And then there were three . . .

Hooray, we are back . . .

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This morning we were looking at our old blog posts and laughing and laughing about things that we used to get up to. Mummy said she has been thinking about starting up our blog for awhile, and is now inspired to do so.

So what have we been up to? Loads of things. Grace has just turned 8, Luke is now 6 and I am 4 and a 1/2. Mummy and Daddy are still doing what they do. We now have some new additions to our family: Tom the Puppy WHO I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!! Also for her birthday Gracie got some budgies. She is very excited at the moment because Abby has recently laid four eggs. Apparently they will take 21 days to hatch.

It is nice to be back :)

Kate

We are moving . . .

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. . virtually that is.

Mummy has been having a bit of a dilemma. The blog is free to do, someone hosts it somewhere in the world. But we have used up our free quota of photos and now she can't download anymore free photos on to this blog. She has been talking to Uncle Lee about it. What they decided to do was to create a new blog and direct our people to it.

One of the problems was what to do about blog, because Mummy doesn't trust the World Wide Web not to crash in a screaming heap one day, and besides doing the blog to entertain and inform people what we get up to she also does it daily so that it can be a record of our early life. But that is okay, because she is looking into getting the blog printed into a book (they can do that you know).
So it is with a certain amount of sadness that we will say goodbye to this blog (and if Mummy can't get in printed and the internet does crash in a screaming heap she won't be happy).
You can find us on:
www. gracelukeandkate.blogspot.com

We are experiencing technical difficulties . . .

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Wednesday, 19 December 2007

and Mummy said she needs to talk to Uncle Lee, but don't worry we will be back.

Grace

Hanging out with Grandad . . .

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I'm sure I can find a way in there . . .

Surprise Grandad - I'm in ! ! !

I can get in here all by myself . . . Excellent ! ! !

Look out Gracie's off, I had better follow . . .

pull up the net . . .
and I'm out . . .

I can throw a frizbee too . . .

Grandad brushed my hair after my bath . . .

I tried to do a runner in Gran's shoes . . .

Kisses for Kate . . .

Leave a baby on the ground . . .

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. . . and someone will come along and talk to her.

Kate

7.54 at our house . . .

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7.54 at our house . . .

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7.54 at our house . . .

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Things I learnt today . . .

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Monday, 17 December 2007

. . . radishes taste disgusting - but they make great boats!

Grace

Things I learnt today . . .

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Sitting naked in the sandpit is not a good idea!

Luke

Can someone please tell Gracie . . .

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. . . that I don't want to wear three bloody ponchos!

Kate

Happy birthday Aunty Ade . . .

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Sunday, 16 December 2007

Another birthday, it seems like everyone is having one at the moment!

Hooray Mummy finished the marking today! 1010 papers, three red pens and loads of baby sitting hours later it is all over! Nice now we can have our Mummy back and have some fun again.

It is a good thing that Jess has been coming to see us and play with us. She came again today. We went across the road for a while, played some games, made a banana cake and went for a walk.

Apparently now that the marking is all done Jess isn't going to be coming anymore, well not for a few weeks. I heard Mummy say that she will need her again when she has to go across the road and get ready to go back to work.

????????????????????????? What do they mean she is going back to work!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't like the sound of that at all.

Grace

Our friend Jess came back today . . .

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Today she took us across the road to play.

I love going across the road with my little car.

I wonder how she knew?

Luke

See what happens . . .

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Happy birthday Nanny Trish . . .

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Saturday, 15 December 2007

Today is Nanny Trish's birthday. Hooray Happy birthday Nanny Trish! I was that I could be there with you today, I like birthdays! Are you going to have a party at the trains?

I have been watering my garden today. Mummy said we don't need to water it at the moment because of all the rain we have been having, but I watered it anyway.

I think that it is time someone weeded it actually. Mummy said she is going to weed it when she has finished the marking. Stupid marking, I am sick of it!

Grace

Hooray we went to the river today . . .

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Our friend Jess came to look after us this morning. She took us for a big walk across the paddocks and down to the river. I didn't know that the river was so close to our house!

Uncle Lee Jess told Mummy that you can get cell phone coverage under one of the big trees in the paddock behind our house. (But you have to be very careful though, because she was under the tree one day and she got charged by the cows).

Luke

I've just been helping Mummy . . .

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Mummy has been very busy marking all day.

Hooray we only have 100 papers to do tomorrow, then it is all over.

Kate

Keeping busy . . .

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Friday, 14 December 2007

We have had a busy day around here, Mummy has been marking loads of papers, so she has been very very boring. This morning Jess came around to play with Luke and I. We played with lots of my games this morning, then we went to do some messages and went for a walk down to the shop. We didn't go to the park though, because it has been raining heaps Mummy said everything would be to wet.

This afternoon I went to Olive's house to play. Today her big sister and big brother were there too. They have been at school the last couple of times I have been there to play. I had a lovely time at my friends house.

When we got home I played outside with Luke because Mummy was still doing the boring old marking.

Grace

I had a terrible tumble today . . .

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. . . Gracie and I were outside playing in the tree and I tripped over and got stuck!

