Hello lovelies
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Sorry, I am very lazy. Last week was busy,busy,busy and this week I feel a bit sick and not really up for a big post-holiday blog. So I thought I'd share the photos anyway.
Hope everyone is well-we are still recovering from what has turned into a month long birthday bonanza-ugh! What is one to do with 25 uneaten banana cupcakes? (aside from the obvious). Best cupcakes ever by the way and I got the cream cheese frosting perfect. Yum yum yum!
xoxo
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Home!
I'm home....sighs! With so much to do I haven't had the chance to blog or upload photos yet but I will get there eventually. Needless to say we had a fantastic time-it was a really special holiday and I wish it didn't have to end.
Anyways we will talk about all that later...for now I wanted to show you guys this
http://www.productville.co.nz/index.php?q=taxonomy_menu/3/6/36
I want one-actually to be honest I'm just about to order 5 (my bad) but can't work out how to take advantage of the free shipping. methinks I will get the pear, blue bubble, black peace, black hands, and the charcoal with the pink detail. I absolutely love a good tee and have very few right now so they will come in really handy for summer. yay!
go get yours before they run out!
xoxo
Anyways we will talk about all that later...for now I wanted to show you guys this
http://www.productville.co.nz/index.php?q=taxonomy_menu/3/6/36
I want one-actually to be honest I'm just about to order 5 (my bad) but can't work out how to take advantage of the free shipping. methinks I will get the pear, blue bubble, black peace, black hands, and the charcoal with the pink detail. I absolutely love a good tee and have very few right now so they will come in really handy for summer. yay!
go get yours before they run out!
xoxo
Thursday, August 14, 2008
We leave tommorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay!
I'm not sure if i could be more excited. Quality time with Haydn and Grace is so precious to me I can't describe it. I love spending time together doing the things we love as a family-it's the best!!
Am also looking forward to a little luxury ;)
Our house is modest-to say the least. It's old with dodgy plumbing and windows that don't shut properly, no hallways, teeny tiny bathroom meant for single file only, awful kitchen with 1970's cupboards and no bench space........but it has character and ocean views and I do love it :O)
It's just nice every now and again to stay somwhere sparkly and new with modcons and little luxuries that make life easier.
I am still not packed. We realised that we don't have enough luggage for 8 days worth of stuff so we are waiting on my baby sis to lend us hers. Meanwhile I am making "piles" all over the house of the things we need to take. It has been a constant battle to keep Grace out of it and stop her adding to/taking from the pile.
Ok sharon, Kate- will buy a cake! I know it's silly but it's just one of those little things that are important to me as a mum. It was something that always made me feel nurtured as a child...picking out the cake from the woman's weekly cookbook and mum preparing it for me just like the picture. It made me feel very special and important on my big day and the whole process holds fond memories for me. But Grace is easily pleased and I have plenty more birthdays to bake for. We are having a little party in a couple of weeks time so I will probably bake something then ;)
We went and bought some gifts for her to open (toys to keep her ocupied while we are away) and I am really happy with what we chose. We bought lots of games and activities that we can do together as a family and lots of things that will get us outdoors and running about. We bought her a hula hoop which was a lovely bit of nostalgia. i almost bought two-one for me as well, but haydn wouldn't let me.lol.
It was lovely to talk to you on the phone the other day Kate. I'm so glad you liked your surprise-you are ever so gracious and it makes it even more worth while.
The weather is looking lovely-still darn windy though which makes me think we are going to freeze getting in and out of the pool. Hopefully we can make a mad dash to our lovely warm rooftop jacuzzi afterwards....bliss!
Hmmm I'm really just babbling here....I think I'm just trying to pass some time and avoid the packing nightmare that has taken over our house. Hopefully i will be back soon with many pictures and adventures to share
xoxoxoHave a great week everyone!xoxoxoxox
I'm not sure if i could be more excited. Quality time with Haydn and Grace is so precious to me I can't describe it. I love spending time together doing the things we love as a family-it's the best!!
