Hanging out in the backyard...
25 November 2010
Early morning in the family bed ~
Goo crying because Mummy had the gall to get up and get a camera ~
Miro trying to wake up, unsuccessfully.
24 November 2010
Playing in the playground that Mummy used to ~
(Although old wooden seesaw has been replaced with shiny new plastic playthings)
And, for the first time, climbing up the slipperydip the wrong way.
23 November 2010
Matai loves to play with the doors
While Miro tows him back inside, yelling "No Patai Outside!"
22 November 2010
It is a LOT harder than it looks
To get a good Christmas Card photo nowadays!
Pixie hats on... check.
Arms around each other... check.
Smiling faces.... we-ll...
21 November 2010
Matai starts the day with his first encounter with a Christmas Beetle ~
He crawls on top of it, where everyone lets out a shout,
And it promptly attaches itself to his little thumb and won't be removed!
After (removal and) cuddles and soothing, Matai feels much better
By the time Nanny Gateau and Din arrive
And he is sandwiched between Pangu and Nanny Gateau during lunch
Where they each give him all the attention he craves... and more some!
Finally, we visit Avoca Beach
Where he pushes around sand,
And gets characteristically Bootal with Mummy's nipple.
He crawls on top of it, where everyone lets out a shout,
And it promptly attaches itself to his little thumb and won't be removed!
After (removal and) cuddles and soothing, Matai feels much better
By the time Nanny Gateau and Din arrive
And he is sandwiched between Pangu and Nanny Gateau during lunch
Where they each give him all the attention he craves... and more some!
Finally, we visit Avoca Beach
Where he pushes around sand,
And gets characteristically Bootal with Mummy's nipple.
20 November 2010
Matai only loves food if he can feed himself
And here finds summer mangoes plate-licking good!
And here finds summer mangoes plate-licking good!
19 November 2010
Mamiedou!
Shows Matai the wind in the trees, the boats on the water,
And how the hungry ducks eat bread...
Though Matai would rather eat it himself!
Shows Matai the wind in the trees, the boats on the water,
And how the hungry ducks eat bread...
Though Matai would rather eat it himself!
18 November 2010
On a lazy hot day Waiting For Mamiedou
Matai feels like a Big Boy, sitting on his own chair, sipping banana smoothie,
And tussels with Miro sharing his nournour at Archie (Top Dog's) place.
Matai feels like a Big Boy, sitting on his own chair, sipping banana smoothie,
And tussels with Miro sharing his nournour at Archie (Top Dog's) place.
17 November 2010
A day of illicit cokes at the old-time Lord Wolseley,
And absorbing the wonder of a guitar and the music it makes.
And absorbing the wonder of a guitar and the music it makes.
16 November 2010
Today Matai learns to be naughty -
Climbing the stairs and pulling clothes out of the cupboard -
And then when he's told "No", looking like this!
Climbing the stairs and pulling clothes out of the cupboard -
And then when he's told "No", looking like this!
15 November 2010
As a storm collects on the bay
Matai and Daddy brave the raindrops
To engage in some sandy helicopters.
14 November 2010
After a big weekend of drumming and eating yummy veggies
Matai falls asleep in Mummy's arms...
10 November 2010
Rainy day from our up-high house
Sliding knees all over the tiles
And stealing leaves from Mummy's gardenia
While across the boats, the lightning cracks
Glass shivers into the sky.
7 November 2010
Matai enjoys eating leaves and standing against the bicycle
While the removalists pack up our Bulwara house.
6 November 2010
A day with Aunty Julie, for Goo,
Means a little whinging, a lot of sleep,
A little food, and a lot of jealousy!
3 November 2010
Now the Mum's Group has blossomed into 2 tots each
Matai takes advantage of being the oldest second-generation
By eating dirt, sand and crunchy dried leaves.
1 November 2010
Every morning and evening, the consolation for increasing wHinginess
Is a splash-around in Nanna's big bath. It's an instant mood-changer.
See how fun it is!
30 October 2010
Matai loves standing up against the windows at Tata Sloane's chateau
And chasing Elodie eagerly... (though not so efficiently!)
29 October 2010
On a day when Mummy carries Matai for 5 hours on her front
We stop in a cool dark cafe for ice chocolate with Nanna
And Matai practices bouncing, while the others rest their weary legs.
Later, all dressed up for a night at the Japanese restaurant
The wind picks up and throws storm into the sky
While Miro carries Matai on his shoulders
And Daddy walks swiftly behind.
28 October 2010
Matai shares a moment with Nanna on the balcony.
While Miro is excited to watch the trams, trains, helicopters, cars and trucks up there,
Matai is just happy to touch the gently waving lavender and accept soft kisses.
27 October 2010
Instead of crying, today Matai turns to grunting
A large cranky sound when he wants his tea.
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