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09-06-10
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Something that Alex bought on eBay arrived yesterday and it was wrapped in bubble wrap.
Bubble wrap is a favourite of Callum's but for some reason he insisted on taking it to our bedroom and popping it in the dark. lol
Eventually the 4 of us all ended up in our room and we managed to get the touch lamp on on its lowest setting just so we could keep an eye on Kai properly while we were all sitting on our bed.
I decided to grab the camera and see what I could come up with.
Isn't that little Kai nose so cute?? :)
08-06-10
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A semi fruit salad for Callum's afternoon tea.
That kid loves his fruit!
07-06-10
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I am utterly impressed with Fisher Price/Mattel Australia at the moment.
At the start of the year we bought Kai the Precious Planet Playful Snow Globe & Lights Bouncer.
He loved it, we loved it.
About 2 months ago (I think) the sound of the toy bar stopped working.
I tried a few sets of fresh batteries, tried different button and switch combinations, still nothing.
The snow globe and lights still worked fine though.
Last Monday the 31st of May I finally remembered to email Fisher Price/Mattel asking for help of the problem.
That same day I had an email back asking for my address as they would send a new toy bar out.
It arrived today.
Works perfectly!
Only problem left is that Kai is too heavy for the bouncer now. lol
But I'm happy.
Fisher Price/Mattel will be receiving a letter written on paper and sent in the mail thanking them for their fantastic customer service. :)
06-06-10
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We're covering our pergola with a roof.
We need to add some wood to the beams so the roof will have a slight slant for rain to run off.
Alex borrowed my dad's circular saw as Alex only has a drop saw.
Not too long into making the cuts Alex came inside to tell me that there's a slight problem with the saw.
It started making a weird noise and that there were pretty blue and green sparks coming out of it. lol
So we all piled into the car and went to Bunnings to buy a new saw.
We're not telling my dad about it.
We'll return the new saw and wait and see if my dad even notices he now has a Bosch saw instead of a GMC. ;)
05-06-10
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04-06-10
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If you regularly look at baby and kids things to buy online you may have come across 'Sophie the Giraffe' from Vulli before.
I can't remember when I first came across her, it's been a while since, but I was unfortunately put off by the RRP in Australia.
$34-$37 depending where you look.
I couldn't justify spending that much on a small teething toy but I thought she was cute nonetheless.
Last week I searched for Sophie on eBay. It was on a whim, not sure what made me look.
But I'm glad I did as I found an auction from a seller that had 3 brand new Sophies, in boxes, for $60.
They also had an auction for 2 for $40.
I couldn't help myself.
I bought the 3.
I gave one to Kai (who loves her btw!), I'm gifting one and the 3rd...I'm not sure what I'll do with just yet.
I just love how happy Sophie looks and I love that she's 100% natural rubber.
She's definitely been bringing some relief for Kai especially since tooth #3 is about to pop through any day now!
03-06-10
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Callum appears to back to his old self today.
Such a relief.
He was such a different boy yesterday hardly moving, never leaving the couch.
Today he is bounding with energy and even managed to do one of his favourite activities:
turning himself upside down on the couch.
I wub this little boy so much! :)
02-06-10
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This has to be the cleanest blanket in my area at the moment.
My poor baby boy Callum was sick starting around 6pm Monday night.
He couldn't keep anything down and the tiger blanket got in the 'line of fire' so it was put through the wash and hung on the line overnight.
He finally went and stayed asleep around midnight and Tuesday he was managing to keep fluids and a bit of food down.
This morning however it started happening again and once again the tiger blanket need another wash.
But a blanket repeatedly on the line has been the least of my worries these past few days.
I just hope my baby boy improves overnight.
01-06-10
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The 1st of June.
Today I got a reminder in the mail that it's my birthday month this month.
$10 to spend on anything I want from Myer!
Knowing me I'll probably end up spending it on the boys. lol
I might be turning the Big 3-0 this year but it's just going to feel like another ordinary day.
I'm not complaining either.
I'll start to complain when my mind starts feeling old.
I hope that will never happen.
31-05-10
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1 clothes rack
1 Cars flip out sofa
1 big blanket
1 pillow
1 child
=
Instant cubby house and happy child.
;)
30-05-10
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It's been a horrible, grey, rainy weekend this weekend.
