tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87364278108385505112024-03-19T17:32:11.025+10:002 Aussie Mammas2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-73237339403732710372014-05-02T15:41:00.001+10:002014-05-02T15:45:40.795+10:00New job, cooking and a wedding!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Life lately has been an crazy mix of compromise, lack of sleep, self doubt, wonderful moments and learning - this post will update you on what you've missed, bore you and perhaps make you a little dizzy because I'm likely to jump from thing to thing haha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We've had lots of lovely moments as a family, deliberately making time for family snuggles, finger-painting, dancing and running around the house like crazy people, jumping out at one another - this has always been Elijah's favourite game and he's now taken to hiding and scaring us. Beyond cute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm sticking to keeping the focus on being grateful, or trying to, and making my moments with Elijah quality. He has been trying out the 4am wake ups again and that's just ridiculous so sometimes I find myself being a little short tempered or distracted. I've begun involving him in food preparation, which he loves! The other day we made an omelette and today we made some chocolate banana zucchini muffins (I'll post the recipe if anyone is interested, they're delish! And very simple). His favourite part is stirring. Today he pulled a chair up to the bench and stood on it telling me "Mummy, kickook, kickook" it took me a while to realize he was saying 'cooking' (note: Elijah says new words backwards like that often, is this common, and has anyone else's little one done it?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm back at work. I think I missed blogging abut the whole quitting the bank decision a few months ago an starting my Cert 4 Allied Health Assistant course - hoping I'd find a job quickly. Well it wasn't quickly but I found one! I'm working at a hospital doing admin and switchboard. It's casual/shift work which I've never done and I have to say it's taking some getting used to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've been clucky. It's happened before but usually goes away quickly and without much fuss. Not so much this time. I'm putting it down to turning 30 shortly and the fact that I seem to be ovulating strangely and rather intensely. It will pass. It has to, getting me pregnant would be a feat, our donor is no longer available and we don't have the cash to do it. Not to mention, I have no desire to give birth AT ALL. No thank you! Each to their own but *shiver* not so much.</span></div>
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2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-41821698325353143372014-03-07T13:52:00.001+10:002016-02-01T07:52:52.421+10:00Thank you Mr Snail<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I like being his Mamma/Mummy. It's a privilege and an honour and no matter how challenging it can be it's the most amazing thing I could ever be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes though, I don't feel like the best Mamma I could be. Like when I just need to pee alone or eat my lunch without a small person using me as a jungle gym and I do what we all promise we won't, and use the tv as a sitter. Or the times I'm short on patience from being up since 4am five days in a row and find myself less patient than he deserves. Or the times I growl at my precious boy because being hit in the head with a book sixteen times really wears me down. Or the days where I stare at my phone instead of watching him play... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've become complacent, I've started taking him for granted and it doesn't feel great. But, I've decided that instead of beating myself up for the things that most of us do (We all do that stuff right?) I'm going to redirect that yucky energy to motivation to take a step back, realize what an amazing gift my Elijah is and do something about it. I will try and be more patient, I will put down my phone, I will drink in his giggles and hugs and those awfully sloppy kisses, I will learn to duck books (and other flying objects) and I will create more memories with my darling boy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today, I made a start. We went into the back yard to play in the dirt, and throw the ball for our pup. We had a great time. Elijah helped me weed the small garden beds where we got our hands grubby and found a snail! I picked it up and managed to hold his attention long enough for him to watch Mr Snail slooooooowly come out of his shell. The look on his face was delightful. It was wonderful to just be in the moment and see the wonder on his face as he experienced a snail for the first time. Maybe next time we will dig up some worms!</span></div>