Am also looking forward to a little luxury ;)
Our house is modest-to say the least. It's old with dodgy plumbing and windows that don't shut properly, no hallways, teeny tiny bathroom meant for single file only, awful kitchen with 1970's cupboards and no bench space........but it has character and ocean views and I do love it :O)
It's just nice every now and again to stay somwhere sparkly and new with modcons and little luxuries that make life easier.
I am still not packed. We realised that we don't have enough luggage for 8 days worth of stuff so we are waiting on my baby sis to lend us hers. Meanwhile I am making "piles" all over the house of the things we need to take. It has been a constant battle to keep Grace out of it and stop her adding to/taking from the pile.
Ok sharon, Kate- will buy a cake! I know it's silly but it's just one of those little things that are important to me as a mum. It was something that always made me feel nurtured as a child...picking out the cake from the woman's weekly cookbook and mum preparing it for me just like the picture. It made me feel very special and important on my big day and the whole process holds fond memories for me. But Grace is easily pleased and I have plenty more birthdays to bake for. We are having a little party in a couple of weeks time so I will probably bake something then ;)
We went and bought some gifts for her to open (toys to keep her ocupied while we are away) and I am really happy with what we chose. We bought lots of games and activities that we can do together as a family and lots of things that will get us outdoors and running about. We bought her a hula hoop which was a lovely bit of nostalgia. i almost bought two-one for me as well, but haydn wouldn't let me.lol.
It was lovely to talk to you on the phone the other day Kate. I'm so glad you liked your surprise-you are ever so gracious and it makes it even more worth while.
The weather is looking lovely-still darn windy though which makes me think we are going to freeze getting in and out of the pool. Hopefully we can make a mad dash to our lovely warm rooftop jacuzzi afterwards....bliss!
Hmmm I'm really just babbling here....I think I'm just trying to pass some time and avoid the packing nightmare that has taken over our house. Hopefully i will be back soon with many pictures and adventures to share
xoxoxoHave a great week everyone!xoxoxoxox
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
3 days!!!!!
Only 3 more days!!!!!!!!!!
I know I keep going on about it but I seriously couldn't be more excited, I have been looking forward to this holiday for many months.
Today we finally bought new batteries for our camera so fingers crossed we have heaps of pictures to share when we get home. Still not sure re my cake dilemma, I thought of your cake Kate but I don't think I have the right tin???? I like your idea about making it beforehand though-I'm thinking of baking a butter cake and freezing it and thinking about the decorating stuff later.
Am about to check the weather forecast again to see what's in store.I can't believe that something that was months away is finally almost here! Grace is super excited too, she has talked about nothing else all week-to the point where we started to wish we hadn't told her so far in advance..lol.
Sharon, I've been thinking of you often-every time I use my gator shirt. It's a lovely reminder of you guys and it makes me feel very special.
anyways just passing some more time,chat again soon!
xoxo
I know I keep going on about it but I seriously couldn't be more excited, I have been looking forward to this holiday for many months.
Today we finally bought new batteries for our camera so fingers crossed we have heaps of pictures to share when we get home. Still not sure re my cake dilemma, I thought of your cake Kate but I don't think I have the right tin???? I like your idea about making it beforehand though-I'm thinking of baking a butter cake and freezing it and thinking about the decorating stuff later.
Am about to check the weather forecast again to see what's in store.I can't believe that something that was months away is finally almost here! Grace is super excited too, she has talked about nothing else all week-to the point where we started to wish we hadn't told her so far in advance..lol.
Sharon, I've been thinking of you often-every time I use my gator shirt. It's a lovely reminder of you guys and it makes me feel very special.
anyways just passing some more time,chat again soon!
xoxo
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Hallo lovelies!
I'm getting so excited about our holiday!!!!!!! Only 5 days to go..............
