Happy Birthday Alastair - 4 Today!!!

Hope you have a fantastic birthday Alastair! Have lots of fun, laughter, and hope you enjoy being 4!

Happy Birthday Uncle Damien!

Have a great day Uncle Damien! Hope you have fun and we will have to have some cake with you when you visit! See you soon!

Ewan and His "Boo-ees"

Seems Ewan has an addiction. He's always been very attatched to my breastmilk but lately it's become quite serious. He has his hand down my top for a good part of the day - pretty much the whole time we're together. Drives me insane but he goes even more insane if he's refused access. I'm starting to wonder if there are breast patches you can get for weaning - to help him out with the cravings - kind of like nicotine patches but a much sweeter variety?????

This evening, Ewan was laying on my chest, one thumb in his mouth, the other hand on my breast. I wanted to have a shower but he wouldn't budge. Two year olds are pretty sure about what they want and when they want it - ie NOW. The only way I could get away was by telling him that I needed to wash my boo-ees (as he calls them!) so that he could have nice clean ones. He had a little think and decided that it was a good idea, "Mumma wash boo-ees", he told me as he got up to play until I was done. Yes Master, Ruler of the Boo-ees............

Not sure how much longer we will last but I am a little scared of the fight that will be put up if I try to gradually retire the boo-ees. Gosh - you've got to wonder how a two year old can weild so much power! Got to love him!

Lunching with The Ladies

Ewan was lucky enough to accompany me and my friend, Annie, to lunch on Saturday.

He loved the extra attention and lapped it up. He was treated like royalty at the cafe - lounging on the couch, being entertained, and adored by his fans (all two of us!).

Liam's First Ride on a Ferris Wheel!

Sleeping Beauty

Just thought I'd share a few photos I took today of my sleeping beauty - Ewan.

He rolled over as I was taking the photos, but didn't wake.

Funny Things They Say

Dida is rubbing off on Liam..... since we saw Dida last Liam has been saying "Boukela" all the time! No idea what it means, but dad has always said it - called us that as a way of saying we were being silly. So funny hearing Liam saying it! He's also started calling people "Donkey" too - as in "You big donkey"........ don't think I can blame that on Dida though as it is something I've been know to say quite a bit......... Funny thing was Liam talking to Dida on the phone after his birthday. Liam still thought it was his birthday (the day after), Dida must have disagreed, so Liam says "It is my birthday, Donkey!". And then after spending the day with Dida saying "I've been talking to you all day Dida, I don't want to talk to you anymore." They always tell it like it is, that's for sure!


Ewan has started pretending - pretending to be a dog and mostly pretending (though it's more real than pretend!!) to be a baby! I ask Ewan if he's a big boy, and he says "NO, me baby" and then proceeds to do his baby cry - because babies can't talk! He's also convinced his name is Bubba. The other night we asked him what his name is, he told us "Me Bubba". "Who's Ewan?" we asked, he says "Bubba". "Where's Ewan?" "In Bubba" of course! He must think we are complete idiots! We always call him Bubba, yet we still don't know what his name is!!!

My Cuddly Boys

As I write, the boys are both sound asleep in my bed together. Ben went out to a friend's place tonight and the boys were a bit upset about it. So we all hopped into the Queen bed together and snuggled up. Ewan had his "milk in bed" and Liam cuddled up to my back.

So nice to be able to do this with them still! I love my cuddly, snuggly boys!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy 30th Birthday to the best Dad there is!

You make our days brighter, you warm our hearts, you are awesome at building with Lego and make up the best Buzz and Woody stories!

Love you lots and hope you enjoyed your day!

Liam is 4!

I think the highlight of Liam's day was opening Pop and Heather's present! They gave him a Woody toy (from Toy Story) and it's barely left his side since!



After taking Ben to work, we went to see Nonna and Dida, at Peter's house. Liam got to watch Playschool - bit of a treat as we don't watch TV at home! The boys stood glued to the screen for the whole half hour - they loved it! Then it was off to look at all the animals getting ready for the local show. Ewan and I went to do some shopping and had lunch together. When I asked Liam what he saw he said "Cows and horses. And chickens and ducks". Nonna and Dida said he was more interested in playing with Woody! He made a house for Woody out of some empty drink crates there which he was very proud of!



We had Sausages for dinner - just sausages as requested - and afterwards his cake.




The four of us had our own party with party hats and pass the parcel. There were parachute men and giant balloons between each layer which were a big hit. Liam had told me that he needed more parachute men last week as all his had broken.

Liam also got some Knights Kingdom lego, a dinosaur craft set to make magnets, two Toy Story activity books, a Duplo Jet refueling truck and an animal activity book. He was very happy with his stash to say the least but it has been a challenge to keep Bubba from getting in to it all. Ewan was also a bit upset that he wasn't allowed to take Woody to bed with him!

We made special tie dyed shirts to wear too - Liam's with a number 4 on it and one for Ewan with a number 2.

Happy Birthday Liam!

Happy 4th Birthday Liam!

This time 4 years ago, you were just entering our world! I'm blown away by how quickly you have grown up.

You are an amazing little boy, full of life and bursting with energy, you know what you want, are never afraid to speak your mind, and have a great sense of humour! You make me laugh, and sometimes cry, because you are so stubborn!

I have definately learnt a lot about parenting and myself from you. You've taught me to listen, that though you may be small - that doesn't mean you don't have feelings, and even though you tell me how big and grown up you are, you still need my love, cuddles and lots of patience.

I'm learning more and more each day and I am looking forward to watching you grow and learn over the coming year. Life with you around is never boring and I love having you around. I can't imagine life without you - your smile lights up the room, your cuddles melt my heart, and as frustrating as it can be sometimes, your energy, sensitive nature, endless questions, all make life interesting and keep us on our toes. Those times when we've clashed and butted heads have ended up being some of the most special moments once we've calmed down and talked things over. You are an amazing boy and I'm so proud of you!