The Bowerbird's Weblog

We are about to journey north to see our relatives for Christmas. I am so looking forward to it! Our house is busy with washing and packing, last minute sewing, wrapping, gardening, playing, singing, and roaring. It is hard to believe that another year is coming to a close and a new one is knocking at the door. Finnegan is ONE! Today I finally finished off his birthday book. (My thanks go out to Amanda Blake Soule for the idea!) I was impressed that Finn poured over it for quite some time, pointing at the pictures of us all. The girls also enjoyed reading it. It is not so often you see yourself in a book I suppose!

Recieved with glee!

Finns Birthday Book

From all the Family

Such pretty wings!

We spent some time painting angels to give away as cards and wrap presents in. The girls loved getting their hands dirty and feeling the paint – as did mama! Finn was sleeping so missed out on making all the mess. He did get into the vacuuming at clean up time though! It’s very hard to take housework seriously with such little helpers. The machine kept going on and off and on and off, and the floor is still pretty dirty! Best not to worry about that though!

Finnegan Helping Vacuum

Christmas Angels

We have also FINALLY finished Grandad’s birthday belt. Avalyn suggested sending a pair of shoes or a belt for his birthday. As much as I am up for a challenge, I thought shoes might be a bit beyond me, so a belt it was. If anyone were to suggest a smurf belt might not be well recieved they would get a very well thought out reply from the girls. (As ifGrandad wouldn’t like it!)

Grandads birthday belt - the girdle of love

All up, it’s been a lovely week. Despite a gruesome head cold and some sleepless nights, life is worth being joyful in!

Here is my list of things to be grateful for this week.

The anticipation of seeing wonderful friends and family again soon. Finishing off all the Christmas presents and wrapping them up in preparation for Christmas day. Watching my childrens joy in exclaiming that THEY MADE the presents as they give them to their friends. The promise of warm weather. Hankies. Secret hiding places for Dada’s presents. The smell of wet grass. Spontaneous visitors from Germany. Chilli Chocolate. AISOI concerts. Children, Children, Children!