Gracie ran inside to get Mummy, but by the time they were back I had managed to free myself.

What a relief!

Luke

I like being outside on the Trampoline . . .

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. . . I don't like it when they jump on it though. (When they do that, I cry and they get into terrible trouble).

Kate

A year ago today . . .

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Thursday, 13 December 2007

Mummy said she is to busy marking to do a post today. I went to town with Daddy today, we helped Gran put up her Christmas tree, went to the the Bee Movie that came out today (it was cool - I really liked it), then we took our tea back to Gran's house.

Here's a flashback:

We went to the beach today . . .

Today Luke, Daddy and I have been hanging out with Gran. Daddy had to take Luke to the Doctor (but I didn't get to go, that is a shame because I love going to the Doctor). He is alright, he just has a bug. They didn't give him any injections - so I didn't really miss anything.

In the afternoon Daddy had an appointment so Gran, Mummy, Luke and I went to Rabbit Island (that's the beach). It's a bit misleading though, I didn't see any rabbits! We played for ages and ages. Gran showed me how to build sandcastles, we found a huge crab and a tiny crab, and we played in the water. I love going to the beach!!!!!

Grace

A year ago today . . .

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I went to the beach too . . .

I wore my new swimming togs.I slept through the whole outing though, missed the lot.

Luke

A year ago today . . .

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I was still in Mummy's tummy. (Obviously this is not a photo of me in Mummy's tummy - this is me in the bath today).

Kate

How to keep busy on a rainy day . . .

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Wednesday, 12 December 2007

We were supposed to go to the river today for a play, but it has been raining so they decided that that was a bad idea. Never mind there has still been plenty going on around here today.

This morning we put on the raincoats and went across the road to the library for a visit, then we all went for a walk down the road to the pub for lunch. While we were at the pub Uncle Lee showed Jarvis and I how the play darts. Our Old Nana was a very very good dart player (she went all over the place playing darts) so she would have been very proud.

When we got home we played outside in the paddling pool and under the sprinkler, then we made popcorn and watched a movie. Aunty Ade took Jarvis, Felix and I across the road to play when all the school kids went home, Mummy played the Elephant game with us after tea and we tried to play Candy Land but that was too hard.

Luke went to sleep early (because he missed his day sleep) so Jarvis and I have been playing with his train set.

It is great having my cousin to stay but I am very very tired all that playing really takes it out of a girl.

Grace

I like having cousins to stay . . .

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Today we went down to the pub for lunch, then when we got home we played in the little pool (Uncle Lee and Mummy put warm water in it). We also played with the sprinkler.

The good thing about having cousins to stay is that there are lots of things happening. Nice.

Luke

They have worn me out . . .

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Come on Jarvee . . .

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Tuesday, 11 December 2007

This morning we took Jarvee, Felix and Aunty Ade to our Playcentre. I loved taking Jarvee there, it was great to show him all the cool stuff that we can do at Playcentre. I think that Jarvee's favourite bits were playing with the dress ups and playing with the hose in the sandpit.

This afternoon we have been playing outside in our tree. I love playing in the tree. Jarvee, Luke and I were monkeys. It is great having my cousin here to play with. I'm pleased they brought him. That was a good idea wasn't it!

Grace

We went to Playcentre today . . .

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I love going to Playcentre. I got a bit grumpy today though, there were two new bullies there today - a brother and sister team! Mummy said very rude words about them and Aunty Ade agreed.

Luke

I showed Felix what happens . . .

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. . . when we go to Playcentre.

You just sit around and watch all the activity.

It is really very exhausting.

Kate

Fun with Jarvee . . .

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Monday, 10 December 2007

We were up and out early today so I could go to my swimming lesson. Today we took Jess in with us as well, so she could help Mummy at the swimming pool. That was a good idea.

We went to Kindy in the afternoon and everyone stayed with me, so we did some wooding and read some books. That was all good.

The best part of my day though was when we got home and Jarvee was there so I could play with him. I am loving having Jarvee at my house, we are having a great time!

Grace

I went swimming too . . .

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Aunty Megan was busy this morning because it is her birthday (Happy Birthday Aunty Megan) and Mummy said she is NEVER TAKING THE THREE OF US SWIMMING ALONE AGAIN (well at least not until we are bigger). So this morning we took Jess into town with us. Jess looked after me in the swimming pool while Gracie had her lesson, then she played with Gracie and me, so that was all good.

In the afternoon I went to Kindy. I do enjoy Kindy, there were loads of things for me to do there today. Nice.

Luke

Just the two of us . . .

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Lee

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My brother in-law is sooooooo hot ;o)

When blogs collide . . .

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Sunday, 9 December 2007

Hooray Aunty Ade, Uncle Lee, Jarvee and Felix are at my house. We have had an excellent and very busy day. This morning Aunty Mary, Joel, Mitchell and Mia turned up early. Luke and I played with the kids while Mummy and Aunty Mary were busy doing all the work.

Then Aunty Ade, Uncle Lee, Jarvee and Felix all arrived. We haven't met Felix before, and I do like babies so that was all good. Then just when you think that's all the visitors Aunty Trina turned up with Old Nana and Grandad. We had a big shared lunch outside and then I played and played and played with all my cousins.

