Catch up

Well there isnt alot we did during the school holidays so I think I could get it all in one blog
Thurs the 8th was Jeremiahs first day back at day care so Ruthie and I had a mother daughter day we went to the movies and saw Bedtime stories it was a really good movie and Ruth loved it. We both really liked the hamster he was sooo cute. Then it was shopping time for school clothes and stuff. They didn't even have half the stuff they had in the catalogues not to mention the stuff they did have were either too big or small they had size 3s what 3 yr old needs school clothes.

On the 13th I had a hospital appointment for baby that was fun that day was a 40 degree day lucky my appointment was early in the morning and they were running on time. I was able to make it home before the real heat set in. In this appointment they sent me off to make an appointment to see if the baby was breech and how big it actually was. I kept telling them that the baby was head down but they couldn't feel it. So to be on the safe side they made me go for an ultrasound.

The next day I had an appointment to see the anaesthetist because of the problems I had when I gave birth to Jeremiah they wanted to make sure that it didn't happen again (well try their best to prevent it) Mum came with me so she drove us into town to the hospital and then we caught the bus back. The kids loved it I think they liked getting out of the house as well as going on a b

I cant believe the amount of fights Ruth and Jeremiah had over the school holidays I don't know if it was just cos they didn't get to do much because of baby or if they were just being them. They were shocking sometimes it was one fight after another. So these school holidays I introduced the naughty chair not sure its actually making an affect to the kids at all cos their fighting and behaviour hasn't really changed allot but I guess in time we shall see.

On the 22nd I had my ultrasound that they wanted me to have and guess what the souvlakis head was down so of course I was right. But at first measure the baby's head was 33cm and that freaked me out i was only 34 and a half weeks i still had 5 and a bit to go its head was going to be huge. She did another measure and it was 31 so that wasn't too bad but with the size and the growth chart my baby was at 36 weeks which is like a week and a half ahead in growth but I bet u I'm not that lucky to have it a week and a half early if anything it will be a week late. They measured the weight too which is odd I don't know how they do that but at that point in time it was 6 pound which I thought was OK it means Ill prob have another 8 pound baby and I like that.I think 8 pound is not too small and not too big its just right lol.

Over the long weekend we didn't do much I wanted to get the house in order ready for School to start but we did go fishing on the Sunday night and that was funny Adrian wasn't even trying he just had the line in the water while he was sorting out a twist in the line and he caught a fish. The kids loved it we threw all of them back as they were all small but I was amazed that we actually caught anything usually we don't.

On Tuesday
I finally got my insulation in and its working a treat I thought it would help but it seems to be working really good so Im soooo happy about that YAY

Ruth is now back for her second day in YR 1 and loving it. I offered to pick her up early as it was going to be a really hot day but she really wanted to stay the whole day so that is what she is doing. Lucky for me nice Natasha is picking her up and bringing her home so I don't have to go out in the heat so Thanks Natasha. What a good choice I made sending them to the same school it has worked out good for the both of us when Natasha was pregnant and needed help I was able to take them to and from school and now Natasha is able to do the same for me.

Well that's all from me I have now caught up I wonder how long it will last :P
5 weeks left and counting ppl I cant wait
Love Ruth

