We're pregnant!

We're not really, but I bet that got your attention though didn't it?! I have this weird policy when I write to not force it, it'll come when it's good and ready (or when i can be bothered to put it to paper ha) unfortunately for me it's arrival is at 2am when a decent nights shut eye wouldve been much appreciated! Anyway, I digress.

A few weeks ago wifey came home from work, later than usual, with complaints of Auckland's infamous wet weather traffic, and animosity towards her car stereo's lack of CD player. Following more light conversation, "Lets have another baby", she says just casually. My initial response was one of genuine surprise, we've always been fond of the idea of a younger one but hadn't yet had that discussion.

It got me thinking, and thinking more.. thinking so much my brain hurt, if my mind got paid double for working overtime I wouldn't have to go back to work anytime soon I tell ya! My logical side had all these adult-like questions.. How does one transport 3 little humans? Will 3 car seats fit in the back of my car? Do I need a new car? A minivan? Nooo not a minivan! What about walks? Surely I can't expect Carter's shorter than average legs to walk the same distance as mine? If I continue my SAHD status will I be able to handle another? I mean, I like to think I'm a good dad, but does that next step require even more superhuman powers? My creative side processed these queries and came up with a single answer.. She'll be right.

But the question that weighed heaviest on my mind.. Do I WANT another child?.. seemed to be the easiest to answer. Of course I do. I've always wanted a family, and I don't think I've ever put a restriction on how many members I think it should have, so as many as Laura fancied would suit me just fine. I feel for couples who struggle to conceive, and especially for those that can't at all, sometimes I can't help but feel a hint of guilt even though I shouldn't. When people see our boys, and their 19 month age gap, they often assume pregnancy comes easy to us, but that is not the case. We tried for almost 2 years prior to having our first born, and another 10 months before our second conception, so at first we did have those sad moments when we thought it wasn't going to happen.

Anyway, as a result of that conversation I guess you could say we're sorta trying, but kinda not, but maybe, or we'll just see what happens haha. With faces like these who wouldn't want more right?..




I'd love to hear from anyone with 3 or more kids, and how it's going for you.

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He's a boy

I have become very familiar with these 3 words since Carter came along, but even more so over the past couple of weeks. His intense hatred for having his hair did makes it difficult to counter the "ohh she's so cute" comments, and his lashes, which all girls seem to envy, don't help the situation either. So all I'm left with to attempt to make it obvious which team he's on, is how I dress him. And I dress him well. I spend more time getting the boys ready than I do myself haha. But seriously, by the amount of failed attempts by strangers at guessing his flavour, you would think I dress him in a pink bodysuit with pink angel wings on his back or something.
It did begin to irritate me a bit, mostly because I just couldn't see it, "how could people possibly think he's a girl?" I'd say to wifey, I couldn't for the life of me comprehend it.

But you know sometimes when something's right in front of you, you don't realise certain things, until something changes? You know what I mean, right? Well today Carter got his hair cut so i'll use these photo's to assist me with my explanation...




Like... I didn't realise his hair was THAT long before haha, I mean, now I see it, now i could easily mistake him for a girl, now it all makes sense!

So sorry to all those people who I've never met before and may never see again, for feeling anger towards you even though you never knew it and probably never will, hope you can forgive me lol.

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Toddlerock

I love music. I love it with a passion. If I could, I'd happily make babies with it and be a stay at home dad to them also. Bar family and friends, there is probably nothing I feel as equally fond of... nothing even comes close. I can't recall many early childhood memories, but those I can are only due to the fact that I've associated them with whatever song was playing, or in my head at the time (usually something by Michael Jackson haha). I remember particular rugby games we won by the songs that were playing during the 30 minute car journey to Kensington Park, I remember my first day of intermediate/high school by the song I heard coming from a teachers open car door as I strolled nervously past the staff carpark, and I remember the song I was listening to when I realised another reconciliation involving the parentals wasn't going to happen. I'm positive many people share my obsession, and why not? Music is so inspiring, soothing, and just has a way of making everything better.

