School has started at last

well what can I say, after a few minor hick-ups...the girls are at school and are happy. Talia is in a split 4/5 grade and Eloise a split 1/2 grade, they both have female teachers and seem nice...

The girls were so excited this morning and we actually got to school early and I managed to settle both girls into their classes...

So I am now a free woman again...hmmm what to do????

Ok I will tell....

I have been questioned by a number of people about the significance of the 17th Dec.....

some thought I was pregnant and others engaged....

well the truth is on that date Darian and I decided that we were going to live together once both of our leases were up...well mine is up before his so we are going to find a house together...we would love to buy but the housing prices in Perth are beyond a joke....so we will be renting...

We told the kids and they are quite pleased...

We are still hoping and planning on going to South Africa later this year...we will see.

Today we went to the school and picked up the kids book and stationary for this year....yippee this means that school is just around the corner. Now I get the fun job of covering books and labeling everything....I just love it...

Tomorrow is Australia day and here is Perth they have a huge fireworks display called the Skyworks ( everyone calls it the skyshow as thats what it was called) on the Perth foreshore however as much as i would love to go, it wont be happening with 3 kids....so we are going to go to a smaller fireworks display in Mindarie keys.

Tomorrow is meant to be hot and 37....yukkkkk

A very expensive oversite

isn't it funny how life is...everything was going along smoothly and life was just getting back on track from the move...we are getting ready for school and the only thing I have to get in the next few months is a chest of draws each for the kids and Talia needs a new mattress for her bed. Which I was going to purchase this fortnight....

Well that all went out the window this morning when I received my phone bill.

Can you believe it was $600.......

I only use my phone to log on to dial up, every other call is made on my mobile

And all due to BL**DY TPG internet...

They have been getting me to dial down to Rockingham every time I log onto dial up.....

I should have made sure that It was a local call, but I didn't think....so i rang TPG and asked for a number that is a local call...they have none...she then gave me a number for Broome (can you imagine my phone bill then)

So I have canceled my tpg internet service...told them to politely stick it and we are now using Darian's service...which i know for a fact is a local call as i rang telstra...

Do you ever have one of those days????

Today I woke up feeling yuk, and I don't know why.
The kids went to bed night before last as planned. i actually had all 4 asleep before 8pm so they were much nicer to each other yesterday but again it was after 10pm last night that the girls went down...but on the greater scheme of things thats no biggie..

I feel drained emotionally and physically. there is no rhyme or reason for it.

So this morning I took all the kids to the park down the road for a play...before it got too hot (it is supposed to reach 36 today) I had realised that we had been housed bound for 4 days....and that getting the kids out in the fresh air running and playing would be good for them.

the girls also had their weekend visit with their dad postponed as his wifes pregnancy isn't going to well. Shes now 27 weeks, needs bed rest and a quiet house. The girls are upset as they are worried for the baby ( their first baby was born prem and didn't make it).

So that is my whine for the day...hopefully what ever is making me feel this way can bugger off...i hate feeling like this...

4 kids, 2 cats and a tired mummy

Well a new year, a new look for my blog. But I have lost all the extras I had on my old blog so If any of you in blog land could help me jazz it up again it would be much appreciated...

well this week Megan came back from South Africa and has been spending the week with us, so I have had 4 kids at home....and boy has it been interesting... I am grateful that they all get along quite well, but we have had our moments...At the present they are all very tired as the little tykes have been staying up until 10 ish....SA is 7 hours behind us..so poor Megan is jet lagged and everyones routine is messed up....tonight I hope to have everyone in bed at 7.00 and asleep by 8....haha

So wish me luck as i am as tired as the kids....

2006.....A year in review

I was reading Rach's post and decided to do the same...so here goes

1. What did you do in 2006 that you’d never done before?
Went onto an internet dating site....now that was an eye opener
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I tend not to make new year resolutions as i set myself up for failure, however I am still loosing weight (not as much as I like) but I am getting there
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No but I found out that I am going to be a great aunt in 2007
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No
5. What countries did you visit?
No not this year..but there are plans for 2007
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
A lot happened in 06....I mean alot so I think a slower pace in 07...time to sit back, relax and settle back into Perth
7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
July 27...Darian first contacted me, 1st nov when we flew into perth, 4th Nov Darian and my first date, 30th nov...the robbie concert OMG....and a very special date of sunday 17th dec...cant tell you why yet....
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I think letting my fears go and trusting again...
9. What was your biggest failure?
I dont think i had one this year...
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nah not really
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My new mobile phone...i love it
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
No one really
14. Where did most of your money go?
Moving to perth...it cost about $7000 all together
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Getting tickets and going to the Robbie concert and finally landing in the west again...I am here to stay
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
Make me pure - Robbie Williams...its my ring tone
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier...and in love
b) thinner or fatter? The same.....
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Nothing really I am pretty happy with what has been this year..
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
wasting time
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent it with my Fam.
21. Did you fall in love in 2006?
YES and I never thought in my wildest dreams that it would ever happen to me again
22. How many one-night stands?
NONE
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Greys Anatomy
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I don't think I actually Hate anyone ... dislike what some people do .. yes ... but don't hate anyone
25. What was the best book you read?
OHhh my sister introduced me to a great series...Laurell K Hamilton....Anita Blake(Vampire Exicutioner) BLOODY FANTASTIC
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Nothing off the top of my head...
27. What did you want and get?
Move back to Perth
28. What did you want and not get?
nope i am pretty happy with 2006...one of the best years for a while
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
the lake house
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 33 and went to dinner with Darian....
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
nope cant think of anything...
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
EKKKK horrible....
33. What kept you sane?
coffee....lots of coffee
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
OMG seeing Robbie Williams in the flesh would do it for anyone....
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Nothing really don't pay any attention to all that stuff
36. Who did you miss?
I missed my friends in Perth sooo much
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Met... Darian for sure...he has been the best thing to happen to me
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006.
I am Learning to trust and go with what I feel on the inside...
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
umm cant think of any at the moment...will work on it though

So there is me for 2006 .. If U choose to do this aswell ... Link me so can come C