Alicia has become a clutz

On Saturday I told her to get off the bike trailer. She did, but not without falling face first into the gravel and getting her foot caught in the trailer. From my angle I was sure that she had broken her leg. Luckily for us, it looked worse than it was. And yesterday, she got her finger caught in the back door. The back door which is really hard to push open, so obviously she couldn't pull it open to relieve her trapped finger. I'm not sure how much more I can take of this. I was sure that it would be Ewan that breaks his arm first but I'm not so sure now. Personally I don't want to experience breakage as a parent.

Almost Ewans 5th Birthday

Its almost Ewans birthday and he has requested his party be at McDonalds. This is okay by me and I thought, that way, I would have less to do but I can already sense this is not the case. I booked the party a few weeks ago, so I can't actually remember the date that I picked and I think the time is 11am but I will need to confirm this. They asked if I needed invites and I said "NO", so now I am making them. They aren't turning out exactly how I would like but we will get there. Also this will mean that I have to have two parties. One for the kids and then one for the family/adults, so in the end it probably won't be easier. I do know one thing, Ewan will appreciate the party at McDonalds, especially since this is his favourite take out, mainly because it combines chicken nuggets, chips, toys and playgrounds. What more could you want as an almost 5 year old. I did make one mistake and that was telling Ewan that it was almost his birthday. Because everyday I get the question, "Is it my birthday today" and everyday I respond with "no", then he responds with, "How many more sleeps then"? You've gotta love him because he can drive you nuts.

The Gym Questionnaire

I went to the gym yesterday for my initial personal trainer experience. There I had to answer questions with regard to my goals etc. Goals whilst going to the gym, what is that?????
Question 1: What do you want to achieve? Getting away from the kids for an hour would be nice.
Question 2: What challenges could you face? Getting to the gym on time or at all.
Question 3: How do you plan on overcoming the challenges? Just telling Brad, "Hey, I'm going now"
Question 4: Have you had any resistance training? I pick Alicia up a lot
Question 5: Why don't you like to run? Because my boobs bounce and its embarrassing.

I have to say that I really didn't get anything out of it, except that I am unfit but hey I already knew that, I didn't need to answer a questionnaire and do a 12min run, where I pointed out my boobs bouncing. I think he thought, "Here we go, we have another neurotic mother to train". The next test is gonna tell me how old I am in fitness terms. Again, I know that I am old, how do I know this? Because I feel old.

Grandpa turns 90

Grandpa turns 90 tomorrow but the family celebrated on Saturday at lunch time. It was a really good meal with good company. So much so we were they till about 3.30pm. We met cousins we hadn't seen in ages, and second cousins that we hadn't seen at all. Aunty Mary got her photo with the Nicholson boys (all except Billy) Grandpa looked to have a good time, but looked tired afterwards. I think he was surprised to see everyone, especially Aunty Mary and Uncle Derek who came from Singapore and Heath from Brisbane.

Grandpa was looking well and we hope he has a lovely day tomorrow. Happy Birthday Grandpa.

Big beds are cool

We've had a big month with Miss Alicia. Her latest conquest is moving from the cot to the bed. She seemed to have taken to it no worries. We still need a tall boy but her room is looking lovely. Once we get the cupboard, we will move the bookcase and all will be well. She is definitely growing up. Her room looks like a little girls now and not a baby. Lets hope she doesn't learn to get out in the middle of the night and wander.