So anyway, with the hope that our littluns inherit my infatuation, yesterday we went along to Toddlerock, an hour long sing and dance session for wee ones, just for a little nudge of encouragement, should it not be enough, a bigger nudge may be called for haha. It's the second time I've taken the boys, but they have been previously with Bonny, our child carer before myself.

The first 10 minutes or so at times involves some urging, but it's not long until they are eagerly awaiting instructions..




...then their faces light up as they attempt to snatch the balloons in the middle...




...what's cooler than that you ask? Hiding underneath of course...




...they also have a good play area which has recently been extended to accommodate its growing popularity...




...funnily, but not surprisingly, Louie's favourite part seems to be pretending to be asleep..




...haha gotta be mum's genes.

They have a ball, and Bonny still attends so they get to see her which they love. It's also another activity that involves leaving the house so it's sure to be doing them the world of good (not to mention myself!). If you feel it's something that may interest your offspring, checkout their Facebook page here for details. Like most classes of this nature, if you're a dad, prepare to be heavily outnumbered, there's 2 of us lol.

I just finished deleting my closing line "enjoy your weekend" as it just dawned on me that today is only thursday, a common side effect to not having a traditional job is never knowing what day of the week it is haha. Instead I'll close with an apology for the poor quality photos, and leave you with one of Louie at the Zoo last weekend for wifey's birthday!




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Bits & Pieces

It's just gone 12pm on the dot and both children are tightly tucked, and away with the fairies, post lunch drowsiness always results in a siesta the Spaniards would be proud of. I usually use this time (when I'm not unconscious myself) to tend to my duties as a man-wife, put a load of washing on, clean the kitchen and bathroom, floors etc etc etc.. All the real exciting stuff, but since it's been over a week since my last post AND I have already managed to whip our cosy dwelling into tip top shape, I thought a little bits 'n pieces segment might be a good time waster.

This past week has been eventful to say the least. Most importantly, on Wednesday afternoon some very close friends of ours welcomed their first wee bundle of joy into the world, a gorgeous little girl with an equally gorgeous name.. Elle Rose, so a huge congratulations to them, they will undoubtedly make awesome parents.

Just minutes after receiving the news of the new arrival and midway through replying via text, my iPhone screen switched to "Laura Calling" with the option to accept or decline, usually in this situation I would decline and call back post text messaging, but the time of the call seemed odd so I answered. Sure enough, there were tears on the other end of the line, accompanied by a few curse words, her car had broken down on the motorway during peak hour traffic! To add fuel to the fire, my own car had that day just been towed to our mechanic with a clutch problem, fortunately though, I had a friends car that I was able to fetch Laura in, but we weren't so lucky in avoiding another tow charge.

So all that carry on left the boys and I stuck at home, which meant i had to call upon my creative imagination, and what i came up with was this...




Haha, it was a hit for the first day, but then it became time to tackle travelling the old school way, walk. Normanton Reserve is just under a kilometre from ours (yet seems like 10 pushing an occupied double stroller uphill on the return journey) so we often pack a picnic and venture down there for an hour or 2..




...and even though there is a cool playground, Louie enjoys playing around this pole...




...naturally, Carter copies...




...so Louie's all like "betcha can't do the one leg!"




...and "look daddy.. I'm balancing on my head!"




...haha he was so proud.

Another couple we are close friends with celebrated their little girls 2nd birthday with a trip to Kelly Tarltons on Saturday so we took the boys along. They loved the sharks and stingrays and all the cool colourful fish, but I think even more than that, they loved jumping on and off the "moving footpath", the giant fish slide and crawling under seats lol...




I haven't visited that place in years, but the only thing that seems to have changed is the price.. $34 per adult and $17 for anyone over 3, considering it can quite easily be all over in 20-30 minutes I think it's a rip, still cool, but unjustified, taking into account you only pay $22 to visit a Zoo full of animals and under 4's are free. I'm not saying don't go, we all enjoyed it and fun was definitely had, but if you can, buy your tickets online here to save a few bucks.

Well anyway, that was a brief summary of our week, it seems I'm slowly running out of things to stimulate my little friends, any suggestions would be much appreciated so feel free to comment below!

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