Oct/Nov 2008 mommies!

Morning

So nice to log and find a new post.

Simone: six months in two weeks wow. As for dairy introduced them when they are one but with lil buhle she was just as eager beaver that one has his first I think 8months and still obsessed with it.

Helen: thanks for the posts re kids. Nina is such a cutie pie and quie character she so like my little princess. I love that the kids eat. My two will gobble anything when hungr but strangely their favourite green veggie is cabbage just like their dad.

I was literally in tears re SIL how. They did the most special thing for her. I must say she is a fighter and holding on. glad you enjoyed your birthday. I wanna go big when I turn the big 35.

Lisha: im dancing re baby nice one and all the best. Do enjoy your new house. hoping for good neighbours .

I had a run in again with mine. Complianed our lawmower making noise and that his having a peacfull time we had to call the police as he was really shouting and making a scene. With my neighbours you never win. First it was the dirty yard now we clean they complain about noise.

Anyway as for the kids they are good siba has been sick kept him at home and now back to shool. His becoming such character. uses sign language which I have to learn cause with him signing comes language development. Its rather cute cause now when he wants to eat he puts his hand to the mouth and makes a noise yay round one.

says water:) and knows when its bed time .

Other than that Im feeling rather goot about his milestones quite exciting the more I read the more I understand. But when it comes to treatments its leaves us in the negative balance. But its been worth it cause now were seeing results. Good feedback and him actually being in mainstream at some point. That I look forward to.

Julz , lelani, christi, lwasi, Nicole, og gost the names gone anyway miss you ladies.

Helen and Yoza thanks for the tips!! So meat at 6m again?? Flip this is going fast...he is 6m in 2 weeks again...wowser!

Yoghurt...at which age?

Helen that concert for your sil sounds wonderful! Wow she is a fighter hey?? Is there any chance that she may survive this? Nina sounds like a real character and sweetie pie all in one:) Wow Oliver in size 5-6? I am waiting for Addison to fit into 3-4 at this stage....but with boys its fine to be bigger....I reckon Josh is going to be a big boy! lol.

Birthday and ring sound lovely! Glad you got spoilt. Have you put up any pics on FB?

Yoza of course the future president is obsessed with books and puzzles;) Addison builds pouzzles before school as well...just after she zooms her bike down the passage. Shame she drives her dad nuts in the morning. I'm so lucky I get to just leave and not worry about all that....eish!

Helen I just hope all our kids stay close as they grow up...see so many siblings barely on speaking terms as adults:( Oh and very good re: nina and her veggies!

Lisha I love that Shreyan is a GLEEK like me:) lol. You must post pics of the new pad when you can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ladies....I see Vix is making it big now...we'll have to order years in advance with all the bookings it seems she has from her fb posts! I am so happy for you Vix!!!

Hi Ladies

Lovely to hear that you are all alive and well

Yoza - I'm so pleased that Siba is doing so well, not an easy journey you are travelling but it is obviously proving to be fulfilling at times.

Lwasi - I'm so happy for you that things are working out, as Yoza said it is a fantastic opportunity for you, enjoy!

Simone - I introduced meat around 6 months as well, and like Yoza I stopped blending quite early with Nina as well (Oliver took a whole lot longer for textures - maybe a boy girl thing...?!) and then by about 7 months she was eating everything and by 12 months we were just mashing with a fork. Glad to hear things are going so well with your two, Addison sounds like quite the big sister Oliver is also very caring and he can't wait to race into Nina's room in the morning, its beautiful to see the interaction between siblings. Although mine are like chalk and cheese, they are either loving each other or hating each other, there is no middle ground lol.

Angie - You must be very pleased that Cole is settling nicely, takes a huge weight of the mind and tension of the shoulders when you know they are happy

Ally - How are you doing? Not an easy situation to be in, are you feeling any better about it all?

Lisha are you all settled in? I'm keeping my hopes up like Yoza lol...any plans for no2?

