August-September 2010 Moms

BabyK - Whichever day suits you best, i am not paticularly fussy. Good luck with the report writing, i am sure it will go just fine

The storm wasn't too bad in the south, we didn't get hail, just thunder and lightning... was much worse on saturday night actually.

Cols - Sho looks like Evan's whole body got to enjoy his food Sounds like life is pretty hectic your side? I think its just this time of the year, we also seem to be rushing around and getting nothing done... every time you think youre about to finally get a chance to get to what you planned to do weeks ago something new comes up. and it seems to be going that way with the money too ... ah well such is life huh?

Blessed, so glad to hear things are going well... and i am sure Armand will start sleeping through a little better soon, it's probably just a phase he is going through, k has a few days of niggly nights every now and then. i also find that when she is hot she battles to sleep so i have started just putting her blanket next to her for comfort rather than on her...

Hi ladies..

Sorry, i've been mia for a while!

Just a quick update on whats going on my life and on my GORGEOUS little boy (soon to be boys)....

Armand is doing great!! He will be 15mnths on Thursday! Can not believe how time flies! He has 16 teeth, walking like he is walking his whole life already and just A BUNDLE OF JOY!!! I praise God for BLESSING us with such a BLESSING of a child!! He is so good! Understands everything we say to him and do as we asks! I'm really a proud mommy!!!

He is not really a very good eater. He is small an petite Smile He is not weighing 10kg's yet... Taking him for his 15mnths injections on Thursday, so we'll see how he's grown..

He was sleeping through, but all of a sudden started to wake up during the night. not many times, but once, maybe twice a night. Not sure what is causing it, but hope it will pass before baby nr 2 is here!

With my pregnancy it is going good!! Almost 24wks already! This pregnancy is flying by! We did not decide on a name yet, but we know we'll get a name on the right time! We are so excited about this baby!! It is really a lekker pregnancy and very healthy! No problems whatsoever! It is just so hot, and i do sometimes feel like a little elephant, but then i realize how Blessed i am to be able to be pregnant!

Hope you all are doing great!!

Will REALLY REALLY try to update more

Have a great evening ladies!!
xx

Ok, so this is the 3rd time I am attempting to post. I lost my document I wrote my loooong post on

Sorry I am scarce, I am super hectic at the moment. I try read the updates as they come in but I never get time to respond...

PM, Abs looked BEAUTIFUL. That snotty little boy needs a good klap! I hope your mom's issues are getting resolved? How is Abs now? She is very lucky to have such a talented mommy and I am really glad you got to let your hair down on Saturday Oh, I keep meaning to tell you... I found non-allergenic milkshake powders you can add to Iz's milk for a treat. They're rooibos milkshake powders - you get them in chocolate and strawberry and they specifically say no allergens. There is no dairy or soy listed in the ingredients. I got them at Spar and they are made by Lager.

BabyK, That's really good to hear. I am glad you are feeling more secure with the work flow.. Evan only seems to like swimming with his dad. When I take him in he cries December, we're looking at going to Langebaan and I am hosting Christmas lunch. I go a bit overboard and always break the bank. Luckily I have been collecting odds and ends for the kids Christmas presents already The storm as crazy! Even the huge trees were bending over in the wind. DH and his friend got caught in the storm while they were driving but his friend's son was puking in the back seat so they couldnt stop... Everyone else was pulling over on the side of the road because they couldnt see a thing!

Kerry, that weekend works for me. Barry will be studying though - he writes the following Monday and Wednesday so it'll be just Evan and I. Let us know when, where and what to bring?

Flowergirl, I am sure Em will settle down. Maybe leave the light on in the passage the first few nights just until she gets used to it? Evan's monitor has a little light on it and I leave that on for him when he's unsettled. Sounds like you have stunning plans for her room

Jeanine, I am so glad work is going so well and they are treating you guys great I hope you enjoy your team building!!

Robyn, I hope you had a wonderful break and got lots of R&R in. Sounds like you had such a great time planned!

Girly, how are you?? I think of you so much!

I hear you all on getting your sexy back... I lost my b00bs and have a huge jelly belly since Evan. I weigh less than what I did pre-pregnancy but still not my ideal weight. I'd love to lose another 4-7kg. How do you switch off all the other things running around in your mind?

I think we need to kind of find our new mojo. We are not the women we were pre-baby... We have changed. It is normal

I make myself do it even if i'm tired and not that in the mood. I end up enjoying it, i think it's just Im kind of thinking, ugh i have to wake up early, Evan needs xyz, I must do ABC tomorrow. I try switch off future mode and just focus on what is right in front of me. I find I live too much in my own head, always thinking of all I have to do...

For the rest, work is CRAZY busy, I am still doing 2 roles! Looks like till January now. I am in the middle of exams - writing on Thursday again! Evan's got the flu from school, I am exhausted permanently. Oh and as always we are busy with house stuff and I am not getting time to follow up on Everything that needs to get sorted. And my car battery seems to have decided to die. I havent had time to get a new one fitted so i am driving Barry's car - the tank around.

Here's what happend when I tried feeding Evan oats (out of desparation) last night. I am so saving this for his 21st!!!

Hi moms

PM, wow Abs looked absolutely beautiful. Can't believe what a chop that boy was, well his loss for sure. Its so hard at that age to not let the boys dictate how your evening goes, she should have had a good time regardless of what he said, silly boy.

Shame I meant to say something last week to you and Kerry, sorry about what you are going through with your moms. Its tough hey?

Kerry, sorry haven't got back to you yet about the braai/ get together. With DH away I haven't managed to really chat to him about it. What are you thinking, the sat or the sunday?

Well I know I keep changing my mind about what I want but I think I'm going to really give the report writing a go and try stick with the freelancing for now. I had a meeting this morning with the research company and they've allocated me a new report to write and its seems really interesting so I'm quite keen. And over the weekend I did some work for a new client and they are happy with me and there is another potential new project in the pipeline so things are looking up again.


We don't have a built in pool but we have a big winnie the pooh blow up pool for John and twice now he and I have had a swim in it, its so cute, he loves it.

Joburg ladies, how hectic was that storm yesterday? We had a massive hailstorm at about 5pm then lots of rain last night. But lovely and warm today.

What are everybody's December plans? Anyone going away? Hosting Christmas?

The dress looks awesome! So sorry she didn't have a good time but hey such is life.

Hi gals,

Phew no more SEWING!!!! Happy dance!!!!!

Friday was hectic, but we got Abs princess ready in time. Unfortunately she did not have the best night, but that's life hey! Her date didn't want to dance with her cause according to him she is not pretty enough and too short. Yeah, I will rip his nuts out when I do see him again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday hubby and family made some music at a fundraiser. Which ended in a very high note with a trip around the world meal. 9 tents with the most delish food and drink. Needless to say we did not walk in a straight line after the 9th tent. Bonus I got everyone's sushi!!!! Hehe might have threatened them...

Feeling rather fragile this mornig!

Here are some studion pics of Abs that we took before the Farewell.