October ’06 Toddlers

Hi
Am sure it won't be too much longer Kellz. It is horrible waiting each month isn't it.
Our TT still going the same. We have accidents most days (the odd one with none) but he is happy wearing his 'In the Night Garden undies' and he generally goes happily to the potty when I remind him(sometimes have to bribe with a coin for his money box - he has no idea of the money concept but loves posting it in the slot!) It is saving me money on nappies and he is happy with it all so I think I may as well just keep going.
Nothing much to report here. Feel tired still most of the time but I guess that is normal with a baby and toddler and breast feeding - sigh! Harry is so cute. We have just started solids. He is six months in a weeks time and it has just flown. He is such a happy wee boy - I just love him to bits!

That's great about the TT Kellz and Kath. Things are just plodding along here as normal. Brenna is loving kindy and I'm counting down to the end of term when I finish work. The kids I have this year are the same as last year and they are really cool, but I just feel like I'm ready for a break from working. I only took 3 months off with Brenna before I went back part time so can't wait to have a decent break this time!

YAY!!!! That is awesome. Huge congratulations! It didn't take long after all! Well done! Very excited for you.

YAY YAY YAAAAYYYY!!!!   Aw Kelly, that's so exciting! I'm so happy for you and Brent and Isla. Very cool. I just about jumped out of my seat when I read that!

Wow time's flying - Harry's on solids already?!? Can't believe it's been 6 months! Congrats, Kath     
And how long till the end of term, Anna? Bring on the maternity leave. Yee-ah.

Ella had her food challenge for dairy on Thursday and Oh Yeah she has outgrown the allergy!! Woo-Hoo!! We don't yet know to what extent, but certainly not anaphylactic now which is all I really needed to know. We went to LoneStar the next night and she ordered off the menu - so cool. She also ate their table salt straight off a plate and when I wasn't looking I caught her with my mini wine bottle tipped into her mouth... hrmmmm. It was so fun letting her taste everything off our plates (except my prawns). Having the best weekend here - I did Kapiti Isl yesterday and it's so worth it. Had a kids party today, and Reuben even behaved himself for it! He's teething but isn't yet old enough to use a teething toy properly, so Jono tied one on his playgym so it sits just in his mouth... seems to work!

Far out I'm happy for you, Kellz.

Teehee, that's so spooky that I thought of you and texted you last night just as you were posting Kellz . I second Andie - there were lots of excited squeals here last night, we are so excited for you guys!

Quick his to everyone, will post more later.

Oh and i just posted a pic of the gremlins on FB with their certificates from athletics prizegiving, Mercedes came 3rd overall in their age group, and Maya and Sienna got merit certificates. I am so proud of my girls!

Oooh Danni - got a great haircut?

Ella picked up germs at the beginning of last week and quickly shared them, so it's been some long days and nights here! Reuben is just not equipped to deal with the 'flu yet, poor little fella - his turned into Man-flu and he even managed all-nighters thanks to it!

I just took on a new little not-job (is a voluntary position) and I'm all excited about it! I'll be a 'Mentor Supervisor' for a new agency in NZ called Fresh Perspective (you can find them on Google if you're feeling nosey) - it's all about hooking parents up with others who are trained to be Mentors, to offer them a hand in a supportive way. It's a way cool agency! Only a few hours a week for me, which is about right for where I'm at these days. I do love working, but I'm enjoying staying at home with Reuben and Ella more, especially while they're so little.

Hey, who else has seen that awful Yo Gabba Gabba? What the...?!? Is the presenter guy there to promote acceptance of special needs? cause if he is, then it all makes sense, but if not, what were they thinking?! Kids shows were so much cooler when we were little, eh.

I think they should bring back Fraggle Rock !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

James likesthat programme I think because it has a robot he seems to be into them at the moment he puts the washing basket over is head and pretends he is one. What I don't get is if it is from the 70's or is made to look like it is I fingd it very bizarre.

james is good he's getting really big now is about up to my hips and is picking up on everything it amazes us with how much he actually knows his grommets have fallen out so will be interesting to see if he will need them put back in or not.

Just been back up Warworth again as my Nana has got cancer again and is starting to go down hill but she seems to be dealing with it pretty well so thats good so will be up again some time soon.

Heres my Haircut.





And one of James.

Wicked haircut! 

Am with you - I am really reassured when I hear other people get it too. Sometimes I feel like mine is worse than everyone elses!!! Lots more jealousy and possessive behaviour with toys etc. He never used to be like that. I get silly tantrums about things like trying to help him do ANYTHING! It takes us forever to get out of the house because he has to do everything himself in his own time. I need more patience than I have some days!!! He He! Am also sure just a phase but it is definitely challenging especially when need to be somewhere quickly!
Anna, I LOVED Fraggle Rock. I forgot about that!
Awesome haircut - very stylish Danni!