Tonight after our bath I went over to the little house with Jarvee and his family. I am not having a sleep over there though, I think that might be to many kiddies in the little house.

I didn't mind coming back though, Aunty Ade brought me a very beautiful new Barbie for my birthday presents - she has wings that light up and a Polly Pocket for my Christmas present (I was allowed to open it, Aunty Ade thinks you should open presents as soon as someone gives them to you. I think I like the way she thinks).

Grace

What a busy, busy day . . .

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I crashed about 4 o'clock in the bed and had a huge sleep, they wore me out.

Luke

Lots of cuddles for me . . .

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I had cuddles with my Old Nana and Old Grandad . . .

I had cuddles with Uncle Ian . . .

I had cuddles with Aunty Mary . . .

I had cuddles with Aunty Trina . . .

I had cuddles with Joel and Mitchell . . .

I had cuddles with Mia . . .

This is my cousin Felix. He is six weeks younger than me. I quite like the look of him (I didn't have a cuddle with him) . . .

I went in the Santa Parade . . .

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Saturday, 8 December 2007

We have had a very busy day around here. This morning Jess came to look after Luke and I while Mummy did some more marking. We went to the park and played, then we came home and Jess read me one of my Noddy books.

In the afternoon Tarn, baby James and Yvonne came for a visit. The Gran and Grandad turned up as well. I do like to have visitors, so that was all good by me.

Then we went over to the Playcentre so we could go on the Playcentre float for the Santa Parade. Mummy was laughing at Tarn because she was going to go on the Toy Library float with baby James. But she didn't end up on it, and Mummy ended up on the Playcentre float.

We went on the Parade Route, then when we stopped Aunty Mary and her crew were all there, it was nice to see them. We went on the bouncy castles, had some sausages, saw Santa, played on the playground and then Mia and I went on the water slide (Tarn Mummy said you should check out the hottie holding on to the fire hose).

When we were on the water slide a big boy landed on me, because he wasn't waiting his own turn. Then I fell apart (mostly because for the last two nights I have been up until 10.30). We had to go home then, because Kate was crying too.

I went straight to bed when we got home, I evening missed having tea outside with Gran and Grandad.

Grace

I went in the Santa Parade . . .

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This morning our friend Jess came to look after us. I showed her my sandpit and we played there for a while, then she took us to the park. Nice.

In the afternoon we went down the road with Gran and Grandad to the Playcentre. At Playcentre Grace, Mummy and I all went on the Playcentre float in the Santa Parade. Hooray, I had a great time sitting on the trailer on the hay bales.

Then when the Parade finished there was loads of things for a boy to do. I went to see Santa and got a candy cane, I went on the bouncy castle, I played in the slide, I took off by myself back to see Santa to score another candy cane (then Santa's helper took me back to Mummy), I threw a ball in a bucket and won a prize.

I think I like Christmas time . . . Christmas trees, candy canes, Christmas trains, Santa Parades . . . what could possibly come next?

Luke

I went in the Santa Parade too . . .

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But I didn't go in the float - I had a big sleep and Grandad and Gran pushed me around the parade route beside the Playcentre float.

Then when it had all finished I had lots and lots of cuddles with Aunty Mary and Uncle Ian.

Nice.

Kate

Hooray! ! !

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Friday, 7 December 2007

This morning Jess came to look after Luke and I. Luke didn't wake up until 10 o'clock (that's a first). So when Jess turned up I had her all to myself for a while. Mummy's friend Rach sent me some special pens for my birthday that you can draw on T-shirts with, so Jess and I decorated one of my T-shirts and some pillow cases. Jess is very good at drawing.

After Luke woke up Jess took us down to the park again so Mummy could do some more work. I like going to the park, so that was all good.

In the afternoon Mummy and I made a banana cake and put up the Christmas tree. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Then in the evening we went across the road to Mummy's school for the art auction. Our Jess was running a creche, so we dropped Luke off there and went to look at all the paintings. I was being a pain (apparently nearly knocking over one of the displays and constantly pulling on Mummy's arm when she is trying to talk to people counts as being a pain), so I got sent to the creche as well. That was fine by me because they had fizzy there. Nice.

Grace

Trains and candy canes . . .

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I think I am going to like Christmas. I found a train with all the decorations and then Mummy and Gracie put candy canes of the tree.

That was a good idea.

Here are some more photos from my day with Tarn and baby James (see I told you Tarn has got mad internet at her house). I showed James my train set and he let me play in his very cool toy box. That seems like a fair trade.

Luke

I didn't help put the Christmas tree up . . .

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I had a big sleep instead.

Kate

Out and about with Luke and Daddy . . .

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Thursday, 6 December 2007

This morning Mummy kicked everyone out except Kate. She said she has lots of work to do and Luke had to come along on our Grace and Daddy day. That was no hardship though. First we picked up Gran and then we all went to Gymanatics. Luke loved it. Today was the last day for the year, which is a bit sad, I hope I get to go again next year.

I went to Kindy this afternoon. Daddy was going to come along with Luke, but Luke had a big sleep so I just stayed there by myself.

