5 days a week in more or less standard business hours. No more shift work - which is good.
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Gifts. I got heaps of gifts.
In order that I received them:
My Dad gave me a Flash player. To quote LGR - "It's tops". Unfortunately there was a little software bug which meant the songs downloaded to the player were truncated - the last 10s dropped off. One firmware upgrade later and that problem is solved. I have mobile music :-)
My roasting tray from Mrs G. This probably doesn't seem like a big deal to most people but I was thrilled. I've never had a fair dinkum heavy duty roasting tray with a roasting rack. It's been used to make a roast chook with potatoes cooked in the drippings. It was very good. The tray only just fits in the oven - if it was 2mm wider it wouldn't get in at all. Would've needed to get a bigger oven (or a new kitchen, or house) to use my tray :-)
Grandma (aka Mrs G's Mum) gave me breadmaker. It is so nice to effortlessly cook fresh bread and it smells amazing. All I have to do now is figure out where to get strong flour and different flour mixes. And become creative.
My Mum gave me the most personal gift - and the one with the most thought and meaning. It was a pictorial diary of my life. From when I was a newby kid up until pretty much now. I had an inkling it was coming (hard to keep a project of this magnitude quiet) but still found myself a little teary when receiving it.
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We're going for a trip away soon. Via the Internet we've managed to score ourselves an absolute beachfront cabin (all that is between us and the water is sand - apparently) which has an indoor spa, outdoor jacuzzi (sp?) and who knows what else. Best of all it's not in Sydney. Very keen, very looking forward to it.
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The kids. How can I forget the kids? They're great. Both are getting along like a house on fire. Hayzey is cruising everywhere, babbling incessantly and pointing at everything. She is eating just about everything she sees and not sleeping beyond daylight. She smiles and giggles alot and likes a bit adventure in her life. She's not scared of anything yet.
Strangely enough Hayzey has learnt how to headbutt things. Mrs G and myself saw herself sitting on the backdoors (leading to the dock) a few days back rocking back and forth and tapping her head on the glass door. This wasn't enough however. She turned around, got an all fours and started to rock her body back and forth - and in the process whacking her head into the door. She was laughing while doing it!!
LGR is learning something every day and still files away everything he sees and hears. Sometimes he doesn't understand - but then a few days later he'll make a comment and you realise that he's remembered. He is currently wearing a spiked haircuit - courtesy of an overly enthusiastic hairdresses. It looks very cool when done up properly.
The best part of the new haircut is that it prompted to say he looked like me. I don't hear this too often, and it made me happy.
I've been very, very slack again. There's been a few things going on and I've neglected to share the news with everyone. Naught, naughty me.
I'll start with the party of 3's - I turned 30 and LGR turned 3. To answer everyone's questions I feel great about being 30 and I don't believe I'm over the hill. Life is not any different and I don't have any more grey hairs.
The day was good. Mrs Gazzarus and myself were up from about 02:00 in the morning - because Hayzey thought this was a good idea. At the least it made my day longer. Mrs G and myself alos both had developing headcolds and to top it off my wisdom teeth were moving again.
But never mind - party's to have. We ordered a jumping castle for LGR and his mates. When it was being blown up LGR didn't want to know about it, and didn't go near it for about an hour. Then other kiddies started to arrive and we couldn't keep them off it.
I seemed to spend most of the first hour chatting, then most of the second hour cooking up a BBQ. I got a bunch of meat from a pretty good butcher; but the chicken sausages (which are usually pretty good) were crap. Sorry about that folks. Suffice to say they have been scratched from the shopping list.
Any way - as with most party's it all happened in a blur. I think I got to chat to everyone. There were presents everywhere, kids everywhere, noise everywhere.
LGR cried when the jumping castle was taken away.
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What else? I formally accepted the new job offer. This means I will now be working 5 days a week in more or less standard business hours. No more shift work - which is good.
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Gifts. I got heaps of gifts.
