Yep. Now what do I do? I can't upload photos, I can't watch movies, I cant do anything except sit in bed and play games on my iPhone.
Well I could do other things but they would involve getting out of bed. And yes, I'm lazy enough to complain about being lost without the ol' Compaq instead of actually doing something about it.
I did get some swish photos of the upcoming party theme today though. I'll upload them in the morning. I keep coming up with bigger, better ideas. It's like I'm using Charlie's birthday as a practice run for how my Pinterest board of ideas will all come together somehow for the wedding. Whoops.
Love love,
xoxo.
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Monday 28 May 2012
Fireman Sam vs Shaun the Sheep
So within the next few days (June 2nd) Charlie turns 2. This scares the hell out of me for two simple reasons:
1. Toddlers at the age of 2 are nightmares.
2. I have to tackle a 2nd birthday party.
Now luckily (or not-so-luckily) Charlie has already started pushing every button he can to drive his mumma up the wall so it's not actually something which is just going to start like this "BAM". It's like a game. A game that never ends and that I cannot escape. A game in which there is never a winner. EVER. I know all parents think their kids are smart, but I KNOW Charlie is cluey because he out-smarts me all the time (and back in the day before the copious amounts of sleep-deprivation I used to be considered intelligent myself). HOW ON EARTH CAN A NOT-EVEN-2-YEAR-OLD-YET do this to his mother (and his father) constantly? So yes, the Terrible-Twos started MONTHS AGO for us.
The party however I'm a bit excited for. Charlie's latest obsession (this is a very vague term - he practically worships the show) is Fireman Sam. To be honest, there are far worse things he could be interested in. And so I have allowed him to adore it, watch it constantly etc and begun work on a Fireman Party.
Pinterest has been great for ideas and tomorrow I think I'll take some photos of the things I've made to make it special. There are several sweet treats which will have a fireman-theme and the cake... Well lets just say I haven't picked the easiest cake to make. Goodness knows if I'll be able to manage it anyway! For now the only photo I have uploaded onto the laptop is what his invitations look like...
But as quickly as he dropped Cars for Toy Story, and Toy Story for Fireman Sam, he is fast becoming a HUGE fan of Shaun the Sheep.
Now to be honest I don't mind at all, I actually love Shaun the sheep. A lot. and I would probably watch it if it was on TV and he wasn't here anyway. BUT HE CAN'T CHANGE OBSESSIONS WHEN I'VE WORKED SO HARD ON THIS RUDDY PARTY.
Seriously. I'm just hoping he doesn't look at the balloons and fireman cake and all the lollies and party food, shrug his shoulders and say "Mum... Shaun da Sheep DBD peeese."
I think I'm over-stressing. Wow, something new right there.
Love love,
xoxo
1. Toddlers at the age of 2 are nightmares.
2. I have to tackle a 2nd birthday party.
Now luckily (or not-so-luckily) Charlie has already started pushing every button he can to drive his mumma up the wall so it's not actually something which is just going to start like this "BAM". It's like a game. A game that never ends and that I cannot escape. A game in which there is never a winner. EVER. I know all parents think their kids are smart, but I KNOW Charlie is cluey because he out-smarts me all the time (and back in the day before the copious amounts of sleep-deprivation I used to be considered intelligent myself). HOW ON EARTH CAN A NOT-EVEN-2-YEAR-OLD-YET do this to his mother (and his father) constantly? So yes, the Terrible-Twos started MONTHS AGO for us.
The party however I'm a bit excited for. Charlie's latest obsession (this is a very vague term - he practically worships the show) is Fireman Sam. To be honest, there are far worse things he could be interested in. And so I have allowed him to adore it, watch it constantly etc and begun work on a Fireman Party.
Pinterest has been great for ideas and tomorrow I think I'll take some photos of the things I've made to make it special. There are several sweet treats which will have a fireman-theme and the cake... Well lets just say I haven't picked the easiest cake to make. Goodness knows if I'll be able to manage it anyway! For now the only photo I have uploaded onto the laptop is what his invitations look like...
But as quickly as he dropped Cars for Toy Story, and Toy Story for Fireman Sam, he is fast becoming a HUGE fan of Shaun the Sheep.
Now to be honest I don't mind at all, I actually love Shaun the sheep. A lot. and I would probably watch it if it was on TV and he wasn't here anyway. BUT HE CAN'T CHANGE OBSESSIONS WHEN I'VE WORKED SO HARD ON THIS RUDDY PARTY.
Seriously. I'm just hoping he doesn't look at the balloons and fireman cake and all the lollies and party food, shrug his shoulders and say "Mum... Shaun da Sheep DBD peeese."
Love love,
xoxo
Sunday 27 May 2012
Where the hell have you been woman?
So I've been MIA. Again. I'd lie and tell you I've been hiding under a rock but we all know that's a load of rubbish. I could give you the truth and tell you've I've been hiding under a pile of crappy-nappies but then you'd probably not invite me over to see you anymore.
No lets go with an update on what things have prevented me from taking two minutes out of any day over the last 2 months to update my blog.
1. Charlie
2. Henry
3.... I have no 3.
Two Children is HARD. REALLY HARD. Don't get me wrong, it is oh-so-rewarding when you hear Child 1 say "I luzz ooo Henry - I do. I luzz ooo" but on a whole you're either dealing with 1 or 2 (as in making sure they are both still breathing and not either A) Sticking their face in the toilet bowl because they like the acoustics or B) Learning how to roll over and landing face first on a the carpet and forgetting that they've already learnt how to lift their head up) and that is it - you rarely have time for anything else.
Things that annoy me:
- The American dollar is now stronger again meaning the bridesmaid dresses are not as cheap anymore (POO!)
No lets go with an update on what things have prevented me from taking two minutes out of any day over the last 2 months to update my blog.
1. Charlie
2. Henry
3.... I have no 3.
Two Children is HARD. REALLY HARD. Don't get me wrong, it is oh-so-rewarding when you hear Child 1 say "I luzz ooo Henry - I do. I luzz ooo" but on a whole you're either dealing with 1 or 2 (as in making sure they are both still breathing and not either A) Sticking their face in the toilet bowl because they like the acoustics or B) Learning how to roll over and landing face first on a the carpet and forgetting that they've already learnt how to lift their head up) and that is it - you rarely have time for anything else.
This is the honest truth.
On the wedding front I am both excited and annoyed.
Things that excite me:
- Flowers have arrived (and they are absolutely spot on)
- Mine and my Bridesmaids' shoes have arrived.
- Party game things (to remain a secret) have arrived.
- Several new crafty things have come to my attention and I have begun going nuts trying out the ones I think I will use (photos to come over the next week)
- Buses are organised. Phew. That is certainly a load off my mind.Things that annoy me:
- The American dollar is now stronger again meaning the bridesmaid dresses are not as cheap anymore (POO!)
- I have realised that I have a gazillion crafty things to make (and as much as I like practicing and trying new things out, actually making enough for over 100 people SUCKS)
- The budget is effed. Yeah well that was always going to happen wasn't it. Sure.
So that is all for now.
Maybe I'll be a bit better at this again (I was pretty good for a while, two kids is seriously my excuse... what's yours?)
Love love
xoxo.
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