Tuesday 29 March 2011

workbench

Artie loves Grumps' shed and all the tools and paraphernalia that go with the shed. So Grumps commissioned a workbench just for Artie. Now he is teaching him the tricks of the trade. He is a lucky boy to have his very own Arthur sized workbench at only 20 months old. Soon he will be fixing the house for Adam and I. 



Friday 25 March 2011

time

Since becoming a parent the thing I miss most is time. Long uninterrupted moments of time. Being a mother is extremely rewarding and I wouldn't take it back for anything. I couldn't even think of anything I would rather do in the day the spend time with my family. However, sometimes in the whirlwind of family chaos, endless playing and a constant companion, I long for time. A whole day to do whatever I want- to slowly potter around a project. A whole night of sleep. All without the deadline of a babe awakening from a nap or in the middle of night for comfort. 

So I have decided to change my thinking. Instead of longing for more time I will appreciate those small pockets of uninterrupted time I do get. Artie playing with playdough alone for 7 minutes means I can have a cup of tea all to myself and flick through a magazine. Mostly, I am learning to appreciate the time Adam takes Artie to the park in the late afternoon after he gets home from work. Even though I am usually preparing dinner and quickly finishing those chores I didn't get to, it is quiet and peaceful and the light of the late afternoon always looks so lovely. So this week I am going to remember to make the most of those small pockets of time and my thoughtful husband. And I am also going to gently remind myself that one day (even if it ten years from now!) I will sleep through the night again and have long stretches of time, but Artie will only be this age once.

Wednesday 23 March 2011

stickers

Artie is really into stickers at the moment. He sticks them on his pictures, me, his arm and legs and anywhere else he sees fit. Those big puffy stickers are best as he is able to peel them off on his own. It's also a good way for him to practise his fine motor skills.  He really does get very absorbed in sticking them on and off things.It also makes our art making sessions even more fun. So for any family reading this, whenever you see puffy stickers for sale/cheap please grab them for us. It might also be a good easter present for him (hint, hint!).


Thursday 17 March 2011

Picnic

Sometimes a great way to get a toddler to eat his lunch is to have a picnic. Artie often seems to eat a lot more when we are outside and he is able to look around and get distracted by the birds and ants! 


Saturday 12 March 2011

Concentration

Does he not have the cutest concentrating pout ever? Man, I love this kid.

Monday 7 March 2011

junior treasure hunter

Adam and I have long been treasure hunters. We could spend hours sifting through shells and rocks looking for something special to take home. While at the beach we were able to introduce Artie to this joy. At low tide we took him out to the rock pools. He is definitely a fan. He filled his bucket up with so many rocks even the adults had trouble carrying it! 

Sunday 6 March 2011

Mooloolaba

Recently we spent a long weekend at the beach. We stayed in Oceans Resort at Mooloolaba. We had a fantastic time. Mooloolaba is very family friendly, all the restaurants and cafes we went to were very accomdating for a toddler. Oceans Resort was just fantastic too and we couldn't do anything but relax as soon as we walked in to our room. Adam and Artie spent about half their time in the resort pool.





We spent the rest of the time on the beach. Artie wasn't too sure about the waves but he loved playing in the sand. Adam stayed with him on land while I went swimming in the sea. Nothing makes me quite as happy as burying my feet in the sand and swimming in the ocean. 











We attended a friends wedding at Maleny Manor. It was a beautiful wedding in a great spot. Artie was quite the party animal, he stayed up until after 10.30pm dancing and cried when we tried to take him away from the dance floor!



We all loved being at the beach and can't wait to go back. Being on holidays and spending time outside makes us remember to slow down and just enjoy living.