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2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-54033048710100055642014-02-26T18:11:00.001+10:002014-02-26T18:38:00.926+10:00Bump!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I arrived home to find one muddy pooch. It had been raining and she had been digging in our lovely rich red soil :| I managed to get her into the back of my car with a lovely trail of footprints through the house and only a little on myself. We arrive at the vet on schedule and I think to myself 'yeah, you can do this! Suck on that anxiety!' (Note: my anxiety levels have been great, but straying from routine can set it off for me) I take her in and she pees, of course... Then the vet says to me "Jo called, you need to collect your son from daycare" - my head spins, how does she know, what's happened, oh my god what.has.happened!?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Accept help. Dishes, baby-minding, washing... Do yourself a favour and just say yes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Be kind to yourself. It's a tough gig! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Crying will become a daily event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Every child is different, don't compare too much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Farts. Baby farts are LOUD! You'll wonder exactly HOW your little angel made that sound.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Giggles. You will spend so much of your time trying to make baby laugh. The best part of my day is making E laugh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hard. It's definitely trying at times. You'll second guess yourself, you'll cry. You'll wonder if you can even do it. You can - it gets easier. Promise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Instincts. Trust them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Joy. Find joy in the little things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kisses. Baby kisses are glorious and slobbery and delightful. I think I cried the first time E kissed me back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Love. You will feel more love than you ever even thought possible. Sometimes it's immediate, sometimes it can take months, it will come and it will knock your socks off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">No one has the 'right answer' or knows the 'right way' to do it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overreact. Try not to. Those first bumps on the head, fat lips, scraped knees. Try and be calm and composed, your little one will look to you to see if things are OK. This is a hard one but I've found it so helpful. Now when E falls he just kind of checks himself to make sure he's not hurting and goes back to playing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Quiet time is rare, savour it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Routine. Do your best to get one, life is SO much easier with a routine. Your routine might be completely different to the next person, and that's ok. Just work something out that suits your life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sex. What's that? (Be prepared for your love life to wane at least a little but probably a lot).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Understanding. Do your best to be understanding of your partner, they're going through it too. No matter who gives birth, it's a massive journey for everyone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Valuim... Just kidding ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bubbaroo has a great range of products including face washers, Joey Pouches and Blankies, a newborn pack and a super cute joey toy. The website is lovely and has advice and guides to make choosing your product very simple. Not only safe and functional, but stylish - you won't find any gaudy designs in Bubbaroo's range. I adore the soft, natural colours that the products come in.</span></div>
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2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-5020723140298018592013-08-26T13:34:00.001+10:002013-08-26T13:34:37.685+10:00Another month has passedHow did that even happen!? <div><br></div><div>This last month has been a little crazy, and I haven't gotten around to blogging aside from the occasional pic for Silent Sunday. I won't apologize, you're all used to it by now ;)</div><div><br></div><div>Sadly, we said goodbye to my Great Uncle Geoffrey. He was a gorgeous man, never letting the fact that he had Downs Syndrome get in the way of leading an amazing life. He will be very missed, but I'm so proud that I can say I knew him.