I've been MIA due to a few BIG changes.
First of which is that I got an early offer for Bachelor of Nursing in South Australia, and I accepted it!
This then lead to me separating from hubby. It had been coming for a while and the last straw was him telling me I was basically going to amount to nothing if I moved and studied. I ended up moving 2 weeks earlier than planned and we lived at my parents until my house settlement date.
Currently, my babies are in childcare and (mostly) loving it! And I'm at Week 5 of my course which means I'm almost a quarter of the way through 1st Year. YEAH!
Looking forward to my 2 weeks of study break to actually sit down, regroup and keep moving on.
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Oh look, some news
Sooo, that exciting news from last weeks Mumvember post? No, it doesn't involve peeing on a stick or demanding my cradle back. Not that I'd be completely adverse to those things.
You remember that little lust have list I made last month? Well I've made a bit of head way on a couple of things, like.. I dunno...buying a freaking house!!!
Like, this one! My mumma and I (well more mum than me, apparently I'm living off $800 less a month than the average married with 2 kids couple. Go figure) are getting all sign-y so I can start paying off and owning my first house. OOOHH YEEEAHHH!!!
Actually the trip mention in last weeks post was actually to look at a different place, next door to my parents actually. There's several paddocks and quite a few blue gums between the 2 places, so it's not THAT close.
It was a lovely old place, partially renovated due to the bank reneging at the last possible second. 2 large sheds and an old hay shed, all on 7 acres. Unfortunately someone topped our offer so we decided to let it slide.
Mum and Dad had a look through the next one (yep, that one up there) a week before auction day. Mum put an offer in THE DAY BEFORE AUCTION and it got accepted. Woohoo! Made a flying trip down exactly a week after the first to, you know, see what I was pay for. Although it's technically 2 bedroom there is a formal lounge that would make a fabulous master bedroom with the old fireplace. Electric cooking though and it has no bath or sheds. On the plus side the backyard is SO much bigger than I expected and it has 2 water tanks. On a bigger plus side, I can put a nail in the wall and paint the lounge whatever lurid shade I so desire. You know I'ma gunna do it, just cos I can.
In other fantabulous news, I've been offered a place a UniSA to do Nursing. Although not the double degree I was initially planning on doing, I think I just may accept it and work on the Midwifery a little down the track.
So excited, and SO hoping this is the beginning of something wonderful!
You remember that little lust have list I made last month? Well I've made a bit of head way on a couple of things, like.. I dunno...buying a freaking house!!!
Like, this one! My mumma and I (well more mum than me, apparently I'm living off $800 less a month than the average married with 2 kids couple. Go figure) are getting all sign-y so I can start paying off and owning my first house. OOOHH YEEEAHHH!!!
Actually the trip mention in last weeks post was actually to look at a different place, next door to my parents actually. There's several paddocks and quite a few blue gums between the 2 places, so it's not THAT close.
It was a lovely old place, partially renovated due to the bank reneging at the last possible second. 2 large sheds and an old hay shed, all on 7 acres. Unfortunately someone topped our offer so we decided to let it slide.
Mum and Dad had a look through the next one (yep, that one up there) a week before auction day. Mum put an offer in THE DAY BEFORE AUCTION and it got accepted. Woohoo! Made a flying trip down exactly a week after the first to, you know, see what I was pay for. Although it's technically 2 bedroom there is a formal lounge that would make a fabulous master bedroom with the old fireplace. Electric cooking though and it has no bath or sheds. On the plus side the backyard is SO much bigger than I expected and it has 2 water tanks. On a bigger plus side, I can put a nail in the wall and paint the lounge whatever lurid shade I so desire. You know I'ma gunna do it, just cos I can.
In other fantabulous news, I've been offered a place a UniSA to do Nursing. Although not the double degree I was initially planning on doing, I think I just may accept it and work on the Midwifery a little down the track.
So excited, and SO hoping this is the beginning of something wonderful!
Monday, 5 December 2011
Last week of MUMvember
Nov. 28 - Make an Effort Monday
I know it doesn't look like much but I did actually make an effort with my hair. It's usually just up in a quick messy bun. Today I even made sure the part was straight at the back! Also slicked on a bit of lippy, ooooooo.
