Getting Organised

There has been alot of this happening around here lately!! Trying to cross jobs off the never ending list. Making way for a new baby and member to the family. Organising our documents and important things , since selling the salon. Trying to make life easier and put systems in place so that everything runs smoothly when we have 4 kids, all very young.
You get the drift.
So in the past month, we have had alot of projects on the go!! Lots of orders from Ikea, phone calls about items, searching the net for inspiration (and Pinterest!!) and trips to DH favourite shop (Bunnings of course!!)
But.... we are thrilled with the way everything is turning out and falling into place.
I am stoked with all the extra storage we have created , just by changing a few crucial pieces of furniture in our house, and making the space we have, work for us!!
Throw in my gorgeous Mums, and Noel's birthdays and the month has filled up quickly and flown by even faster!
So, thats where I have been. AWOL, and on a mission!! With only 9 weeks to go, we don't have the luxury of time, and I am sure that will certainly NOT change when the little cherub arrives either!!
And with Noel playing football, swimming lessons and the odd event/party etc on weekends, its hard to find spare moments to get these jobs done.
Life I tell ya, is awesome, but boy is it busy busy!!

One of our projects, and the important one for the kids, was a new sandpit. The old Sandpit was a 1m square box from Bunnings. Definately not big enough for 3 little people, but thye used to love it and squeeze in there like Sardines!!
So a Sunday Morning job, and the new Sandpit as complete!!

Digging out the grass complete

Lacey, after she sampled the soil, and realised it didn't taste that flash!!

Max , trying to help with a hammer!!

Stella , measuring, just to make sure Dad has done it right!

Hmmm, I somehow doubt that Max is afraid of drills, he couldn't get close enough!!

Voila!! A new, big sandpit, and even though it was sprinkling, the girls were in there playing!!

Awesome, but not so great for my floors!! Sand everywhere, all the time!

And the next morning, a peak out the patio door, and a gorgeous sight of Max, playing in his new sandpit! LOVE

Next up, was a new chest of Drawers for Stella. She was in desperate need of a new set, the old ones were the cheapest from Ikea, and had served her well for 3 years, but they no longer rolled well!

We purchased these, from Ikea, and they are the Hemnes. Nice and tall , solid, and deep drawers.

And now everything in the drawers is organised better in baskets. Easy to find, and put stuff away!! DH even puts away clothes now!!

Her shirt Drawer, singlets on far left, T-shirts in the middle, and long sleeves on the right.

 And the second drawer, also the deepest (the 2 little drawers on the top hold knickers,singlets and precious things!!)



From Left ; Winter Pyjamas, Summer Pyjamas, Dancing clothes, bathers
Behind; Tights, bed socks and socks


I love the organisation, the space and the way everything stays folded and less cramped and crushed.
Money well spent!

I also managed to revamp the tired box set that has always sat upon her dresser. It holds lackies, headbands, bracelets, her baby bracelets, and other important items to be kept safe.
It was painted a manky green colour, with angels etc, however a bit of a sand, spray paint and some fabric Scrapbooking paper (purchased from Spotlight in the Cardstock section) and it was revamped quite easily!!
The Fabric paper was self sticking, however not strong enough to hold onto the wood, so I used some Spray adhesive first.  I love the way it turned out , and adds some colour to the drawers.

There has been a fair bit of constructing happening around here, all flatpacked of course. A new TV unit has gone in,(Liatorp Series from Ikea of course!!)  I will try and photograph tomorrow (it looks amazing!!), another Billy bookcase for beneath the kitchen bench top in the dining area, Lots of labelling and rearranging of boxes , and the twins have even moved rooms!!

Noel , the master at Ikea furniture, and his little helper!

I will be sure to blog about it all soon!!
This weekend, I hope we can get a new base cupboard into the laundry, so that the benchtop that is taking up a large chunk of our Garage can be moved and installed, however I dont like our chances, here's hoping!

Menu Plan

I am alive. Just.
No really, all is well, just busy and the days fly by, then I colapse in a heap! Nothing short of the normal!

Bringing you my Menu Plan for this week (current) , I am a little late, sorry.

Monday - Massaman Curry with Naan Bread and Rice (Valcom Jar from the curry section of Woolworths) YUMMO!!
Tuesday- Lasagne, Chips and Salad (cooking as we speak)
Wednesday- Chops and Vege (haven't had this for ages, a pregnancy craving!) (footy)
Thursday- My Mum's Birthday
Friday - Tacos (footy)
Saturday- Home made pies from Left over Taco mince and a frozen stew
Sunday- Roast

Pretty basic this week, and as you can see, footy training nights are simple meals, that either are fine to reheat at 10pm for DH or easy for me to dish up to kids by myself.
My Menu plan for next week is also done, as I shop fortnightly. I find this works for us, as I can buy meat in bulk and divide the portions, kinder to the hip pocket!!

