Week 29 & my golly gosh is it cold ...

  

... I think I will stay nice and warm inside Mum for as long as I can!!

We've just got home from the Christmas Markets in Manchester .... brrr ... it is 8pm and it is already -4 deg C. Bit of a worry that it is cold so early, but perhaps that might mean Mum and Dad get a white Christmas this year?? There were 5 markets in the city centre, but the best one was at Albert Square next to the town hall. There were lots of european stalls (aptly, since it was the European Market) and Mum and Dad indulged in some German sausages! Dad was a bit hungover from the night before, so wasn't tempted by the German beer ... that and it was a bit cold for drinking!! Mum bought a nice new wooly beanie from one of the stalls, it now covers her ears and keeps her nice and warm. Hurrah!

Yesterday was a busy day. Mum and Dad FINALLY made a choice on the type of pram they want, and have put in an order for one. Now it just has to be delivered in time (otherwise they won't be able to take me home from the hospital, since the car seat will be coming with it as well!)! Today Vicky and her Dad popped over with their cot bed, so it looks like they are getting all set ... but still plenty more to do (arrrrrgh)!!

This week Ellie and Paul popped around to visit Mum and Dad. They had some exciting news to tell ... they are pregnant as well, which means I will have a play mate not too far away.

Oh, they think they have the names all sorted now, but they are not telling ....!

Week 28

Brrr, another chilly day - there was even snow. Maybe this might point towards a white Christmas? Fingers crossed anyway!

Mum spent this weekend catching up with her friend Kate in London. They realised it has been a while since they last caught up! Kate spoilt Mum and gave her a pedicure in the afternoon - first time Mum has had one, and now has lovely soft feet :) In the evening Kate cooked dinner - great to relax inside where it was nice and warm!

Mum came home to find out that Dad had been shopping. Unfortunately he bought the same thing Mum had bought him for Christmas ... so it looks like she is not quite so organised now! Back to the drawing board for Dad's Christmas present!! Mum should never leave Dad alone!!

Last week Mum and Dad had decided on the type of pram - now their decision is all up in the air because of reports of research on the best type of prams for babies. Ahhhh. Hopefully it will just be something that is nice and snug for me to lie and sit in :)

Week 27

Another weekend gone by so quickly .... ahhh

Mum had Friday off to make up for working the following weekend. She and Nik went shopping in Chester ... geez, it has been a long time since Mum has been to Chester, and she had forgotten how good it was!! They had a good morning shopping, and Mum even got Dad's Christmas present - how organised is that!!!

Nik gave Mum a whole lot of baby clothes - it was like all her Christmases had come at once! Apparently I now have more outfits than the 2 of them put together. I will be the best dressed kid in Penketh!!

Today was a lovely sunny day (and a little chilly, but winter is only around the corner now), so Mum and Dad decided to head out for a drive. They were going to go to the tea rooms at the Cat and Fiddle (near Buxton), but decided to detour and go to Tatton Park. Golly, was it big!! It had a big old mansion on it, although that seemed closed for winter. The gardens were huge, and on their walk they spotted some reindeer! Some had really big antlers - Dad was going to put his body on the line for me in case they came charging at Mum - must protect Tigger at all costs! Oh, and his lovely wife as well! They also had lunch and afternoon tea there in the cafe. Mum surprised Dad and they shared a slice of lemon cake rather than a lovely rich chocolate cake. Mmmm, getting chocolate withdrawals already!

When they got home, they decided to tackle the shelves in the bedroom - they weren't quite a solid as expected, and they have now ripped a whole lot of new plaster off the wall - opps ... thinking now that bookshelves might be a better option, and will need to learn how to re-plaster where it has come off the wall. Hmmm ...

Anyway, to cheer themselves up, off to watch a nice light-hearted comedy!

Missing: Looking for 1 Bikini

Tonight we all went for a swim ... not an event which is so unusual in itself, although for the first time Mum and Dad sat on the 'sun-lounger's'  beside the pool. To Mum's surprise, she found that I had gotten so big that her bikini bottoms had disappeared from sight ..... arrrrrgh!!!

HELP - WE MUST FIND THEM!!

No more vacuuming!

Oh, I forgot to mention ...

On Saturday night my Dad told Mum that he thought it was time that he took over the vacuuming! My golly gosh, she almost fell over in surprise, Dad hates the noise of the vacuum!

My Dad must love me if he is willing to do the vacuuming!!! Hoorah!!

Week 26

Another week gone. Hmmm, the black is a bit deceptive I think (mind the shadows) - Mum is now starting to get lots of comments that she is popping out! Now I understand why they say black is slimming!

Last Monday was a big day for Mum - first off to the hospital for a glucose tolerance test (GTT). This was to see if I had given her diabetes, and if she would have to stay off the chocolate - luckily the results all came back ok, and I can still indulge my chocolate addiction that Mum has got me on! 

Then to the midwife - unfortunately this week it was the not-so-friendly one. Well, she is ok, but always seems a bit rushed. My heart was beating strongly though, and we both got a good report which is the main thing!

It has been another lazy weekend. Mum spent a bit of the weekend working, and well Dad just spent it in front of the dvd player. Geez, a few months ago he was an ironman, and now .... well, better not say too much, he did go out running in the cold, and both Mum and Dad went swimming on Saturday night!

Oh, Friday night was Bond night!! The new movie was ok, Dad enjoyed it more than Mum did, although I think she was a bit tired.

Today we all went on an excursion to Mothercare - Mum was quite surprised when Dad so readily agreed, but it appears he was after an excuse to get out of the house! We were looking at 'prams'. Golly there is a lot of choice, where does one start??? Well, both Mum and Dad have decided to ask a few people for their opinions. Mum started on a slippery slope, and posted her first question on an online forum .... 

Yay to Ash and Mel for getting married - we all wished we could have been back in Melbourne to celebrate with them.

Remember Remember

.... the 5th November, the gunpowder, treason and plot.

Bonfire Night! (well, Guy Fawkes Day actually!)

Well, it was certainly a good way to keep warm. Mum and Dad met up with some friends at The Ferry (a nearby pub). They arrived with seconds to spare before the bonfire was lit! Must say it was a pretty impressive bonfire, they must have been stocking up for a while! They were promised fireworks (by their friends), but alas none were to be let of. Just as well there were plenty going all about the neighbourhood which they could still see!

What a racket all these fireworks make though!

Week 25

Well, here it is again, the start of another week!

Mum is looking a bit bigger here, wondering if it is still the 'hang-over' from the conference belly??

Mum and Dad had a nice relaxing weekend - seems like the first in a while, with no renovations. Not to say that it is finished, but they are just taking a break.

They had a good time with Adam and Ann-Marie during the week. They went up to Conwy on Tuesday, and they got a taste of the winter to come - it snowed!! Brrrrr. That first cold snap is always a shock to the system! Mum did her best to cook up a feast each night - and we even got an early taste of the Christmas pudding - yum! For some reason no brandy this time around though :(