- Be Spontaneous
My initial plan was to take the kidlets to the Melbourne Myer windows and to the Crown Christmas Spectacular, but while playdating with Missy Indy we decided to do the Crown thing with them.
So...after making myself pretty then cutting hubby's hair short - like REAL short, like no comb short - I threw the kids in the car and tore off to the train station. Thank goodness I decided to bypass the petrol station and see when the next train was because I saw people milling around on the platform. Whipped out the pram, chucked children and bags in and raced to the platform to have the train pull up a minute later. Phew!
Poor shy Miss Emmy wouldn't sit down opposite the old couple and spent the whole trip hiding behind the pram across the aisle and looking out the window.
Once we FINALLY got out of Southern Cross Station (we were on the last platform and I was so disorientated) my little trooper and I walkd all the way to Bourke Street and the Myer Windows.
She LOVED it! It was so gorgeous watching her dancing around to the music.
I thought we'd have a bit of an explore of the Melbourne Museum as well.
Emmy just kept skipping from one thing to another, unable to decide what to look at next. Unfortunately it wasn't until I looked at the time and thought it might be time to leave that I saw that there was a children's gallery. DARN! Definitely paying another visit soon.
Bribed little miss with donuts to actually get her to leave (after dragging her butt in there in the first place!) And finally got the poor tired possum to sit in the pram for me.
Quick stop at Krispy Kreme for donuts (mmmmmmm, donuts) and coffe, and we were on our way back home to tell daddy our adventures.
Nov. 29 - Listen to your kids
Having hubby drive while going to my parents I was able to turn around to look at the kiddies when they where talking (when they weren't sleeping that is).
There's some exciting news concerning this little trip that I'll be writing about soon
Nov. 30 - Treat Yourself!
I think I'll pick 1 or 2 of these to do each week from now on. It's been really fun.
I know it doesn't look like much but I did actually make an effort with my hair. It's usually just up in a quick messy bun. Today I even made sure the part was straight at the back! Also slicked on a bit of lippy, ooooooo.
Lookin' a bit shabby as I took these when we got home
- Be Spontaneous
My initial plan was to take the kidlets to the Melbourne Myer windows and to the Crown Christmas Spectacular, but while playdating with Missy Indy we decided to do the Crown thing with them.
So...after making myself pretty then cutting hubby's hair short - like REAL short, like no comb short - I threw the kids in the car and tore off to the train station. Thank goodness I decided to bypass the petrol station and see when the next train was because I saw people milling around on the platform. Whipped out the pram, chucked children and bags in and raced to the platform to have the train pull up a minute later. Phew!
Poor shy Miss Emmy wouldn't sit down opposite the old couple and spent the whole trip hiding behind the pram across the aisle and looking out the window.
She LOVED it! It was so gorgeous watching her dancing around to the music.
Emmy just kept skipping from one thing to another, unable to decide what to look at next. Unfortunately it wasn't until I looked at the time and thought it might be time to leave that I saw that there was a children's gallery. DARN! Definitely paying another visit soon.
Bribed little miss with donuts to actually get her to leave (after dragging her butt in there in the first place!) And finally got the poor tired possum to sit in the pram for me.
Quick stop at Krispy Kreme for donuts (mmmmmmm, donuts) and coffe, and we were on our way back home to tell daddy our adventures.
Nov. 29 - Listen to your kids
Having hubby drive while going to my parents I was able to turn around to look at the kiddies when they where talking (when they weren't sleeping that is).
There's some exciting news concerning this little trip that I'll be writing about soon
Nov. 30 - Treat Yourself!
Do I need to say more!!
I think I'll pick 1 or 2 of these to do each week from now on. It's been really fun.
Monday, 28 November 2011
Week 4 Funis Mumis
Nov. 21 - Bust again
Nov. 22 - Play!
Off to the playground with daddy
Nov. 23 - Read your favourite childhood book
Animalia! Love trying to find something new I've missed.
Nov. 24 - Tell a Mum You Care
Sent off a little note to a lovely blogging mummy. Although I haven't met her in real life she just makes me smile and is a little ray of sunshine.
