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

Santa

This year is the first year Ruth has actually gone next to Santa. He scares her but this year she had a present she really wanted to ask for. She wont get it as its a Nintendo DS and it is way to old of the little girl. But I think it was cute that she wanted it so much that she faced her fear just to ask for it. So this year I took the opportunity to take advantage of the fact this is the first year I have two kids with Santa so I got a photo. Santa doesn't look tooo crash hot but the kids look good and that's all that matters to me hehehe.

12 Days of Christmas

This year we have had someone doing the 12 Days of Christmas for us.

I have been very quiet about it trying to sus out the ppl doing it but so far have had no luck.

For those of you not aware of the 12 Days of Christmas what happens is someone anonymous drops presents off on the door step every night or morning. It starts 12 days before Christmas and the presents usually involve the number of things for the day as you will see in my photos. I did it one year for a friend it is great such a good feeling to Christmas and brings in what Christmas is all about. I am big on that this year I'm loving all the giving ppl are doing its fantastic. I got snow maned on Sunday as well that was cool I didn't know what that was till I got done. Snow maning is you leave a gift with a piece of paper on someones doorstep and on the back of the piece of paper is instructions for you if you choose to snowman 3 more ppl and so on so if everyone did it it would be like pay it forward how cool is that. So now the kids get to get involved and learn the real meaning of Christmas.

On the 12th day of Christmas we got

12 Christmas Tree candles

On the 11th day of Christmas we got

11 Christmas card holders

On the 10th day of Christmas we got

10 Christmas decorations for the tree

On the 9th day of Christmas we got

9 animal ballons
On the 8th day of Christmas we got

8 balls to put on the tree

On the 7th day of Christmas we got

7 candy canes

On the 6th day of Christmas we got

6 bon bons

On the 5th day of Chirstmas we got

5 Ferrero Rochers

And finally for now

On the 4th day of Christmas we got

4 giant cookies yummy

First week of school holidays hospital visit and more

Hay all what a week it has been and its gone fast too
I started off the school holidays not feeling well which is nothing out of the ordinary for pregnant me so the poor kids didn't get to do much for their first day as little Souvlaki decided to positon its self head down so I could barely walk without pain.
I still managed and we made Truffles on the Monday can any of you Pilkington kids remember the truffles with the weetbix I used to love them and they are still not bad.
On Tuesday we had Jeremiahs day care Christmas party that was loads of fun sitting on my own why the kids went of and played Jeremiahs friend Kyle (aka Kyled) was there that was the first time Jeremiah has seen him in weeks so that was it he was off. At some stage so was his pants I looked over and there he was pant less running around playing I was so not impressed shoes are one thing but pants. I put them back on him but it didnt take long for him to take them off yet again. Then Santa went to visit and I got this really cute calender with a photo of Jeremiah wearing a Santa beard it was so cute. I was so glad to go home and get the kids into bed ahhhhh peace at last.
By Wednesday I was wondering where my sleep ins were I now could sleep in cos there was no School but for some reason my body kept waking up in time to take Ruth to school (which it never did when I actually had to take her). By about 10 I remembered I had a hospital appointment for baby at 10:35 so I rushed around and got ready I got there only 5 Min's late I was impressed. I had to wait another 30 Min's to be seen which as always loads of fun but I got it over and done with and don't have to go back for 4 weeks Yay. I was supposed to go back in 2-3 but the lady that makes the appointment isn't that smart I think.
Thursday was going to be a relaxing day but I decided I wanted new cupboards for the playroom the ones that you stick the coloured boxes in. It was Adrian's day off and he was going to fix our power window in the car and go shopping for me but I felt like we hadn't spent time together in ages so I wanted to spend time with him that day not off on his own. That is so not like me usually I'm happy for us to do our own thing but I guess every so often its nice to spend time together. Mind you he is not the best person to shop with he always wants to spend money. We got some more lights for the front he seems to really be into putting lights up so we got some more for him as they were half price. Then we went to Bunny's (aka Bunnings ) for a new fan for Ruth's room as hers was broken. On the way out I managed to do a typical Ruth while pregnant and slipped on some water lucky I had the trolley in front of me to brace myself but I still hurt myself just not as bad as I could've.
Friday I spent the day relaxing as I was very sore from falling over. I really hate not being able to do things it drives me insane but what can you do when its better for you and baby not to do to much. But I have to say I did manage to do the playroom it took me 4 hours to get thru it but I did get it done.
Saturday was spent finishing the playroom and cleaning the rest of the house trying to get everything ready for Christmas day. I was still a little sore so I took it easy and did get most of it done.
Sunday was Adrian's day off so he tried fixing the power window in the car but needed a part so he had to temp fix it till Monday. He also went shopping for my Christmas present and the kids went to church with mum. My house was all clean and I had nothing to do so I fell asleep it was good just to relax except before I fell asleep I was thinking no Adrian no kids I can have a relaxing shower. When I got out I checked the time and I was only in there for like 9 mins which is the time it usually takes me when I wash my hair.
Today is Monday and I'm officially 30 weeks pregnant YAY only 10 more weeks to go hopefully if the baby comes out when it should. Souvlaki is kicking and playing around allot I think I have drooped already which I think is a good sign oh and the hiccups they get to be so annoying and Souvlaki will get it at least 2 times a day.

Well thats it form me for now
There will be more tomorrow
Love you all
Mwah Ruth

this is awsome

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