In order that I received them:
My Dad gave me a Flash player. To quote LGR - "It's tops". Unfortunately there was a little software bug which meant the songs downloaded to the player were truncated - the last 10s dropped off. One firmware upgrade later and that problem is solved. I have mobile music :-)
My roasting tray from Mrs G. This probably doesn't seem like a big deal to most people but I was thrilled. I've never had a fair dinkum heavy duty roasting tray with a roasting rack. It's been used to make a roast chook with potatoes cooked in the drippings. It was very good. The tray only just fits in the oven - if it was 2mm wider it wouldn't get in at all. Would've needed to get a bigger oven (or a new kitchen, or house) to use my tray :-)
Grandma (aka Mrs G's Mum) gave me breadmaker. It is so nice to effortlessly cook fresh bread and it smells amazing. All I have to do now is figure out where to get strong flour and different flour mixes. And become creative.
My Mum gave me the most personal gift - and the one with the most thought and meaning. It was a pictorial diary of my life. From when I was a newby kid up until pretty much now. I had an inkling it was coming (hard to keep a project of this magnitude quiet) but still found myself a little teary when receiving it.
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We're going for a trip away soon. Via the Internet we've managed to score ourselves an absolute beachfront cabin (all that is between us and the water is sand - apparently) which has an indoor spa, outdoor jacuzzi (sp?) and who knows what else. Best of all it's not in Sydney. Very keen, very looking forward to it.
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The kids. How can I forget the kids? They're great. Both are getting along like a house on fire. Hayzey is cruising everywhere, babbling incessantly and pointing at everything. She is eating just about everything she sees and not sleeping beyond daylight. She smiles and giggles alot and likes a bit adventure in her life. She's not scared of anything yet.
Strangely enough Hayzey has learnt how to headbutt things. Mrs G and myself saw herself sitting on the backdoors (leading to the dock) a few days back rocking back and forth and tapping her head on the glass door. This wasn't enough however. She turned around, got an all fours and started to rock her body back and forth - and in the process whacking her head into the door. She was laughing while doing it!!
LGR is learning something every day and still files away everything he sees and hears. Sometimes he doesn't understand - but then a few days later he'll make a comment and you realise that he's remembered. He is currently wearing a spiked haircuit - courtesy of an overly enthusiastic hairdresses. It looks very cool when done up properly.
The best part of the new haircut is that it prompted to say he looked like me. I don't hear this too often, and it made me happy.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
A new job
Hi All
It's finally happened. I've gone out and found myself a new job.
My last day with my 'beloved' present company is 2nd November. The new gig kicks off on the 7th.
What will I be doing? I'm not entirely sure; but in a nutshell it boils down to IP comms for a pretty big company's corporate and broadcast systems. There are many interesting challenges to be had and many things to be learnt.
It's finally happened. I've gone out and found myself a new job.
My last day with my 'beloved' present company is 2nd November. The new gig kicks off on the 7th.
What will I be doing? I'm not entirely sure; but in a nutshell it boils down to IP comms for a pretty big company's corporate and broadcast systems. There are many interesting challenges to be had and many things to be learnt.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Hayzey's First Day
Today was Hayzey's first day of kindergarten. Mrs Gazzarus is back to work next week.
Apparently the dropoff went pretty well - Mrs G stayed at kindy for a few hours with Hayzey and LGR and saw off the morning sleep and a bit of a feed. When Mrs G left Hayzey and LGR were quite happily playing with each other.
During the day Hayzey had another sleep, a bit of a feed, played in the sandpit and pressed some buttons on some toys.
Mrs G and I arrived at kindy together to pick the kids up. LGR was his normal self but Hayzey seemed very quiet - until we got in the car. Suddenly she picked up, started yelling with delight and letting us know she was allright :-)
It's quite a sad day really - both our kids are in day care now. That's the price you pay for living in Sydney :-(
Apparently the dropoff went pretty well - Mrs G stayed at kindy for a few hours with Hayzey and LGR and saw off the morning sleep and a bit of a feed. When Mrs G left Hayzey and LGR were quite happily playing with each other.
During the day Hayzey had another sleep, a bit of a feed, played in the sandpit and pressed some buttons on some toys.
