26 November 2010


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.




20 November 2010

Matai only loves food if he can feed himself
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!



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.



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.




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!



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...


13 November 2010


Matai discovers drumming... and loves it !





12 November 2010


Locked out !


11 November 2010


Matai and Leelee.

Cheese!


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.


9 November 2010


Having a big bath now
Brings all sorts of wonders...


8 November 2010


While unpacking boxes, Mummy's back is turned, when...


7 November 2010


Matai enjoys eating leaves and standing against the bicycle
While the removalists pack up our Bulwara house.