I’ll get the work stuff outta the way first. Yesterday the last of the new Schools trainers was inducted. I now have 8 trainers; 8 people who’s lives I control! I’m a bit more conscious of the rosters now, as all but one of them are casual, and looking for as many dollars as possible. I remember those days at Maccas and the call centre, so I’m doing my best to keep it fair. And the travel… Although one of the new girls lives in Willetton, which will make my rostering life a bit easier!!

Bike goes well, although I’ve been sick this week so was lazy and drove.. My wallet is paying the price, fuel is ridiculous! Back in the saddle next week!

Rob’s Granny turned 90 the other day, so we’re heading to Collie tomorrow for birthday lunch. We’ve actually been in Bunbury the last couple weekends, I’m sure Ben and Tiff are getting sick of us!

Mum comes down next weekend for a dress fitting!! She’s making my wedding dress, and next weekend will be the first fitting with the real one- she made a draft in calico and curtain material first Can’t wait to go swishing around in the real material, and still with 17 weeks to go!! Sez, we should find some time to catch up and talk about Mum’s dress too, we can show Mum what you meant because I think my explanation just confused matters

And Tiff has a big giant belly which kicked me We met her sister’s tiny new baby last weekend, Amelia is beautiful. And Lukas is old enough to want to hold her like the adults, so I have some very cute pix of Amelia laying across his lap, just gorgeous. Made me terribly clucky, but Mother has informed me if I put on any weight before the wedding and don’t fit into my dress, I’m in big trouble! Oh well, couple years yet..

I think thats about it for now, we’re very boring it seems!
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Lukas lived, and Ben and Tiff had a wonderful honeymoon- Mission Accomplished!

The proud parents came up last Tuesday and stayed the night, as their flight to Mauritius left early Wednesday. So Rob drove them to the airport while I wheeled the pram off to feed the ducks- a great distraction There were a few tears that first night at bed-time, but the rest of the week was pretty smooth. I chauffered Lukas around the various family for lots of visits, changed a few nappies, and found myself thoroughly entertained by the cheeky nearly-2yr-old. “Robbie” came for a visit over the weekend- possibly the highlight of Lukas’ week! We took him out to Collie on Sunday to see Rob’s family, to the amusement of all and many comments along the lines of “Gee, you kept that quiet!!” Then Sunday night Rob snuck out after the little man went to bed- its just easier that way, ok?! We spent Monday visiting everybody again, doing the rounds before heading back to Perth on Tuesday after Daycare. Wednesday morning swung round again, and off we went to see the planes- and to pick up Mummy and Daddy.

Ben and Tiff headed off yesterday morning, and I have to say, the place is very quiet without Lukas running around being gorgeous! Next time we see them will be his 2nd Birthday in Jan, can’t wait to see how much he grows in 3weeks, considering how much he learned and changed in only a week.

And now to take more drugs, and shake the flu both Robbie and I managed to catch off the little bugger..

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Stuff that has occured recently.

• A brief period of self-harm (Which resulted in my legs being epilated. Hard core yo.)
• A small break down culminating in me taking my hangover to work
• Several days of silence at a time
• Apethy. Lots of apethy. But hey, meh..

I’m sure there were good things in there somewhere but they are currently somewhat outweighed. I am in need of another holiday. Problem is, I have two booked and on-coming. The first I become full-time single guardian to our Godson for a week while his Mum and Dad are on their honeymoon. Rob changed jobs and didn’t have enough time accrued to join me as originally planned, because he’s taking the time he does have over Christmas, which brings me to the second one- a week in Parks with his family.

Not exactly the relaxing, fun-filled holidays that our trip North was. I’m looking forward to not being at work, but then I will be in Bunbury with a nearly-2-yr-old, or in the middle of the desert with a dish.

Anywho, in other news I have not fallen off a motorcycle recently. Go me. I flipped a gloved bird at some highly intelligent twat on Tuesday arvo when he thought it would be a good idea to slide his car into the bit of lane that I was occupying. Thought he was gonna get out for a sec but then the lights went green and he evidently had other places to be like so five minutes ago. My respect for any man in a pink tie is gone. Have to admit, it was pretty scant in the first place.