Mrs G and I arrived at kindy together to pick the kids up. LGR was his normal self but Hayzey seemed very quiet - until we got in the car. Suddenly she picked up, started yelling with delight and letting us know she was allright :-)
It's quite a sad day really - both our kids are in day care now. That's the price you pay for living in Sydney :-(
Friday, September 09, 2005
Standing
Hayzey is now standing, unsupported, for periods of up to 10 seconds. The only catch is that we have to put her in that position. Once she is there she's pretty stable. Sometimes she falls over immediately; other times she gradually lowers herself to the ground and other times she will stand there for the full 10s and then collapse on herself.
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Night Shift ....
Hi Folks
Here I am at 04:30am - 10.5 hours into my shift and only 1.5 hours to go. Starting to get a bit weary.
This week I have had one very nice conversation with LGR, and Mrs G and I had one very interesting conversation with him.
The nice one first:
We were discussing the weather while I was pushing him on the swing at the park. He asked me why it wasn't raining - he could see clouds and even informed me that the TV Lady said it would rain. I told him that the lady on TV made a mistake. This is still a bit of unknown concept (mistake) and I had to assure LGR that making a mistake is different to being naughty; and that everyone makes mistakes.
His reply? "Not Mummy". When asked if Daddy makes mistakes I was met with a giggle and the single word reply of "Yes"
Now the interesting conversation.
Mrs G, myself and LGR were discussing the upcoming birthday parties over dinner when he suddenly piped up with "The funny girls will come to the party!". We thought this was cute; until he followed it up with "We will give them beer!"
I have no idea where this came from or exactly what he meant - but I'm sure everyone has their own interpretation. Those who've eaten with LGR will understand his interpretation of beer ....
Here I am at 04:30am - 10.5 hours into my shift and only 1.5 hours to go. Starting to get a bit weary.
This week I have had one very nice conversation with LGR, and Mrs G and I had one very interesting conversation with him.
The nice one first:
We were discussing the weather while I was pushing him on the swing at the park. He asked me why it wasn't raining - he could see clouds and even informed me that the TV Lady said it would rain. I told him that the lady on TV made a mistake. This is still a bit of unknown concept (mistake) and I had to assure LGR that making a mistake is different to being naughty; and that everyone makes mistakes.
His reply? "Not Mummy". When asked if Daddy makes mistakes I was met with a giggle and the single word reply of "Yes"
Now the interesting conversation.
Mrs G, myself and LGR were discussing the upcoming birthday parties over dinner when he suddenly piped up with "The funny girls will come to the party!". We thought this was cute; until he followed it up with "We will give them beer!"
I have no idea where this came from or exactly what he meant - but I'm sure everyone has their own interpretation. Those who've eaten with LGR will understand his interpretation of beer ....
Monday, August 29, 2005
Days off work
I just had 4 days off work :-)
It was busy. On day 1 we travelled down to our favourite nursery and bought some plants for the backyard - two wattle trees, a grevillea type thing, an unidentified freeby that will need some loving, a couple of ground covers and some little yellow shrubs.
Friday was the planting day. LGR was very excited and a very enthusiastic helper. His areas of expertise appear to be digging holes, spreading manure ('smelly dirt') and watering. He loves it all really. Hayzey is not so involved and is content to crawl around on the grass (and eat it).
I also bit a mini-deck to cover the easement in the backyard. I'm quite proud of it.
Saturday was a big drive out to Lithgow for a birthday party. The day started at 05:30 and we ended up getting home at about 21:00. In the middle we had swimming lessons, a breakfast excursion, the trip to Lithgow and some party time and then a stopover in Katoomba on the way back for some kids playtime, baths and dinner. A very long day and both kiddies were pretty well behaved.
Sunday was another birthday party - a Wiggles party this time. I've never seen so many kids at a party in my life. I would guess there were about twice as many kids as adults. Very noisy, very hectic.
So that was my four days off. Now I'm back at work and relishing the chance to sit back and do nothing much for a while :-)
It was busy. On day 1 we travelled down to our favourite nursery and bought some plants for the backyard - two wattle trees, a grevillea type thing, an unidentified freeby that will need some loving, a couple of ground covers and some little yellow shrubs.
Friday was the planting day. LGR was very excited and a very enthusiastic helper. His areas of expertise appear to be digging holes, spreading manure ('smelly dirt') and watering. He loves it all really. Hayzey is not so involved and is content to crawl around on the grass (and eat it).
