Swimming, Soocer and Sickness

What a week it has been! I have been busy putting together my meal planning and shopping organiser to hang behind the pantry door (more on that later) and looking after my little sick man. Somehow he caught some type of gastro, so has been vomiting for the past two days. I'm trying as hard as I can to a) get him to keep some liquids down and b) not fall asleep on the couch during the day (this one is tough! Especially when you're running on little sleep). You can always tell when he is unwell as he will sit or lay down for an extended period of time without needing to fidget or jump on every bit of furniture. As always, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with these things and hopefully it will pass before we go camping next weekend. I'm just praying that he doesn't pass it on to me.

For some reason this week he seems to have grown up so much

Did I mention that this kid loves his sports? He would spend all day outside just kicking a soccer ball around if he could.

Of course soccer wouldn't be complete without some hand stand attempts..

Or a quick mow and whippersnip (worth their weight in gold these toys)

He also loves to swim and jump into the pool, and be thrown as high in the air as possible.

I pulled out a plastic tool set that Santa had forgotten about, which kept him amused for a good 40 minutes hammering in the 'nails' and pulling them back out. Thank you Santa.

Then came the sickness.

I have no idea where he caught it from, but being power spewed on is not fun at all. I'm hoping it ends soon!

Best Children's Books for Toddler Boys

Lachlan absolutely loves books, and we read to him every night before bed. He loves being read to and I love taking the time to snuggle in bed and read to him. We began reading to him when he was a baby and have continued to make it part of his daily routine. In my opinion, children can never have enough books to read! Below are his favourite books so far:

A Bigger Digger


Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site


The Goodnight Train


Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo


I Love You, Stinky Face


Christmas Themed:
Santa Claus

New Zealand Trip 2014

We set off to New Zealand on the 21st of January for my Nana's 80th Birthday. We were somewhat cautious going on a plane as it was Lachlan's first time, but this was a birthday I was not willing to miss. To cut a long story short, our plane had brake problems and was not able to land in Wellington, so we were flown to Auckland instead. Our 3 hour trip turned into 7 hours, add to the mix a overtired toddler and the fact that we almost missed our rental car, and it made for one stressed out mummy. Thankfully we made it to my hometown in one piece after a 90 minute drive and pulled up to my Nana's house just as the sun was setting to surprise her.

We spent many days catching up with friends and family. Lachlan got to meet his great grandad for the first time.

I got to help with my Nana's Birthday Party.


















I got to see my Aunty Helen from the USA who I haven't seen in years.

I got to catch up with my friend of almost 17 years, Jennifer.

We got to try and launch the contiki at the beach one night with my uncle Brendon.

and best of all, we got to celebrate Nana's 80th Birthday together as a family.

Complete with the family tradition the 'Birdy Dance'.

Kayla, my cousin who Lachlan adored.

With a pinata made by my talented cousin, Natasha.

and laughs all around reminiscing about old times.

Melts my heart...

 We went on a bushwalk

to the local playground

and watched the sun set at the beach while eating fish and chips..

Then after a quick 9 day visit, it was time to leave. Lachlan wanted to bring Nanny and Poppy home with us, and was upset to find out that he couldn't. The flight home went a lot smoother than the flight over, and the hot wheels cars and planes from Nanny kept Lachlan amused while at the airport. After a very long, tantrum filled 4 hour drive, we arrived home safe and sound.