Project house: week 2

WE HAVE WALLS!!!!!

And window frames!!!!!

Things are moving along at a rather rapid rate for now. I won't get too excited but we're really hoping to be in our new home for Christmas 2012! Fingers crossed that things will continue to move along smoothly!

Geth peeping out of Maddy's bedroom window.

Project house: week 1

I finally have some news on our build progress!
It was December when I last posted about our piece of land where we're going to build our dream home! Since then its been a long 6 months of waiting and red tape but I'm finally happy to announce that the "building" has now begun!
Its so exciting to see some concrete(excuse the pun)evidence of our house instead of little lines on pages and pages of plans. I swear they used a whole tree with the number of plans we've had through our mailbox.

And so, on Thursday, the 28th of June our slab went down. We went down on the weekend and with much excitement we explored the layout of our new house!

Here are the kids standing in their new rooms! Don't you just love the minimalistic decor!

And my mom in her section

Paul and I in the master suite.....

and last but not least a pic taken from the back of our block with Paul standing in the distance at our front entrance!

Exciting stuff!!!!

Spaghetti Fun

I thought I would share a fun activity I recently tried with Maddy and Gethin. In fact, I even did it with both my kindy classes and it was a great hit! The kids just love it!

BUT BEWARE!!!!

Its messy business!!!!

Here goes! All you need is:

1 packet of cooked spaghetti (I just soaked mine in boiling water)
Food colouring (various colours)
Scissors
Paintbrushes

As you can see I set it all up outside to avoid a major cleanup.

Share out the spaghetti and let them go wild with cutting, painting, squishing, eating etc etc.

Rugby Season 2012

Ross has chosen to play rugby as his winter sport this year. Today was his first match and what a game it was! He played like a superstar! Paul wrote the most awesome tribute to him on facebook after the match which put into words (better than I could probably ever do) how proud we were of him.


I am one proud father today......not because my Son Ross who turned 9 two days ago, played his first ever game of rugby for the Palmyra U9's today, not because he scored two tries including a scintillating effort when he palmed off 3 players and outsprinted everyone on the park to dot down for his 2nd, not because he tackled like a beast, not because he tackled a kid back 5 metres who was twice his size and easily double his weight, not because the parents around us were asking who is this new kid, not because his coach said "I have never seen this kid play before, but what a great game, what a talented kid who looks like he could be the new James o'Conner", not because he was awarded player of the match for his superb allround efforts.....but because after receiving his trophy and in front of all the coaches, parents and players he stood up and thanked his team mates for helping him to play so well.....I was literally bursting with pride watching this little man and listening to him being the ultimate team player.....for those who know Ross will know he is a kind hearted, gentle soul and a talented kid in both school and sports, but the graciousness with which he accepted his trophy made me an extremely proud father to a wonderful son...a day I will never forget :) :)

Interview with a 9 year old....

"Rossco the Bossco" (your dad's latest nickname for you)!
In the 9 years we've had the pleasure of knowing you and loving you - you have grown to be to be a fabulous son who we love more than anything. As our firstborn child you will always have a very special place in our hearts!

Here's a taste of life in 9 year old land!


What's your favourite food? pancakes

What's your favourite toy? lego

Who's your best friend/s? Blaine, Dillon and James

What are you scared of? darkness - it creeps me

What's your favourite thing to do? play rugby with Dad

What is your favorite movie/TV programme? Dinosaur

What job would you like to have when you grow up? rugby player/paleontologist

Why?

Why sleep in your own super comfy bed when you can squash into your big brother's bed?

Interview with a 4 year old!

To my dear darling Gethin

Happy Happy 4th Birthday!

I have never known a child as crazy unusual as YOU!
You can easily send me from pulling my hair out one minute to wanting to scoop you up in my arms for a cuddle the next. You certainly broke the mold when you came along!

BUT we all love you more than anything. You're our number one go-to-guy for a cuddle!



So here's the lowdown on the cutest 4 year old around!

What's your favourite food? cucumber

What's your favourite toy? trucks

Who's your best friend? Blaine (Ross' friend)

What are you scared of? ghosts

What's your favourite thing to do? Golf with Daddy, Ross and Grandpa

What is your favorite movie/TV programme? Fireman Sam

What job would you like to have when you grow up? Fireman



I'll leave you with a taste of what bedtime is like Gethin style!

Gethin: "Good-night Mom!"
"I love you Mom!"
"I like you Mom!"
"See you in the morning Mom!"

Mom: "Good night Geth!"
"I love you Geth!"
"I like you Geth!"
"See you in the morning Geth!"

Gethin: "Ok Mom, now you kiss me and then I'll kiss you"
"Ok Mom, you hug me and then I'll hug you!"

Mother dutifully obeys!
Repeat hugging and kissing procedure (Once more if you're lucky, but more often than not it ends up being x5 since this is his all-time favourite stalling tactic).

Dad then has to repeat the whole ritual!

Love you to the moon and back, Geth!
xoxoxo