I also bit a mini-deck to cover the easement in the backyard. I'm quite proud of it.
Saturday was a big drive out to Lithgow for a birthday party. The day started at 05:30 and we ended up getting home at about 21:00. In the middle we had swimming lessons, a breakfast excursion, the trip to Lithgow and some party time and then a stopover in Katoomba on the way back for some kids playtime, baths and dinner. A very long day and both kiddies were pretty well behaved.
Sunday was another birthday party - a Wiggles party this time. I've never seen so many kids at a party in my life. I would guess there were about twice as many kids as adults. Very noisy, very hectic.
So that was my four days off. Now I'm back at work and relishing the chance to sit back and do nothing much for a while :-)
Saturday, August 20, 2005
The Little Boy is a Big Brother
Hi Folks
Trust all is well. It's been an interesting week for some out there and I trust it will all turn out well in the end :-)
I wanted to let you know about LGR. I believe he is turning out to be the finest big brother an 8 month old girl could ever ask for.
In my wildest dreams I never expected that I kiddie 2 months short of 3 years old could display so much patience, love and loyalty to a younger sibling. LGR is amazing.
Examples .....
A few weeks back LGR was asleep on the floor after 'pool party' and Hayzey was crawling around the place getting into mischief. Within a short period of time she had managed to discover the sleeping boy and hoisted herself onto his head and latched onto his hair with both hands. The reaction? A dismayed LGR cried and asked for help; but didn't respond by pushing Hayzey away or trying to hurt her. That's patience and understanding for you.
Another example:
LGR was playing with his (my) MegaBlocks on the top of an upturned crate. Hayzey became interested and stood herself up to next to LGR. Their versions of the game differed however - LGR was building but Hayzey just wanted to throw. Once again LGR asked us help him move Hayzey rather than deciding to just push her over or whack her with a block.
Third example:
For as long as I can remember LGR has always reacted to suggestions of 'Should we leave Hayzey behind?' with a very emphatic 'No'. If Mrs G or myself say we are all going out LGR is very deliberate in checking that Hayzey is coming with us.
Final example:
Hayzey is walking (assisted) just about all the time. LGR loves grabbing her hands and helping her walk around the house. It doesn't always work but the fact that he wants to help her impresses me mightily.
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These are just a few examples. This type of thing happens every day. LGR is hardly ever aggressive or dismissive of Hayzey. His capacity to be patient, understanding and affectionate towards her is seemingly boundless. In her own special Hayzey understands this and reciprocates with giggles, smiles and raspberries. I'm even convinced they have conversations.
Mrs G and I have been blessed with the finest kiddies ever to grace the earth.
Trust all is well. It's been an interesting week for some out there and I trust it will all turn out well in the end :-)
I wanted to let you know about LGR. I believe he is turning out to be the finest big brother an 8 month old girl could ever ask for.
In my wildest dreams I never expected that I kiddie 2 months short of 3 years old could display so much patience, love and loyalty to a younger sibling. LGR is amazing.
Examples .....
A few weeks back LGR was asleep on the floor after 'pool party' and Hayzey was crawling around the place getting into mischief. Within a short period of time she had managed to discover the sleeping boy and hoisted herself onto his head and latched onto his hair with both hands. The reaction? A dismayed LGR cried and asked for help; but didn't respond by pushing Hayzey away or trying to hurt her. That's patience and understanding for you.
Another example:
LGR was playing with his (my) MegaBlocks on the top of an upturned crate. Hayzey became interested and stood herself up to next to LGR. Their versions of the game differed however - LGR was building but Hayzey just wanted to throw. Once again LGR asked us help him move Hayzey rather than deciding to just push her over or whack her with a block.
Third example:
For as long as I can remember LGR has always reacted to suggestions of 'Should we leave Hayzey behind?' with a very emphatic 'No'. If Mrs G or myself say we are all going out LGR is very deliberate in checking that Hayzey is coming with us.
Final example:
Hayzey is walking (assisted) just about all the time. LGR loves grabbing her hands and helping her walk around the house. It doesn't always work but the fact that he wants to help her impresses me mightily.
