Day Two Hundred and Thirteen

Toothbrush

Bella and Jada's toothbrushes in the bathroom draw. Hmm what can you say really about a toothbrush? Bella got her first tooth at 4 months and lost her first one at 4 years- and is still going. She stopped sucking her thumb last year when the dentist threatened to insert a permanent metal plate in her mouth (drastic- but it worked!) Jada inherited her Nana and Mother's gappy teeth, which gave her the nickname "tic tac teeth" as a baby. She has yet to lose any teeth, but did lose half of one her front ones when she fell off equipment at pre-school last year. She had to have a cap put on, and the poor girl is now terrified of the dentist.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 31: Toothbrush

Day Two Hundred and Twelve

Calm

Today the girls and I went along to my ultrasound appointment, to check on our baby girl's progress and let's be honest here-size! Seeing her precious face, and knowing that her heartbeat and development are all normal, definitely makes me feel calm. She is measuring about week ahead of schedule, with the estimated due date for size as the 30th August, and her estimated current weight is 6 pounds. They did also say that I have a little extra amniotic fluid, known as polyhydramnios- or as I like to call it- Jessica Simpson Syndrome! So it's no wonder I'm feeling so weighed down, and my back is killing me! I just hope those doctors and midwives have their life vests on when my water breaks! 

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 30: Calm

Day Two Hundred and Eleven

Last Thing You Bought

Today I bought a new vacuum! After months of pestering Trevor, our old vacuum finally stopped working and he had no choice but to buy me a new one! Taking into consideration opinions from some local housework experts (and the lady at the shop) I settled on this Dyson. I hope it's as good as it says it is, especially after my sister put it onto perspective: "that cost more than my first car!"

o inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 28: Last Thing You Bought

Day Two Hundred and Ten

Cup

For weeks now Bella has been cupping her mouth in coughing fits. She has a persistent cough that just won't go away. Our last visit to the doctor has seen her put on to an asthma inhaler, which we've been trialling for about a week. I'm not sure if it's helping or not at this stage, I just hope for her sake (and all our sleep) that she gets better soon.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 28: Cup

Day Two Hundred and Nine

On The Road

My favourite road in the world. A road that leads to childhood summers, burning rocks underfoot, refreshing river swims, ghost stories, the smell of pine trees and the sound of screeching cockatoos. Every year when you drive down this road you can't help but reflect on the past, present and future, and think how lucky you are to be there again.

"Where am I going? I don't quite know.
Down to the stream where the king-cups grow --
Up on the hill where the pine-trees blow --
Anywhere, anywhere. I don't know.
Where am I going? The clouds sail by,
Little ones, baby ones, over the sky.
Where am I going? The shadows pass,
Little ones, baby ones, over the grass.
If you were a cloud, and sailed up there,
You'd sail on water as blue as air,
And you'd see me here in the fields and say:
"Doesn't the sky look green today?"
Where am I going? The high rooks call:
"It's awful fun to be born at all."
Where am I going? The ring-doves coo:
"We do have beautiful things to do."
If you were a bird, and lived on high,
You'd lean on the wind when the wind came by,
You'd say to the wind when it took you away:
"That's where I wanted to go today!"
Where am I going? I don't quite know.
What does it matter where people go?
Down to the wood where the blue-bells grow --
Anywhere, anywhere. I don't know".
-A.A. Milne

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 27: On The Road

Day Two Hundred and Eight

Sunshine

There wasn't much sunshine today in Canberra. 

But we did get a see a little bit when Baby Harry came to dinner..

"Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both,
Just have to be patient,
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime,
Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is just what happens to you,
While your busy making other plans,
Beautiful,
Beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy" 

-John Lennon.

To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 26: Sunshine

Day Two Hundred and Seven

Heart

The tattoo, the man and the body say it all.

And soon, a new addition will be added to to both our hearts. 

We can't wait.
 In recent years I have contemplated getting a heart themed tattoo myself, one that represents my family values, and parents in particular. I have yet to committ, but who knows I may get the courage one day..
"It keeps me searching for a Heart of Gold, and I'm getting old ..."

  To inject a little inspiration into my blog this month, I have decided to play along with the challenge presented on Fat Mum Slims blog (www.fatmumslim.com.au) and for today the theme was Day 25: Heart