Monday and not so blue!

Wow what a start to the day! I took Connor to school this morning, only for him to give me a kiss at the gate & go into school with his teacher!! I was so proud of my big boy, but couldn't help shedding a tear at the thought of him being such a big boy he he!

The weekend went very well. Friday I picked Connor up and took him for a much needed (ok only in my eyes) hair cut. We then played all afternoon & then went and got some McDonalds for supper! Yip while F's away, we may eat the stuff ;)

Saturday we got up and I sanded all the rust off Connor's bike & then sprayed it with silver spray! I don't want to pat myself on the back here, but I must say i think it looked rather good! We then went and had a shower and then proceeded to the shops. I had promised Connor a shark tattoo (yes the temporary ones) if he filled his reward chart up for the week. (He gets a sticker for eating supper & sleeping in his own bed every night and once he has filled the whole week with stickers, he gets a reward). We of course couldn't find the darn tattoo, but the lil guy settled on a new pair of Ben10 shoes, and Ben10 playing cards. We went past Ouma and Oupa and then headed home! We were exhausted today because the temperature reached 39 degrees today and that is excluding the humidity (which could add another 5 degrees) - draining!!

Sunday we cleaned house a bit and then headed to the in laws for some lunch. Once again it was sooooo hot that we couldn't even play outside as it was just too too hot! We had an awesome afternoon with toys all over the place & then had an early night & headed to bed!!

Frank's coming home today from Mozambique & I can't wait to see the pics of the big fish he caught!

TFR

Weekend

Last weekend we went to a fishing competition in Salt Rock and we camped there for the weekend! Wow let me just say, the caravan park that we stayed at is one of the nicest we have ever camped in and it was right on the beach. The tidal pool is right in front of the caravan park & you just walk straight on the beach. It was awesome.

It rained on the Friday, but luckily only after we had put our tent and accesories up. The saturday was the competition and shame the fishing conditions sucked! There were 230 entrants into the competition and out of those, only 25 managed to launch due to the massive surf! Frank didn't go out but we supported from the beach. We camped with friends (Daryll & Lisa) and their little boy (Matt) and Connor got along famously & tired each other out!

On our way home on Sunday, we stopped off at the animal farm which was a huge hit with the kids! It's an awesome place and we had a picnic there.

The boys fighting over who goes first he he he

TFR

12 Wks today :) :)

Well I have made it to the twelve week mark! This makes me feel good as most books now say your are 'officially pregnant' at this stage as most of the dangers disappear from here on out.

I have started to feel alot better already and only have a bit of nausea here & there! Hey I may now secretly start enjoying the pregnancy now as before this I was still too worried to get excited ;) Also the nausea has prevented the enjoyment, which I am hoping will now ease up a bit!

The first of my belly pics was taken last week (at 11wks) and although i am embarrassed to show you how big I am already, I thought I would just prove to you what I have been telling everyone :

Hectic right???

Oh well, the joys :) :)

TFR

Friday 22nd Jan school day

Wow what a difference a few days make! Connor was taken to school by his daddy on Friday & was full of smiles (ok yes i admit i reminded him that it was tuck shop too). He even gelled & blow dried his own hair so that he could go to school with 'spikes' in his hair!

Connor also started swimming last week. He goes every tuesday and Thursday and of course he loves it! It's a nice break from school too i guess :

Connor's first day at school

Well it went pretty much as expected. Connor was fine the whole way to school, but once we got there, the wheels started to fall off :( It was heartbreaking having to leave my baby there & I had to fight the urge to either start crying my eyes out, or scoop him up and dash for the door! He was very upset, but according to the teacher, he soon settled in. Day three was by far the worst by means of the thoughts of going to school. What I mean is Connor started crying from waking up in the morning, but by the time he was at school he was fine again. Of course the fact that it was 'tuck shop friday' helped alot & when I went to pick him up there was a huge grin on his face. Too sweet.

Here's some pics taken on the first day:

TFL

9 wks check up

Ok I am terrible at updating my blog, but just wanted to let you all know that my 9 wks check up (two weeks ago) went really well. The baby measured spot on nine weeks and the due date was exactly what I had calculated (16th August 2010) too.

I was amazed to see the difference that one week can make in the development of the baby. When I was pregnant with Connor, our first check up was at 8 wks and then he was still a bean. Yip just a blog the shape of a bean. This baby had arms and legs already & was busy moving around, it was amazing to see! Frank couldn't make it due to work, but my mother in law came with me & she was so happy to be able to see her next grandchild moving around! Here's our baby's first pic:

Back to the land of the living!!!

I know it's been absolutely ages since i updated my blog, so thought i better do something about that today!

We have just about recovered from a very busy yet fun festive season! Connor and I were in Jhb for a week where Frank joined us on Christmas eve. We stayed at Michelle and Ryan's place and of course the four boys had an absolute blast playing together! We then headed home (family in tow) on the 27th. Cals, Shaun, Jakes, mum and Lea all came to stay with us and it was awesome having them all here. We kept busy every day doing different things, but I will do seperate posts about that. They all headed home on the 6th Jan and we were left feeling like we'd gone deaf he he.

We have a very big day ahead of us tomorrow which if I have to be honest, I am dreading. Firstly my baby boy is going to school for the first time tomorrow. I have tried to prepare him as much as possible for it, but I think it may be me that takes it the hardest! Once we've settled Connor in at school, we are heading to the gynae for our first appointment. I am approximately 9 wks this week, so just hoping that all will be ok on the scan. I am so so nervous but I guess it's pretty normal.

Anyways, that's all for now - check in soon for an update.

TFR XXX