After 2 days of feeling really heavy-headed and sleepy, today I woke up bright eyed and excited :-) I feel like we still have a lot to do and it will be mostly up to me because Hayd only has one day off between now and then. We are using that day to go to the library and DVD store to stock up for our holiday. I can't wait to spend some time lying on the beach with a good book.
I'm having a small dilemma though re Grace's b'day. Her b'day actually falls on the day we have to leave which is a little sad but I feel like the whole week will be very fun for her,full of treats and the things she loves. But about the cake......
I wanted to do something special for her as we always have but we won't really have time at the holiday house and when we get home things are going to be a lil crazy as we will have all our stuff to unpack and MIL has decided to come and see Grace for her b'day (((grrrrr great timing)))).
I thought about having one earlier in the week but I feel like she should have one on her birthday too :O( But to be honest the last think i am going to want to do when we get home is rush around and bake a cake with MIL about to land on our doorstep and all the other stuff we have to do. So I thought about buying one but that makes me feel like a crap mum-making the cake is a special thing and i dont want to palm it off to someone else.
Any suggestions?
I have been stalking the extended weather forecast and wouldn't you know it showers have been predicted for exactly the weekend we go away. Blue skies and sunshine until then of course! Haha, I think it is supposed to be fine after that so fingers crossed.
Anyways just wanted to pop in for a quick chat
xoxo
After 2 days of feeling really heavy-headed and sleepy, today I woke up bright eyed and excited :-) I feel like we still have a lot to do and it will be mostly up to me because Hayd only has one day off between now and then. We are using that day to go to the library and DVD store to stock up for our holiday. I can't wait to spend some time lying on the beach with a good book.
I'm having a small dilemma though re Grace's b'day. Her b'day actually falls on the day we have to leave which is a little sad but I feel like the whole week will be very fun for her,full of treats and the things she loves. But about the cake......
I wanted to do something special for her as we always have but we won't really have time at the holiday house and when we get home things are going to be a lil crazy as we will have all our stuff to unpack and MIL has decided to come and see Grace for her b'day (((grrrrr great timing)))).
I thought about having one earlier in the week but I feel like she should have one on her birthday too :O( But to be honest the last think i am going to want to do when we get home is rush around and bake a cake with MIL about to land on our doorstep and all the other stuff we have to do. So I thought about buying one but that makes me feel like a crap mum-making the cake is a special thing and i dont want to palm it off to someone else.
Any suggestions?
I have been stalking the extended weather forecast and wouldn't you know it showers have been predicted for exactly the weekend we go away. Blue skies and sunshine until then of course! Haha, I think it is supposed to be fine after that so fingers crossed.
Anyways just wanted to pop in for a quick chat
xoxo
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Via Google
The term "personal development" kinda creeps me out but after my last post (which was probably only 30 minutes ago!) I decided to take my usual "research" based approach to problems and seek out some info regarding family/relationship issues. Where is a girl to start? My old friend google of course (thankful again for the luxury of the internet!).
Anyways I found this post http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/01/understanding-family-relationship-problems/
an interesting perspective I think.
back to my search!
xo
Anyways I found this post http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/01/understanding-family-relationship-problems/
an interesting perspective I think.
back to my search!
xo
Ugh!
Families!!!!!!!!!!!!! who would have them?
I am feeling so upset, angry and frustrated with my parents right now and I just don't know what to do with all of this negative energy. I love the both of them dearly but I find them unreasonable and impossible and completely unable to step outside their own selfish little bubble.
Ugh Ugh Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What do you do in a situation with no resolution? What do you do with all the crazy emotional energy that bubbles around?
Part of me wants to let it go, let them be-but I am left with the emotional chaos that results from not being heard and the resentment from needs not being met for so long.