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These are just a few examples. This type of thing happens every day. LGR is hardly ever aggressive or dismissive of Hayzey. His capacity to be patient, understanding and affectionate towards her is seemingly boundless. In her own special Hayzey understands this and reciprocates with giggles, smiles and raspberries. I'm even convinced they have conversations.
Mrs G and I have been blessed with the finest kiddies ever to grace the earth.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Talking
Hayzey has begun to make speech like sounds.
I'm pretty sure I heard her say 'Dada' a few days; and Mrs G and I are both very certain she crawls saying "Ma ma ma ma". Especially when she is crying.
I'm pretty sure I heard her say 'Dada' a few days; and Mrs G and I are both very certain she crawls saying "Ma ma ma ma". Especially when she is crying.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Degrees of Kidness
I promised a new post last night; but I'm 12 hours late. Sorry ....
A couple of stories to tell about LGR.
One
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A few days back LGR was painting on the back deck. An excited burble of 2 year old speak caught the attention of Mrs G. LGR was proudly proclaiming "I made my letter!".
It turns out he had painted an L - albeit backwards. He was so excited he then proceeded to turn it into a J :-)
Two
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A few evenings back I came home from work dead tired. I went upstairs to put on my pyjamas and LGR decided to tag along. After I was PJ'd up I lay on my bed and told LGR I was going to sleep. He didn't like this and started gently rubbing my cheeks and saying, very softly, "Don't sleep Daddy". Then he began to rub a little more roughly. I asked what he was doing. The reply - "Making your face smooth. I shave you Daddy". Nice work little buddy.
Three
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This one happened this morning and is conversation based. It went something like:
LGR - "Where am I going today"
Daddy - "You're going to kindy"
LGR - "Where are you (ie Daddy) going today?"
Daddy - "I'm going to work"
LGR - "Why?"
Daddy - "It's my turn. I have to go to work so someone else can go home"
LGR - "It's not your turn. It's someone elses turn"
I wish :-)
A couple of stories to tell about LGR.
One
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A few days back LGR was painting on the back deck. An excited burble of 2 year old speak caught the attention of Mrs G. LGR was proudly proclaiming "I made my letter!".
It turns out he had painted an L - albeit backwards. He was so excited he then proceeded to turn it into a J :-)
Two
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A few evenings back I came home from work dead tired. I went upstairs to put on my pyjamas and LGR decided to tag along. After I was PJ'd up I lay on my bed and told LGR I was going to sleep. He didn't like this and started gently rubbing my cheeks and saying, very softly, "Don't sleep Daddy". Then he began to rub a little more roughly. I asked what he was doing. The reply - "Making your face smooth. I shave you Daddy". Nice work little buddy.
Three
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This one happened this morning and is conversation based. It went something like:
LGR - "Where am I going today"
Daddy - "You're going to kindy"
LGR - "Where are you (ie Daddy) going today?"
Daddy - "I'm going to work"
LGR - "Why?"
Daddy - "It's my turn. I have to go to work so someone else can go home"
LGR - "It's not your turn. It's someone elses turn"
I wish :-)
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Crawling, Standing, Falling
Hayzey is crawling everywhere. If she has half an opportunity she will stand up. If she grabs on to something that moves she moves with it and won't let go.
Hayzey can't get herself into a sitting position once she is standing up :-)
We also think Hayzey might have said 'Da-da' yesterday; but maybe we just imagined it.
LGR is still Wiggles fixated. I read a story about Wiggle World today; and have realised that there is no way we are not going to Dreamworld when we get up to Queensland for our long awaited trip.
It turns out the Wiggles have been performing for as long as Mrs G and I have been a 'couple' - a nice bit of symmetry.
Hayzey can't get herself into a sitting position once she is standing up :-)
We also think Hayzey might have said 'Da-da' yesterday; but maybe we just imagined it.
LGR is still Wiggles fixated. I read a story about Wiggle World today; and have realised that there is no way we are not going to Dreamworld when we get up to Queensland for our long awaited trip.
It turns out the Wiggles have been performing for as long as Mrs G and I have been a 'couple' - a nice bit of symmetry.
Monday, July 25, 2005
What Have We Been Up To?
It's been almost two weeks since my last update. I've meant to put something; but have been sidetracked by a few things.
I'll start with the kiddies .....
