Thursday again

The usual busy Thursday.

Dropped Kenz off at school, went to the gym and did my Body Pump class - my god, I haven't done it for ages and I used heavier weights to do a bit more of a work out and I'm going to be sore!!

Then Dom and I went grocery shopping, came home, had lunch and the met Aunt Aggie for Aunt Aggie's Pet Minding at Stafford. I had to take Oscar around as she was worried he may be a bit big for her back fence but he was fine. Aggie is a character and she loved Osc, so he'll be staying there for the week after Christmas. The dog costs us nearly as much in minding as what we pay in accommodation!!!

Ben picked up Kenz from school as we weren't back in time for Aggies (she likes to talk) but then I took her to Numberworks for her maths tutoring. Then Dom and I raced off to Aldi's to get a few more groceries. I have spent an absolute fortune this week on groceries - close to $300! That's just ridiculous!!

Ben had a couple of wedding appointments and put the kids to bed and then we watched Iron Man (Robert Downey Jnr) and it was an excellent movie!!

3 days of work

Off to work again for the week - thankfully I didn't have as many computer dramas this week as what I have been!

Oh I forgot to mention that I had a chat with McKenzie's teacher and she said Kenz is doing quite well and she should be ok to go to grade 3. They are giving her extra assistance with her maths and writing which is good and I think the math tutor is helping too. I also have to take her back to her optometrist on Saturday to have her glasses checked and make sure everything is ok, but we've seen an improvement since she's been using her glasses when reading.

I went to the gym Monday night and did about 45 minutes of cardio. I have 10 weeks until Rochelle's wedding, so I need to lose a couple of kgs and tone up a bit - and look for a dress too!!!

Tuesday and Wednesday nights Ben had 2 appointments each night. It's getting into the wedding silly season now - Ben has 6 weddings for September.

Happy Father's Day

Due to all our family commitment sfor the month of September (ie Father's Day, Zac and Brees Birthday party, Matt and Michelle's farewell party, Nanna's birthday, Dad's birthday and Kent arriving) we had to do some juggling to fit everyone in, in some way or another as we have some conflicting dates.....so we decided to spend Father's Day just with the 4 us of, yes Ben, myself, Kenz and Dom.

We had a lovely day.

We let Ben sleep in, open his presents, then we went for a walk with Oscar (our dog) and the kids rode their bikes all the way to Brookside and the dog park. The dogs were great at the park, there was another Spoodle called Charlie there. And a Border Collie who kept rounding them up! The kids had fun with them too.

Then we walked / rode home. Poor Dom was exhausted and Ben had to push him nearly all the way home - it would be at least 3klms there and back! Dom even had his head and hands on the handle bar.

Then we went to the Ferny Grove Tavern for lunch and it was great! They have a kids play area, the kids' lunches came out early, then ours came out and we got to eat in peace!

We took the long way home (past our old house at Arana Hills - nothing has changed) and Dom fell asleep, so we all had a sleep for 2 hours - just what we all needed!!

It is also a year that I had my appendix out - 07.09.07 was my operation - wow the year has just flown!!!!

We also found out we have a possum in our back deck roof - the thing is only about 10cms thick and the little bugger is up there - and scratching away during the day!!! We'll have to get him removed!!

We also phoned my dad, and Ben's dad to wish them a Happy Father's Day too and said we'd catch up with them later in the month.

Saturday

Ben had a late start wedding today (1pm) so we just all chilled at home in the morning. I actually go a chance to clean out Dom's clothing drawers and got 1 bag of good size 1 clothes and 1 bag of junk clothes cleaned out.

After Ben left the kids and I raced over to Chermside to buy Ben some new hair clippers for Father's Day.

Then we dropped into Shane and Micaela's place to drop the bag of kids' clothes off.

Dominic fell asleep on the way home and slept for about 2 hours which was nice for Kenz and I :o)

Just had dinner and sorted the kids out for bed etc.

Run around Friday

I met up with McKenzie's teacher at school this morning to discuss how she was going at school. It was all very positive so I was happy to hear that.

Then Dom and I had to run around all morning.

We went to Cradle to Crayons, a second hand kids toy and clothes shop and took some of Dominic's Fisher Price toys and his baby clothes (Pumpkin Patch etc) and Debbie gave me $100 for it, so I was happy with that! I'm going back next Saturday to sell his stroller, port a cot and some other toys. I need to sort out McKenzie's things now!

I'm just trying to make room for the kids birthdays and Christmas presents.

Then we went to Repco to buy a Father's Day present, then to Big W as I had to get a few things and pay off a layby. I've got about 8 weeks to pay it off, so that's good.

Next stop was Bunnings to buy a voucher for Father's Day.

Then home, had lunch, checked emails, Facebook etc, played with Dom and read him his new book, and then picked up Kenz from school - and here I am typing my blog!

Oh and I bought that book - 4 Ingredients - as I've wanted it for ages!!

Helping out in the classroom again

This morning I went to help out in McKenzie's classroom. Luckily there were no dramas like I had last time. I had a nice little group of 4 kids.

Afterwards Dominic and I went grocery shopping and it was pouring rain.

I've got a sore throat and ear and started to get a temp around lunch time - 38.4.

Ben picked Kenz up from school (in the rain) and then I took her to Numberworks for her maths session.

Ben had drinks on at The Chalk Hotel for the Firewomen's Calendar launch / thank you to all their sponsors. He must have been there for about 20 minutes and decided it was time to come home as there weren't a lot of people there - I guess that's what happens when it starts at 5pm and people are still at work!

Spoke to Michelle and Mary about Matt and Michelle's farewell party as they're moving to Mackay.

Fell asleep by 9.15pm, guess those temps aren't helping me at all..

Another 3 days of hell at work

Really, really hate work at the moment. Just hate this new computer system.

Ben went to a photographers lunch on Monday, I was spewing I missed out!

Kenzie's kidsports got cancelled due to the Asbestos on the oval of the school.

Dominic is starting to go to the toilet more -yay, finally the toilet training idea is sinking in.

Kenzie had choir practice.

Ben had appointments on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

And it's hard to believe it's September already!!