Another part of me wants to punish them-hurt them back-but that is just stupid and unproductive
The most sensible part of me wants to work it out with them-but there is just no talking to my parents.They are totally void of communication skills that most of us take for granted. They are totally unable to verbalise their emotions and totally unprepared to hear anyone else do the same. They prefer angry retorts and insults and sarcastic jabs.
They treat us like children as though we are not allowed a voice, and right now I feel like a naughty child for speaking up and questioning their actions.
It is insane-I am 26 years old.
I am feeling so upset, angry and frustrated with my parents right now and I just don't know what to do with all of this negative energy. I love the both of them dearly but I find them unreasonable and impossible and completely unable to step outside their own selfish little bubble.
Ugh Ugh Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What do you do in a situation with no resolution? What do you do with all the crazy emotional energy that bubbles around?
Part of me wants to let it go, let them be-but I am left with the emotional chaos that results from not being heard and the resentment from needs not being met for so long.
Another part of me wants to punish them-hurt them back-but that is just stupid and unproductive
The most sensible part of me wants to work it out with them-but there is just no talking to my parents.They are totally void of communication skills that most of us take for granted. They are totally unable to verbalise their emotions and totally unprepared to hear anyone else do the same. They prefer angry retorts and insults and sarcastic jabs.
They treat us like children as though we are not allowed a voice, and right now I feel like a naughty child for speaking up and questioning their actions.
It is insane-I am 26 years old.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Told you so!
Remember a few weeks ago when I was telling you about the lovely holiday house we were trying to book-that was available up until precisely the day we wanted to book it and then alas it was gone-for exactly the week we wanted it!
And how I whinged and said this kind of thing always happens to us-to the point where it is a bit of a family joke-albeit not a particularly funny one!
ok so I realised i sounded like a bit of a brat and decided not to tell you when a week or so laterit happened again. Remember that black dress i wanted for an engagement party? well I emailed, asked if it was in stock in my size, was told it was and to go ahead and order it and it would be available for next day delivery.
A few days later...no dress!. I waited until two days before the party and decided to send an email just to check that everything was ok----got an apologetic email back saying "there must have been some mistake, dress not in stock etc etc etc" Cut a long story short and many emails later I got a different dress which arrived just in time.Phew!
But like I said-always happens to us.
Fast forward to the weekend. Toilet broken-again! Called real estate to order plumber. without toilet for a full 24 hours (do not want to talk about it!!!!!!) finally thought i should call and check that something had been arranged. "oh, I'm not sure what has happened here-will get someone out to you right away" someone came within an hour and a half!
again-always happens to us.
Now here's the funniest one yet...TMI coming your way so step out soon if you are a prude.
decided to order our first "adult" purchase online, a device for some adult couple fun. In stock-check! ......Next day delivery-check!......Payment processed-check! what could possibly go wrong??
Waited excitedly.....no discreet parcel....no email.....hmmmmmm
Sent an email today to check progress of order "oh er.. it looks like there was a problem with your order...it wasn't processed properly....sometimes happens with paypal blah blah blah"
For *insert F-bomb!*'s sake!
The sex shop can't even get a friggin order straight!!!! what on earth is wrong with people? Why is everyone we come into contact with completely incompetent?
I'm going quietly crazy............
And how I whinged and said this kind of thing always happens to us-to the point where it is a bit of a family joke-albeit not a particularly funny one!
ok so I realised i sounded like a bit of a brat and decided not to tell you when a week or so laterit happened again. Remember that black dress i wanted for an engagement party? well I emailed, asked if it was in stock in my size, was told it was and to go ahead and order it and it would be available for next day delivery.
A few days later...no dress!. I waited until two days before the party and decided to send an email just to check that everything was ok----got an apologetic email back saying "there must have been some mistake, dress not in stock etc etc etc" Cut a long story short and many emails later I got a different dress which arrived just in time.Phew!
But like I said-always happens to us.