Any meal ideas? Whats your favourite meal?
I am going to do a few recipe posts soon, have had a few requests for things , and believe me, I am no Masterchef, but sharing is caring, after all , that is what this is all about!!
And talk about sharing, Check out the Ollie Rose BLOG,  for another Menu Plan!

Devine Princess

Ok, I know I am definately at risk of sounding and looking like an over obsessed, biased mother and I have over-loaded everyone on photos of the kids lately , but my god, are they CUTE! ha
Most of the time anyway!! Today Lacey was nothing like this, more of a grumpy, whining, crying snotty mess, but still pretty cute with a grumpy face on!
And Max, the poor little dude, no wonder he has been cranky, ear infection, chest infection and I found ANOTHER tooth today, only it was a back molar!! What the....! So 2 front side teeth and a molar in a week. Noice.

But for now, the Devine, placid yet bossy Princess, having fun on the swing!

Don't you love it when they are having so much fun, they close their eyes!!

Cheeky!!

 

Lately...

What have we been up to lately?

Well we have been housebound for the last 5 days, out of choice, as the kids are sick and I would rather keep them warm and cosy at home.

As I mentioned before, all 3 have chest and ear infections, bless their cotton socks.

So we made some playdough, early in the morning mind you, and created "stuff".

Yes, half the kids are in their PJ's still, the joys of home days, whatever works I say.





AND... we had some days of sunshine, perfect for getting nappies dry!!

And Lacey has started demanding having her hair done in the mornings too, when I do Stellas. Except no clips stay in , due to a very observant brother, so a fountain it is! CUTE

And Stella and I used a little kit she got in a lolly bag a few weeks back, during the twins sleep time, to create a lovely necklace for her, and a key chain for her much loved Dad!

Such concentration!

This is of course between all the crying, whinging, cuddles, snuggles, kisses and playing!

What have you been up to lately?

Menu Plan

Its a bit late, but here is our menu plan for this week. The kids (all 3) have got chest AND ear infections, so we found out after a trip to the Doctors yesterday, so we are pumping them with every fruit and vegetable available!! My very generous parents went to Perth on the weekend and bought home some lovely fresh fruit and vege (like bucketfuls) so its been a welcome addition to our diets this week!! BTW- Blood Oranges are YUMMY!!

Monday- Chicken and Vegetable Pie 

I was so proud of my pie, this is only one of the 2, I made, so yummy!!

Tuesday- Meatballs + Vege with Ikea gravy ( we bought the powder last week when we were there!!)

Wednesday- Jacket Potatoes with Bacon, capsicum, cheese and salsa

Thursday- Fish with Lemon Pepper sauce, chips and salad

Friday- Enchiladas with rice packet and salad

Saturday- Butter Chicken with Rice and Naan Bread

Sunday- Roast with Vege

26 weeks

Firstly, I just wanted to say a HUGE thankyou to everyone for their messages of love and support after my hissy fit and whinge fest in one of my last posts. The pregnancy hormones are well and truely flying around , and most unwelcome alot of the time, but I did feel so much better after getting it all out. I just didn't mean for everyone to feel sorry for me, it wasn't my intention at all.

However its been refreshing and comforting to know that I am not alone. Mothers guilt is a horrible, horrible thing, but its reassuring that nearly every mother gets it in some way or other, and this Parenting gig is not easy, so we should all be proud of ourselves for the jobs we are doing!! Hardest job in the world I would say, but also the most rewarding!!

So thankyou, I felt better, and really appreciate all the offers for help etc , just knowing people are there , if I was ever to need them, makes life that bit easier!! xo

Now down to business!

Just to be consistant, I am nearly a week late with my belly shot, but thats how it goes.....

So last Friday, we turned 26 weeks, we are nearly 27 now. Time is flying by!!

Like, really fast!!

We are nearly in August, and with my Mums and Darling Husbands birthdays in that month, it will go really quickly, then we have September, and half of October to get organised before we play the waiting game. Not long really, I hope by then  I am ready for a new bubba!! Its not that I don't want one, cos I do, they are booootiful, but right now, my twins are still babies, and demand alot of time and attention.

It will all work out beautifully, I know it will!

Big bubba at 26 weeks. Please excuse the mini handprints on the mirror, they like to lick themselves! Noice

At 26 weeks, the baby should measure 36ish centremetres, and weigh around 780g!!
It feels twice the size, and the kicks feel just as often as the twins did, double the fun in just one little package!!!
I am thinking its a boy, Noel thinks its a girl (or is he hoping, as our girls are quite placid compared to Master Max!?)
And I thought I was set for names, then meh, changed my mind and so did Noel, so we will have to wait and see. Oh the pressure of choosing a name for a special little person, for the rest of their lives!! ARGH!!

Good Tucka

For some silly reason, I think that the kids were quite satisfied with their dinner!!

It was a BIG clean up mission, and more ended up on their faces than their mouths, but its nice to know they like their Mumma's cooking!

This is how the twins eat tea now. No highchair tray, at the table, with everyone else with a fork and spoon. Just like big people!!

Where have our babies gone?!