2011

Ummm... I have no excuse really.  I hang my head in shame.  My excuse? Having 2 kids? Not organised enough? Just forgot I even had a blog?

Well... this year, and i know i say this every year, I will endeavour to write more.

Okay it is set in stone.

I
will
blog
more
for
2011.

M.I.A.

Wow - has it been that long? Poor blog... have been neglecting you. Well... my attempt at blogging everyday along with my photo a day has gone kerplunk. Ooops. Mind you the photos I have kept up but due to mommy duties, I've been unable to upload them. They are all in my laptop or in my iphone. Somehow, time escapes me. It's like I woke up from hibernation, spring is over and summer is on its way in AND CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! AND my daughter is now doing a whole bunch of new things.

TIME! Please slow down just for a bit.

And while we are at it, can I please turn you back. Back to 2004. I need to tweak a few of my decisions and would like to start again.

Thank you.

Sunshine and Teardrops

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A very dear friend of mine sent me a text message in the morning saying she was taking her son to the park and if I wanted to join them. At first I was a bit hesitant because I will be taking my son and baby daughter with me and this will be the first time I will be doing it on my own. On top of that, the sleepless nights were weighing me down. I have to admit I considered just staying home but it was such a lovely day outside that I readily agreed. I figured if I don't get up and go now, I may just never do it.

Boy was I glad I agreed! The sun was out in full force and was such a beautiful warm day for winter. My son played in the playground and ran around, enjoying himself. My daughter slept in the pram the whole time. My parents even joined us as well so they could see the grand kids. My mother and I had a talk which lead me to cry and vent and basically voiced out some unsaid things. Problems that arose are no where near resolved but I was glad to say a bit of my piece. I hope she listened and went away thinking about what I had said.

After two hours, we went home to have a late lunch.

Sunshine and teardrops were what I needed on that sunny day. And a friend and parents who care.

Somewhere Between Sleep and Zombie

I am somewhere in between getting sleep and being in a bit of a zombie state.  Lack of sleep.  I had it much worse I think with my first child.  The second time round, it seemed easier but I still get the occasional curve ball my new daughter throws at me and just when I think I will be getting some sleep, she dictates otherwise. She is only 2 weeks old.  I can not even remember what I was like when my son was 2 weeks old, 5 years ago.  I know this time, I am at least functional.  Last time, I was asleep when he was asleep and I was up when he was.  Maybe I should save my reserves this time round and still sleep when the baby sleeps.  I am a bit cocky this time round just because she sleeps 2-3 hours stretches at a time. 

Conclusion: Get more nap time for me.  

Birthday Bash - Left, Right and Centre

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This week has been a birthday week. First my dad turned 60 and we had a low key dinner to celebrate. My father is very unassuming so nothing extravagant suited him just fine. Then my niece turned one a couple of days later. Had a mini celebration again with lots of food, cake and more cake! Yum! On the weekend, we have 3 more birthday parties to go to plus a baby shower.

Celebration of life! The best celebrations by far.

We Survived The 7 Year Itch

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My hubby and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary yesterday. We survived the seven year itch! Last night, we had a family dinner to celebrate - restaurant was chosen by my dear son so it was our usual jaunt, a local Vietnamese restaurant. Enjoyed dinner - it's like comfort food. Crispy chicken egg noodle soup, coconut juice and some porkchops and rice. We went to bed happy.

Today, we took our son to pre-school and then headed off to Manly. It was a glorious day - for lack of a better word. The sun was out in full force, the skies were blue - the day was just perfect. The seas were rolling, people were out and about and my hubby was in a foul mood because he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I could almost see his temper escalating! First we missed the turn off. Then what followed was a litany of an annoyed man who couldn't get out of his cranky mood. It was almost amusing but I dared not say anything or let out a giggle. He eventually snapped out of his mood once we walked it off a bit and eventually made our way to the restaurant.

Restaurant in question is Garfish. I do not know exactly where I heard of this place (could be anyone at this point) but I'm glad I knew of this place. What ensued was one of the best meals I've had in a while. Hubby ordered fresh oysters for entree (YUM - I looked on enviously but eventually caved in and ate 2). For mains he had the salt and pepper squid with a side of chips. I had the wood roasted whole baby snapper served with sauteed kipfler potatoes, pumpkin, portobello mushrooms and olives with truffle butter. OH EM GEE! The snapper was cooked to perfection. Each mouthful melted in my mouth and the side complimented it beautifully! The snapper was so delicious! I've had snapper before and was disappointed at the lack of taste but this totally made up from the abysmal experience! Hubby and I want to go back and take our son to experience the culinary delights this little place had to offer.

After our meal, we headed off to Ben and Jerry's for dessert. I have been waiting for this moment! When we got there, I tasted tested three ice cream flavours before I made my choice. After much deliberation I decided on Chocolate Therapy and New York Super Fudge Chunk! I was in chocolate heaven! Hubby had the Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz. That was awesome too!!! The chocolate chunks are huge and every spoonful was heaped with just a luscious sweetness. This is coming from someone who has been deprived of sweets because I am suppose to be watching my sugar levels. OH EM GEE! I loved that little naughty dessert.

Overall, I rate the day a 20 out of 10! Even though hubby had his cranky episode, the great day that followed once he got over it was awesome! Date days are always so much fun. I love it!

Sweet Cupcake Child

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My son and I decided to bake cupcakes today. We've been stuck at home so much this week (recuperating from a bad case of the cold) that I am getting bored. So we made cupcakes.

Guess what he ate the most of? The icing from the bowl and the left over sprinkles.

He ate one cupcake and so did I. The rest is sitting on the kitchen bench top. Hopefully, hubby will eat some. Knowing him though, he might pass. He's not big on sweets.

Oh wells. Maybe if we are still in our self imposed house arrest, we could sell it. Instead of a lemonade stand, we'll have a cupcake stand.

Anyone want cupcakes?!