My SA Life: October 2009

Sunday, October 18, 2009

5 months and counting!

5 months pregnant

Life is barelling along at a momentous pace - where is this year going? I've now hit 5 months pregnant and have "popped". Starting to feel a bit tired running around with Spencer, who's such an active toddler, but I can't help getting caught up with his enthusiasm for life. Everyday is a new day of discovery and wonder in his world - hours are spent studying grass and gravel, staring up into the trees and pointing out all the birds in our garden. I am very blessed that when he sleeps, he SLEEPS, and I no longer feel guilty about putting my feet up for an hour or so and even napping myself.

Spencer's new bedroom project has officially commenced, with Tim hard at work each weekend painting. I'm so lucky to have a husband who loves a project! Next item on my agenda is the playroom and hallway. Hopefully we'll have it all finished by Christmas, and then we'll have a month or so to rest up before the new baby arrives.

Had to post this gorgeous photo of Spencer using the washing basket as a boat and having a fabulous time in the process!

Saturday, October 10, 2009

cousins

A quick note to say how glad I am that I have my dear cousin Fiona and her two little ones living so close to us. Fi and I grew up together, and I think it's so special that Spencer and baby number 2 will also be able to grow up with Fi's children Charlie and Olivia. Spencer absolutely adores his older cousin Charlie, and is fascinated and delighted by little Olivia.

I must admit, it's also fabulous to know that when it sometimes gets all too much, I can pop Spencer in the car, with both of us still in pjs, and be at Fi's within 5 minutes to decompress!

Here are a few snaps of the cousins playing together - due to major and minor illnesses over the Winter, our catch ups were, unfortunately, a bit lacking, but now that everyone's less contagious, play dates are back with a vengeance. I'm looking forward to a Summer spent in our respective backyards, paddle pools and sandpits at the ready.

This is Spencer and Charlie at their first catch up since Charlie had glandular fever. Please note all the "boy" toys. These kids love their trucks and trains!

A couple of older photos of the three cousins lounging around on the minimink, just kicking back!

mum & steve tie the knot

We celebrated mum's marriage to Steve last Saturday, 3 October, at a beautiful church service in Norwood followed by a cocktail party at the Botanic Gardens Restaurant. Mum looked absolutely divine in a dress made by Lian Khoe, our favourite local dressmaker (who, incidentally, made my wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses). It was a lovely night, and both Mum and Steve looked truly happy.

Spencer was fairly well behaved at the church service, although not overly content to sit quietly. He was mesmerised by the singing and piano playing, but I think his finest moment came when he joined me at the altar as I gave my reading - he sure loves to be the centre of attention, and even gave a royal wave as we left the pulpit!

The reception presented a rare opportunity for Tim and I to socialise with good friends without all of our respective children in tow, and it certainly made for a relaxing evening!

Congratulations Mum and Steve - may your life together be long and happy!