Chrissy 2012

Well its been way too long since I toke some time out to reflect on my life!  This year has been moving along at a crazy pace with lots of visitors (Shammy's parents, James,nic and Jude's visit and then mum.).   All very appreciated and it felt quiet and I missed the extra company after they left.

Not to forget either, a beautiful wedding and a gathering of the white family.  It was so good to see sol and Safiya meet their poppy, uncle Ady, Nathan and Jamie and Aunty Nic.  Although the trip was exhausting it was well and truly worth it and the mumbles now has a place in my heart.

The kids are full-on at the moment and there is never a dull moment.  I find some outdoor activity or a way to burn some energy makes everyone's day more peaceful.
They have just started some more swim lessons which they love and I have to give the instructor kudos for how creative she is and the way she makes swimming so fun.  It is hard to drag them away afterwards and even the promise of a treat and a visit to the choo choos only works once we have made it out of the door from the pool.  They sleep like logs afterwards and I find the session exhausting also :).
They are still enjoying day care and seem to like the group of children they are moving up with.  Just recently they have started putting Sol up with the two year olds which he seems to enjoy and it gives Sol and Safiya some time out from each other which they need, since the start of the "mine" and throwing stage.
Safiya really seems to be getting the hang of the potty these days particularly since the treat incentive was introduced.  My concern will now be where to take her that's clean when we are out.  Sol is not quite there yet but I'm sure his competitive streak will mean he won't be far behind when he finds himself the only one still in nappys.

We are all looking forward to Christmas this year with the kids loving the Christmas lights and they are starting to grasp the concept of presents and Santa.

Shammy is heading to Australia in march next year which is a trip I would loved to have join him on, but it is too expensive and exhausting to travel this distance with the kids so it will have to be left until we return to Australia in 2015.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all and lots of love xoxo
Sammy, Shammy, sol and safiya.