Hi Girls...

Just popping my head in quickly to say hi. I'm still in the land of the living... but no time to scratch myself at the moment.

Sorry in advance for no personals.... will try during the week...

It's dark here - and that is not going to stop me from continuing with my gardening! Yariv & I have been stuck in the garden all weekend. On Saturday we did the front yard... pulling out small trees/weeding/pruning... and today we worked on the backyard. We've done two trips to the tip to get rid of all the cuttings - and there is still heaps left! And boy, am I aching!!!! Had a bath last night... and there is another one tonight I'm sure!

We've also been cleaning up the house and finishing off all the little reno's (touching up paint, filling in cracks etc. I am soooo sick of it!!! But if all goes well, we should get it on the market next week. Then I have to keep the house clean 24/7. I have to check with the bank about the loan offer though. They said we have to sell our house before they give us a loan - but now I'm wondering if that means when it sells (say at auction) or when it settles and the $$ change hands (???????). If its upon settlement - that will suck. I really don't want to rent if I can help it. Not with two dogs, a cat, a 1yo and a baby on the way. And MIL coming over in november.

Pregnancy seems to be going okay. M/S has subsided (finally). I have an U/S tomorrow. But not finding out the sex. Knew with Shaun, and I want this one to be a surprise.

Shaun has done some cute things lately: He is hugging his soft toys, which he's never done before. And although he only has a dummy when he goes to bed - he used to throw them out of his cot then cry because he had none. Now, he has 3 dummies in his cot and he keeps one in each hand and one in his mouth... and doesn't let them go! My stepmum took a great photo of him juggling 3 dummies and his bottle! And he has been really gentle with the cat - finally!!!! Poor cat has suffered for the last 6 months. Now Shaun knows to pat gently, and give kisses. Then he gets a bit excited and starts hitting him.

Well... I'll be back soon... I'm off to finish this garden!

ps: Leanne - you are a mum 24/7.... and a great one!!!! Ignore people's stupid comments.