Grace

I went down the slide . . .

I did a rolly polly . . .

through the hoop . . .

I had a go on the bars . . .

I can swing like a monkey . . .

I walked on the beam . . .

I did some rolling . . .

I got a certificate today to say that I have been gong to Gynamitics and that I did a great job . . .

I can't believe what I have been missing . . .

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I found out today what Grace and Daddy and have getting up to on Thursdays. They have been going to Gymnastics! The cheeky pair, I do love going to Playcentre, so I don't feel completely ripped off. But I LOVED Gymnastics. There were so many things for a boy to do . . .

I can slide . . .

I can climb . . .

I can climb . . .

I can climb . . .

I can crash . . .

I did a runner with the hoop . . .

I threw the ball over the net . . .

It is very very tricky to carry two balls at once . . . but I managed . . .

I didn't touch the plug . . .

I think there is a plan for me to go next year. That sounds all good to me.

Luke

I had a lovely day with just Mummy . . .

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. . . but it was nice to see my big kids when they got home.

Kate

Everyone is pretty busy around here . . .

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Wednesday, 5 December 2007

Everyone is pretty busy around here at the moment doing lots of jobs. Mummy is busy marking and I AM NOT ALLOWED TO HELP. Yesterday Daddy went into town early and picked up my new bunks and his new bed. Then most of yesterday was spent putting up beds and changing around bedrooms. I was allowed to help Daddy. I was going to sleep in the top bunk last night, but I changed my mind and climbed into Daddy's bed instead.

Today Mummy has been busy marking again and I AM STILL NOT ALLOWED TO HELP. Daddy has been very busy outside today. He has mowed the lawns, oiled the picnic table and chairs, cleaned the bar-be-que and done the weeding. I was allowed to help.

Grace

It's been a busy day . . .

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There has been lots of activity today. It was all quite exhausting so I had a big sleep in the middle of the day.

Luke

I've been helping Mummy . . . .

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. . . we have marked 65 papers so far today.

Kate

One year ago . . .

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Kittens and paddling pools don't mix . . .

We have had a home day today because Mummy has eight boxes of exams to mark. Even though she has been trying to mark all day I have still had my fair share of attention. It is hard to concentrate of marking when little girls are talking to you (apparently). We have been outside for most of the day. I played under the sprinkler (but not the new one Aunty Mary because we need more attachments).

We also blew up the paddle pool. I love having a paddling pool. Last year I had a paddling pool and the neighbours kitten came through the fence and put holes in it. Hopefully that won't happen this year because those neighbours have gone. I don't think Sylvia would let Jay the dog put holes in my pool.

Grace

One year ago . . .

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Old babies aren't allowed to do anything . .
We have been outside most of the day. Mummy blew up the paddle pool. I wasn't allowed to go in it because the water is to cold for old babies. I tried very very hard to get into it though.

I'm beginning to think that babies aren't allowed to do anything around here.

(Mummy said if you look back at my post for Saturday there are two photos of baby James and I when Tarn took us for a walk)

Luke

A year ago today . . .

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Hello from the new baby . . .

Hello I am the new baby. Mummy and Daddy saw me for the first time today. I am due to come out on the second of June. Nice.

(but I didn't did I! They had to smoke me out on the 12th of June)

Kate

Is there room for six more ? ? ?

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Monday, 3 December 2007

Today for lunch Mummy and I went and sat by the sea. We were playing around on the pier and I let six mermaids come up the steps and through the gates. They have been following us everywhere today. The Ariel's (from the Little Mermaid) and I have had a lovely day. I had to throw away their fins and fish them up some legs so that they could walk though.

We have been to Kindy, been to visit Gran, had a bath and helped Daddy to wash the car. I think that having six more children in the family will be a very big help for Mummy.

Grace

I went to Kindy today . . .

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. . . and I had a lovely time.

Luke

We went to Gran's . . .

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But I didn't get to see very much of her because I needed a sleep.

Kate

Dancing to a beat of my own . . .

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Sunday, 2 December 2007

Today I was in a show! My dancing class was in an end of year performance. We were number five on the list. I nearly missed my cue, so I nearly missed out being on the stage.

All the girls had to sit up the front on the floor. I wasn't sitting with my group and they all went up without me! I didn't even realise though, but Mummy did. She came up the front and got me. That was lucky!

I danced with all the other little girls. We did one song then had to go and sit down. After that I watched lots of girls dancing. Then at the very end all the three and four year old girls got back on to the stage and we did the bird dance.

Mummy said she was very proud of me and that I did a great job. I heard her saying to Gran that I danced to a beat of my own. I don't know what that means, but they seemed to think it was very funny.

Grace

It is very boring watching your big sister dance . . .

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. . . so I threw a huge wobbly and Grandad and Gran took me out to the park.

Luke

It's very tiring watching your big sister dancing . . .

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My day with the Faulkner clan . . .

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Saturday, 1 December 2007

Today Mummy had to go to a meeting. So I went to hang out with Aunty Mary and her family for the day. Our first stop of the day was to Mia's T-Ball game. I have never played T-Ball before, so it was a whole new experience . . . but a good one!

