Thinking Christmas

This year the boys are really excited about Christmas. While they were at kinder today, mum and I went to a little sale were we picked up some Christmas craft items (Craft Smart in Blackburn). One of our finds was this paper mache(sp??) tree - only a fiver.They got straight to work and we gave it a base coat of paint, applied some decorative paint, glued on some silver leaves that I had and then added some glitter. The final touch was a set of battery operated lights.All of a sudden it is looking a bit festive around here.

Thing One and Thing Two

There is a mild or maybe major Dr Seuss fettish going on around here. Particularly with Spencer. He is wearing one of my re-fashioned tshirts which is the cat in the hat which he accessorizes with a tail - a stocking stuffed with newspaper - and now a few other precious things.

When I saw a range of Dr Seuss fabric on Fabric.com I knew we had to have some. In the same week as I placed the order, the fabric arrived.
And in the same day it arrived - I cut it up and made some sleeping shorts. Here they are paired with red tshirts we have. Spence again is not entirely satisfied as they need to have the thing one and thing two on them- but that can wait a night or maybe two!!

Here we go!

Its time to strap on our seatbelts and hang on because it seems like we are on this ride of school now and not looking to get off any time soon. There has been a lot, and i mean a lot of indecision, but we are going to school next year. In that way it is hard for me to believe that next year my babies will be at school. That time has disappeared into some kind of vortex and here we are at their first day of prep transition.

Benji is dressed in uniform, Spencer chose not to - until we got home. The best bit is they are excited and eager to learn. They did what they were told and weren't disruptive - not that I expected them to be, but I was thankful there were no issues. All is good and they seem keen. So keen that Spencer put on a uniform when they got home. The washing is going to be very monotone next year!!

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Sunday Funday

Early morning the decision was made to pack up a bag and get on our bikes for breakfast. We rode up to the 'new' park which not only is it fenced in and has a nice toilet - it also has BBQ's and tables. Off with our eggs, bacon, and muffins we went and had a really lovely morning.
The boys played as we cooked our breakfast muffins and then we enjoyed a leisurely return trip home. Sometimes the best plans are no plans at all.

Back to the Future

We got word late this afternoon that Doc Browns plutonium-powerd DeLorean was parked outside the Astor. We did a quick costume and Marty McFly was off to be reunited with this car. At first he was a little self conscious to be dressed up, but when he realised he wasn't the only one wearing a red puffa jacket on a hot November night - he calmed down and got into it!
The car was there during the screening of the trilogy at the Astor and photos taken to raise money for Parkinson disease.

Xandy has seen all three movies, and grabbed the DVD cover to assist with his pose and outfit. Makes me laugh how well trained he is!! The outfit was really no effort to us at all.

Sadly I didn't have the forethought to also dress up - but I love this picture, mainly for the other two guys also posing.

Creeping Up

The kids went back to school today and I breathed a big sigh of relief. We had made it through Alexander's "16 days of Freedom" and now we return to normal transmission.

We started last night getting organised, laying our clothes out on the bed in preparation for the day and this morning we actually early to everything. No yelling, no tv, everything done and out the door with everyone happy!! I returned to get back on top of the paperwork and stuff.

I finally RSVP'd to my school reunion today. It was late because forgot how time slips away. It is really hard to believe that 20 years have passed since I finished school!This time 20 years ago we would have been facing exams having had a mad night out in town celebrating the end of school life. In fact I still have the 70's inspired tights I wore that night in my drawer.

I never understood when my Mum would say she didn't feel as old as she was until I realised I am old. I feel older than 18 as I was at school, but I wouldn't feel more than 25-26 - certainly not 38!! Good grief, forty is looming like a big grey cloud.

In my head there is always plenty of time. I thought I had a chance to get fit and toned, partake in some last minute miracle anti ageing regime and even do something amazing so I had something to talk about. Not to be too unrealistic, but I don't think a week is really enough time. No doubt I will be running late, grabbing something out of my wardrobe last minute and do my makeup in the car on the way there. Some things never change!!!

Artober - Building

My two bug boys got to work on building a model car.

The other job I had Xandy working on was taking some photos. I was cataloging my shoes (I know what a anal Virgo thing to do) and he took all the pictures for me. For a bit of added information, I actually got rid of a few pairs and found a few that I had forgotten about. Now I have a lovely 1 page sheet which I can reference to find what I am looking for.