Deafening silence!

The majority of this week has been so quiet at home that it's not an enjoyable silence as our children flew to N.S.W. on Wednesday. It was very hard letting them go without one of us with them and I was on edge until they eventually text me when they had landed and were safe, now in the hands of my Mother who has been waiting anxiously to have them all to herself. They were both very excited about going down so it was only me who shed some tears at the airport, although I was told that I wasn't allowed to by Yaz. She got totally embarrased when we insisted to take a photo of them just before they boarded the plane as you can see by the look on her face in the photo. They seem to be having a good time though and have had time to catch up with all of the family. They have been into the city and across to Manly, have been to the movies and out for lunches etc...My family are just in shock as to how much they have changed. I just wish they would all move up here so that we all shared our lives together, it makes me feel so sad sometimes. Like I always say...I don't know how Ian does it?! It's been such a long time since he's seen his family and we just really wish that we could be closer to them also. We know we have made this decision for us as a family and we are happy with the decision too, it just makes it hard not having any family around at all.

(Ian is reading this over my shoulder and taking the mick because I have mentioned the word 'family' a million times...well that's what it's all about!).















Ian is recovering really well and has moved on from sucking his food to actually eating properly. The last of his stitches has dissolved and everything has healed up really well. He has lost a bit of weight through it all also. He is just glad that it is all over and he says that it wasn't as bad as what he thought it was going to be.

We haven't done a lot during the week, just work for me. We took the children to the movies before they left and Ian and I went out last night with another couple for dinner and drinks since we don't get the chance to go out on our own often so we made the most of it. We had a good night...had a few drinks but were both fine today thank goodness! We went out and had lunch down by the water today and it was just so lovely. Everyone was there with their children and their dogs which made us miss our two and wished we had a little dog! The children keep going on about getting a dog...Yaz wants an Alaskan malamute, Ian likes
beagles and labradors and Bailey and I want a sausage dog...maybe one day soon...

Well that's about it really, just a quiet week. One good thing is that the washing load was very small and hardly any ironing! Ian returns back to work tomorrow and I have 2 assignments to complete and an exam to start studying for so back to reality! Really looking forward to seeing Yaz and Bailey on Thursday afternoon where they will be smothered with hugs and kisses...much to Yazmin's horror probably! Oh well xxx

Ian's Operation

Well this was the week that Ian had been dreading, which I am certain that he is glad that it is all over and done with-THE WISDOM TEETH OPERATION! Ian actually had jinxed himself when he made his first appointment with the specialist, saying that he will probably come down with being ill on the day of the surgery, and a few days before, he actually was ill and had a throat infection with large white spots lining his cheeks and throat. Luckily though he was given the all-clear on the day and all went ahead as planned. His surgery was 8.30am on the Wednesday and he was in there for about an hour, having had a general anaesthetic too. The nurse called me in when it was all over and it was the strangest thing seeing him in a vulnerable way, but kind of funny too as he was just coming around and was instantly trying to make jokes. He was a fair bit out of it and was looking at me all dazed. Normally it's me on that end of it so as I said before it was quite strange watching him go through it. All went extremely well though and he now has a mouth full of stitches which will eventually dissolve. When we got home mid-morning after the operation, I left him to rest whilst I went to get some shopping to make him his slops and get his medication. His face had just started to swell up at this point. So I did my shopping, boot full of groceries and went to start the car to get back to my poor man when the blooming car refused to start at all! I couldn't believe it, of all days! I tried for about 10 minutes and then phoned Ian to let him know that I wasn't just leisurely shopping, I was stuck and would call the road-side assistance company we were with to get me home so he could take some pain killers. Anyway about an hour later they arrived and luckily managed to start it for me after smashing my starter motor with a hammer, so I managed to get the car home before all of the frozen stuff went to waste and before Ian was in too much agony. He was fine luckily so I made him some slops for lunch and made sure he was comfy and had everything he needeed.

Ian with his ice-cream and jelly!

That following afternoon the car still wouldn't start so luckily I picked the children up from school by foot as I probably should anyway since we only are a 20min walk away. I couldn't however go to college that night , well I did have the option of driving Ian's ute but it's a manual and I haven't driven it for ages and with my driving record recently I thought that Brisbane would be a safer place without me on the roads. The following day we had to get the car towed to the garage to get fixed...which by the next day they did fix it and gave us a list of everything else that needs to be done! Always the way though isn't it?!

I had a Dr.s appointment this week just for a check-up and because my wrist is swollen and has been for a couple of weeks after I uncoordinately had a bike fall in an awkward manner on it whilst I was sweeping the garage out. Ian just shakes his head at me because of the way I do things and what damage I do when I do it! So since not being able to rest it with my work, it hasn't had a chance to heal and I'm not sure exactly what's going on with it so have to have an x-ray this week just to make sure it's nothing more than soft tissue damage.

I had an interview with Bailey's teacher this week and alls good with him at school and he is doing very well, still a bit shy sometimes and off with the fairies...(don't know where he gets that from?)...but a lovely boy to have in the class. We were very happy and have no concerns at all.

This week was the last week of school before a two week break, where the children are going to N.S.W. for 8 days. They are very excited and I think I'm getting quite nervous having them both gone for that long and being so far away! I know they will be well looked after and I will speak to them constantly.

This weekend Yaz had a cheerleading competition at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. It was a very long day on the Saturday and went an hour and a half over time. Yaz has lost all enthusiasm for cheer leading and won't be returning when the holidays finish. Today, Sunday, I dropped her there and took Bailey for a bush walk and a bike ride close by to where Yaz was. We had a great day and during the bush walk we had a huge python cross in front of us which was incredible and I have never seen Bailey's eyes so large before! He took a few steps back whilst I tried to get closer for a better look. He was a beautiful snake and would have been about 2 +1/2 metres long.

