Anzac

Michael and I are like chalk and cheese in most things but occasionally we are in the same boat and that makes life ridiculously easier. 

When I was a kid Anzac day was a big deal, same for Michael. We were both raised by single mothers with our Grandad's as big influences in our lives. Grandad's who both served in WWII and in their own ways taught Michael and I the importance of remembering and being grateful.
As our boys get older were teaching them more about the big wide world and after both of us telling the boys some of our Grandad's stories something hit me. I can't imagine being married to someone who wasn't as passionate about Anzac day as I was. I couldn't imagine teaching the boys by myself about something so important. I would never have put Anzac day on my list of deal breakers, but there you go it is. 

Tooth Time

Yesterday my big boy lost his first tooth. I was so excited for him I instantly took a photo posted it on instagram then called Michael and my mum. I really was that excited!

So last night we put it under his pillow for the tooth fairy. I planned to sneak in his room before bed and swap his tooth for some shiny coins but Will woke up before I had gone to bed and I ended up going to bed with a feeding cranky baby and completely forgot about putting on my tooth fairy wings. 5am I woke up in a sweat, tooth fairy still hadn't been! Close call considering Charlie is up at 6am. I snuck in did the deed and snuck out. The boy didn't even stir. Success!

Now because I am new to this I don't really know what to do next. Do I keep the tooth ? (That seems kinda gross) Does it go in the bin? How much does the tooth fairy bring? I gave him $2, I've no idea what the going rate actually is. Parenthood really does throw new things at you all the time. 

This Tooth Fairy job is hard! What's your tips for a new tooth fairy? 

Spoilt

Last week Michael and I had this conversation:

Then yesterday I rolled out this beauty:

I don't often ask to spend money, I usually just spend, when I do ask, he doesn't often say no.
I really am a spoilt housewife. Thanks babe.

If you'd like to buy a fun interactive rug like I did go here. As for asking your hubby first well I'll leave that up to you to decide.

Wordless Wednesday

Love this boy. Drool and all.

Playing along with Trish ~My Little Drummer Boys

Weekend Bliss

This weekend was the last before school started again and I planned to take full advantage of not having to be anywhere and having all my boys together. We spent some time at the park, we watched some movies and we hung out. 

My poor little boy is sick thanks to Charlie. It really shows you who Charlie loves, the only person who he has gotten sick is William, must be all those big cuddles he gives him. 

I made this kick ass salad roast pumpkin, feta, spinach and balsamic vinegar. Yum. 

Friday night the boys had a 'camp out' in the lounge room and they slept til 8am for the first time for the holidays. Typical just when school is about to start again. 

And William hung out with Elmo. As you do.

We had Sunday brunch at sizzler then wandered through the shops picking up a few things and trying to pick a new doona cover before we headed home for a quiet afternoon. Blissful. Really Blissful.