</div><div><br></div><div>In other news, Elijah has changed so so much. Babbling non stop and even cracking out a "mum mum mum" for me the other day. He often sounds like he's telling a funny story and looks at you like; "do you even understand me, lady?". He has cut his bottom molars, boy that was AWFUL! His previous teething was nothing compared to that. We were almost in tears, seeing him in that much pain - to top it off, as he was teething, he broke out in a rash and got blisters around his little mouth so stopped eating for a few days. He was diagnosed with Hand Foot and Mouth disease, which has now passed. Phew!</div><div><br></div><div>That's a little update for you all. Sorry it's short and sweet, so much to do so little time!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-82278921877400613592013-08-25T20:42:00.001+10:002013-08-25T20:42:15.330+10:00Silent Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirtdpRMoHni5VGitTZ82NN1rP6sQ07qHCUjNUSEn2Bizow7aBujWWMwoTSuJJPrhe5J_arjOlaJ4QvKeGHjcs22CdlMkMndfiKXzfPBl8kytMcXOGTXLuDdZ6BBVuPX802P05G89LO5k-/s640/blogger-image--2081819734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirtdpRMoHni5VGitTZ82NN1rP6sQ07qHCUjNUSEn2Bizow7aBujWWMwoTSuJJPrhe5J_arjOlaJ4QvKeGHjcs22CdlMkMndfiKXzfPBl8kytMcXOGTXLuDdZ6BBVuPX802P05G89LO5k-/s640/blogger-image--2081819734.jpg"></a></div>2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-37169818887985850702013-08-18T19:53:00.001+10:002013-08-18T19:53:17.626+10:00Silent Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Q_iK5AB2245L798m-RM9cR4hTuorrQtYfkEj7ww5aZzc277rVhj4nyeSqTMz_K1xnV9cYRx6sTzfSURl5juzOdmK6-50aYxWfmiMMFXahrnMucfVTd0sKm-hhlb1YLOf4XqKfUuSgDfj/s640/blogger-image--1048938338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Q_iK5AB2245L798m-RM9cR4hTuorrQtYfkEj7ww5aZzc277rVhj4nyeSqTMz_K1xnV9cYRx6sTzfSURl5juzOdmK6-50aYxWfmiMMFXahrnMucfVTd0sKm-hhlb1YLOf4XqKfUuSgDfj/s640/blogger-image--1048938338.jpg"></a></div>2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-43729271851204973442013-08-11T14:22:00.001+10:002013-08-11T14:22:08.393+10:00Silent Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtx-jSM0Gdie2Pg4Mk-EVw8NXSYqyqJq0Ynl0zf_S8PFL9X0UVgk8ELZ9lilkZWF9EBTkD4y-KAsz0rz9WaTTzNYIzKsuq5x_A-O7LOBU-2QqJO856272qfQL4SKxLYy3qj-kUp8y_xee1/s640/blogger-image-19008843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtx-jSM0Gdie2Pg4Mk-EVw8NXSYqyqJq0Ynl0zf_S8PFL9X0UVgk8ELZ9lilkZWF9EBTkD4y-KAsz0rz9WaTTzNYIzKsuq5x_A-O7LOBU-2QqJO856272qfQL4SKxLYy3qj-kUp8y_xee1/s640/blogger-image-19008843.jpg"></a></div><br>2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-11863605099168703702013-08-04T15:42:00.001+10:002013-08-04T15:42:52.931+10:00Silent Sunday<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEfsZCzyVqtXdxja45Bijp34qxRZZo2S7HGNqJGS2GzifgAZF34NyEBKgcdCAP0Y1iJV8BHLiDuvgMsq8JcIRS3w78-uniZR5pThgZlJK8VRPsPPCFwv7m414QrW_-RybzAwnR5ohfHjm/s640/blogger-image--1787790167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXEfsZCzyVqtXdxja45Bijp34qxRZZo2S7HGNqJGS2GzifgAZF34NyEBKgcdCAP0Y1iJV8BHLiDuvgMsq8JcIRS3w78-uniZR5pThgZlJK8VRPsPPCFwv7m414QrW_-RybzAwnR5ohfHjm/s640/blogger-image--1787790167.jpg"></a></div>2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-74611446290328373092013-07-31T08:43:00.001+10:002013-07-31T08:46:19.453+10:00Wordless Wednesdays {are moving!}<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>After today, Wordless Wednesday will be moving to Silent Sunday! 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It had to happen eventually but it still sucks. She's been such a trooper and although I know she must miss him dreadfully and feel all those yucky working mum feelings (that I know too well) she's just gotten on with it. I'm very proud of her for being so brave and I'm very grateful that we could manage things so she could stay home with him for his first year.</div><div><br></div><div>We didn't want Elijah in care for more than three days a week, and there were only certain days that our chosen Day Care could offer so we've reshuffled things a little. Jo is home with E on Fridays and I've dropped work on Wednesdays so I get to stay home with our boy one whole day a week! I'm so so excited! </div></div><div><br></div><div>I plan for my Wednesdays to be very productive! Lots of play, lots of housework and blogging! {I know, promises promises} </div><div> </div><div>Over and out for today, I have the most handsome little dude insisting we play with his new bike, which due to his <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Evel Knievel style, is a 'supervised only' toy :/</span></div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYnrP9amFWIxnArJdjsCmJiWkNe9dbeEq7iKl8PExIb4U7sH87utbVsOR2YzQ-A7FkBLu9RAWIeIi8eGNG9EqsL_yI2ARIcBY-yOCRdsD4Smauo5QgVxcTQl0-SEt0AaY3rahhfTbVVHX/s640/blogger-image-428799000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYnrP9amFWIxnArJdjsCmJiWkNe9dbeEq7iKl8PExIb4U7sH87utbVsOR2YzQ-A7FkBLu9RAWIeIi8eGNG9EqsL_yI2ARIcBY-yOCRdsD4Smauo5QgVxcTQl0-SEt0AaY3rahhfTbVVHX/s640/blogger-image-428799000.jpg"></a></div></div>2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-34088194953596825052013-07-28T16:45:00.000+10:002013-07-28T16:48:07.438+10:00Elijah turns one!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I find it hard to believe that it was a whole entire year ago that we were welcoming our son into the world. A YEAR!<br />
