Fin: Dad did you fart? Me: Yip, sorry about that. Fin: It smells like fireworks... mine usually smell like cup cakes.. rotten cup cakes and biscuits..
Carrying Fin to bed the other night (both Harriet and him were asleep in our bed), and picked him up in the fetal position.. and he starts farting away, sort of in time to my footsteps.. then he burps and say's "Pardon me" in his sleep.. at least his manners are still good ;-)
Monday, February 24, 2014
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Quotes and comments, House and Pets
Doing the supermarket shopping with Harry and Fin, and Fin says to me "Dad, your beard is getting long.." (which is was) then he follows it up with "are you growing a white beard?" .. I said not on purpose.. you guys did this to me ;-)
Another thing I love is when the kids say "You always...." or "I always..." when you or they have done something about 3 times (but it's usually 3 times in the last week).
House update: we've been in our Titirangi home for just over a year now and we love it (but the kids aren't big fans of the drive when they have to walk up it to school. Sometimes when Trace is walking the kids to school, I give them a ride up the drive on my motorbike. Will have to post of photo). The only changes we've made to the house are the following:
Another thing I love is when the kids say "You always...." or "I always..." when you or they have done something about 3 times (but it's usually 3 times in the last week).
House update: we've been in our Titirangi home for just over a year now and we love it (but the kids aren't big fans of the drive when they have to walk up it to school. Sometimes when Trace is walking the kids to school, I give them a ride up the drive on my motorbike. Will have to post of photo). The only changes we've made to the house are the following:
- Chopping the kitchen pantry down
- Heat pump
- Under floor insulation
- Some curtains
Pet update: One of the fishes died last week so now we've just got the one big gold fish left. The cats are now grown up and seem very happy. They still get plenty of attention from the kids, which they seem to love as well (Lion especially loves the scratching under the chin). But now they are bigger they're starting to bring "things" into the house from outside. It started with spiders and crickets/weta's but now it's baby birds and small mouses (which Tracey hates). In fact the last 2 days I've found a baby duck and a decent size rat dead in the lounge. But that's what cats do ...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Wet weekend and a change of colour
We just had a very wet weekend, with heavy rain and strong winds (but both Trace and I still managed to fit in decent bike rides ;-). On Sunday morning it was just Fin and I in the house as Trace was out riding and Harry was having a sleep over at her friend Kate's place (Marshy's Kate).
At one stage Fin decided he would like to do some drawing and wanted to draw a Chameleon (inspired by the TV I think). So I drew him the outline, which he proceeded to colour in (and very well I might add). I checked in on him and he'd finished most of the body (orange) and just had the head to complete. I asked him what colour he was going to use and I suggested green.. but then reminded him that it could be anything he likes as Chameleons can change their colours.
I went back to doing stuff around the house and about 5mins later I heard Fin yell out.. "Dad.. Chameleon's would be really good at hide and seek wouldn't they?" ;-)
At one stage Fin decided he would like to do some drawing and wanted to draw a Chameleon (inspired by the TV I think). So I drew him the outline, which he proceeded to colour in (and very well I might add). I checked in on him and he'd finished most of the body (orange) and just had the head to complete. I asked him what colour he was going to use and I suggested green.. but then reminded him that it could be anything he likes as Chameleons can change their colours.
I went back to doing stuff around the house and about 5mins later I heard Fin yell out.. "Dad.. Chameleon's would be really good at hide and seek wouldn't they?" ;-)
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Netball tryouts
Yesterday Harriet went to year 4 Netball trials at school. Unfortunately we were a little late and missed the start but H got some court time, touched the ball a few times and seemed to enjoy it. She's got a few friends that are playing as well (like Ruby, Kayla and Holly) so that should hopefully keep her interested.
She's got another trial game after school today and even though its early days, it looks like Netball could be the winter game of choice for Harriet in the coming years... best I start learning the rules ;-)
She's got another trial game after school today and even though its early days, it looks like Netball could be the winter game of choice for Harriet in the coming years... best I start learning the rules ;-)
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Kittens
Trace and I decided to get Kittens for the kids, as an early xmas present last year.. and aren't they cute. They've almost double in size in the 8 weeks we've had them but have firmly established themselves as part of the family.
Finley got a boy and named him Lion Crocodile and Harriet a girl named Jessie May ;-)
Not that I've had cats as pets before but I think these 2 have to be the most chilled out felines I've encountered. Maybe it's because they've had the kids picking them up for cuddles from day one but they don't seem to mind one bit.
Currently they are getting used to the cat door and we've almost done away with the indoor litter trays (hurray!). Overall the whole process of getting them used to the environment, peeing and pooing where they're supposed to and leaving them unattended (when we're both at work) has gone remarkably well with only the odd accident here and there.