Firstly I watched Mia hit the ball . . .

Then she had to run . . .

When it was my turn some one tried to help me have a go. (Mummy said if all the helpers are this hot she would like to go to T-Ball as well!!!) . . .

then Joel came to help me. When you bat you have to keep your eye on the ball . . .

Then you have to swing your bat . . .

Joel helped me to run around the bases . . .

Joel is a great, fast runner . . .

When you hit the ball you have to run between the bases . . .

I did some fielding . . .

Fielding wasn't very exciting . . .

We went to visit Old Nana and Old Grandad. They had long ice blocks for all the kiddies. That was a good idea!

Mia and I played Barbies . . .

Mitchell did not play with the Barbies ! ! !

Did he? ? ?

Hooray when it got hot they turned the sprinkler on . . .

Mitchell played under the sprinkler too . . .

I climbed up on the swing - away from all the madness.

Grace

Hanging out with Tarn and baby James . . .

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I didn't go to the meeting with Mummy, instead I went to hanging out with Tarn and baby James. Poor Tarn had not had a lot of sleep and then she had two boys to look after! But she did a good job. We played some games, sat outside so I could play with the stones, went for a walk with the double buggy and I fell asleep.

In the afternoon I started to miss my Mummy but then Tarn got my train set out and that distracted me, so I was quite happy. Then Daddy turned up to pick me up, then Mummy and the girls turned up to pick me up. I am so popular!

Thanks for looking after me Tarn and baby James, I had fun hanging out with you guys!

(Mummy said there are pictures of my day coming, but the Internet at Tarn's house is a bit mad some days)

I really am the perfect baby . . .

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I went to the meeting with Mummy today. It went from 9 in the morning until nearly 4 in the afternoon.

I had some sleep, I had some feeds, I smiled at lots of faces. I had a lovely day really.

Kate

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Friday, 30 November 2007

We have had a very quite day today because has been doing some marking already. I don't like it when she does marking, it is very very boring. Luke and I have been keeping out of the way and entertaining ourselves today.

We have been out on the trampoline watching the farmer make bales of hay.

We have been in the sandpit making roads and playing with the trucks and diggers.

We have been colouring in and drawing pictures.

We made some popcorn and watched a DVD.

We played outside on the swings and on the slide.

We played with Luke's new train set.

We played with my new Barbie doll's house.

We read some books and I told Luke what the things were in the pictures.

We played with Kate and made her laugh.

We had a bath and did lots of laughing.

Hang on a minute, that wasn't such a boring day after all! It is very good thing that I have a brother to play with when Mummy is busy!

Grace

All gone . . .

2007-11-30T18:08:00.000+13:00

Today Gracie took off with the biscuits and left me with the empty packet.

How rude!

Luke

I am really enjoying the apples and . . .

2007-11-30T18:00:00.000+13:00

. . . today I was allowed to play with a spoon while Mummy was feeding me.

But I suspect that was to distract me.

Kate

What have you been up to Grace? ? ?

2007-11-30T10:05:00.000+13:00

Thursday, 29 November 2007

Hanging out with my Daddy. Today I was supposed to go to gymnatics and Kindy, but when we were driving into town Daddy got a terrible mygrain. He ended up going to bed at Gran's house and I ended up hanging out with Gran. Poor Daddy, but lucky me!

When Daddy was feeling a bit better we went and did some shopping with my birthday money, then we went to the supermarket. I don't normally go to the supermarket, so that was something different for me to do.

When we got home I found out the Saskia, Isaiah and baby Seamus had been for lunch (without me! How rude!) They brought a waterslide around for Luke and I for our birthday, I was very very excited to find it when I got home. Thanks Saskia!

Grace

What have you been up to Luke? ? ?

2007-11-30T09:51:00.000+13:00

Hanging out with my friend Isaiah.

Luke

What have you been up to Kate? ? ?

2007-11-30T09:44:00.000+13:00

Just hanging out with my big brother.

Kate

There's a lot happening over the fence . . .

2007-11-28T19:21:00.000+13:00

Wednesday, 28 November 2007

We have had a home day today. There has been lots of things to watch today because the plumbers have been next door with their little digger putting in new pipes and the farmer has been out on his tractor cutting the grass (or hay?) in the field.

There has been heaps of activity. Luke and I weren't to sure what to watch first really.

Grace

Happy birthday to me . . .

2007-11-28T16:40:00.000+13:00

. . . and to Mummy. Hooray today is our actual birthday. This morning when everyone got up I got more presents! Mummy and Daddy brought me some DVD's, some books and a train set! How did they know that I love train sets! I was very excited to open my presents.

We have had a lovely day at home, Mummy has been playing with us and relaxing. Daddy has been cleaning the house and made a lovely roast lamb dinner.

Luke

Cheeky Kate . . .

2007-11-28T16:34:00.000+13:00

Pirates and strawberries . . .

2007-11-28T12:47:00.000+13:00

Tuesday, 27 November 2007

Today at Playcentre one of the bigger boys said lets build a boat with the tyres, so we did! We made a great big boat (that turned into a pirate ship). We found lots of costumes and had a great time.

