SAHM to Three

Looking forward to today. Greg's back at work and I'm on my own with the kids. I love it when Greg's here, but also love my days to myself. Will be interesting to see how we go today with Lani a new addition to our routine! I think more challenging will be rush hour tonight, as Greg probably won't be home till 7pm.

The boys are LOVING playing outside at the moment. In between Eli's sleeps and meals, they are out there all the time! Its great. I can lock them in (shut gate) and don't actually have to be down there with them. Can watch from the balcony every so often, go down to push them on the swings (well Eli) but can still potter around upstairs too. Its great!! So much better with 2 kids!! Even though Eli is only one, he LOVES being out there, zooming around on his trike (and he's FAST!), digging in the garden with Jai, catching bugs, rearranging my pegs (in the bucket, out of the bucket) and playing on the swings. We've decided for Christmas this year, we'll buy big things for outside for the kids... a slide to go on the side of the swingset maybe, a sandpit for the younger two maybe, a swing for Lani (there's a great spot in the tree near the swings!)... maybe a trampoline the year after...

Speaking of toys etc, the Toy Sales start at KMart and Big W today... I was *considering* braving the crowds (hate crowds!) but then I thought about the layby lines!! That's whats the worst!! But there isn't too many things I want anyway, so I might duck in and just BUY some of the Wiggles DVDs that are on special and then get Greg to get the other stuff (with his discount) a bit closer to Christmas. But I need to get Jaidyn some tracksuits and shoes for school next week, so we might just have to go anyway!!

Well, better get onto this housework and kid-watching!! Have a great day xx

** Oh, almost forgot to say a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Megan and Andrew on the arrival of their little Prince, Joel Callan. Can't wait to see some pics Megs!!

**Edited to add:
Today has not been so wonderfully fantastic after all. Eli seems to be cutting teeth so he's been a real pain, just whinging and crying all day long almost. We went to the shops, and instead of coming home with a tracksuit and school shoes, I came home with some girly muslin wraps and a pink outfit for Lani - oops... trying on shoes DID NOT work with a baby strapped to my front at all - I couldn't feel Jai's toes to see what size he needed etc... and I need shoes for Eli too but just didn't even bother!! Shall have to take Jai back on Monday when Greg can stay home with Eli... I've also had a darn headache all day (all week actually!) - think it must be from not drinking enough water - I try, I do! - and well yeah I'm just worn out. I WILL NOT be trying to go shopping again until we get a double pram - it just does not work and I couldn't have done anything if Jaidyn wasn't there to help...

Anyway, that's just my little whinge. I want to curl up in my warm bed and go to sleep, but alas I cannot. Oh well..... just gotta get through the next few hours...