When all things turn to custard

Today was a milestone - I managed to make my first SUCCESSFUL custard. Ever, I think! Ahhhhh....the bliss. I loved every mouthful....together with the last jar of the beautiful huge black doris plums I treasured from "our Snells Beach house" as Ben says (makes it sound like a million dollar bach!).

Isn't it fabulous to enjoy doing something - just because....not because it has to mean something, or be spiritual, or be connected to anything....in a season of many reasons to stress....I am glad for little windows when I shout "I CAN!"

So proud!

So so proud of Nathan. While we thought he would take a while, especially in a new town going to a school where he didn't know anyone....he has taken to it like a fish to water....they make learning a lot of fun and there are an awesome lot of boys there....wahoo!!!

Nathan's aspirations

"I have always wanted to be an artist"
"I'm a farmer"
"I'm an expert at looking after cats"
"I'll fix that for you, I can fix all kinds of things"
"I'm the fire chief"

and new ones added daily....

Weekends have been fun lately

Nath loves his big spade to do big things with sand/mud/anything really
Ben loves hide and seek....this time in a different form!
So cute
Ben at full speed....beautiful day at Martins Bay
Nathan dug holes, put poles in, and "cemented the foundations" with Pegs and other dirt, very clever process!!
Up the sky tower....I wish the boys had been there to see the docks from so high up!!
Mmmm....baking with Mum....
Hehehe

At our favourite gelato gardens

New Beginnings

A snapshot of our stay with Nana and Grandad....and our favourite ex neighbours who have moved here too!!!! The boys have joined the duty roster feeding the animals...and catching escaped chickens... :)

New room!!

Ben got given some 'Cars' decor for his room for his bday....which he loves....he has been singing about "Lightning and the King' (some of the characters from the movie) since i tucked him in. hehehehe.

Ben the Birthday Boy!

Ben has turned 3 and is potty trained as well!!! YAY to have 2 boys out of nappies. Big celebration there!!! It was his first party on his own - other years we have done combined ones...and headed to Chipmunks for all of them to run wild (I liked seeing all the Dads go down the slide hehe).Here's some pics of our awesome miracle boy....who is absolute magic....who I am so proud of....and who is such a great lil guy to have around!!

Of Mice and Me...

Mother's wisdom "Try something new every week"

Today,it was time.

I took a small step in conquering my almost- emphasize, almost - paralyzing fear of mice and rats. I actually don't find it funny at all the number of cartoons that have mice in them as cutesy characters. The thought of them makes my skin crawl and I almost feel one climbing over me....urgh....gross...anyway, hubby set the trap a few days ago....and today...instead of waiting for him to empty it...I thought....you know....I can do this...."it's dead, it's dead" she says, gagging all the way outside....thank God it was rubbish day - I threw it in the bin and ran....


Hmmph, I do feel a lot better. What is to be afraid of anyway?? ummm...well....arrrghhhhh!

As for cleaning the trap...well, we couldn't go too far in one day could we? :P

Love the colours

I just love the colours of Autumn....as I do all that I can to bring back Summer.....to no avail - Winter always comes :( which I survive only with the belief that it is a good day if its not raining...and can take the boys outside....:)

Ta da!

Another phase

So the last few days there has been a little "mechanic fury" here...quite a change from the endless building ...I peeked in at Nath yesterday to find him on his back under his bed with gloves (aka socks) on his hands "doing some repairs". And today his lego men were doing repairs under the vehicles..

Bens favourite place...

Recent adventures

Baking also becomes an adventure with boys...

With the rain starting and not minding if they use the water from the tank mud has been most enjoyable :)

Finding the treasure at our Easter treasure hunt!! Photos for clues were just right for them :)

Nathans Birthday pics

This year Nathan was very specific about what he wanted - a Digger cake (unable to think of a way to make an arm I did a Bulldozer)and his two best friends - one who he spends hours building with and the other a little princess from over the road :) We also had two of his favourite aunties surprise us with visits which really made it special for Nath.

Get this - I'm in my PJs making the cake and Nath right from the beginning is standing there Ï love you so much Mummy, you're doing such an awesome job. Thank you so much for this cake Mummy"- He is so lovely :) And such a big boy now!!

Finally returned!

The word (and feeling) Refreshed has entered my vocabulary for the first time in a long time...I went away by myself for the first time since having kids, it was fantastic - alone time....loved it...listening to music/sermons/journalling/SLEEPING. Much recommended to any mum with young littlies out there....will become something I could book in a few times a year I think....I actually was looking forward to coming home...the boys actually missed me....and was able to see a glimpse of myself which I haven't seen in a long time! Yay!

My place

This is 'my place'....a swim after tea does wonders for my soul (and the kids sleep)!:)
This photo cracks me up so much...

Ben clowning around at Papa's house

The bears

The bear have the sweet life in our house :)

Nathan's Garden :)

Nath giving everyone at kindy the run down on how to grow (and eat) corn at home!

Camping trip with Lani

Lani and I went camping, totally halarious, she learnt NEVER go camping sleeping on a lilo! Especially one with handles ;)

Lots of fun anyway.