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Found this fellow perched on my 'love fern' this morning. I am rather afraid of these guys. I mean the praying mantis, not the food, but one doesnt see them everyday. He sat there quite a while only to disappear later on (much to my horror, imagining to find him inside the house, or worse still clinging onto me (luckily he was spotted several hours later by the fence. Phew.

Joscelyn had a busy day. This morning started off with walking around the garden followed by playing in her sandpit then we filled some tupperware dishes and got some cups and she had a marvelloues time getting soaked and splashing water everywhere. Daddy then took her swimming, her last lesson until summer I suppose. She fell asleep on the way home and slept from 11am until 1pm. Another long nap. While they were out I got some washing out, vacuumed and mopped the house (and snuck in a chapter of 'Pride and Prejudice' - nearly done, 20 pages to go.)

When she woke she had lunch, not much then her and hubby went to the shops and I tried to indulge in a nap. With my back being sore I put the hot wheat bag on it for a while, once again seizing another opportunity to read a short chapter. I tried sleeping but the neighbourds were having a party and the arrival guests were pretty loud. Then the TV suddenly started blaring. Maybe I had 20 minutes. IT was good to just park off.

Joscelyn was very sprightly upon returning from the shop (and very well behaved at the shop apparently) and once again enjoyed time outside.Again, the sandpit. I taught her to use her watering can to water my plant - she stands so far away but when a few drops emerge she grins absolutely thrilled. More sandpit, water play. She climbed to the TOP of a ladder - a big adult one we borrowed to put our outside cover up. I stoood behind her but did not aid her at all!! Then we got the sprinkler out and she enjoyed investigating and splahing around in it. The neighbours cat was also out (on their side) and she waved frantically at it and gave it a few squeaks.

Hubby made us yummy chiily dogs for dinner. Now for some wine and to finish the movie we started last weekend...Jos had us up late last Saturday so we started it on Friday but I was too tired to watch more (And secretly wanted to read) so we were to watch the next tnight. LEt me go...Have a happy Saturday

My little noodle

Joscelyn and I spent the day together. She was pretty teary this morning, probably because she went to bed after 8 last night, when her usual bed time is 7pm. She should really just have a sleep in, although around 5.55am I wake up and within a few minutes she is wakes up. She could be an alarm clock :)

We went to Rattle and Rhyme and then came straight home ( I was employing all sorts of loud tricks to keep her awake on the way to the library!! I succeeded) because she was exhausted. She fell asleep in the car and I put her in her pram when we got home. She slept for 2 hours then woke up. I picked her up and she fell asleep on me for another 30 minutes. I didn't really get to anything because her sleeps aren't usually that long, she kept stirring so I just kept thinking she was going to wake up so I took the opportunity to put my feet up.

Finding food that Jos will actually eat is never easy. Hubby suggested we try 2 minute noodles. They were a hit! (Well today anyway) Best part was sitting on the kitchen floor, eating 2 minute noodles with our fingers and listening to her suck and slurp them. She really enjoyed them being so long and enjoyed dangling them from her fingers too :)

Hubby is officially on holiday too :) Yay.

And it is holidays :)

Busy day but got cute Easter eggs (ducks) from a parent for helping her son out :) Then got home made pancake batter, went out for dinner with my department (Joscelyn was clingy and cranky before we left home...happy as lark being out and about...well before she started fading around 8pm) Now back home, she was too tired so straight into her pjs, some milk and to sleep. So I quickly added these pics and now am off to make pancakes before I shower and head to bed.
And since I don't work Fridays I am on holiday. Well i do have a bit to do but a nice little break awaits. Sorry so short and frank.

It's gonna be a bright sunshiny day :)

Finally an off day with Jos where we were actually able to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. She loved being able to play in her sandpit, wander around the garden and sit under the table. She has developed a new habit of crawling under things and also lying on her stomach then rolling onto her back. She was crawling under the clothes horse today from one side to the other, very pleased with herself. She then just lay on the carpet looking up at me (First she lay on her tummy then rolled over) I am assuming she is watching the little kiddies at daycare who are unable to really crawl yet. Apparently she was doing it there yesterday and flashing them with big smiles.

Overall we had a good day. She has been having a bit of a cranky time, particularly in the mornings. She does not want to go with daddy but it is impossible to get ready with her because she wants to be held. I try dash off while daddy gives her breakfast so that before her and I leave I have a bit of time to play and give her lots of cuddles. She is more teary than usual and just a little fall will result in crying. Poor darling. Lots of changes and after a feel of her gums (and a bite!!) it felt a bit swollen on one side. Perhas the forst molars are moving around.

