In my Jolly Jumper for the first time!!!!

My name is Joshua.... I like to Jump!

Reflections on 2009

Well I thought i should put some thoughts out into cyber space about our 2009 year... it's been HUGE. We've been to Australia where we stayed with our favourite Australians (te he) Carmen and Rob and thier wee cherub Poppy. We've renovated our Lounge, Dining, Laundry/Kitchen, Toilet and Hallway. Greg's worked TIRELESSLY on many projects including doing the renovation pretty much all by himself (with amazing assistance from Poppa, Grandad, Grandad J, Andy and a few guys from Church) He's also made a number of chopping boards for wedding and birthday and Christmas presents and is currently working on a top secret project for a wedding present.

Greg's developed his passion for chocolate and expanded his culinary repertoire to include the most delectable truffles.

Madeline has also expanded her repertoire and can now make many different kinds of shape biscuits and is getting very good at icing and dipping in sprinkles. She liked the sparkles in the sky this guy fawkes and has enjoyed the Christmas present bonanza hat we've just had immensely. She's speaking full sentences and if you're patient enough she'll tell you all sorts of things about her day and the things she was allowed or not allowed to do. She's a whopping 92cm tall and weighs in at only 11.7 kg so she's tall and lean... she's covered in grazes and or bruises most of the time as she only has one speed and that's full on. She is a total delight and it's been so much fun to watch her grow in compassion, care and love for her little brother...and consequently act out her mothering skills on her dolly and lamby (they get wrapped, burped, pushed in the pram and fed via her tummy button ;o)).

Joshua is rolling from back to his side and from his tummy to his back, he has days where he feeds every 2 hours and that can be exhausting, but where Madeline had the reflux pain he is spilly but pain free so it's incredible to have a baby that just pretty much constantly smiles and laughs. He was a bit mean to Barby at Lys's wedding rehearsal but unfortunately other women are no substitute for his mother ;o). He's just beautiful and it's so busy having two babies but there are moments of great triumph that make the dragging my feet along for 3 feeds in the night worth it. (Also he goes through the night without needing to be fed occasionally and that helps immensely)

to be continued

November and December 09

our clan, Matt, Cris, Me and Joshua, Greg and Madeline


Hi can't believe Josh was 8 weeks old the last time i sent pictures through!!!!

Here he is in cornwall park for Cris's birthday and here's some the week before Christmas aged 4 months... and some of Madeline 2 years and 3 months.

...it's been 8 weeks but here he is...

All snuggled down in the cot at home
1 day old
Madeline sneaks in to see me for the first time
on the new swing daddy built
8 weeks all smiles

Madeline has a new song

I caught madeline singing away to herself this morning... thought i needed to share the lyrics with you all.

"Matt, cris, aunty barby, paul, other paul, matt, cris, aunty barby, pussy cat, aunty barby."

very funny.

She's now trying to re-draw a head on Matt's Rabbit-Cat that he left on her black board while she was sleeping last night. She came into the lounge and wiped it's head off with a duster cos it had a rabbit face instead of a cat face. Funny.

Some photos of July

the cry of "hello me" or "hello daddy" can be heard all day long in our house as someone jumps out from behind a chair, couch or curtain.... or when one catches a glimpse of oneself in the mirror or reflection in the TV.

At Gribblehurst Park in St Lukes...anticipating what greg might be about to do... tickles or kisses while swinging past
"Look mummy no hands"






I like to move it move it, i like ot move it move it, i like to move it move it... i like to MOVE IT


Helping in the kitchen... Saturday morning Pancakes made by Madeline... How long till they're old enough to bring you breakfast in bed???
Going Shopping ... all the essentials, glove in right hand, hand bag on left arm and necklace!
more stirring

hi everyone only a few sleeps to go till there are 4 of us... well there's definately 4 of us at the moment... i'm measuring 42weeks and have trouble moving in our little bathroom to see Madeline and Greg when she has her bath time so i might as well be two people.

Madeline is now in her new room and new bed, still have to arrange something to store her clothes in but we're getting there slowly.

hope you're all well

Sarah

poor wee mite

Madeline is in the middle of a very harsh tummy bug... so we've been treating her to some bubble baths.