Nov. 25 - Plan a Playdate
Had a bit of a play at the park with Miss Emmy's friend Indy. Then went for milkshakes and continued on to Miss Indy's house for more playing (and butt changing since that's kinda why we left the park.)
- French Fry Friday
Since we ended up staying until 6pm I declared Fish 'n' chips for tea.
PJ DAY!!! With movies and junk.
Nov. 27 - Rock on!
To some music program on the telly! I actually can't find my cd's, how flipping annoying!
Nov. 22 - Play!
Off to the playground with daddy
MUM! Don't take my photo
Nov. 23 - Read your favourite childhood book
Animalia! Love trying to find something new I've missed.
Nov. 24 - Tell a Mum You Care
Sent off a little note to a lovely blogging mummy. Although I haven't met her in real life she just makes me smile and is a little ray of sunshine.
Nov. 25 - Plan a Playdate
Had a bit of a play at the park with Miss Emmy's friend Indy. Then went for milkshakes and continued on to Miss Indy's house for more playing (and butt changing since that's kinda why we left the park.)
- French Fry Friday
Since we ended up staying until 6pm I declared Fish 'n' chips for tea.
Waiting for our chips
Nov. 26 - Break the rulesPJ DAY!!! With movies and junk.
Nov. 27 - Rock on!
To some music program on the telly! I actually can't find my cd's, how flipping annoying!
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Lust Haves
Thermomix
My parents have one and it is AWESOME. It chops, grinds, mixes, steams, weighs, cooks, kneads, and generally does almost everything. I'm in love with the tuna dip we make in it.
If you ever get the chance to see a demo, GO TO IT.
20 up Doc Martens
I just want a decent pair of black flat knee high boots.
A house
I am really longing for a place of my own, somewhere that is mine. I want to paint walls, hang pictures where I want, knock down a wall, do anything I want without having to consult a property manager and landlord. NOT HAVE BLOODY 6 MONTHLY INSPECTIONS!!
I want a veggie patch, my own garden, build a sandpit.
Aaahhh, one day.
Green Kids Nappies
I just want more. So far they have worked really well. I just want more!
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Fun Mum Week 3
If you missd them Week 1 & Week 2 of Kidspots MUMvember challenge
This week marks half way. YEAH!
Nov. 14 - Be an active mum
Went for a walk to post Miss Emmy's letter then took the long way back. Unfortunately madam had a sore foot and I ended up piggy-backing her while trying to push the stroller. I'm sure it was a rather funny sight to the few people who walked/drove past us.
Nov. 15 - Listen to your kids
Rather interesting when packing frantically to leave for my parents! I won't mention the fact I probably should have done it the day before. A WHOLE lot easier while driving in the car. Poor Miss Emmy was asking Mr Oblivious Dad to close the window as it
Nov. 16 - Be an active mum
Mum, Sis and I went for our morning walk pushing the kiddies in the prams. Even saw a kangaroo!
Nov. 17 - Give yourself a time out
I spent a considerable amount of the day curled up on the bed reading. 'Twas rather lovely.
Nov. 18 - Play!
Sis and I took the kiddies over to Mount Gambier for the afternoon/evening. Started at the library (if you get the chance go there, IT'S AWESOMELY FANTASTIC!) just a quick trip as we failed to lift mum's library card so didn't borrow anything. A bit of drawing, clicking the mouse at the kids computers, and a run through the tunnel then off to get a choccy milkshake at the library cafe. Discovered I had no indicators (darn!), drove very carefully to the Valley Lake playground where we spent a good 2 hours playing then chasing the ducks.
Nov. 19 - Bake something
Should have got a photo of this one! Thanks to Fat Mum Slim I made a Tim Tam Tart. I modified it to do a big one instead of little ones. It was a great success, everyone loved it. I served up half of it and planned on using the other half for dessert but some sneaky sneaks ate the rest of it.
Nov. 20 - K, so this day was a bit of a bust. I did end up doing more reading though.
This week marks half way. YEAH!
Nov. 14 - Be an active mum
Went for a walk to post Miss Emmy's letter then took the long way back. Unfortunately madam had a sore foot and I ended up piggy-backing her while trying to push the stroller. I'm sure it was a rather funny sight to the few people who walked/drove past us.
