One of those other small purchases at Crabtree. I am now remembering the Dick Bruna books from my childhood. Miffy was his first character he wrote about back in 1955. I guess we will have to get some of those books for Noodles.
Monday, June 12
Sunday, June 11
Rocker
On the continuing theme of new baby products, Dad and Karen were kind enough to buy us the baby bjorn rocker. We also bought a few other bits and pieces at Crabtree and Evelyn while down the Coast. Still no word on the car seat from the manufacturers. We will see what they have to say for themselves at the Baby Expo in a few weeks time.
Baby Bump!
Well you asked for it....well at least Paul asked for it.....so here it is! The first photo of the baby bump in evolution. This was taken on our weekend away at the Palazzo Versace for our 6th anniversary. It was a rather stylish hotel and provided all the ritz that you would expect from a 5 star hotel that calls itself a 6 star. So what makes it a special place to stay? Well all the usual things such as big spa bath in the room, well stocked minibar, turn down service at night and nice bath robes. But also the little things like a complimentary shoe shine service, just about any newspaper from around the world if you like and even the choice of 5 differnet kinds of pillow. They give you a list of all the types and you can call for housekeeping to bring them up for you. I guess some people prefer 95% duck down than the usual 70%. Choices, choices! Oh, and although I didn't think to get a photo of it, the 750kg crystal chandelier in the foyer that Versace bought from the Milan state library, but never got around to putting into one of his homes, is really quite impressive. And for those interested in more trivia the pebble mosiac that lines the driveway is apparently the second largest in the world second only to the one in the parliament in Rome. You can see more photos on the Flickr site.
Wednesday, June 7
Status Quo
Not much happening on the baby front at the moment. For the next month it will be more of the same....Mel complaining about the size of the belly and Noodles giving her a good kick in protest. This is Noodles' rapid growth phase and Mel can expect the "balloon" under her clothes to be expanding at an un-natural rate! About time she started to look pregnant I say. No doubt there will be some photos that I will sneak on the blog of the belly when it is a bit bigger....if Mel doesn't delete them first.
Baby clothes seem to be arriving by mail from time to time which makes me worry about Mel's credit card limit! Not that I can talk as I have given mine a fairly hard workout of late.....First baby syndrome I think!
Last day at work for me today before 6 days off.....woo hoo! I am looking forward to those 7 course degustation dinners at the Versace on the weekend. Better take the loose pants I think.
Baby clothes seem to be arriving by mail from time to time which makes me worry about Mel's credit card limit! Not that I can talk as I have given mine a fairly hard workout of late.....First baby syndrome I think!
Last day at work for me today before 6 days off.....woo hoo! I am looking forward to those 7 course degustation dinners at the Versace on the weekend. Better take the loose pants I think.
Monday, June 5
Rattle!
The trip to the doctors went well today and Karen was very happy with how things were going. We decided to do a growth and well being scan at the 30 week mark just so we can be sure everything is heading in the right direction.
After finishing with the doctor we stopped in at the maternity store on the ground level and Mel picked up some clothes for the big belly. It was really cool because they have fake bellies to put on so you can see what you will look like (and how the clothes will fit) when you are furhter along. Mel looked quite cute with a 40 week belly. We also couldn't resist the 10% discount the lady offered for the Oi Oi nappy bag (see Flickr). Yes I know we already have one but most people we have spoken to say you need two so who am I to argue.
On the way home we also stopped at a little toy store at Clayfield which seems to have some good old fashioned toys and hence the wooden rattle in the photo.
After finishing with the doctor we stopped in at the maternity store on the ground level and Mel picked up some clothes for the big belly. It was really cool because they have fake bellies to put on so you can see what you will look like (and how the clothes will fit) when you are furhter along. Mel looked quite cute with a 40 week belly. We also couldn't resist the 10% discount the lady offered for the Oi Oi nappy bag (see Flickr). Yes I know we already have one but most people we have spoken to say you need two so who am I to argue.
On the way home we also stopped at a little toy store at Clayfield which seems to have some good old fashioned toys and hence the wooden rattle in the photo.
Sunday, June 4
Holidays!
Mel has taken a week off from the Royále so she can chill out a bit. I will still be working but will take Friday off so we can spend the weekend at the Palazzo Versace for our 6th wedding anniversary. We have been told by friends that we should have as many weekends away as possible with just the 2 of us before Noodles arrives. So what better way to start than a stay with Versace. Mel also has us penciled in for a weekend at Peppers Spicers Peak for her birthday in July. It should be totally indulgent and I can't wait to try out the 24 hour cocktails brought to your room (I am sure I will feel like Homer when he went to stay with Auncky Herb and he would order pork chops in the middle of the night just because he could).
On other baby news we finally got to order the cot but I don't know yet how long it will take to arrive. I will probably need to take it home in a few trips as we are also getting the change table with it and the delivery isridiculouslyy expensive considering we only live around the corner from DJ's. I knew I should have gotten the X3!
We also see the Obstetrician tomorrow for another routine check. Things are seeming to go quite quickly now that we can feel Noodles kicking away all the time. Next stop...the Brisbane Baby Expo in a few weeks!
On other baby news we finally got to order the cot but I don't know yet how long it will take to arrive. I will probably need to take it home in a few trips as we are also getting the change table with it and the delivery isridiculouslyy expensive considering we only live around the corner from DJ's. I knew I should have gotten the X3!
We also see the Obstetrician tomorrow for another routine check. Things are seeming to go quite quickly now that we can feel Noodles kicking away all the time. Next stop...the Brisbane Baby Expo in a few weeks!
Thursday, June 1
Another busy week...
I have been meaning to get to the blog each day since Monday but have gotten distracted each time. Les came up on Tuesday and we went to Bunnings (whenever we get together we always seem to find an excuse to go to Bunnings!) and I decided we needed a collapsable clothes line for the garage so we can dry all the baby clothes (it seems most of the little suckers can't be put in the dryer). After getting home and starting to install the said clothes line, we ran into a small snag. The instructions failed to mention that if you use the bottom hole to bolt the brace to the wall the strut won't be able to swing freely....now this had absolutely nothing to do with the fact that it was Les and myself installing it.....it was the instructions fault I swear!!! So after trying to modify the design with a hacksaw, and finding that the hacksaw probably should have stayed in the tool box, we decided that the only thing to do was....you guessed it...go back to Bunnings. After getting what we needed, and resisting the sausage sizzle this time, we managed to finish the job with the minimum of fuss. Easy really, when you know what you are doing!
Apart from the excitement of the clothesline, Mel and I have been working or doing the rounds of the winter sales. Today we bought the Baby Bjorn carrier and a few more clothes. Oh and we finally ordered the cot. Just have to wait for it to arive now. There is a picture of the baby carrier on Flickr.
Apart from the excitement of the clothesline, Mel and I have been working or doing the rounds of the winter sales. Today we bought the Baby Bjorn carrier and a few more clothes. Oh and we finally ordered the cot. Just have to wait for it to arive now. There is a picture of the baby carrier on Flickr.
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