Got Worms?

We were all getting into the car this morning and Alex comes around to me saying he has a new friend - Slimey. He found him in the garden. Then the stuggle began between mother and son as worms are not allowed in the car and Alex didn't have a suitable container to keep him in until we got home. We put Slimey into a box on the front patio which I am sure he's escaped from by now. Thankfully, all Alex thinks about when he comes home is which Wii game he's going to play. Slimey has been forgotten.

Alex's Girlfriend

We went to lunch to celebrate Ruth's 50th birthday today. There were lots of friends at the party, including Alex's self-appointed girlfriend, Hannah. Apparently they are going to go out together to MacDonalds where they can have chicken nuggets and a drink. Hannah's plan is to eventually get married. I'm not sure Alex has the same idea.

Funny Faces

We went to the park today. Luckily I was in a good mood because this was the third park we drove to before we had total agreement from all parties that this was a good park for a picnic. The kids played for about 15 minutes then decided that it was time for the picnic, which took an hour! Then we peed, and went home. I'm posting my blog early today because tonight I'm getting the grand-babysitters in and I'm going to the pub with some friends to celebrate the passing of another year - aka, someone's birthday. Cheers everyone!

Mum and Bub

One of the girls from playgroup took this photo of Charlotte and me. Not a bad one of the two of us, if I do say so myself.

Our Little Easy Rider

At playgroup today Charlotte just jumped onto this little bike and started pushing herself along (with a little help maybe). She's been taking her first steps over the last week and enjoys playing with anything that accelerates her upright movements. Bugger this crawling gig! And I swear she said 'bottle'. It sounded more like 'bowl' but I knew what she was trying to say.

Yoga When You're Two

This was funny. I've been getting into the Wii Fit and enjoying the yoga part of it lately. I was doing a stretch in the kitchen and Alex started to imitate me, so I showed him another pose, the Warrior. Then he showed me 'The Fighter' and, my favourite, 'The Pillow'. Ella is in the background doing the Tree pose. She's a quick learner.

Road Testing the New Couch

It passed the 'kids jumping on the couch' test. It lasted five minutes before grubby Nutella hands said hello to lovely new leather couch. Hence the choice of leather - it rubs clean with a cloth. I must find a clean cloth to wipe off the Nutella....

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Ella wanted me to play doctors with her this morning but I had chores to do, so we got out a few teddies and surgery began. First cab off the rank was Dora who needed a few needles. Ella brought her out to me later declaring her wellness. Cookie Monster and the Easter Bunny were next in line for their check ups.

Who Stole The Couch?

The transformation of our living room continues. I sold our huge, blue corner lounge suite today. They came this morning and took it away, so now we are using an old foam mattress and a bean bag as our lounging furniture. Ella nearly cried when she came home and the couch was gone. Alex ran to the tv to make sure the Wii was still there. The new couch arrives on Thursday.

A New Cake Book

Alex and Ella had swimming lessons with Nanna today so I didn't get to spend much time with them. After swimming they went to Nannas and are having a sleepover. Alex and Ella are both preparing for the upcoming birthday celebrations by going through the cake books and choosing which cake they would like for the party - one for Alex and one for Charlotte. Alex spotted this snake cake and decided it would be good for his 'Wiggly party'.