I have names on the brain. Every time I hear I name I think about whether or not I like it. Not as in on that person but as in “would I call my child that?” I think I might be becoming obsessed.
I have about 4 lists all over the place. At some stage I [...]
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Here is the joke that I received in mail the other day. I thought it very funny – and to me it makes a lot more sense that that other story that has been going around for years…….
EVE’S SIDE OF THE STORY
After three weeks in the Garden of Eden, God came to visit Eve. “So, [...]
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What’s the last thing you put in your mouth?
Water – I have a bottle on my desk and am trying to drink from it regularly.
Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew?
Not that I can remember. But that is not saying much. Misspent and often best not remember youth…..
Who was the last person you rode in [...]
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Well in this case – certain women are rude!
I went to a friend’s daughter’s first birthday party on Saturday. Besides being overrun with one year olds it was great. My friend did a very good job at decorating, snacks etc and I knew some of the people (my brother and his fiancé) so generally had [...]
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I decided to do a post about exercising and pregnancy. Now as a disclaimer before I write I want to reiterate that I am NOT medically qualified. Do NOT take what I write as the only way to do things and most importantly before starting (or continuing) an exercise program when pregnant CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR!!!
That [...]
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We got the test results back from the NT Scan and blood tests!!!
I now feel like I can officially celebrate. I am out of the 1st trimester and the screening tests have all come back good. They confirmed that I am only pregnant with one child (phew) and that the risk of Down’s is low.
If the [...]
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I have been a very bad blogger! Here are some updates.
On Tuesday Mr OL and I celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary. In some instances it has flown by and in others it seems as if we have always been together. Mr OL took me out for dinner and by that I mean I told him [...]
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It defintely feels more real when you see this – it is a whole baby!! Wow.
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Before:
After:
Can you believe there were actually other herbs under all of that. I can once again see my thyme, sage and origanum. I even found some lavender shoots.
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It is another long weekend here – woo hoo! The 9th is Woman’s Day but because it falls on a Sunday we get Monday off. It is quite pleasant because it means next week is another short week for me – 4 day work weeks I can just about cope with. (yes, I know – we [...]
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