After the track was all clear we continued our walk and came across a blue tongue lizard, so again I tried to get in close in which he started to enlarge his body to warn me off and after taking a couple of photos I put my hand out towards him and he hissed and poked his tongue ferociously at us and started chasing us down the path. I screamed like a big girl and he then ran off into the bush. Bailey and I were in stitches, it was so funny and have been laughing about it all afternoon! After having some refreshments after our adventurous nature walk, we headed to the bay side for a bit before going to a near by lagoon where Bailey rode his bike and we kicked the football around. Soon after, Yaz had finished her last cheerleading event ever and it was home time again. Back to our poor patient waiting for some company and his Sunday paper!

Last night Yaz, Bailey and I abandoned Ian and went to a friends house for a curry evening. I felt really guilty about going but I have put off so many social events with these friends due to college and study that I didn't want to miss out on this one. Ian was on the phone to Mum and Dad when we left which was just what he needed I think. We had a good night and Ian was missed by all, especially me

Hopefully this coming week Ian will be feeling alot better and the pain should start to ease. He ended up very swollen and the bruising has really come out now. We have planned to go out with another couple on the weekend for dinner and drinks since neither of us have any children on the weekend but we will have to see how Ian is and may end up just going to the movies if he's still not eating properly. It's all about Ian again next week and the children departing for N.S.W.

Till next week....xxx

A Proud Moment

Well the big day has been and gone, all the hype and excitement over. Last night was the Bledisloe Cup, where Bailey and his team mates were 'Guards of Honour' for the Australian Union team as they came out onto the pitch. The boys all lined up with their flags and did all of us proud standing guard. When they came back to their seats, they had the biggest beams on their faces and were quite chuffed with themselves. I'm not 100% sure if they got a milli-second of fame on t.v. but we taped it so will have a look. They were also given a program in which their names were published in it, so this will be a very treasured keepsake of the night. They also received a certificate of thanks, signed by Matt Giteau, (one of the Australian players), for making the night a success. We are extremely proud of our Bailey and it brought a tear to my eye watching them walk out onto the field as I knew just how extrememly excited he was. He had been counting this event down for such a long time and could barely contain himself on the morning of the match. An evening that will always bring a smile to his and our faces! :)

I have now officially finished college for the weekends, so I am feeling very relieved and can't wait for the weekends again which I think for the first few months we will be making the absolute most out of! I now only have about 9 more Wednesday evenings left at college and then it's all over. I just can't wait until Graduation, where I will be sure to let my hair down and have a blast of an evening in my grad gown and hat thingy...not sure of the proper name for it?!

During the week not a lot happened really, it was all about this weekend. I had to take my car back in to get the boot fixed as it wouldn't open. Then we had to get a new car battery as ours was eroding terribly. It's just been one thing after another with the cars lately, which I am mostly part responsible for...

Happy Birthday to Tim who had his 40th this past Saturday. Hope you had a great weekend away!

This coming week my poor hubby has to go in for day surgery to have his 4 wisdom teeth removed. He goes in on Wednesday morning and we are sure that he will be a bit sore and sorry for a few days so I will look after him and make sure that he still has his gorgeous smile on his face. Unfortunately he seems to be coming down with some sort of bug and has a bit of a throat infection so we are hoping that it doesn't interfere with the surgery. He has taken a few days off afterwards to recover and be waited on hand and foot! Will let you know how it all went in next weeks entry. I'll see if he'll let me take photos of him post-surgery...don't like my chances!

The next countdown is for both Yaz and Bailey as they are flying back to N.S.W. in just over a weeks time and both are very excited, as are my family on the receiving end. They will be going for 8 days so the house is going to be extremely quiet with Ian still recovering and the children not here, although I don't think Ian will take long to bounce back and vocalise his need and want for his cups-of-tea!

This weekend Yaz has a full weekend of cheerleading and this will probably be the last of the cheerleading for her as she wants out, is bored with it and has no interest in doing it in the future. What's next...with Yaz you never know!

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to all of you Daddys out there. We spent the day up at the Sunshine Coast, after going to our ritual Maccas for breakfast and giving Ian his gifts. It seems like alot of people had the same idea as us as the motorway was packed and it took us longer than usual. Once we got there though and set everything up it was a fantastic day, spent playing cricket and football and Bailey the only one brave enough to make the most of the surf. We took a picnic with us too and just had such a great day together as a family. The beach we went too we had never been there before and it was gorgeous, although pretty much anything on the Sunshine Coast is! It wasn't too packed and was tucked away on a back street. We all just love it up there so much and can only imagine that most of our Summer weekends will be spent there too.

The rest of the week was ordinary with no injuries or illnesses or any drama for that matter which is just the way we like it. My car finally went in to get fixed after my unfortunate accident, so I now have it back after it being in the garage for a whole week and wish we could've kept the run-around car we were given. It was small and cute and more ME!

Ian had a couple of days where he had to come home from work early as his ute was over heating, so he has to take tomorrow off to take it in somewhere to get the radiator checked out, hopefully not the result of damage done when I backed into him?!

Saturday morning Bailey had an end of season break-up for his Union with a breakfast b.b.q and presentation. They all got trophies and team photos. Him and Ian certainly made the most of the b.b.q. by pigging out. Afterwards we had to take him swimming. I then dropped them home and went Fathers Day shopping which took up the rest of the afternoon.

That's pretty much the week that was! This coming week brings my last weekend at college-yippee! Also Saturday is Bailey's big night where his Union team are the guards of honour for the Australian team at the Bledisloe Cup. He is so excited and we can't wait, so if you can, make sure you watch the beginning of the game to catch a glimpse of our little boy and his proud moment! Will take photos and put them on here next week.