2006-10-30 Bodyboarding!

A: This weekend was just brilliant! I had such fun, and I was soooo busy!

On Saturday, we had croisants for breakfast - always a great start! Then, we went straight to Mullaloo Beach to do some bodyboarding! Last year I did not like the waves, but a few weeks ago at Matilda Bay, I really wanted to bodyboard on the dolphin! It was a beautiful day, and I put on my wetsuit which still fit! Daddy didn't need to put his on, and neither did Mummy! I started off on some really small waves, and Daddy pulled my board along, and that was so much fun! I decided I wanted to go deeper, and catch bigger waves, so I did! I caught some really big waves and sometimes I didn't even need Daddy to pull me along! It took me some time to get use to the salt water getting into my eyes, but it was amazing fun! Mummy got some pictures and videos too, which were really funny! Next time, I'm going to surf even bigger waves! Daddy and I then did some Wakeboarding on our bodyboards - running along the shallow area, and the putting our boards down and then kneeling on the boards - that was really funny! We all laughed so much!

We went home for lunch, and the gardener came to look at our lawn - Mummy thought he was trying not to laugh at how bad our lawn was...he was nice though, and will help us regrow our lawn! Mummy then took me to Olivia's party in the afternoon, and I had such fun! Olivia and I ended up being best friends, and we stayed together the whole time at the party - we even saved each other's seats when we got up to get more food! I had lots of food and cake, and Noisy Nat was there playing lots of games!

Mummy then took me straight to Hannah's for my sleepover - I was so excited! We went straight to Scarborough for fish and chips, and we played in the beach until it was dark! That was funny! I slept in Hannah's room, but she got up to sleep with Bec. I woke up at 5.30am, but went back to sleep again.

I was very tired on Sunday, but still had the energy to run away from Daddy with Hannah! I was upset that she had to go, although Bec and Hannah did stay for lunch - we had sandwiches and Singapore Noodles. Mummy and Daddy insisted that I go in the car for a sleep, so we all went for a drive, and I fell asleep before we could see the sea...when I woke up, it was time to go to touch rugby with Daddy, while Mummy stayed at home to rest!

This was the first time I went to touch rugby, and I had such a great time! I ran around everywhere - with Josh and Jesse, and her brother, all of whom I beat at running races, and I also ran onto the rugby pitch to say hello to Daddy loads of times! When he came off during the breaks, I always looked out for him! It was so much fun, and Lin and Claire looked after me so well! I can't wait to go again! Daddy and I played the alphabet game on the way home, which was funny.

I had dinner, and then read a little before bedtime as I couldn't sleep. Mummy and Daddy have done so much work in the new bedrooms, and I gave them my approval!

C: Went for a lovely Thai meal in Leederville while Aiysha was at her sleepover at Hannah's. There was a Gay Pride Parade on in the middle of the city - some very interesting costumes and floats!

S: Moved all the logs from the garage to the back, tidied up the garage, and finished painting the spare room. We put blinds up in both rooms, and now, we can finally relax a little.

Meals: Beef Casserole, Singapore Noodles.

2006-10-27 Mosquito!

A: I killed my first mosquito last weekend - it was in the car on the way to Mullalloo Beach, and I thought it was going to bite me. Daddy asked me how I felt about killing the mosquito, and I said "Good!". Then he told me that killing things was not a good thing to do, and I should only do it if it is harmful to me or other people. He explained that I should not kill bees, even though they sting, because they do not sting people on purpose. I think I understand. There seems to be a lot of mosquitos about, so I will get a lot of practice...

Rosalyn has a new dog called Bella, but she does not like children very much. I hope she will like me soon. I don't know why she does not like children, but it may be because of her previous owners. I'm going to be extra nice to her!

C: Our new floor has been put down, and it looks lovely! Can't wait to do the other bedroom, and the new baby will love it! So will Lizzie! It is starting to get hotter now, but our house seems to catch the wind, which will be very refreshing in the height of summer!

S: Touch rugby season has started, and we have got a better team than last year, but we also went up a division, so it should be alot harder this year. We won our first friendly game, against a very 'loud' team, but lost to an 'A' grade team last night.

I also got my first mobile phone on Saturday - Duffy from the band gave it to me, so I had to use it, especially when me and Aiysha are going to see Western Force in February!

