MARCH ALREADY!

It amazes me how fast the months fly by... the older you get, the faster they go!So, today is Griffin's day to go to his Speld lesson.  Before picking him up... I'm going down to the mall to check out what I can spend that $70 Voucher on at Strandbags.   I must do it by the end of the week or I will lose it.And guess what?  That's all for now!Oh no... hold on!  Someone asked me yesterday about Griffin attending the school 'Bootcamp'.It was open to anyone who wanted to join ... but invites were only given (I think) to the children who would most benefit from it.Griffin WANTED...

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TOUCHING WOOD TODAY

Woke up feeling a bit better, so it will be off to Hospice Shop today for me.Griffin can go back to school too.He is supposed to be starting school at 8am for 'Bootcamp'.. a programme for a small number of kids who really need to improve their fitness.I don't think he will be up to it this morning, so I've emailed the teacher to let her know.Hopefully he is not thrown off the programme.I've got to cough up for lots of school fees today... so fingers crossed I find NOTHING I must have at the shop today!I really must learn to curb my impulse shopping!After Hospice, If I'm still feeling OK, I will...

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ALWAYS HAPPENS

As I mentioned last night, Griffin was ill yesterday... and started vomiting last night at dinner time: ABOVE:  can anyone tell me WHY kids always manage to vomit all over the floor???   If you feel like you are gunna vomit, why don't ya get up and spew in the loo... or the sink???  At least after he christened the carpet ( AND my white minky blanket), he used a big bowl.ABOVE: evidence of a good weekend!  Beach = lots of towels.  Visitors = even more towels.Yaaaa to getting it all washed and dry though.Today:  not sure yet... it will depend on how Griffin is...

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HAVING FUN IN THE SUN, WHILE IT LASTS

Here's a 'few' photos from yesterday's trip to the beach: ABOVE: Our little beach babe... ABOVE x's THREE:  Steve catching the frizbee...the first photo is just awesome!ABOVE:  Steve splashing Bex... who is not that keen on water... ABOVE:  Steve... triumphant after dunking Bex.ABOVE: what was he doing?  Handstands.ABOVE:  girls having fun.ABOVE:  Griffin digging holes in the beach... and getting covered in wet sand.ABOVE: More of the beach babe... it was bright out there!ABOVE:  more girls...ABOVE:  our new beach shelter came in handy!ABOVE:...

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IT WAS ONLY A DROP!

Last night, having a few drinks: ABOVE:  Waiting for me hair to dry after me bath... think I'll grab Uncle Steve's wine glass... shame there was only a drop left! ABOVE:  playing with the glass...  ABOVE:  share my spit Uncle Steve! ABOVE: Bex having a gander around the neighbourhood... next thing she says, in this slow southland drawl:  "Oooo, I can see a Digger!"... I think you had to be there to appreciate how funny she sounded.  Like a kid seeing Santa for the first time... *lol*ABOVE:  cuddles with Granddad...ABOVE: gorgeous.  I...

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ANOTHER SATURDAY, HOPEFULLY GET A SLEEP IN!

FAT CHANCE of a sleep in really!I just hope I can keep the household quiet so Stew can sleep in!  He went to work very early all last week so he could catch up on work that was just getting out of hand, so he's really tired.Now, of course I have photos of Emily I took yesterday to show you!   ABOVE: she is just the happiest baby ever!ABOVE: we see this expression a lot... giving life some serious thought...ABOVE: pretending to 'talk' on the telephone... so damn cute!...ABOVE: Yes Emily... it's me with the camera in front of me face AGAIN!... ABOVE:  such a gorgeous wee...

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AMAZING SKIES WE ARE HAVING!

You have to be watching... cos they come and then they are gone so fast.... we are having the most amazing dusk skies at the moment: ABOVE:  see what I mean?  They are gorgeous, but do not last long.ABOVE:  Cookie jars... I have had the one on the right for a few years now, and the little cow one?  Bex bought it yesterday in the Steven's Sale.  She also bought matching sugar/milk dishes, coffee cups and teapot!   So, I was not the only one to 'shop' yesterday!  lolTODAY:  well... I really do need to pull finger and do some housework.  The garage,...

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