Up, up and away

We're off to visit the family in Melbourne today. This is Noah's first time on a plane and while Isaac has been on many in his short 4 years he seems to think it's his first time too. I think maybe it's the first time he's actually aware of what's going on though.

He was very excited to pack his own suitcase for the trip and it was so cute seeing him wheel it proudly through the airport.

Hairdresser (part 2)

Today I got to head off to the hairdresser again to finish the job that was started last Thursday. With mum looking after the boys I was able to relax for an hour with no one asking me anything other than whether I'd like a tea or coffee. Ahhhh!

Like father, like son

I love seeing fathers and sons spending time together.

While I was getting dinner ready Darren and Isaac put together one of the Lego trucks he got today with his birthday money. Isaac has aquired quite a bit of Duplo over the last few months but this is his first 'real' Lego set. He was so excited and did really well following the 'constructions' (i.e. instructions). He was so proud of himself after they finished.

Short reprieve

 
We had a short break from the rain today so I took advantage of the blue sky and sun by doing more than a couple of loads of washing. Darren also got to fit in mowing the lawn before we headed off to some friends for a play and a delicious meal.

While we were on the verandah with the prawns finishing up on the barbie (very Australian) we noticed some big clouds rolling in. Fortunately the rain held off just in time for the food to be done.

And so we seem set for another soggy week...

I'm a big kid now

After deciding not to do a party this year for Isaac we gave in recently and decided on a very small gathering at a park. Even with all the rain during the week we still had our fingers crossed that it would fine up in time for today. By Thursday night we'd decided that crossing our fingers was no longer enough so yesterday morning I rang around to source an indoor venue. Luckily the play centre up the road from us was available. So this afternoon Isaac got to run around with a few of his closest mates laughing, having a good time and celebrating the fact he is finally four.

Man cave

Since we moved into our own house Darren has had to play handyman more than a couple of times and he's started to build himself quite a little workshop in the garage. We spent some time in there tonight finishing off a little project.

With the help of his man cave, and the neighbours occasionally, I'm very appreciative of all the work he does around the house.

Hairdresser (part 1)

Off to the hairdresser again tonight. I was all settled in with my kindle, some magazines and a colour in my hair when I got a phone call from home saying Noah wasn't taking his bottle. We agreed I'd quickly wait for the colour to finish, have a very quick cut and forego the blow dry and treatment which, for those who saw my earlier post, is the best part of my trip to the hairdresser. Darren would try again with the bottle and attempt to keep Noah occupied for a bit.

With the colour now rinsed off I checked in at home again - Noah was still not happy and getting worse. I told the hairdresser the cut would have to wait and left with my hair still dripping wet. So, while I'm a little disappointed I didn't get my couple of hours pampering tonight it just means that I get to go back next week for a bit more 'me time'.