Meals: Beef Casserole, Cottage Pie

2006-10-21 Dolphin!

A: Went to Matilda Bay last weekend, and it was lovely! Saw a couple of clear jellies, but decided not to touch them. Daddy was trying to windsurf, but the people were not there today, so he was a little disappointed, but was happy again when he had a yummy cake. I had a lolly, and then we played on the jetty! I met a friend, and she let me play with her dolphin. The first thing I tried to do on it was do some bodysurfing - Daddy and Mummy were very impressed, and said that they were going to take me to Mullaloo Beach and teach me when it gets warm enough - they said the waves there were perfect to learn, and I can't wait!

Hannah was back at Kindy after her chicken pox - she had a few scars, but was really happy!

It was a really hot day today, but soooo windy - a branch off a big palm smashed to the ground when we were having lunch today, so we must watch out!

There are quite a lot of big spiders on our balcony at the moment - Daddy likes looking at them, and so do I. We think they are house spiders, which are not too bad.

C: Our lawn is becoming very hard work - a lot of weeds, even though we have treated it with weedkiller! Advice from Grandpa Arthur would be a great help!

S: Played our first 2 gigs this week - one was a competition which we won, and we are now in the semi-finals in November! We're doing ok, but a lot to improve upon!

Meals: Prawns, BBQ Lamb, Lettuce Pancakes, Moon Noodles

2006-10-09 Barbie!

A: We had 3 barbecues this weekend! It was brilliant! I ate so much food Mummy and Daddy was so proud of me!

Mummy made up my new pink and white furniture for my room, and it looks amazing! I am now so organised, and it should be a lot easier to tidy my room!

On Saturday, Daddy and Mummy did some reading with me, and I got upset with Daddy. He was trying to make me spell, then read words, and not helping me! After I cried a bit, I tried harder, and did some really good reading! The next time I do some reading, I will not get upset. I do need to practice more. We went to a floor shop to pick a new floor for the new baby's room - Mummy and Daddy could not agree, and so we took some planks back home to see, and then they found the perfect colour. It may be laid by next weekend! We went to Joondalup for shopping, and I got a new pair of sandals. We then had lunch in the shopping centre, which was very strange as it wasn't Dim Sim, and then we did our grocery shopping after Daddy got his hair cut. In the afternoon I chose to got to Trigg, as we haven't been there for a long time, and I fell asleep! Mummy also had a snooze, and Daddy went for a run along the coast in the sunshine. We then went to Trigg, and Mummy went for a walk while Daddy and I made 3 castles with 3 tunnels! We saw some fish in the water too - they seemed to be waving to us with their fins. It was really calm, and the tide was out - it was lovely! We had lovely marinated chicken for dinner - never had it before, and I ate loads. I was so proud that I did not have any cakes and ice-creams that I kept on telling Mummy and Daddy. I got my treat though, tee hee.

On Sunday we did some jobs in the morning as it was sooo windy outside! It was meant to be a hot day, and we were suppose to swim in our pool, but it was too windy and cold. After our jobs we went to swim at Joondalup Leisure Centre, and I went with Daddy on the huge slide 3 times! I also swam on my own around the river so many times! It was so much fun! Mummy came round with us, and the new born did really well swimming round too! A man had his keys stolen from the changing rooms, so we much look after our things there! After our barbie lunch Daddy and I played tennis (where I did running and hitting! I was doing really well!), and then played Boules, where we wrote our names on the balls. I won of course, Daddy needs more practice. Also talked to Lizzie on the phone, but she was interrupting my concentration in Boules! We decided to go to the Bennion for ice-cream and cakes. We then went walking on the rocks at Bennion Beach - it was so calm down at the beach, and it was lovely! We almost stayed for sunset, but had to go home for dinner. Booo! I helped Daddy with teh barbie in the dark, and then was in bed at 8pm! So late!

I grew some beans at Kindy, and I'm so proud of it! Daddy has yet to grow anything! Ha ha!

C: Starting to feel better now, I think. I took some iron, and I managed to swim my lengths! So that is good. It is a relief feeling better, and that it just gets better. now I can enjoy my pregnancy!

S: Aiysha did some brilliant running and hitting! She now is doing some really powerful hitting, and she is enjoying it!



