it's a girl!

Tim and I attended my 19 week scan on Wednesday and were very excited to find out we're having a little girl this time! As promised, I hit the Country Road sales and she is going to be decked out for next Winter!

Spencer is still pretty oblivious to the whole pregnancy thing - I bought him a little baby doll to try and explain, and he does love to cuddle it, but I think the concept that a real life baby will be invading his home in 5 months' time is still beyond him.

Meanwhile, number 2 isn't the only child who's been getting spoiled lately. Spence was the proud recipient of a sand pit AND a train set the other weekend. Both were meant to be Christmas presents, but I decided we needed new distractions at home (we? maybe me!).

Spencer enjoying the new sandpit

Camera shy? I don't think so. He loves to look at himself on the screen after I've taken any photos of him. Easy entertainment!

countdown to shopping extravaganza

So excited ... just got my CR invitation to the cardholders preview of the mid-season sale on Wednesday this week - fabulous timing as this just happens to be the same day of my next scan, when we should hopefully find out the sex of number 2! Think Tim broke out in a cold sweat when he saw the invite.

Am looking forward to knowing the sex of bubs so that I can finally start brainstorming the nursery's redecoration - have a few colour schemes in mind, but won't make the final decision 'til Wednesday. A few new children's and baby's decorating homewares stores have recently opened across the city, so I'm looking forward to investigating what's on offer.

I have also decided to get a bit crafty and sew my own sheet sets for Spencer's new room (colour scheme: red, white and grey). Am trying desperately to recall sewing lessons from year 8, and at least can remember what a bobbin is, but may need to take a quick refresher course.

spring has sprung!

Spring ... such a stunning time to be living in this gorgeous city I call home. We have now enjoyed 3 days of sunshine and >20 degrees Celcius weather, and I suddenly feel rejuvenated after what felt like a very long Winter (apologies to all Londoners, for I know you suffer a lot more than moi!).

The backyard has exploded with greenery and flowers, and amazingly seems to have defied last Summer's scorching. Spencer is now fascinated with flowers and leaves, and touched his first caterpillar the other day - unfortunately I was too slow to catch it on camera, but it was such a moment of childhood discovery and wonder. I can take no credit for the garden - Tim is truly the green thumb and I'm so thankful that he enjoys even the mundane tasks such as weeding to ensure that the garden looks as good as it does.

I have loads of plans for this Spring, including taking Spence on his first visit to the Zoo (hopefully when the new pandas arrive), getting the nursery, Spencer's new room, and the playroom decorated (thank you again Tim for all the painting you are about to do), spending lots of quality time with Spence before number 2 arrives, and hopefully taking a "babymoon" with hubby to get some quality time with him!

No new piccies of Spence today, but a few of the garden in full bloom:

4 months!

Can't quite believe it, but here I am, already 4 months pregnant again! The time has gone a lot more quickly this pregnancy - probably because I'm so busy chasing after Spence. He is certainly keeping me busy ... heavily into train sets, cars, books, mowing the lawn with his new lawnmower (bargain from K-Mart - makes a sensational noise that I suspect I'll be tiring of pretty quickly!).

We have managed to make it to work and childcare for three weeks in a row now - that's pretty much a new record! Spencer has certainly had his fair share of colds/viruses/infections this past Winter, but we're hoping with Spring will come renewed health and a dry nose!!! Here's a photo of him sans dribbling nose (a rare photo op!)

The days are a lot longer now and the weather is warming up a bit so we're spending more time exploring the back yard and nearby playgrounds. We're very lucky that we've got a lot of new playgrounds in our neighbourhood, and Spence can keep himself entertained on the slippery dips for hours.

At the playground

Eating flowers in the backyard

Playing around with the camera at home

my first entry!

Well, here it is, my first entry. I have really started this as a way to keep a diary during this very hectic time of life, and also as a way to keep family and friends up-do-date with our life. I hope that I can be fairly regular in my posting, and will endeavour to post photos along the way.

It's Father's Day here in Australia today, and we've had a lazy morning at home so far. Spencer's just enjoyed his regular traditional aussie breakfast (vegemite and toast), so I thought I'd post a photos of our happy little vegemite.