Can't imagine not having them now.. ;-)
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| Picked up and ready for the trip home |
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| Jessie May |
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| Lion Crocodile |
Finley got a boy and named him Lion Crocodile and Harriet a girl named Jessie May ;-)
Not that I've had cats as pets before but I think these 2 have to be the most chilled out felines I've encountered. Maybe it's because they've had the kids picking them up for cuddles from day one but they don't seem to mind one bit.
Currently they are getting used to the cat door and we've almost done away with the indoor litter trays (hurray!). Overall the whole process of getting them used to the environment, peeing and pooing where they're supposed to and leaving them unattended (when we're both at work) has gone remarkably well with only the odd accident here and there.
Can't imagine not having them now.. ;-)
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| Lion on a sleeping Fin |
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Finley gets a kick start
It took some bribing, much cajoling and finally the purchase of arm, knee and wrist guards, but Finley is now up and running, riding his bike! (well Harriet's old bike that we spray painted blue ;-).
With $20 in his back pocket and with full extremity protection on, Fin has gone from "I hate my bike" to "I want a new one". He was so good at riding his scooter that the bike had really taken a back seat and was always in the too hard basket (once the training wheels came off). He was also in the shadow of his big sister who has been able to ride for a few years and possibly wasn't helping his confidence by showing him how easy it is..
But it looks like there is no looking back now and a new bike purchase (well, second hand from Trade me) is on the horizon. Hopefully family outings on with all of us on bikes will be on the agenda soon. Looking forward to that.
With $20 in his back pocket and with full extremity protection on, Fin has gone from "I hate my bike" to "I want a new one". He was so good at riding his scooter that the bike had really taken a back seat and was always in the too hard basket (once the training wheels came off). He was also in the shadow of his big sister who has been able to ride for a few years and possibly wasn't helping his confidence by showing him how easy it is..
But it looks like there is no looking back now and a new bike purchase (well, second hand from Trade me) is on the horizon. Hopefully family outings on with all of us on bikes will be on the agenda soon. Looking forward to that.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Finleys 6th Birthday
Fin was up at 6.15am today and into our room "can I open my present from Grandad Iain and Grandma Lesley?" (after failing to get into the front room where he left the present yesterday...).
6.15am isn't bad for him as recently he's been getting up at 5.45am!
Harriet open the doors for Fin to get into the front room and within seconds the present was opened and he was the very happy owner of Kai's motorbike Lego set (Thanks Tauranga Grandparents).
Next up was our present for him, a remote controlled off-road buggy. Unfortunately (or fortunately) it requires 6 hours of battery charge before first use, so it was off to school before testing it out. I'm use it was get a good workout once he gets home.
Looking at doing a pretty quiet family dinner (of fish and chips) tonight, with the main party on Saturday. Fin wanted to go to the Zoo with a few of his mates.
[Update] Lusie, Graham and Deb and kids all came over for dinner, which was indeed Fush and Chups. Fin got a spiderman glove (that makes a swooshing noise when moved around) from Luise, some more Lego in the mail from Pops and Joy, the game Mousetrap from Debs and kids and also a T-shirt from the kids next door.
Fin had a great time showing off all his presents and mainly played with Louie all night. When it was time for everyone to leave, Louie and Fin snuck into the front room and tried to get a bit of computer time in. This was quickly shut-down (as it was already past 9pm) and Fin didn't take that too well and went off to his room and disappeared under the sheets. Then he started yelling out that his birthday was "ruined" and that he didn't get enough presents (hopefully he was just a bit tired and having a vent but sounded like a bit of a brat ;-).
He still has Saturday at the Zoo to look forward too.
6.15am isn't bad for him as recently he's been getting up at 5.45am!
Harriet open the doors for Fin to get into the front room and within seconds the present was opened and he was the very happy owner of Kai's motorbike Lego set (Thanks Tauranga Grandparents).
Next up was our present for him, a remote controlled off-road buggy. Unfortunately (or fortunately) it requires 6 hours of battery charge before first use, so it was off to school before testing it out. I'm use it was get a good workout once he gets home.
Looking at doing a pretty quiet family dinner (of fish and chips) tonight, with the main party on Saturday. Fin wanted to go to the Zoo with a few of his mates.
[Update] Lusie, Graham and Deb and kids all came over for dinner, which was indeed Fush and Chups. Fin got a spiderman glove (that makes a swooshing noise when moved around) from Luise, some more Lego in the mail from Pops and Joy, the game Mousetrap from Debs and kids and also a T-shirt from the kids next door.
Fin had a great time showing off all his presents and mainly played with Louie all night. When it was time for everyone to leave, Louie and Fin snuck into the front room and tried to get a bit of computer time in. This was quickly shut-down (as it was already past 9pm) and Fin didn't take that too well and went off to his room and disappeared under the sheets. Then he started yelling out that his birthday was "ruined" and that he didn't get enough presents (hopefully he was just a bit tired and having a vent but sounded like a bit of a brat ;-).
He still has Saturday at the Zoo to look forward too.
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