Hayzey is beginning to crawl. Mrs G and myself have seen her take up to 5 'crawls' at a time; but she still prefers the belly. The knee crawl is very awkward and very cute to watch. Sometimes we become convinced she is going to crawl on her hands and feet - but she always seem to lose balance.
Hayzey has also discovered our steps - so the step guard is back on and in duty. So far she's only gotten to the 2nd step, but she's also had some very near misses.
The other interesting thing Hayz is doing is eating toast. She loves it. We give her half a piece of wholemeal at brekky each day and she tears into it. There are no teeth yet so she gums it to death.
LGR is back on the Wiggles wagon bigtime. He loves music - and has started to improvise by interspersing songs and mixing in his own lyrics. There must be at least 50 songs that he knows and he recognises so many more. Earlier today we caught him walking around saying 'Six months in a leaky boat' (Split Enz I think?) and last night he told me how much he likes 'Eagle Rock'. Cool kid :-)
The other new trick he is doing and just an embellishment on an old one - talking our ears off. There's a bit less 'Why?' going on but there's a lot more general question asking and plenty of telling Mummy and Daddy (and anyone who will listen) what's going on and why it's happening.
There's not much new in the life of Mrs G and myself. Mrs G is still loving maternity leave and I'm still jealous that she has it. I've done a bit of study and have managed to finally pass an Industry certification exam. I'm trying to run, but am having all sorts of problems with my right shin. Maybe it's time to take up swimming or cycling? Can you imagine me swimming for recreation? Very boring - although I did manage to do it for 2 consecutive months earlier this year.
But that's enough - there should be some pics up pretty soon.
Ooroo.
I'll start with the kiddies .....
Hayzey is beginning to crawl. Mrs G and myself have seen her take up to 5 'crawls' at a time; but she still prefers the belly. The knee crawl is very awkward and very cute to watch. Sometimes we become convinced she is going to crawl on her hands and feet - but she always seem to lose balance.
Hayzey has also discovered our steps - so the step guard is back on and in duty. So far she's only gotten to the 2nd step, but she's also had some very near misses.
The other interesting thing Hayz is doing is eating toast. She loves it. We give her half a piece of wholemeal at brekky each day and she tears into it. There are no teeth yet so she gums it to death.
LGR is back on the Wiggles wagon bigtime. He loves music - and has started to improvise by interspersing songs and mixing in his own lyrics. There must be at least 50 songs that he knows and he recognises so many more. Earlier today we caught him walking around saying 'Six months in a leaky boat' (Split Enz I think?) and last night he told me how much he likes 'Eagle Rock'. Cool kid :-)
The other new trick he is doing and just an embellishment on an old one - talking our ears off. There's a bit less 'Why?' going on but there's a lot more general question asking and plenty of telling Mummy and Daddy (and anyone who will listen) what's going on and why it's happening.
There's not much new in the life of Mrs G and myself. Mrs G is still loving maternity leave and I'm still jealous that she has it. I've done a bit of study and have managed to finally pass an Industry certification exam. I'm trying to run, but am having all sorts of problems with my right shin. Maybe it's time to take up swimming or cycling? Can you imagine me swimming for recreation? Very boring - although I did manage to do it for 2 consecutive months earlier this year.
But that's enough - there should be some pics up pretty soon.
Ooroo.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
LGR and the phone
It's been a while since my last post and I've been getting asked when the next one is coming. Here 'tis.
Why so long? I've been busy. Working, studying, playing with the kids. I've even been able to run a little bit lately.
What's my point? No point.
A few days back Mrs Gazzarus was talking to Mum McK and LGR decided he needed to talk on the phone too - just for a change. I wasn't aware of this but a decision was reached to put LGR on the phone and Mum McK grabbed Corky. It was at this point that LGR had his first phone conversation with a friend.
Nice one :-)
Why so long? I've been busy. Working, studying, playing with the kids. I've even been able to run a little bit lately.
What's my point? No point.
A few days back Mrs Gazzarus was talking to Mum McK and LGR decided he needed to talk on the phone too - just for a change. I wasn't aware of this but a decision was reached to put LGR on the phone and Mum McK grabbed Corky. It was at this point that LGR had his first phone conversation with a friend.
Nice one :-)
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