Busy times are here again....

Phew, I sure am glad we'll be getting away for a few days to Clarens next week! It's been a rather busy time of late and I actually can't believe I'm already 23 weeks pregnant - time is flying! I guess that can explain why I've not blogged much lately... at this rate I seem to only manage to blog once a month, but will do my best to keep you all posted with news as and when I can.

It's been quite a 'hectic' month... starting with my dad having had a bad fall off a stage, when dismantling visual displays while on conference, and in so doing, he hit his head and injured his hand, neither of which incurred fractures or serious injury, but which has left my dad battling with a painful hand and wrist which has been challenging as he's been doing a lot of art for the up-and-coming art exhibition in Clarens next week, so it's been a stress for him, but his art is absolutely awe-inspiring so we hope he does really well!

Not even 2 days later Anna was admitted to hospital with croup and breathing complications, which meant she and Kirsty spent 2 nights in hospital, with the first 24 hours being hairy as Anna had to be nebulised every 2 hours. Sadly this all happened while Jason was away, but fortunately Kirsty and Anna were staying with my folks at the time, so Westville hospital was a mere 5 minutes drive away (on 2 wheels). Shame, Kirsty has really been through the mill as she's had untold stress with her job lately and then having a sick child nearly finished her. Fortunately Kirsty, Anna and Jason had booked a holiday awhile back, which couldn't have come at a better time and that is where they are now... enjoying the 'bush' - at Ngwenya. Need I even say I'm envious but they deserve this special time together!

Fortunately there have been no further scares and the next event on the calendar was Mark's birthday on the 12th, which he didn't want to make a splash of, but we did go and see the show 'Handful of Keys' again, which didn't disappoint us. It's pure entertainment for those of you who've not seen it!

On the side, I've had quite a bit of freelance work which has kept me busy, and I've also been involved with helping out with the Cygnet School fun day which was yesterday so the last week has been a bit chaotic, getting everything done in preparation, as our stall was the biscuit decorating stall, but it was all in the name of fun. Let's just say that I my hands called a strike after mixing 48 cups of icing on friday night, after a long day at school packing biscuits, smarties and allsorts into bags. I don't want to do that again in a hurry but it was worth it in the end given that our stall was such a success.

All the while we are having renovations being done at home which is exciting, despite the mess, since we've seen change on a daily basis, with our once dilapidated granny flat being transformed onto an en-suite guest room with playroom adjoining it. We made the decision to go ahead with building in January and commenced renovations a month ago and so far all is going well. We are joining the guest room and playroom with the house, to the dining room so it's going to be nice to have everything more accessible. It makes sense to use the space we have so are looking forward to the finished thing, albeit only 2 months or more from now, but all being well before baby Biddle number 2 arrives?!?!? While these renovations are going on, we are busy with Jordy's new room, having gutted it, and adding new ceiling, floors etc so that's another work in progress but he will be able to move into his room early in August if not before. I have tried not to let the 'mess' and upside down state of our house stress me out and while I might be 'nesting',(wanting to get everything organised), there is only so much I can do on a weekly basis. I get teased that I'm the CEO and Mark says that the builders get nervous when I sneak a peek at what's going on because they are all aware of the deadline and they think that with me being preggie, I am here to crack the whip, but Mark's the one doing that!

I can't think of any other news to report except to say that my pregnancy is going well and it's wonderful to feel baby moving so much. At this stage the due date is 20 October but in the event of it being a caesar again which is likely, the baby may arrive 2 weeks early, around about the 6th. I'm pleased to report that after feeling nauseous and exhausted until week 20, I now have more energy and am feeling so much better which is fantastic as I'm able to get more done, though by the evenings I'm reminded of being preggie as I'm usually exhausted and ready to fall into bed by 9pm - I think with Jordy being so active, it contributes to me feeling so tired. Dare I say Jordy is going through the terrible two's stage which is quite challenging at times, but all part of him growing up. He's talking so much now which is cute, but is so much like a sponge so we have to be careful what we say in front of him because he picks things up so quickly. Yikes!

I was actually quite surprised that Jordy was so enthralled with the circus, as I took him today, to Brian Boswell's circus in Durban - with a few of the other moms and kids from our mom's group. Jordy hardly blinked in the first hour and was so entranced with all the activity - not even wanting to sip his juice or eat anything incase he missed something. While I don't normally subscribe to animals being locked up and living in tight confines as they do in a circus, I think it's nice for children to see animals up close, to appreciate them as they are. Need I say, Jordy asked if we can go again, but I think we'll leave it for next year.

Well, I must dash as I need to head to bed to get my beauty sleep before the start of another busy week! Roll on saturday... without wanting to wish time away! We are looking forward to getting away to Clarens on Saturday. We will be staying with my folks for the few days that we are there, as they have a weeks' timeshare at Kiara Lodge, while my dad's exhibiting so it will be a nice break... though with an active toddler keeping us busy, it will be 'interesting'. It appears that snow is forecast so it will no doubt be fun building snowmen with Jordy if it snows while we are there (spelt f-r-e-e-z-i-n-g), but great none-the-less!

Have a good week everybody and keep us posted with your news! I'm sure our news pales in comparison to some of you?! Bye for now! I'll send pics soon, once we are back from Clarens!

Take Care

x Robs and da boyz