This afternoon Mummy and I were checking my garden and I found that one of my strawberries was ready to pick! Hooray I got to it before the birds did. It was very very yummy. I shall be watching very carefully for the next one to be ready.

Grace

I had another lovely morning at Playcentre . . .

2007-11-28T12:30:00.000+13:00

There weren't many kids at Playcentre today. But wasn't a problem though because there was still lots of things happening (and I didn't have a problem getting hold of the hose).

Luke

I just did the usual today . . .

2007-11-28T12:27:00.000+13:00

feeding, sleeping and being adorable.

It's a hard job - but someone has to do it.

Kate

Happy birthday to me . . .

2007-11-26T20:28:00.000+13:00

Monday, 26 November 2007

Hooray today is my birthday! I am four years old today. This morning I woke Daddy up early and then we woke Mummy up so that I could open up my presents. Mummy and Daddy brought me lots of lovely things, but by far the best is my new Barbie house! It is very very very cool, I love it!

I didn't go to swimming this morning, Mummy said it would just be mean to let a little girl open up her presents and then make her go into town for the day. That was fine by me, we stayed home all morning and I play with my new toys.

We did go into town after lunch though so I could go to Kindy. We all stayed today, Mummy said she was to tired to go anywhere else. Because it is my birthday I got to sit on the birthday chair today at Kindy. Everyone sang Happy Birthday to me and then we did pony claps (the birthday person gets to choose what sort of claps they want to do).

After Kindy we rushed down the road to dancing, then after dancing we went back to Gran's house for a visit. I had an ice cream at Gran's house, then I showed her how good I am at peeling the carrots. I think she was impressed with how clever I am.

Our final stop for the day was to the park in Wakefield, Mummy, Luke, Kate and I were all playing there, I showed Mummy how brave I am and fed the big horse grass out of my hand. While we were there Daddy showed up with tea for everyone! Hooray for Daddy.

We had a lovely tea, lots of fun and then on the way home I travelled in Daddy's car. I was sound asleep by the time we got home. When Mummy carried me into my bed I woke up and said 'I want to play'. She said to lie down and have a wee rest and she would be back to play when she had sorted the little ones out.

I didn't get to play. But I did have a good long sleep.

Grace

I nearly missed Kindy today . . .

2007-11-26T20:16:00.000+13:00

I fell asleep in the car just before we got there. When Mummy moved me from the car to the buggy I didn't wake up. She put me in the shed! I think that was so nobody woke me up, at least I hope that was the reason why!

She woke me up eventually and I had a great time. I played with the animals in the water again (see great idea!), then the musical instruments took me interest today. I'm pleased I didn't sleep through the whole thing, that would have been terrible!

Luke

I had my usual adoring crowd at Kindy . . .

2007-11-26T20:10:00.000+13:00

We had our birthday party today . . .

2007-11-26T10:58:00.000+13:00

I sat with Mia and had some party food . . .

I went on the wee train with Karen, Milly and Michael . . .

Then I went on the boat with them . . .

Jazzy went on the train with her Gran . . .

Jazzy and Charlie went on the boat with their Mummy . . .

Look at the beautiful Barbie cake that Tarn made me for (thanks Tarn) . . .

Daddy lit my birthday candles . . .

Everyone sang Happy Birthday to me . . .

We got loads of lovely presents, Mummy put them all on the picnic blanket so we could open them . . .

Presents . . .

There were loads of people on the little trains. . .

While Daddy was busy packing up with Gran and Grandad Mummy took Luke and I on the train to keep us out of the way (not that we minded at all!)

There were more presents for us at Gran's house . . .

Gran and Grandad gave me a Barbie car and a Barbie phone for my birthday! I have been asking Mummy if I could have a Barbie car . . . I wonder how Gran knew that was what I really really wanted ? ? ?

After the party we went back to Gran and Grandad's house. We had fish and chips for tea with them, outside on the picnic table then we had a bath. Mummy's plan was for us to all go to sleep in the car on the way home. Nobody went the sleep!

Party, party, party . . .

2007-11-26T09:11:00.000+13:00

Daddy had a great plan. There were eight birthday parties at the modellers pond today! Daddy arranged tables and umbrellas and we had a good shady spot by the trees. That was good because it was a very hot day . . .

I sat down for about 30 seconds and had some party food with Grace and Mia . . .

I kept Old Grandad supplied in lollies and Old Nana supplied in chippies . . .

The big kids found a shady spot to eat their party food . . .

Daddy took me on my first train ride of the day. . .

Karen, Milly and Micheal, Grace and Uncle Aaron and Finn all got on the same train . . .

Aunty Megan and Finn whizzed by . . .

Did you know that big boys like Mitchell don't have to go on the trains with the Mummy or their Daddy ! ! !

Uncle Ian came down with the cakes (we left them at his house because it was to hot to have them just sitting around) . . .

Gran made a very cool Thomas cake for me . . .

Everyone sang Happy Birthday to me . . .

Grandad helped me to blow out my birthday candles . . .

I got heaps of lovely presents, but I fell in love with . . . the swords . . .

the swords . . .

the swords . . .

