It's now over a week since I said anything here, but I'm still alive & well! Not sure anyone is reading this, as there weren't any comments on my last two posts! ;-) Then again, maybe they were just too boring!
Nothing out of the ordinary has happened lately. Just all the usual day to day things involved in looking after children (husband too!) and selling books. Abigail and Benjamin are as active as ever. I know I've said it before, but I hardly remember Benjamin ever being a baby. It feels nearly like I have two toddlers. If it wasn't for the fact that Benjamin still lives on just mummy's milk (and the occasional nibbles of food, though not to satisfy his hunger), I'd forget he was still a baby! :) He continues to spend lots of time on his feet and is really getting good at keeping his balance. He walks along furniture and even moves from one piece of furniture to another, provided there isn't toooo big of a gap between them. I'm just waiting for him to start walking next! He certainly keeps me busy, as he loves to eat paper and anything else he can fit into his mouth. At least Abigail like to help monitor his actions, though it results in lots of "No Benjamin, No Benjamin, No Benjamin" - and occasionly she thinks it's fun to tell him "No" for no reason at all! But at least they're such best friends and love playing with each other. You should see Benjamin's smile when he sees his sister coming up to him! Just not so good when Abigail prefers him to be awake at all times, and will wake him up just to play with her! :) She is doing a bit better though, and today she played in her room for quite a long time while he slept in the cot and she never tried to disturb him.
Here are a few photos - of A & B of course! ;-)
Benjamin just after a bath - he can't stay still for 2 seconds! lol He's already sat up and has a carrier bag in one hand and bubble wrap in the other (yeah, untidy mum's fault for leaving stuff on the bed), but really it's a big struggle for every nappy change even! He's determined that he's meant to be on the move 24/7!
The two of them playing together
and again
Standing up at his walker in the kitchen
Two in a bed :) Abigail really wanted benjamin to lie in bed with her, so we manged to tuck him in for a few seconds and I got this pic. But she was rather annoyed that he wanted to crawl out immediately!
OK, it's gone 10pm, my new bed time. I've got myself on a bit of a new routine. I decided to keep my computer completely turned off all during the day so I'll not get distracted with it and can get more useful things done. So it doesn't come on until sometime in the evening, once Abigail is asleep or when I'm putting her to sleep. Today is my 3rd day since this change and I think it's loads better than before. It's been too easy to just sit down in front of it for unknown lengths of time and waste too much time that should be spent doing something else. Early bedtime is also part of the change (like heading for bed at 10ish), so I can cope with Abigail wanting to get up early in the mornings.
Goodnight & hope I haven't chased everyone off with my boring ramblings! :)
6 comments:
Dear Rachel, I am so glad you have the blog and have updated. Enjoyed all the photos of Abigail's birthday. We are missing you all and Lyle and family. I really appreciate all the blogs. I guess I should try to leave a comment. Love to Abigail and Benjamin, Aunt Terry
Oh Rach there are plenty of people that read your blog! Was going to leave a comment but I'm sure you know, sometimes things can get in the way and just at that particular time - like Amelia hurts herself, or is fussing and fussing...etc But, I do enjoy reading your blog and seeing pictures of your children. Hmm, Since you already have an "A" and "B" in the family, does that mean your next child (that is if you have another one) will start with a "C"? There seems to be another round of pregnant ladies again! Me, Hayley, Steph, and I hear Elizabeth Campbell also! Dear dear, this is turning into an email!! LOL! Hope you have a lovely day!
It's a real blessing to have two children so close in age, they kind of grow up thinking they are the same age.
How busy is the book business? We used to have a Playmobil business, but gave it up cos it was too much work. It is nice for your husband to have a job you can work with him in. Better than him being out 14 hrs a day :-)
LoL Evelyn, I also asked Rachel if she was going for A to Z. I didn't know Hayley and Steph were expecting too - great blessings.
Love
Henrietta
It's occured to me that *I* read everyone's blog, but seldom comment, so it's not really fair to say ppl don't comment on mine! [blush] However, it is nice to hear from you all! :)
Aunt Terry: Thanks for your message. We miss you all too. Abigail talks about Texas every day and many of you by name as well! She really did enjoy being there.
Ev: Yes, I know what you mean about thinking to leave a comment and then something coming up or a little one needing you. Just wait till your second one arrives, you'll be busier than ever! :) But it is lovely all the same.
We didn't plan on having an alphabetical family - it just so happened that we picked Abigail first and then decided on the name Benjamin the second time (only a few weeks before he was born!). :)Don't know what any future names would be if/when they are needed!
I didn't know about Steph - are you sure you're supposed to be announcing it yet?! lol She must be very excited! :)
Henrietta: Nice to hear from you too! So sorry I've not replied to your email yet. Will try to eventually, but at the moment I'm trying to use the computer less (at least less time wasting stuff, so maybe I'll get better at emails sometime soon!).
Yes, it's great having them near in age, as they're so close to each other and really love being together. (Well, most of the time anyway! Occasionally Benjamin gets into stuff Abigail is doing, which she isn't so happy about.)
The book business seems to be staying quite busy. Sales go up and down at different times (usually not for any reason we can think of) but overall it keeps us busy. Yes, it's a real blessing to have my husband working from home. It's lovely to be able to work together. I wouldn't know what to do if he was gone all the time, as we've always been togther just about all the time since we got married! :)
well I was never told to keep it quiet ;) and certainly if they are telling the whole Smith family likely it isn't a secret...heehee, yes she is expecting have yet to talk to her and congratulate her tho!
Well now, when I want news about the Smith family, I now know to come read the comments on your blog, Rachel! How exciting for so many to be expecting again (or for the first time)!
I was actually wondering the same thing as Ev on the alphabetical names. :-) It would certainly be a way to keep track of their names.
Anyway, I don't know if you remember me, but it sure sounds like your life is busy but fun! :-)
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