Bits and Pieces

Australian talker: MA now says H as heche. Z is zed. Markers are called texters. Necklace is neck-lace (like shoelace). Homework sentences got corrected. We spelled favorite wrong- should have put favourite.

"Here Mommy. You can have my keys!" as she hands me her toy keys. "I am not going anywhere." EL 2.5 as I was tucking her into bed.

"Life was so much more enjoyable before the other 2 came along." MA age 7. She as 20 months when DB was born. I am sure she remembers life before him.

"Today we sang this really old song from the 80s!" Thanks MA.

EL is reading the instructions for our new Popsicle maker.

 MA decorated Matt's side of the bathroom. I think it is interesting to see what she thought would make it special to him. A little handwritten note. A picture she made, a photo of him and his mom. And the cereal box has some chocolates in it.

 We got a special package from a friend back in the States. EL couldn't wait to try the outfit on and the new doll goes every where. She's the perfect size!! Thanks Melamoose!

Movie Time

  While Matt was at class last Saturday, I ventured to the movies with the 3 kids. We met our friends there (mom & 2 kids) and watched Princess and The Frog. My kids love it. We own the DVD. Our friends had never seen it before. The big kids sat in one row, Lisa, EL, & myself sat in the row behind them. They had these giant cushions for the kids so they could see over the chairs in front of them. EL had never been to watch a movie in a theater before. She loved it! She kept asking if we were on an airplane. EL also saw a giant Iron Man 3 display on our way into the theater. She was mesmerized.
  There are 2 main differences with USA and Aussie theaters. First, the theater we went to had assigned seats. It was actually nice. We didn't have to worry about getting enough seats together for the kids and adults. Second, you can bring your own food in. Everyone does! I saw people with grocery bags full of snacks. Lisa brought her coffee from Gloria Jeans in too. So much nicer that sneaking in with snack in your purse. And the movie wasn't any more expensive than in the States.

Focus

I sat down this morning to get the blog caught up. It is now after 3 in the afternoon. I have done a lot between now and then. This kind of sums up a mums life some days.

- Blog posts I wrote during the week
- Pen to figure out which photos I want to add
- Ipad so I can work on other stuff while photos upload
- Wallet to recharge my cell phone plan
- Kids reader that needed to be updated and new books added with a memory card
- Fabric to make a birthday gift this weekend
- Fabric I am thinking about for a quilt
- The last bit of my drink from lunch

Mall madness

We had to run to the mall today to get a birthday gift and a few other things. Just enough stuff to make me actually go to the mall. It's a pretty big mall and normally fairly busy. But on a Saturday, while it is pouring down rain, with 3 kids & a husband, it was madness. Parking garages were jammed. People walking every direction. There is a little pet shop by the entrance we always use. Those darn kittens and puppies are so cute! While I was in a kids store shopping, I noticed a face painter. Score! EL wanted to get hers painted so we did that quickly then headed out of there.

Daddy Duty

  Last weekend I finally cashed in my anniversary gift from Matt. A spa package. I have never been to a spa, never had more than a manicure of pedicure at a local nail salon. I was going to spend 3 hours being pampered. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Just what this mum needed. I really hope I don't have to wait 30 years for for my next trip to a spa.

  While I was relaxing for a few hours, Matt took the kids out to lunch at one of their special places. A restaurant right on the water. I think everyone had a great day.

Things That Made Me Smile This Week

- Always nice when someone knows exactly how to order your cheeseburger
- Or how you like your homemade pizza: just crust, little oil, garlic, & cheese
- Having IGA here always reminds me of Metamora

- Little girl pigtails

- Catching up with friends back in the States
-Finding a new recipe everyone loves

-Cleaning out my purse and finding a bunch of coins. $2 coins add up fast!
-Pretty sunsets

-Sleeping children

Junior Assembly

  DB got an award Friday at their Junior Assembly. Every fortnight (2 weeks) they have a school assembly. Sometimes it is the entire school other times just the lower grades.  Thankfully his teacher is really good about telling the kids that are getting something so the parents can attend. He was really excited! We were really proud of him too! Also pretty neat that 2 of his best friends got awards too. Guess he is friends with some good kids. The students all sang the Australian National anthem and then a fun kids song complete with hand motions.Here is the song I Like The Flowers. I tried to convince my kids to perform it but no luck. Even being sneaky didn't work.