I love the little trains ! ! !

I went on the train with Mummy and with Grace . . .

When I woke up at Gran and Grandad's house I was pretty grumpy, so Grandad took me outside and turned the hose on for me to play with. Nice thanks Grandad!

I went to sleep holding on to my new swords (of course). Mummy said the bed is getting very crowded . . .

Nobody took me on a train . . . or a boat! ! !

2007-11-25T20:59:00.000+13:00

Old Nana and old Granadad came to the party . . .

I had lots of cuddles with Gran and with Grandad today . . .

When babies get grumpy they are supposed to have a sleep . . . but I didn't!

One sleep to go . . .

2007-11-24T19:49:00.000+13:00

Saturday, 24 November 2007

Hooray it is only one sleep to go until our birthday party. I just hope that I don't miss it. I don't feel very well at the moment. Last night I went to bed very very early (but don't get to excited I was awake for a long time in the middle of the night). Today I haven't felt very good.

Today Mummy and I have been busy getting ready for our birthday party tomorrow. We made lolly cake today and I cut up all the lollies. I have been looking forward to my party for ages, I am going to bed very early tonight and hope that I feel fine in the morning.

On the garden front: there are ten corn plants starting to grow and six peas. No sign on the carrots.

Grace

I've had a grumpy, sleepy day . . .

2007-11-24T19:33:00.000+13:00

I have been very grumpy today, nothing is quite right. Then after my huge sleep last night (but don't get to excited - I woke up about seven times last night) I slept this afternoon for three hours.

I hope I don't get what Gracie has got.

Luke

I didn't stay asleep long last night . . .

2007-11-24T19:30:00.000+13:00

It was lucky that I woke up last night because the big ones were in bed and Mummy and Daddy were just watching TV.

They must have been very bored with no kiddies to play with!

Kate

6.15 at our house . . .

2007-11-23T19:21:00.000+13:00

Mary, Mary quite contrary . . .

2007-11-22T18:51:00.000+13:00

Thursday, 22 November 2007

. . . how does your garden grow? Quite well actually, things are starting to happen! The strawberries, lettuces and radishes are looking good. How exciting!

Tonight when I was watering my garden Daddy was scrubbing down the picnic table. It turned into a big water fight! I had so much fun!

Grace

Water, water everywhere . . .

2007-11-22T17:14:00.000+13:00

I sat with Mummy today and did some puzzle at Playcentre. I named lots and lots of animals and told Mummy what noises they make - she didn't realize that I was quite so clever.

Then later I was playing with the hose in the sandpit when someone had a great idea and turned the sprinkler on! We had a great time running underneath and getting very very wet. That was a great idea!

Luke

It's too hot . . .

2007-11-22T17:12:00.000+13:00

. . . it is very very hot here at the moment.

I get stripped down during the day, and I am still hot.

I think I would like to play in the water with Luke.

I had more apples today. It wasn't too bad, in fact I quite liked them today.

Kate

Out and about . . .

2007-11-21T16:53:00.000+13:00

Wednesday, 21 November 2007

We went back to Saskia's house for a visit today. I love going to Saskia's house, it is a lovely place to go. Today Charlie was there with her boy's - Rowan and Dion as well. We know them from Playcentre, it was good to see them outside of Playcentre for a change.

Today we took some cardboard boxes so we could slide down the big hill as Saskia's house. Rowan and I had races down the hill, the baby bath worked much better than the cardboard though.

Tonight when Mummy and I were watering my garden we found out that some of the raddishes have started to grow! Hooray!

Grace

Hooray for visiting . . .

2007-11-21T16:47:00.000+13:00

We went to my friend Isaiah's house today. As always I had a great time - playing, checking out the animals and going for a wander. Nice.

Luke

Round two . . .

2007-11-21T16:45:00.000+13:00

. . . I had some more food today. This time it was stewed apples. It wasn't as bad as the baby rice, but I still wasn't terribly impressed.

Kate

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Owwwww . . .

2007-11-20T16:29:00.000+13:00

Tuesday, 20 November 2007

Today when we got home from Playcentre I stood on a Bumble Bee! I hate standing on Bumble Bees - it really really hurts!

As expected there was a lot of screaming and yelling on my part. I did not take it calmly!

Mummy got me some vinegar to put on my foot, then she got the foot spa out. While I soaked my poor sore foot I ate butter popcorn and watched a Barbie DVD. Maybe bee stings aren't that bad after all.

The photo today of the three of us is a photo that was taken as a Playcentre fundraiser. Mummy was delighted with it (but she wasn't to happy about the dirt on my nose!)

Grace

So many boys . . .

2007-11-20T16:08:00.000+13:00

. . . today there were loads of boys at Playcentre. That isn't necessarily a bad thing.

On the positive side there was lots of activity and heaps of things happening in the areas that I like to play in.

On the negative side there was lots of activity and heaps of things happening in the areas that I like to play in.

Luke

The good thing about Playcentre is . . .

2007-11-20T16:01:00.000+13:00

. . . there is always so much to see. Everyone is so very busy, I just sit and watch (and go home quite worn out).

Kate

I made a new friend today . . .