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I remember vividly the flood of relief when I heard his first cry, I remember feeling completely overwhelmed throughout Jo's labour but knowing it was all ok the first time I laid eyes on him, I remember taking him over to meet Jo while they were putting all her bits and pieces back together, I remember knowing that he would make my life more amazing each day, and he has. <br />
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We've had rough days, rougher nights, vomit, poop, pee, snot, blood, tears, moments of pure bliss, moments of total uncertainty. We've learned a lot about parenting, about each other, about ourselves. It's been a rollercoaster with the highs, the lows, that feeling of your stomach dropping and complete elation (sometimes all within the same day!). We've had sleepless nights, family snuggles, tickles, raspberries, kisses, pinchy little fingers and sharp little teeth. <br />
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Every moment, good and bad has brought us here - we are the very proud mums of a one year old boy who is absolutely everything we could ever want. <br />
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I'd like to thank everyone that has read, commented, offered advice and answered questions. I'd like to say special thank you to the ladies over at <a href="http://mytwomums.com/" target="_blank">My Two Mums</a>, who have been there from the very start when we found each other on a pregnancy app. They're kind, generous, have a great blog and a gorgeous son Monkey who was born just a few days after Elijah. It's been a pleasure to be on this journey with them, even if it's from across the pond!<br />
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All the memories, mushiness and thank you's aside, it's time to talk about the PARTY!<br />
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We decided on a woodland themed party at our home, a simple gathering with family and close friends. I had images of a gorgeous party with beautiful decorations and an indulgent food table thanks to all of the amazing images I found on Pinterest. I had the best of intentions... There was to be a three layered cake with fancy frosting, there was to be gorgeous decorations and woodland animal masks... hmmmmm.<br />
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It rained all day. The cake turned out dry and I decided against the fancy frosting technique at the last minute and let him have it as a smash cake, with cupcakes for the guests. Elijah bawled his eyes out for almost the entirety of the party. The food table looked nothing like it was supposed to and the masks fell apart as soon as the kids touched them haha!<br />
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But do you know what? None of that matters! Even though the party didn't turn out like the ones on Pinterest or in the magazines, it was <em>our</em> party - it was a day to celebrate our son turning one with our loved ones. We weren't blessed with good weather, but we were blessed with guests who absolutely showered Elijah with lovely gifts, we were blessed to be able to celebrate it together. We had people travel from hours away to celebrate with us. We even had story time with his great great Aunty, which was so special that I tear up just thinking about it. It was the best first birthday ever.<br />
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I'll leave you with some photos from the day x<br />
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Do I go on about how shit I feel or do I go back to 'normal'<div><br></div><div>Then I decided to just write, with no expectations, no pressure or rules.</div><div><br></div><div>So...</div><div><br></div><div>I've been a bit fragile, but I've been ok. I have my second meeting with my psych tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it in an odd kind of way. After the first meeting, I knew I was in for some good ole fashioned fixin' - she's good! She read me like a book. She pegged mother issues in three seconds flat ;) I was given homework; write, in point form, the events in my life that affected me the most and rate them 1-10 how they affected me then, and how they affect me now. I've done part of it. I just can't bring myself to rank them, it feels odd.