Mammoth Catch-Up post

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

OK so I have been MIA for a few weeks now. Life has been totally crazy these past few weeks and it's only now that I've really had a chance to sit down and blog. So much has happened I don't even know where to begin.

Mum and Dad left for Moldova on Monday night. I still really can't comprehend that I won't see them (in person) for at least 1 1/2 years. It was probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to do -saying goodbye to them, but with time, we will all be ok. That's all I can say right now. Stll pretty raw.
Andrew's sisters wedding went really well. I managed to find myself a really nice skirt which didn't make me look too bad so i was pleased with that. It was such a gorgeous day and the place they had the wedding was just gorgeous and the food was delicious. It was just a really fantastic day.

Joel is doing really well. He has been dragged all over the place in the last few weeks (was at mum and dad's lots, wedding, shopping, mothers group, etc..) but he took all in his stride. He really is such a good baby. Happy to be around others and sleeps well too.
We have been so blessed. Tonight (Wednesday) he is playing Baby Jesus in a big live nativity production here in Melbourne called Road to Bethlehem. I went last year and it is huge. So we are super excited to have Joel in it this year. I'll be taking pics and videos don't you worry. I think if I get a decent picture, it might even be our Christmas card this year!!

I am doing Shimelle Lane's Journal your Christmas this year. She sends out daily email prompts to make up a Christmas Journal (thought it might help take my mind off things). I am about 8 days behind but have set aside today and tomorrow to stay home and get Joel back into a bit of routine and me caught up in the journal. We both need a little R&R. Will be posting some completed pages shortly (hopefully!!!)

I've also gone a little baking mad lately. I think it's stress relief for me. I have gone a little cupcake crazy. The girls over at Scrap of Faith have all caught this cuppie craziness as well. I made some Christmas Tree cupcakes for my mothers group Christmas party last week. I was so stoked out how they turned out.

We took Joel to see Santa a couple of weeks ago. Didn't faze him at all. I think he was more interested in the presents under the tree there than the fact that he was sitting on a scary looking dude's knee. We'll have to see how next year goes!!

We also put the Christmas tree up a couple of weekends ago. Love walking past it and remembering it's Christmas. Joel helped us put some of the decorations on.

And my sister Clare and brother in law Matt have a new addition to the family - a gorgeous little girl called Ruby!! Isn't she gorgeous!! She is so soft and so fun to play with. Joel loves her already and Ruby enjoys licking Joel's feet.

Well I think that is enough for one day. I am going to endeavour to update more regularly now for Mum and Dad's sake as well as everyone else's. I know there has been stacks of photos but I thought I would leave you with one more of Joel - the mini Moldovan!! This is the hat that Dad got given from their church!

Thanks for reading this mammoth post. Promise the next one won't be as long!

Till next time

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cute photo of Moldovan Joel! I bought something for him last night... he's the easiest person to buy presents for!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hey Megan...hi from afar. Just got back from a day out and have enjoyed reading your blog update, and of course seeing the photos of Joel!! We'll be in touch by email. Looks like I'm going to need that Russian hat... minus 2 maximum in Moldova tomorrow when we arrive. We won't have much hand luggage ..we'll be wearing it all!! Lots of love..check your email. mum and dad xoxo

Anonymous said...

WOW Megan.......you will so miss your parents being so far away....but hey the internet brings us all closer to out loved ones!
Love that Joel was in the nativity at ROAD TO BETHLEHEM....I went about 4 years ago.....such fun and so funny in parts......loved it....must go again.....we had a mini bus go down with 10 of us ......

Chrissy said...

Awww look at him in that hat Megs! LOL Tooo cute! Sending hugs that you are feeling a little better with your folks away. With Michael in China the cheapest and best way to chat for real is SKYPE...

Hugs! :)

Karen L said...

Gorgeous photos Megs and can't beleive how much Joel has grown. Looks so cute in his hat. Looking forward to seeing the photos from the "ROAD TO BETHLEHEM" also. Have a wonderful Christmas Megs.