Meals: Barbie Chicken, Barbie Lamb, Barbie Bacon and Eggs

2006-10-04 Our pool!

A: We finally swam in our pool! It was so funny! Mummy was not well from Friday until Monday, so me and Daddy had to keep ourselves busy over the long weekend! We did so many things! On Friday, Daddy took me to tennis, and I did some running aeroplane wings for the first time, and I did really well! I also hit Daniel a few times again, which made me laugh! We decided to risk going into our pool - it seemed a little cold, but we were really brave! Daddy got the video camera out, and was going to film me going in because he said it was too cold for him, but as soon as we were next to the pool, he decided to get changed and dived in with me! We ran out immediately to warm ourselves on the rocks, and then we dived in again! We did this so many times! We found one frog in the pool, and we thought it was Kelly, the frog who sits in our pergoda.

On Saturday we were going to Perth Zoo with Hannah! Beck was watching the Grand Final between Sydney Swans and The Eagles (the team I just decided to support), so we took Hannah to the zoo! We started off in African Savannah! Daddy pulled us around in a little buggy, and at first Hannah and I did not get out, but Daddy insisted we get out, and shouted 'All Aboard!' When we had to get in. We saw Giraffes, Rhinos, Elephants, Koalas, Echidnas, the biggest 6 meter crocodile underwater, fish, monkeys, pelicans, squirrels, meerkats, and so many more! It was amazing! I recognised so many of them! At one point, our buggy got stolen by some boys without us noticing, but a man on a bike found it for us. We also went on a huge merry-go-round, and we sat on the horses!

Hannah had a sleepover, and Daddy sat in our room again until we fell asleep. We asked him why he had to stay, and asked him to go, but he did not. We also woke up at 5.30, and Daddy again had to sleep in our room until 7.30. It was fun though. It was sad dropping Hannah off on Sunday, and she cried a lot. I had a good sleep at the strawberry park too.

On Sunday I went strawberry picking with Daddy again. I ate quite a lot of strawberries - oops. I also did some huge jumps off the swing! Daddy kept on moving the line I jumped to further and further away, but each time I jumped to it! I played catch on the climbing frame in the Edgewater park with big children! Because of playing lava, I could climb everything really easily, and the big kids couldn't catch me very easily! When they chased me on the sand, I was quicker than them! When I did get caught, Daddy and I were a team, and we caught someone else - it was the best game of catch ever! Afterwards, I met Grace who I met before - she is a few years older than me, but likes playing with me, and talking. I like her.

On Monday it was hot again and we decided to go in our pool again! This time we found 2 frogs! I named the second from Melly, and they swam around as we dived in! I got my bodyboard, and my noodle, and made a train using them, as I paddled on top of my bodyboard - it was really funny. I put on Daddy's rashy and called it my dressing gown - it was so warm! After that I went with Daddy to Mullaloo beach - there were so many people there! After playing lava in both playgrounds we walked along the beach as the sun went down - we played poison waves, and I threw sandballs at the waves to stop them! They were so powerful! We walked until the kiteboarder, then back.

I also went to Bunnings this weekend, and went into the park. I asked this girl if I could play with her, and she said 'No!'. Daddy asked me what was wrong, and I said that the girl did not want to play with me. The girl then went to Daddy and said that I couldn't play with her because I couldn't do the things she could, and started teasing me. She asked Daddy why I kept following her, and he said 'Because you keep teasing her'. She climbed up the slide, and Daddy told me to show her, so I ran up. She crawled through the monkey bars, so I did. She hung on the monkey bars, so I did AND climbed up to the platform. She tried to copy me, but struggled. Daddy then said 'Why don't you show her how to do a summersault?', so I hung on the monkey bars, and did my summersault. She could not do that, and I smiled at Daddy. I was very proud, and she stopped teasing me. Daddy was very proud and told me so, and told Mummy aswell. Daddy does not like people being mean to me...

C: I'm finally getting better now. I'm sad that I missed out on the pool this weekend, but hopefully next weekend it will be hot!

S: Thank you to everyone who send me lovely cards for my birthday! My presents included books on frogs and snakes, and a birdhouse for our garden - getting to be a bit like my Dad now...oh dear, hope I'm not showing my age!

Favourite Baby: Bella, Lucy and Softy

Meals: Lasagne, Chiken Wings, Duck Pancakes