Everyone else, a big hello

We are well, Oliver is growing by the day, he fills 5-6year old clothes now and wears a size 12 shoe lol. We're still waiting for the report on his speech assessment but we start speech therapy on Friday, I really hope it helps and quickly too. He loves going to see the therapist so at least he's building a nice relationship with her, I just hope she can help him. He's extremely protective of his sister, way too protective at times and it can be hard as he's only trying to help, going to be a very sensitive boy I think. Nina is still a little madam but oh so cute with it. She's extremely polite and says please and thank you without being prompted, everybody loves her lol (until they see the tantrums she can throw that is!). She is speaking very nicely and feeds herself with a spoon and fork, won't let me near her to feed her lol, the most she'll do is let me put the food on the spoon then she'll take the spoon from me. And she LOVES her vegetables, eats them first. I still struggle to get Oliver to eat anything green whereas if she has something green on her plate she'll eat it first (unless there are carrots on the plate as wel, she always eats those first lol!).

My SIL is still beating the odds and fighting with every breath, my BIL organised the most amazing thing for her, he sings in UCT choir and had invited her to see their last performance of the year but she was too sick to make it, he was devastated so he asked his choir master if they could organise to take their voices to her. She lives on the first floor of an apartment building and so the 30-40member choir gathered out the front and then Theo (who went to visit her for the weekend) and her husband helped her downstairs, she had no idea what was happening and as she rounded the corner to the garden they started singing, Theo got it on video and it was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful, they started with the Leonard Cohen song 'Hallelujah' so needless to say everyone was in tears. Muyst have been so moving to be serenaded by so many voices.

I had a fantastic birthday, I hadn't planned anything as with everything going on with my SIL I didn't want to organise anything as it didn't feel right. Theo then said we had to do something and I said it was way too late to organise anything (it was the Tuesday and my birthday was on the SAturday)but he went ahead anyway and amazingly everyone made it, it was just one of those parties that was obviously meant to be We all had a fab time (suffered for it the next day though lol) and to top it all off Theo bought me the most beautiful rainbow sapphire ring, I have wanted one for as long as I can remember so I felt really special

We have a wedding on Saturday and I'm dreading it, the forecast is for a max of 13deg and I have a (albeit beautiful) sleeveless dress and no frigging jacket/wrap to wear with it...eeeek! Not quite sure what I'm going to do there...

Anyways, that's about all from me, I do come and read, just don't get much time to drop you all a line

Hi ladies

So nice to see activity here today

Yoza I'm so happy to hear about the progress Siba is making. Sounds like he will have achieved all the goals you've set for him in no time at all. Keep being the amazing parents you guys are xxx. Buhle sounds adorable.
And I'm hoping that we have another baby soon too

Angelique hope Cole is still enjoying his new school.

Vix hey there. Hope you and the family are well.

Nicole Shrey went through that same tractors and construction stuff phase ... typical boys hey. Hope you guys are all well ... you really need to get onto facebook so we can keep in touch a bit easier.

Ally hope your 'situation' has become a bit easier now.

Lwasi so glad you guys are all settled in DC. Please keep us updated on what you guys are up to ... must be quiet an adventure.

AFM we finally moved last Friday. Been a hectic couple weeks with the move and work. We are mostly settled now and Shrey is enjoying his new home. Think his favourite part is having the little garden in which to run around in. We have set up one room for him but he still sleeps with us, it's at least kept the hundreds of toys he has out of the lounge.
Otherwise he is doing well. Still loving school. Growing up to be a very active child, loves playing sport and being rough in general. Oh and he really enjoys our weekly dose of Masterchef SA and Glee

Mandy, Julz, Zee you ladies have been very quiet. Hope all is well with you guys and your kids.

Simone: Amazing how we gorget the shole solid thing.

Simone: I remeber introducing meat at six month with buhle seven months she was eating everything without the salt and spices though. I had even stopped blending and mashing with her.

So continue with veggies and start mixing your fruits and veggies as well.

And sweet potatoe low GI good for them.

All the best.

Yah the puzzle phase makes me mad siba is obessed about them and books

Julz has been quiet missing her and lelani.

Hi ladies

Wow its been a while!!

I see we dont get email notifications anymore.

Yoza so glad re: Siba! One day at a time my friend:) No worries re: PE....I assumed you just got too busy. Buhle sounds like such a character...can't wait to meet her one day!!!

Angie....awesome that Cole is enjoying the playschool. I am so scared of next year and Addison going to a new school...leaving her friends, teacher, etc. But these kids are so resilient so I am sure they'll be fine!

Lelani accident?? Is she okay?