Nov. 15 - Listen to your kids
Rather interesting when packing frantically to leave for my parents! I won't mention the fact I probably should have done it the day before. A WHOLE lot easier while driving in the car. Poor Miss Emmy was asking Mr Oblivious Dad to close the window as it
Nov. 16 - Be an active mum
Mum, Sis and I went for our morning walk pushing the kiddies in the prams. Even saw a kangaroo!
Nov. 17 - Give yourself a time out
I spent a considerable amount of the day curled up on the bed reading. 'Twas rather lovely.
Nov. 18 - Play!
Nov. 19 - Bake something
Should have got a photo of this one! Thanks to Fat Mum Slim I made a Tim Tam Tart. I modified it to do a big one instead of little ones. It was a great success, everyone loved it. I served up half of it and planned on using the other half for dessert but some sneaky sneaks ate the rest of it.
Nov. 20 - K, so this day was a bit of a bust. I did end up doing more reading though.
Monday, 14 November 2011
Week 2 of being a fun mum
Kinda fell asleep putting the kiddies to bed last night before I could do this post. Doh!
Still doing the Kidspot MUMvember challenge, and here's last weeks (in case you can't see it :p)
Nov. 07 - Kiss your sleeping babies
Got a pictures this week
Nov. 08 - Plan a Playdate
Kinda cheaty as we meet up most weeks but I love learning more of these mummies. This week was really quick as the 3 of us who met up had shopping to do. We met up at our local Westfield for the free kids activity. Gingerbread decorating! (sadly I was too distracted by a toddler and preschooler with bright blue icing to take photos) Usually we'll have a bit of morning tea/lunch after the activity but since Mr A was turning 2 on the weekend A's mummy had to organise a cake and grab more deco's, and Preggy Mummy and I had to buy presents. On a side note, PM and I bumped into each other while PM was being harassed into Pixie photos. That Pixie Photo lady is a ninja!
Nov. 09 - Take a photo of the kids, and make sure you're in it!
Nov. 10 - Wear something different
I love these boots but don't get to wear them often. I was actually looking for a pair of black leather flats when I ended up buying these a couple of years ago.
When playgroup day came around this week I thought why not!
Nov. 11 - French Fry Friday
Nov. 12 - Have a reverse meal
Ice-cream for arvo tea. Chocolate sauce, choc chips and mini marshmallows. YUM!
Instead of having dessert right before tea I decided to have it a bit earlier. The kiddies, Miss Emmy especially, gets rather hyped up after sugar and I would rather not have them both racing around the house at 10 at night!
Nov. 13 - Write a letter and post it
I'm going to send it to my parents place since we are going there tomorrow. Will be a bit more special as Miss Emmy usually gos to check the mail.
Still doing the Kidspot MUMvember challenge, and here's last weeks (in case you can't see it :p)
Nov. 07 - Kiss your sleeping babies
Got a pictures this week
Nov. 08 - Plan a Playdate
Kinda cheaty as we meet up most weeks but I love learning more of these mummies. This week was really quick as the 3 of us who met up had shopping to do. We met up at our local Westfield for the free kids activity. Gingerbread decorating! (sadly I was too distracted by a toddler and preschooler with bright blue icing to take photos) Usually we'll have a bit of morning tea/lunch after the activity but since Mr A was turning 2 on the weekend A's mummy had to organise a cake and grab more deco's, and Preggy Mummy and I had to buy presents. On a side note, PM and I bumped into each other while PM was being harassed into Pixie photos. That Pixie Photo lady is a ninja!
Nov. 09 - Take a photo of the kids, and make sure you're in it!
Smooshie face
Nov. 10 - Wear something different
When playgroup day came around this week I thought why not!
Nov. 11 - French Fry Friday
Nov. 12 - Have a reverse meal
Ice-cream for arvo tea. Chocolate sauce, choc chips and mini marshmallows. YUM!
Instead of having dessert right before tea I decided to have it a bit earlier. The kiddies, Miss Emmy especially, gets rather hyped up after sugar and I would rather not have them both racing around the house at 10 at night!
Nov. 13 - Write a letter and post it
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