Hello blogpage my old friend

I've been very slack lately when it comes to blogging, but with a very energetic 2 1/2 year old and a now mobile 11 month old, my days are full of ......changing direction for Ali when he heads for the cables and trying to keep Jake entertained, while simutaneously educating him AND not drive myself to drink...yet. Whilst doing all of this, we managed to escape to the Hunter for a mini break (HA!) with all the grandparents, and then home again to christen Ali and a little barbie back at ours. I say HA! because anytime spent with toddlers and babies does not = a break. Even with so many extra hands to help out and entertain Jake and Ali, they still rely on me to feed/kiss better mama and put to sleep. I told a girlfriend recently about mine and Nath's deal about Saturday's being my day off I(sometimes) and she's implemented the same and run with it and planning a WEEKEND away in Melbourne....imagine - a whole two days away from pooey naps, runny noses, feeds, baths, sleep deprivation....but then again, it would mean a whole two days without "mama", kiss it betters, kisses in general, cat in the hat (for the millionth time!), and my two beautiful boys. I will have to wean myself off slowly by extending my Saturday mornings into maybe a night one of these days - who's with me? Love, Gab

It's been a while...

here's an update: we went to see Justine and Jake got to meet her:

Jake's tried dropping his afternoon nap, but some days, he just can't quite make it through without one: this was taken at 5:30pm.....

We went on a picnic and Nath tried to teach Jake to ride his trike......basically, he pushed him around the bike track while Jake took in the view

And Jake and Ali continued to bond as brothers tend to do! All is good!!

We baked a cake!

A day at the museum

Like the movie (A Night at the Museum) but in the daytime. And instead of a security guard, my sons turned into a shark (Ali) and a turtle (Jake).....oh, and for a change, I get to feature in my blog in a pic....see, I do exist!

Boy in blue

The many moods of Ali - all within a matter of minutes! A true Gemini.

The littlest boxer

Now that he's nearly two and a half, Jake thinks it's about time to get into shape. He's now got a personal trainer who takes him through a gruelling boxing regime.

Superhero!

Catch up - in pictures

The Smiths back in Bondi - for the day

happy new year