2007-11-19T20:04:00.000+13:00

Monday, 29 November 2007

We went to the park today and had a picnic lunch and a play with a little girl called Ellie. Our Mummy's went to High School together and we were born in the same hospital but four days about. Ellie's swimming lesson is right after my one, so today the Mummy's decided that we should go to the park. I'm very pleased they did - I had a great time. I hope we do it again!

In the afternoon we went to Kindy. Everyone stayed today, which was good because they haven't stayed for ages and ages. I played with lots of different kiddies today. Because I am nearly four I am one of the biggest ones at the moment, so most of the kiddies I have been playing with have gone from afternoon Kindy.

Grace

What a good idea Aunty Trina . . .

2007-11-19T19:45:00.000+13:00

Today we went for a visit to the park. When Mummy picked me up from Aunty Megan's house I was asleep on the couch, then I didn't wake up when she put me into the car. I also stayed asleep while she moved me from the car to the buggy. I think she was hoping that I would stay asleep during lunch so they could all sit and relax - but I didn't.

It was a good thing that I woke up, imagine all the fun I would have missed out on!

This afternoon we all went to Kindy, I haven't been for a couple of weeks because I have been falling asleep after lunch and Mummy has been going for some big walks. But I slept earlier so we all went. Aunty Trina had taken my favourite toys (the dinosaurs and wild animals) outside. She had put them on the grass with some little bowls of water. What a great idea! Thanks Aunty Trina, you are very cool!

Luke

Gracie got into terrible trouble this morning . . .

2007-11-19T19:20:00.000+13:00

I was lying on the floor playing and Mummy went up the front of the house to find sunhats and sunscreen for our big day out.

Gracie came into the room, saw me on the floor, picked me up and then . . . wait for it . . .

. . . left me sitting in the highchair. . . all by myself . . .with no tray!

Apparently that is very very dangerous!

Mummy did yell!

I think she is going to put the port-a-cot up again.

I think that might be a good idea!

On a nicer note this little girl is called Claire. She has a brother called Luke too!

Kate

Happy birthday Jazzy . . .

2007-11-18T20:23:00.000+13:00

Sunday, 18 November 2007

Today Mummy, Kate and I went to Jazzy 4th birthday party. I had a great time. There were loads of kiddies to play with, loads of toys to play with and heaps of yummy food to eat.

We live in such a small town I met some kiddies (the little girl is in the ball thing with me in the photo) and we have the same cousins - but we are not cousins to each other. Finn and Cleo, my twin cousins are her cousins too! Her Mummy is Aunty Megan's sister.

When we got home Mummy and I planted some lettuce plants and a cucumber plant in my garden, now it doesn't look so bare. The other plants haven't grown yet . . . but I'm still waiting.

Grace

Grandad's boy . . .

2007-11-18T20:15:00.000+13:00

They didn't take me to the party (even though I was invited).

Instead I was dropped off at Gran and Grandad's house.

It's no hardship hanging out with them, I had a lovely afternoon.

Luke

I went to the party too . . .

2007-11-18T20:09:00.000+13:00

I didn't play with the toys though.

But I did have some very lovely cuddles with some very cluckly Mummies.

They said I am just beautiful.

That's all good.

Kate

What a busy Grandad . . .

2007-11-17T19:15:00.000+13:00

Saturday, 17 November 2007

Gran and Grandad came to our house today. Grandad has been very very busy. He made a garden for me! Daddy was supposed to do it, but he was away with St John's and now he has a sore shoulder. Mummy was getting worried because soon it would be to late, but then Gran offered Grandad's services.

Hooray for Gran and Grandad.

I have been very very busy helping today. We had to take the grass off first, then dug it up (I didn't help with the noisy machine though - when Grandad was doing that bit I played hide and seek with Gran and helped Mummy to cut some of the branches off the big tree).

When Grandad had done all the hard work Gran raked the garden over and Mummy and I planted the seeds. We planted peas, carrots, corn and radishes.

It was a team effort (although some of us worked harder than others). Thanks Grandad Gordan I will let you eat the first produce from my garden (Mummy told me the story about the little red hen).

Tonight when Mummy read my story she read one about when Milly Molly Mandy did some gardening. I asked Mummy if my garden would be growed yet. She didn't think so.

I wonder how long it will take? I will have to check first thing in the morning.

Grace

Thanks Grandad Gordan . . .

2007-11-17T17:40:00.000+13:00

Today Grandad Gordan has been very very busy. First he dug a garden for Gracie, then he put my new sandpit in.

We all know how much I LOVE sandpit. The turtle was getting to small for me, so for my birthday Grandad made me a sandpit!

Hooray for Grandad.

I LOVE MY NEW SANDPIT!!!!!!!!

Luke

Yuck, that's disgusting ! ! !

2007-11-17T17:24:00.000+13:00

I had my first food today.

Mummy made up some baby rice for me.

Gran's job was to feed me.

Mummy's job was to video the grand occasion.

Grace's job was to say repeatly 'but I want to feed her, when is it my turn?'

They all seemed to be quite excited about the whole event.

Do you know what I did?

I cried! That put a stop to the madness!

Kate