Mud & more rain

This is our backyard.  Lovely, right?

The rugby oval behind our house has been turned into a mud bath.  The poor guys who were out there yesterday & today in the pouring rain were totally brown by the end of their games.  I couldn’t even tell what colours their jerseys were.  But at least I was looking from the warm comfort of my dining room!  I really have NO idea why anyone would have wanted to be a spectator in the crazy heavy rain & wind this weekend.

Rest assured, we will be getting a proper fence.  Although, I really like looking out onto the oval, especially under lights at night- it’s so green & beautiful.  I also like the open expanse of the view.  But, I do not like soccer balls being kicked over the fence at 8am on a Sunday morning.  Unfortunately, at this time it is highly likely I’m still in my pjs & dressing gown, & they stand at the fence & try to make eye contact with me in my kitchen- trying to make me feel guilty enough to go out (I repeat; in my pyjamas!) & fetch the ball.  No thank you.

I must admit, I’ve been going a bit stir crazy in this weather.  Being stuck cooped up inside with a toddler who really wants to be outside is not much fun.

I attempted to try to keep on top of the housework, but was thwarted every occasion.

Today is also Father’s Day!  We actually haven’t seen P in about a week as he has been locked in his office doing a major assignment.  He’s been pulling all nighters & everything!  Kids, make sure you go to uni when you are young & footloose fancy free.  This thing called “tertiary education” is not for the faint-hearted, & it’s definitely not family-friendly.

Thankfully today P could take a few hours off & we had a bbq with the whole family.

To my darling husband, mwah, you are the best. xx

Happy Father's Day 2010

Wet & woolly

Winter is holding on with a vengeance.

But at least Ash gets to make use of his brand new umbrella.  This was a freebie at the grocery store & he thinks it’s the coolest thing ever.

Cold Front

It’s so cold again.  I am wearing my ski jacket- that’s how freezing it is in our house!

Apart from the sleeplessness, I am really enjoying Ash’s age at the moment- he is such a pleasure.  I love making him laugh, watching him wriggle around & hearing him babble & blow raspberries.  Being a mother really is an amazing thing.

Thank you God for giving us our beautiful, strong, healthy son.  We are grateful for each day that we see him grow & develop into the unique human being You created.  He sure is a special fella.

I’m an Ice Zombie

It is soooo cold in Adelaide!  I spent the whole afternoon in bed with a hot water bottle & my little man.  He only slept his usual 40 minutes but we snuggled for about 2 & a half hours.  It was lovely.  Of course, my house is still a total bomb, A is in disposable nappies, & noone has any clean underwear, but who cares.  At this point, it is still all about survival & self preservation.

I am thinking that my “gentle” parenting days may be numbered & we may implement what I call “OPERATION EARPLUG”.  Unfortunately the 2 hour sleeping issue is not resolved, & we have tried many many different strategies with no real improvement.  I will keep you updated on our progress.

We had a very busy weekend, & things are becoming quite hectic again.  Paul is back at uni.  I’m back at uni.  Who knows how this semester will go but no doubt we will have our share of stress & panic!