Horse Riding Dirt Bikes and Guns

Well in the first week of January we all went up to Paula's property for horse riding dirt bikes guns and a BBQ( the kids were well looked after when the guns came out ). We ended up staying till 9 that night which made it a really long day. I was a great family day out the kids loved it as they always do and who wouldn't when they are lucky enough that I have friends with horses and dirt bikes so they can go riding. Well when we got up there we waited for Maire and Steve to arrive which is nothing new for Marie to be late :P. We had our BBQ lunch then the kids went horse riding. While the kids were horse riding Steve was teaching Adrian how to ride a dirt bike he seemed to do a pretty good job from what I saw. He was in the top paddock and we were down in the ring. Then by the time the kids had finished horse riding it was a bit hot for the dirt bikes so we waited around till it got cooler. So this is when they pulled out the guns I got to shoot a 22 rifle that was the only thing I could do being pregnant and all. We had a few shots shooting coke cans and water bottles. Adrian didn't do to bad at the shooting either but for some reason they all thought I was cheeky with a gun like I had a naughty smile on my face :D. After a few shots the guns went away and we talked for a while as the kids played. Then it was dirt bike time the kids each got a turn then Paula and Marie took off. As Paula was getting off one of the bikes she fell into horse poo it was sooo funny. But she broke the bike so that was the end of our dirt bike riding. It was such a nice day and we all really enjoyed it I love going up to Paula's its so country and nice up there the kids also really enjoyed playing and horse riding and going on the dirt bikes

Jeremiah Riding he loved it didnt want to get off

Of course Ruths turn shes becoming a natural

Steve starting Adrians lesson

Adrian shooting the gun watch out

Me and the gun

Ruth and Steve riding around on the dirt bikes

Jeremiahs turn he loved it

Christmas and New Year

Well where to start

This year was the first year we didn't spend lunch at Mums I was really funny about it call me attached but I love my big Christmas lunches at mums. But this year Adrian's sister in law and brother invited us to their house for lunch so this will be the first time we have spent Christmas day with his family. So being the good wife I was I made the sacrifice and decided that Adrian needed to spend it with his family. I was really nervous going there as we hadn't seen them in a year (yes his family isn't that close) and Paula's (Adrian's sis in law) family would be there too. But it turned out to be great we were even late for the Park cos we were there for so long we lost track of time. The kids loved it and I enjoyed spending time with his family its something that really should be done more often. So in 2009 I'm going to make it my goal that we spend more time with his family. After lunch we went to the park like always and spent time with Mums side it was nice just sitting down and sorta relaxing. Jeremiah got a toy lawn mower and spent the rest of the time mowing the grass at the park he loved it. There was a little boy that kept trying to take it off him tho but Jeremiah was not giving up his toy it even got to the stage where Juliet stepped in and told the little boy off which resulted in him hitting Juliet but having big brothers taught her to be tough and she hit the kid back. Then we went back to mums so the kids could open their presents from the aunties and uncles. Poor Ruth got a great present but didn't realise that because it was a big one that was it. But we managed to make her happy. By the end of the night I had enough all I wanted to do was go home and crash I was so tired.

Ruth and Miah playing with Ruths Barbie Van

Christmas morning

Dad opening his present from us not sure where

the photo of mum opening hers has gone :(

Jeremiah with his scooter from Craig and Kirsty

thanks guys he loves it :P

Ruth opening her bike from all her aunties

and uncles she loves this too so thanks

The next day we went to Mums for lunch cos she loves me and cos I was so upset we missed out on Christmas lunch she made it for us the day after. It was really nice and we ate it out the back on the deck. For the record Adrian was holding the water over Sarah's head i kinda just helped it along. So of course I got water tipped on me which was nice as it was hot out there and I wasn't going inside Charlie had done a poo and they had no nappies so it stunk out downstairs plus it was quieter outside cos all the kids were inside. After lunch I had a little time to rest before having to go to the Slug and Lettuce for Marie's birthday it was a nice night out and then they all came back to my place and all us girls chatted about stuff.

The next few days were spent recovering from the big two days it took me longer than I thought to recover but I guess that's because I was 30 weeks pregnant :P

New Years EVE

Well this was interesting I knew it would be a big night so I spent the day not doing allot to make sure I could have fun. Marie came to my place and we drove to Yvonne's and Luke's well I didn't exactly have the time of my life the whole night I was getting Braxton Hicks and who ever said they weren't pain full doesn't know anything. I was getting them all night so much for celebrating the New Year oh well the kids had a ball and it wasn't toooo bad. I think next year I wanna make it better might have something at my place.

Well that's about it for Christmas and the New Year

Love you
Ruth