We finally went to swimming today after missing 3 due to coughing and sniffing coupled with yucky weather. Jos seems to be on the mend. She was not too thrilled in the water but who would be after wailing for an hour and a half and going through 3 outfits last night (she wriggles so much that it evidently pulls her nappy and the wee escapes) and then at 6, like clockwork, she was ready to start the day. We bring her to our room in the hope of her perhaps lying a little. Nope, a very short cuddle then she starts pointing at things she wants to hold, thsi is followed by her climbing off the bed and scouring the bedroom for exciting 'treausres' and then she heads out the door and usually to the kitchen, seeing which cupboards we have forgotten to pull the safetly catches on and pulls everything out while she waits for her tea.

Anyway after swimming Jos had an hour long sleep, she fell asleep in the car, I put her in her pram when we got home. She woke up so I picked her up and once again she fell asleep on top of me (dont try put her down, not an option!) sucking her thumb, head snuggled into my shoulder. I somehow fell asleep too, only briefly and just enjoyed the cuddles with her.

She ate all her lunch, then we went to the shop and daddy met us there (makes shopping easier since she doesnt like sitting in the trolley) so we could take turns letting her explore. She always goes the opposite way to us LOL. She pulled a few things off the shelves then chose an item, trotted down the aisle to put it into the trolley. So cute! As we were about to leave she spotted the bright shiny Easter eggs. Before daddy even noticed, she had undressed one and even had a bit of a munch on it.

Nearly holidays and Jacques told me tonight he has organised for us to go away next week. Yay for surprises :)

Be happy

Distance Ed tea and pink wheat bag

It felt like a surreal day today. I experience days like that when it seems like 'I am living in a dream' (I think this might be Roxette?) and also some things feel like deja vu. Not that I really believe in that but incidents happen that feel so familiar and you find yourself trying to remember if this has happened before.

Anyway, our morning tea was great. It was a time of bonding and since hubby had a free he was able to join us too which was nice. We ate far too much and no zumbe today to burn it up. The day included several meetings too, departmental and 'newbies'. I feel on top of most things so that is a good sign...unless I have missed something major, then I am enjoying my oblivion.

I feel as if I am not making sense. I had a myprodol and am feeling blurry and slightly dozy. LOL. To think I was considering taking two - my back is very very sore.

When I got home, Daddy fetched Josci from daycare today and they went to the shops bearing my pink wheat bag as a gift :) woo hoo. IT is on my back right now.

Anyway, let me attempt to go read a little and then to dreamland. Good night

Early Easter

I never find anything in my pigeon hole at school so imagine my delight upon the discovery of chocolates in there today. There were four but only two remain. I have saved one for Jos but she will have to wait until Wednesday because I don't like giving her chocolate late in the day and since I work Monday and Tuesday and only get home in the afternoon I won't do that. She doesn't eat much chocolate but when she does she so enjoys it. Her little lips smack together, making what sounds lik 'kissy' noises.

Anyway, we already attend this church. They gave to all staff. Yay. I can't believe the end of March is in sight. This year is going too fast. Anyway, I was also glad for the reminder that Easter is approaching. Life sometimes gets so busy that before you know it Easter is upon you and then a distant memory and you just didn't take the time to really acknowledge and soak in the sheer importance of it. Jesus died and rose again. This is fundamental to my beliefs as a Christian. And at Easter we remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. WE don't deserve it, we can't repay it but we can believe, we can obey, we can trust, we can surrender to Him. This is my prayer, to draw close to Jesus and really immerse myself in all that HE has done.

Thank you Lord for opening up a path to Heaven.

Daddy and daughter

We have had a fairly gloomy week again with much rain and clouds. I don't usually mind this weather but when your little girl is desperate to play outside just a few consecutive sunshiny days would be nice. Yesterday was glorious. The sun was out, it was hot but that crisp autumn breeze bit the early morning and evening. Naturally aftter such a dull week and beautiful day yesterday we expected that today would follow suit. Sadly we were mistaken. Rain started falling in the course night and continued for much of the day. Josci was desperate to get out. She still has a bit of a cough and after last weeks puddles adventure and sleepless night we thought to err on the side of caution. The rain had subsided by evening and Jos' desperation was erupting. We dressed her very warmly, including a hat and boots - to which she did not object - and we ventured out in the cool autumn air. The ground is pretty muddy and she enjoying 'glooping' around in the mud. She took me for a walk, then when daddy came out it was his turn to be led around the garden. She loves holding hands and also enjoys giving cuddles. IF you say ' coem give me cuddles' she will almost run to you, arms outstretched and dive into your chest. She particularly enjoys doing ths with daddy. She used to favour me more but of late she is sharing her affections and growing into a gorgeous little girl. I love watching these two together. My two lovelies :)