Winter is truly round the corner.
But it seems the cockies don't mind.
They were out full force today.
While I only snapped two there were about a dozen sitting on the power lines.
Then a big gust of wind came up and they all screeched and flew away. lol
And another photo just cause I like it.
I love the leaves falling off the tree. :)
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29-05-10
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Due to a brand new PS3 that Alex got the other day we stopped into EB Games for a lookie at the games while doing a bit of shopping today.
Finding 'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' preowned for $26 with a half price sticker on the front, we couldn't resist buying it.
$13. Score.
Problem is, we don't have the guitar controller to play it! lol
It's on our "PS3 stuff" list though.
Can't wait to play it. I'm just happy that it's got 'Sweet Emotion' on it.
That is my favourite Aerosmith song ever.
Yup.
28-05-10
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Balloon fun!
27-05-10
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26-05-10
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Tonight after dinner we were all playing in the lounge room when Callum started talking into a toy phone.
This is not unusual as he often has a pretend conversation with his cousin, Isabelle.
"Who are you talking to, Callum?" "'Elle!"
Tonight I asked my usual question and expected to be told he was talking to "'Elle" but this time was different. Tonight he was talking to "Eye-ee!"
My brother's fiancée, Heidi.
I couldn't resist and texted Heidi telling her that Callum was currently talking to her on the phone and even sent her a photo of him.
Later on Heidi sent a photo back...talking to a toy phone!
Callum spent a few minutes talking to the photo. lol
Gotta love 'em! ♥
25-05-10
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This is not something we would usually allow but when you have a toddler who hardly eats as it is and a hellish past 2 days like we've had, watching clips on YouTube at dinner time is totally okay with me if it'll mean said toddler will actually eat.
And he did. He almost cleaned off his plate.
Big achievement for someone like Callum!
We started out watching some Wiggles songs (and Alex and I singing along and doing the actions. 'Rock-a-Bye Your Bear' anyone? lol) but Callum saw a thumbnail of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse so we also had a bit of M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E.
24-05-10
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LONG day today.
But with the short nap Kai had (which a short nap is unusual for him unfortunately) I was able to make 2 sock puppets with Callum.
Okay, well, Callum did nothing to contribute but he had fun watching me make them...even if I'm not the best hand sewer. lol
I did have a chuckle when Alex asked me in a panicked sort of way if I was sure his black work sock was an odd one.
Trust me, I'm sure. lol
The red and white striped sock is one of Callum's so he's got a Callum-sized puppet.
They're a huge hit with him.
Especially when the puppets sneeze. ;)
23-05-10
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Finally bought Kai a new carseat today.
Seeing as we don't go out in the car that often we've been able to get away with using the capsule up until now.
Target had a good price on a HiPod seat with their baby sale they have going at the moment but what's even better is that it scanned $20 cheaper.
Plus we had a $40 gift card we decided to use against it so it only cost us $60 out of our own pocket.
My family calls me the Bargain Queen.
I like to live up to the name. ;)
22-05-10
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Was over at my parents today.
I've always loved these two photos of them "back in the day".
Honestly I don't know the story behind each photo and how old they were but I'm pretty sure it was before they got married which means my mum is a teenager in the photo!
21-05-10
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Callum I busted Callum in Kai's cot (crib) today.
He is not usually allowed in it but he's drawn to Kai's mobile which I don't really blame him for. lol
I had heard that Kai was awake after his morning nap but I have a rule of not running in to him as soon as I hear him awake so he doesn't come to expect it (sometimes I simply can't run in with how Callum has been lately but I'm ever so grateful that Kai is such an easy going baby. He's happy enough to talk to the ceiling it seems).
I was doing something in the kitchen when I realised it was a little too quiet and discovered Callum wasn't in the lounge room.
Upon entering Kai's room I was greeted with the above brotherly moment.
Super cute!
I am just glad Kai was already awake although knowing him he wouldn't have cared either way!
(I just wish Callum didn't have is dummy (pacifier) in his mouth. We're working on getting rid of it but baby steps are needed for it right now.)
And here's an outtake. lol
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I also would like to apologise for Kai appearing in the same suit whenever I post a photo of him.
His clothes are changed daily, I swear!
It just always seems to be that there's a photo op whenever he's in this particular suit.
I don't know why but it's actually kind of embarrassing!
