Moms & Tots and Hospital Again......

Today was our last day at Moms & Tots for this semester. Its been 12 weeks already, I cant believe it. The next semester starts on the 4 October. 2 weeks ago we had a photographer come and take impromptu pics of our kiddies. And here are some fabulous ones, the 1st is a favourite!

Last Saturday we spent some more time in hospital with Natalia, but this time we were not admitted, thank goodness. Natalia woke up at 1am in the wee hours of Saturday morning vomiting. I heard her coughing, then gagging and then nothing. I shot our of bed and ran to her room. I thought she was choking and couldn't get her breath. She was vomiting and had vomited all over her cot and it was everywhere. Okay, so I called Kim to help as I cant hold, calm her and change her cot. So I calmed her down because she was upset and Kim gave her some milk, changed her bedding, turned the mattress around. Well 20min later it was all up again and we had to do the same thing again. But this time I was holding her and she vomited all over me! It was all down my front, in Natalia's hair, all over the floor and everywhere. I wasn't going to run a bath at this ungodly hour so we both jumped in the shower. Natalia hated it and I just got to rinse her and not wash her. Kim changed the bedding for the third time and dressed her again while I showered properly. She finally went back to sleep at 4am. She was finished and so were we. At 7.30 we gave her her normal cereal as we thought we were through the worst of it. I phoned my sister and we were chatting and I was telling her about the nights happenings. Loren asked if we were still going to see them later that morning at Deqlan's party, to which I replied that Natalia seemed fine and that we'd definitely be there. No sooner had I said that and she once again projectile vomited all over me, herself and the carpet in her playroom..........

So we were off to Wilgeheuwel Hospital where we met a fantastic casualty doctor. He explained what we had to do with Natalia. Give her 5ml of Rehydrate every 5mins and then later on 10ml every 10min and so on. She was not to eat for 24hours, only drink this stuff. Shame poor baby... And then I got sick on Saturday afternoon, so Kim had to look after both of us. Natalia only had milk and food again for the 1st time on Sunday night. She is all good now, thank goodness. But I found out today that some of there other kiddies had the exact same thing as her, so she must have picked it up there. Who knows?

Natalia is also walking now assisted. This past week she has been walking next to me if I hold her one hand which is some progress. She is also 'talking' ten to the dozen. She evens reprimands us if we don't give her something, which is funny. She loves playing outside and getting dirty. She understands plenty that we say but so far she says the following: Hi (along with a wave), tata (along with a wave), dada, what dat (what's that), dhere (there), ohoh (from Tellietubbies), woof woof (dog), kaka (duck), cawcaw (bird), mmmm (when she eats). No mama in there :(

That's all for now folks.......

Love Px3 xxx

Messy Play

Dolly set up a Messy Play station for Natalia today. She made red jelly yesterday and for Natalia to play with. She put the jelly on the one side and water on the other. She even put her cute Moms & Babes apron on. Natalia had a ball - funny she didnt even think to eat the jelly.

Papachinos

We all met up today for breakfast at Papachinos in Crowthorne, Midrand. It's a kiddie venue with child minders, play areas, even a kiddie pizza making area where they can make their own pizzas. Its fabulous for older kids from about the age of 4 as this place keeps them busy and us parents can relax. But since our kiddies are still a little young, we still needed to keep an eye on them! Natalia had a ball and just loves to slide! Malakai also had a ball. But poor little Harlan, he was just not in a good mood and was not interested in sleeping! We will definitely be visiting Papachinos again..... A good time was had by all.

Yum, French toast and chips

All of us, except Kim

Check out my hair !

Darryl and Malakai

She just loved this slide.

Passed out after a good mornings energy spent !!!

Dads And Tots

Kim and Natalia had a fun morning at Dads and Tots today. For a change it was the Dad's turn to enteract with their kiddies. Natalia wasnt in a good mood though - something has been bothering her since Thursday. Could it be teeth? Maybe her tummy is sore? Well we wont know until she starts speaking - so for now its a guessing game.

A Morning With Granny Sheila

We went the Botanical Gardens again this morning with Granny Sheila this time. Natalia had a ball as always and wanted to try on her shades. I think we should get her her own pair, just a cheapie to start off with!

And at the end of our walk she passed out. I always know she's had a good morning when she goes to sleep so easily.

In the afternoon, we went to a place called Tres Jolie. There was a small animal farm, which Natalia loved, and a play area with jungle gyms, jumping castles etc.

Natalia loves crawling through tunnels

Swinging with Dad

My first pony ride !!!

Warm August Day

Who would have thought that it would be so warm so soon......
Tali just loves playing with/in water and sand. I couldnt resist putting her cozzie on her and letting her play to her hearts content!

Weekend Pictures

Natalia loves playing in sand, water, mud. Here she is at Granny Sheila's house and having a ball.

Yummy - Natalia licking out her bowl.......

We went to a place called Seredipity in Rosebank, a place where parents can sit back, have lunch or cake, a cuppa tea, read a book - while the kids are taken care of. Each child gets a minder and this minder looks after them the entire time, playing with them, engaging them. The food isn't cheap, but the experience is so worth it. It is also very safe as your child can not be 'taken' out of the property without the parent signing them out, which is a good feeling. I recommend it to everyone!

Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens

We woke up this morning wondering what we could do for 'fun'. This is the first weekend in months where we have absolutely nothing planned; no birthdays, no arrangements. We have been meaning to go the the botanical gardens for ages and this was our chance. The Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens are spectacular and so close. We spent about 2 hours walking around, Natalia spent her energy crawling everywhere. And at about 10.30 she passed out which is unlike her. She usually only naps at about 12.30.

I wish Natalia would start walking already, but she shows no interest. She is walking along things, but when I try and take her hands she plonks her bum down. I know crawling is excellent and it should be done for the longest amount of time, but the only reason I want her to start walking is because all her pants are looking 'manky' and the knee area gets so stained and filthy. I hate to put nice pants or denims on her because they just get ruined........