Lwasi how long will you be overseas for?? Glad you are all settled in:)

Nicole glad you are doing well....hope that's still the case as I know these posts are a bit old...lol

AFU....we are good. Been busy looking for schools for Addison. She was accepted at the 2 we applied at...so paying deposits at both until we decide where she wants to go.

The one school....we love very far away from but its close to my work...and they made sure to tell me that because we dont live in area we may not get in. Anyways....so she asks about Addison and her likes...and I tell her she is puzzle mad...building 150 piece puzzles at that stage. The principal starts saying she must be gifted.....and I swear within 2 minutes I was told she was accepted...lol.

Addison loves school...I am just really feeling horrible that she has to change schools next year:( She is doing very well though....has such a smart mouth...answer for everything...asks 1000 000 questions a day. She only does 2 things....she rides her bicycle...and she builds puzzles....all day!! Puzzles in every darn room of the house all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joshua is good...5.5m now. He was a bit sick last week...middle ear infection, croup type cough and post nasal drip.... he was different child on meds...definitely over medicated:( So much better since I stopped the meds. He is a very happy little boy...a real joy in our lives. Wants to eat everything in sight...developing a bit of a temper...and has eyes only for his sister when she is in the room. they love each other to bits....so sweet to see.

Addison runs to him when he wakes up....sings to him and tries to pat him back to sleep. Makes him laugh, feeds him his porridge....amazing big sister:) She's a real old soul I think.

Josh is sitting by himself unsupported, trying to crawl....but I'm sure that will still take a while. I'm STILL breastfeeding...never saw this for myself...but he enjoys it so I'll continue through winter and hopefully start weaning at about 7m - 9m.

Otherwise...life is good....just need to lose weight!! Gained all the weight I lost while pregnant:( How dumb...gaining weight AFTER you give birth??? *sigh*

Mandy....how is little Jenna doing? Julz...where are you so scarce? And everybody else??? Ally what's happened with the situation since you posted? Zee how are your kiddies?

I saw that Angi (CJ's mom) is pregnant.

Oh while I am here....can somebody give tips with solids? I started Josh on cereal just after 4m. at 4.5m I added veg...now he has cereal in morning and veg for lunch. When do I add chicken/rice/pasta/yoghurt/etc? I dont remember any of this stuff!!!

Hello ladies

Long time no see, long time no write

Lwasi: its so good to hear from you. Finally you are settled and all good. Im happy that you have been richly blessed and the Almighty has answered your prayers. What a wonderful experience and exposure mummy am so happy for you and your lil man. All the best and enjoy this. Good on you for the schools.

Simone: I feel so guilty I make promises only to dissappoint hopefully next time ill make good on them. Hope all is well on the home front. How is that cutie pie of yours and Ms Addison. Is Cynthia coping with two kids.

Vixie Pixie: So good of you to pop in. Have you statrted applying I remember you said something about going back to school.

Helen: miss your updates about Nina and Oliver.

Lisha: How is the move, have you moved or busy packing and dare i say will we be hearing of baby no 2 or am I just raising my hopes

Angie: As for the meet seems like were all too busy or something comes up. I know lelani had an accident the last time and I went of to PE cause MIL was hospitalised. We so deserve a meet its long over due. Glad to hear Cole is adjusting well.

Nicole: How are you doing, I laugh at your lil man sense of imagination and adventure hope all is good with you.

Ally: glad business wise things are coming together and for your post give it time sweets

Mandy; jenna sounds too cute for words and being nice to mummy giving her some beauty sleep how awesome is that. Thank goodnes second time around things are better we all deserve it round one was hectic.

AFM : well siba is doing so well its amasing his learning a new word daily responds to intsructions. He amazes us daily which is super super exciting for us. At last I have my baby back. His not there but I see the light.

Buhle well where do I begin she is chatting up a storm, throwing tantrums really knows how to test me and push buttons. Such a bully but a good one for siba. Loves playschool, loves being outdoors and is so observant. I laughed when the landline rings she runs for the second line to answer or brings phone to me. yes makep phase when I apply mine she also has have her share, my shoes are always everywhere, dont get me started on her messing up the house and toys and afterwards she says pack away. She understands both english and xhosa. Litte brother tagging along as well

As for me and hubby we need me time thats all i can say

All those ive missed hello and love you lots.

That time of the year flu and tummy bug Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

gotta go duty calls