Willbanks' Down Under: 140 + 36 Weeks

Friday, March 14, 2014

140 + 36 Weeks

This week we have enjoyed the last of the sunny weather. Carmen and I spent a beautiful morning at Narrawallee Inlet, where she insisted on wearing her goggles and a hand-me-down bubble, even though she didn't go in further than her waist. She also had a ride on our friend Aido's paddle board. It was so beautiful down there, it is very sad that the cold weather will be coming soon! Carmie had two friends over for a playdate this week, her friend Hannah and a new friend, Emma. The girls had a blast. On Tuesday Carmen went to school in full witch's attire, and was still wearing her costume when I went to pick her up. Then on Thursday she was complaining of a tummy ache, but I sent her to school anyway (I wasn't 100% sure she wasn't acting!). They promptly sent her home again when she was listless and went to bed instead of eating, and when she came home she threw up all over me (punishment, I know!) and went to bed for 3 hours. Poor thing. Bad mummy. Bed times have become a little easier with her, as I have found the key is threatening to take away her toys from her cot. However, two nights ago she fooled me by saying she had to pee. After 10 minutes of me demanding a wee and her crying, she went to bed, and the next morning she told me, "I was just playing, Mummy. I didn't really have to do a wee." She's getting conniving!

Arley is the same cool little guy he always is. He loves to explore the house on his own. He is pulling up on things now, and is very inquisitive. The only time we really hear from him is when he is crawling, sometimes he gets too excited and faceplants onto the hard floor. Then he has a good cry, but is back to normal within minutes. He is squealing a lot, eating well, sleeping well, and dotes on Carmen's every move.

Here is a video of the kids from this week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHi0MZHyCUU&feature=youtu.be

Carmen's angry face