Besides, who gets out and challenges a person wearing armoured jacket, armoured gloves, and heavy helmet..? Twat!

*breath* Nearly time to start thinking about work. Arvy shift and then catch-up with the ladies of the night. My favourite shift of the week, I must admit.

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Other highlights include: Tiff won her soccer game! We had birthday dinner for Ben with Tiff’s parents and extended clan, then more birthday beer back at their place, then birthday brekky with Ben’s family this morning (so much tastey food :D) With a weekend like that, its very hard to come back to work in Perth!

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Sorry Tiff!! We are corrupting your boys

Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce to you:
Skit the Scarey Bikey Man
Lukas the Looney Hoon

aaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnddddd…

This Is Spaaaadaaaaaa!! (The bike is a Honda Spada, see what I did there.. )

Didn’t take Squirt long to work out what to hang on to, where the keys go and how to make all the lights flash

Spot the birdy!

I think I’ll also put up pictures of Lukas being adorable, but I need to find them first. Ben and Tiff stayed the weekend to come see the Air Show with us. Luckily we went on Saturday, so the trafic and parking were pretty decent. It was a really great weekend, just a pain we live so far away.

The kids were aiming for 120mins of practice each this week. Nearly time to find out how they did.
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After I finished work Saturday arvy we packed a few things and headed down to Collie to stay the night with Christine and Ryley. We got there a bit late so Ryley came running out to see us in his PJs, then we sat down to a special tea- the best home-made lasagne you’ve ever tasted!! We took dessert with us, then bundled up Ryley’s telescope and headed into the back yard. We pointed the thing at something bright and not-twinkling, hoping for either Jupiter or Saturn, then left Rob to it as he figured out how to align the sighter with the scope and get a good look. After much cursing and bumping of the tripod, we all got a turn at looking at Jupiter with 3 out of 4 Gallilean Moons visible. Very cool Some hot drinks and a few hours chatting and it was off to bed.

Sunday was a nice lazy morning. We didn’t have to be at Wellington Dam til 11 so there was no rush to be up and showered. Played with eggs for brekky, then packed our gear up in the car, said goodbyes (til next Thurday anyway) and headed out to the dam. Christine had described where she thought it would be and I think she was right- sort of an ampitheatre with huge rock walls all around, just amazing. We’d never been before so we spent a good part of the day just looking up going “woah”. Eventually everyone arrived and the naming ceremony started. Lukas was so good just quietly listening to the poems Ben and Tiff read to him- laughing at his daddy while Ben tried to be serious!! We even got some sunshine to finish off with, nice touch We had some lunch and a game of continuous cricket while the guest of honour took a nap, then took to the cars to start the journey home as the rain started to set in. We followed a few roads around the dam for a look, then eventually hit the main road home. It was a lovely ceremony and a great weekend away- can’t wait to do it again!!

Rob and I have a certificate each to make it all official- come the 22nd of May we’ll have our very own walls to hang them on!!

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I know you’ve all been waiting for it, so here is Ben and Tiff’s newest family member, Lukas Jacob.

At this point he’d not long been born, washed and handed back to Mum.

And now for the news.. Ben and Tiff have asked Rob and I to be Godparents to Lukas They’re thinking of having a naming ceremony in the next month or so and they’d like us to be there. I’m so excited. I’ve had a silly grin on my face since yesterday afternoon.

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Rob and Sez’s cousin had her baby last night!! We woke up to the msg this morning, another one to visit

In other news, work is slow but not entirely bum, and I’m waiting for my bond refund cheque from Student Housing to clear since I only banked it today. Yay cash

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I completely forgot to post about Ben and Tiff’s new baby! (Not the Boy meets Girl couple.) Little Lukas Jacob is now 3weeks old and growing rediculously I visited for a cuddle last week and he’s just beautiful. His birthday was the 5th January, same day as my cousin. I cant wait to see him again! Might see if they’re available next week some time while I’m on days off..

Rob’s cousin’s baby is due soon too.. We were betting on yesterday but alas, no Aus Day baby.. So impatient!! Apparently things are moving though, so we’re all waiting by the phones.. Or I am anyway

I think thats enough baby news for a while.. My parents will worry
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