Our little helper

Our little boy is growing up! Not only is he getting taller and heavier Mario (88cm and 12.3Kg) is now wanting to do everything that Mummy and Daddy do.

Daddy is mowing the lawn and along comes his little helper with his purple and green lawn mower following along behind.

Mummy is in the kitchen making cakes for morning tea when out comes the little stool and a little boy stands up to "help". It may take longer to do the cooking each day now but there is nothing nicer than having someone standing there wanting to try the food, or mix or put patty pans in the containers or the best job of all ... lick the bowl.

We do the groceries and there is a little boy helping to put things on the counter or put "extra" things in the trolley or count the "apuls" as they go in the bag (though we are currently stuck on 2 and it never goes higher) and then when we get home help carry things into the house.

Now if only we could get him to put his toys away each night .......
and not wake up quite so early in the morning ....... roll on daylight savings!!

A Beach Holiday

With Spring in the air, the weather unseasonally warm and a short week due to the Labour Day weekend we decided to pack the van and head north for a beach and caravan holiday. What a wonderful family time.

No illnesses, relaxing location, places to visit, great weather and a visit from family (Aunty M, Uncle Mike, Jordan and Mikayla) all made it just perfect. How much fun is the beach!! Playing in the sand, digging holes and lying in them with your cousin while you eat!!

For me the most joyous moments were watching Mario stand in the sand, chase the waves, splash around and while quite hesitant at first get so excited by the ocean. Photos can't capture those little memories but the sounds and vision are locked away in my head and I can visit them any time I like.
Mario also sampled some new foods and now Peter has to share his oysters with someone else. Mario was also a "big boy" sitting up at the table in restaurants, drinking lemonade through a straw and most of the time using his spoon and fork.
Only downside was Mario made the trip home a tough one as he grizzled for the majority of the trip but then again noone likes their holiday to come to an end and he was having such a fun time. We are now looking forward to our next caravanning trip away.