</div><div><br></div><div>On to happier things, Elijah is more and more amazing each day. He loves to make us laugh and is becoming more and more the dare devil, climbing on the arms of couches and Jo even found him standing on too of his toy box today!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Although he's not much interested in talking, he's getting very good at letting us know what he wants through body language and loves to take our hand to bring us to where he wants us to be :) He gives me the most lovely, slobbery kisses and is starting to get the gist of hugging back which is just lovely!</div><div><br></div><div>He loves peas and sultanas and every kind of meat. He's not so into vegetables like zucchini and cauliflower but I'll find a way to sneak them in ;) </div><div><br></div><div>His favorite TV shows are Little Charlie Bear and In The Night Garden. We still read to him every night but he can't be trusted with books, he just eats them! (A hunger for knowledge?) I still tear up with most books, especially "mummy's kisses", "Koala Lou" and "Hunwick's Egg".</div><div><br></div><div>His party is planned, the RSVP's are in and I'm all set to get cracking with the baking come Thursday night. I really hope that the party turns out how it is in my mind. I just want it to be perfect for him. We've decided on a woodland theme. We went with a woodland theme for his nursery, so it ties in nicely.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you to everyone that has given advice, shared their story and offered support since I last blogged. I really, truly appreciate it.</div><div><br></div><div>Note: I can't appear to comment from my mobile? I'm not ignoring the comments here on the blog, promise!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736427810838550511.post-85472458060401010862013-07-10T16:15:00.001+10:002013-07-10T16:15:04.084+10:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgST9UPJGh7lSogvH3EKTog5vMJchrRKTbTWoPeIxQ-O1a9DEwhsECo21F7xD0m5cwFqHgXF-jGJXBgADImx407GM4X08Ci1di_T9eRydjzsoR0YAv_wVenV3VMbzC1wZ_IBYP6DoNbTYFS/s640/blogger-image--1954567882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgST9UPJGh7lSogvH3EKTog5vMJchrRKTbTWoPeIxQ-O1a9DEwhsECo21F7xD0m5cwFqHgXF-jGJXBgADImx407GM4X08Ci1di_T9eRydjzsoR0YAv_wVenV3VMbzC1wZ_IBYP6DoNbTYFS/s640/blogger-image--1954567882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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So obviously I've let the blogging and the tweeting (and the housework and the shaving of ones legs) slip a little (a lot) lately...<div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">Here goes...</span><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">I would like to say that I'm too busy with work or Elijah or one of the craft projects I have shoved in a bag/basket/box - but if I did, I'd be telling a big fat lie.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">The truth is, I'm not that busy. I'm the usual mum-of-one-working-a-nine-to-five kind of busy. The truth is that when I do get a moment to sit down I sit on my arse and do nothing useful. </div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">The truth is, I've been procrastinating about my life and pretty much everything in it for as long as I remember.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">The truth is, I've had a pretty crappy life up until meeting my wife and I think it's finally caught up to me.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">The truth is, I've finally admitted that being sad all the time even though I have a beautiful, amazing wife and an extraordinary son, is not ok.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">I came off cymbalta (anti-anxiety medication) a few months ago and I've not really been ok since. It's been hard to get up, go to work, wash my hair... </div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">I'm depressed. </div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">I have anxiety.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">*exhale*</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">I've said it. I feel like an attention seeking, self indulgent prat but I've said it. </div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">I've seen my Dr, I've started seeing a psychologist and I'll get through it.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">So. There are reasons I seem to have fallen off the face of the planet. But I'll be fine.</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); ">I hope that this post doesn't make me seem like a complete wanker. I hope you all understand, perhaps relate. I hope some of you even stick around ;)</div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></div></div></div></div>2aussiemammashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365524768629157375noreply@blogger.com5