Fast forward to the weekend. Toilet broken-again! Called real estate to order plumber. without toilet for a full 24 hours (do not want to talk about it!!!!!!) finally thought i should call and check that something had been arranged. "oh, I'm not sure what has happened here-will get someone out to you right away" someone came within an hour and a half!
again-always happens to us.
Now here's the funniest one yet...TMI coming your way so step out soon if you are a prude.
decided to order our first "adult" purchase online, a device for some adult couple fun. In stock-check! ......Next day delivery-check!......Payment processed-check! what could possibly go wrong??
Waited excitedly.....no discreet parcel....no email.....hmmmmmm
Sent an email today to check progress of order "oh er.. it looks like there was a problem with your order...it wasn't processed properly....sometimes happens with paypal blah blah blah"
For *insert F-bomb!*'s sake!
The sex shop can't even get a friggin order straight!!!! what on earth is wrong with people? Why is everyone we come into contact with completely incompetent?
I'm going quietly crazy............
Saturday, August 2, 2008
"This is and always has been a huge part of my fat experience — this
disconnect between my hyperactive mind and my nearly ignored flesh. My body has
been a shameful reminder of my failings, and so for the most part, I have
ignored it as a tool for my survival. It has been under-used, abused and all but
abandoned. "http://thefatexperience.com/2008/06/stacy-bias-taking-back-the-body/
This is amazing! Go read. Now.
Incredible
Just stumbled apon this via the ever lovely Joy Nash......
http://thefatexperience.com/
Really interesting stuff, though the cynic in me tells me that the people that really need to see this won't.......sigh!
http://thefatexperience.com/
Really interesting stuff, though the cynic in me tells me that the people that really need to see this won't.......sigh!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Lovely
Today has been a lovely day!
I always dread the weekends that Haydn works because they seem to drag on forever and I feel lonely and bored. I was determined today to enjoy the time alone with grace rather than wishing it away..
So we did painting this morning on the front verandah. I think the beautiful weather we have had these pastfew days has contributed to my pleasant mood,the sky and the ocean are a clear deep blue, the sun is warm and the breeze is fresh. It was lovely to sit with my favorite girl listening to her chatter away and watch the ocean. Picture perfect!
Then I noticed my fav sunny spot on our back porch was looking lovely so we packed the paints away, hung our pictures on the line downstairs and vacated to the back to chase the sunshine. I made a lovely coffee & grabbed a stack of recipe magazines and sat in the sunshine feeling inspired and listening to Grace tell me the many reasons why she doesn't like salad.
Then we got hungry so we dragged a big blanket into the yard (again chasing the sun!) and I made Grace a sandwich and tucked into my own vegetable curry left over from last night. What is it about rich curries and stews that makes them taste so much better after a night in the fridge? yum yum yummy!
Now I feel sleepy from all the sun and am just about ready to curl up for an afternoon nap!
xoxo
I always dread the weekends that Haydn works because they seem to drag on forever and I feel lonely and bored. I was determined today to enjoy the time alone with grace rather than wishing it away..
So we did painting this morning on the front verandah. I think the beautiful weather we have had these pastfew days has contributed to my pleasant mood,the sky and the ocean are a clear deep blue, the sun is warm and the breeze is fresh. It was lovely to sit with my favorite girl listening to her chatter away and watch the ocean. Picture perfect!
Then I noticed my fav sunny spot on our back porch was looking lovely so we packed the paints away, hung our pictures on the line downstairs and vacated to the back to chase the sunshine. I made a lovely coffee & grabbed a stack of recipe magazines and sat in the sunshine feeling inspired and listening to Grace tell me the many reasons why she doesn't like salad.
Then we got hungry so we dragged a big blanket into the yard (again chasing the sun!) and I made Grace a sandwich and tucked into my own vegetable curry left over from last night. What is it about rich curries and stews that makes them taste so much better after a night in the fridge? yum yum yummy!
Now I feel sleepy from all the sun and am just about ready to curl up for an afternoon nap!
xoxo
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