December 6th .... Perth Heat Baseball

We were given some free tickets to go and watch the Perth Heat v's NSW Baseball team.

I can't say that I was thrilled with going, just hoping that Mark would take the boys, considering the weather wasn't the best, but everyone wanted me to come! So, ended up going, and I really enjoyed it. I've never watched the Perth Heat before, and considering that they are only just down the road from us, we might be making a few more appearances. The boys got free "Perth Heats" hats, and after the match had finished, there were allowed on to the pitch to meet the players and get their autographs.

The boys really enjoyed themselves, and Brandan even managed to get a hit out ball. You get to keep these balls, so he was thrilled with it. Perth Heat won 1 - 0, they got the run on the last inning.

The weather was windy, but Lucia was snuggled warm in the pram. Lucky her really... she had a feed at 8pm, and was just happy to stay in the pram.

December 4th ... Child Health Nurse

Well, the time has certainly gone by too fast, and now Lucia is six weeks old. Where has the last six weeks gone?

So, it turns out to be that she is definately suffering from colic. Poor girl.. no wonder sometimes I really struggle with her in the evenings. But it will get worst before it gets better! I'll hang in there I guess....

She is now just under 5kgs, so she's doing really well. Got good head support, and also pushing herself along the floor when she has tummy time. Am struggling to get her to have good sleeps during the day, due to colic, but I just have to keep on trying.... I'll be right, is my motto!

After this, we all then went into St John of Gods in Subi to visit a good friend. About six of us went, and ended up buying lunch in the cafe of the hopsital and having a cafe style lunch with her. She didn't want to miss out on our xmas lunch, so we decided to have it with her. She was stoked that we all went..... as she's been really missing her twin boys and been a bit lonely too, as her husband works three days away, 1 day home, so he's been away while we visit.

December 3rd .. Meeting great grandparents for 1st time...

My Grandparents were in Perth for a few days from the country. They were dying to see and meet "Little Lucia", so we went over there for tea for that night, along with my cousin.

It was a good night, and they were both thrilled with Lucia. She was such a pleasant baby that night and wide awake and alert. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos of her with my Pop, but managed to get one good one with my Nan. We had dinner, while Lucia was fast sleep in the rocker so it was a relaxing night with them. Tyler even went for a swim in the pool as my Dad had to get some leaves out, so Tyler jumped in there with him. It was certainly not pool weather, but nothing stops Tyler from jumping in the pool.

They had no plans of coming to Perth for Christmas, but now they have changed their mind, so they get to share with us, Lucia's first Christmas. How sweet is this.

2nd December .. Cooking ..

Once again, it was just the two of us... now whats next on the Christmas List that needs to be done! I was not allowed to do what I wanted to do, I had to do something with Tyler!

So, he wanted to do some cooking!! What? Hello? I don't hear this from him very often! So, in order to make something, I had to go to the shops, and he hates going to the shops. But in order to do some cooking, I needed some ingredients. So lucky Lucia was still awake, went up to the local IGA and managed to get everything we needed.

So, after feeding Lucia and putting her down for her nap, we made some Choc Truffle Balls, and some caramel slice. While we were down at IGA they had some noodle boxes, so brought some of these, and made three of these for Tyler's Pre Primary teachers, all with hand made tags and etc ( I forgot to get some photos of these ), as I made some Xmas cards, using felt for the xmas tree on the card. There was not much left over after we nibbled on them, gave some to Mark and Tyler for morning tea. So, due to popularity, I've been requested to double the double receipe! I've had a request from the teachers for the receipe for the caramel slice. Its such a easy receipe and it never lasts very long in our family.

1st December ... Xmas Tree ...

I know I'm behind already! But I've made a deal with myself to update my BLOG on a regular basis during December, so I can keep a track of what is going on....

My husband went to a work party on Saturday night, so I took the opportunity to spend some real quality time with Tyler while Lucia was asleep. So, we decided to put up the Christmas Tree and watch Deck the halls DVD.. what a great night it was! And drinking pretend xmas drinks and eating xmas lollies. Tyler really enjoyed it.

He put up the Christmas Tree with such pride... taking time to figure out where all the branches go, as you have to read the letters. So, after all the branches where on, he then took the time to put up the tinsel, then the decorations and then I helped him put the lights on.

We were doing this from 7.30pm till about 11pm, and at about 10pm, he said, this doesn't look like a Christmas Tree.... its go no presents! So, managed to find a few presents to wrap up and put under the tree and then he was rapt. He eventually went to bed, dreaming about Christmas!

I didn't even take any photos of this... I was disappointed, but I am sure I'll remember this night for a while, just precious time between Mother and Son.

Its nearly Christmas......

Thought that I better to do a update before I know it, its Christmas!

All is going well here, thou I am walking around like a zombie on some days, as little Lucia just won't sleep at night time. I've tried everything in the evenings to make her a bit more worn out and sleep the night but no such luck! Guess she is just a super "Early Morning Owl" that I am going to have to hopefully can get her out of it within a few more days or weeks!

Update on Lucia

She was on a very demanding feeding schedule just prior to last weekend (17 & 18th November), feeding almost every 2 to 2.5 hrs. So, I said to Mum I can't keep on doing this, so she offered to help me out, as everytime I picked her up, she just wanted a feed. So, over the weekend managed to stretch out her feeds to 3.5 to 4 hrs. Night times are still a bit of a problem, but we will have to work on that bit.

I took her up to the chemist to get her weight checked and was absoutly shocked, that she is now weighing in at 10lb 3oz! So, as the clinic sister said, she can definately go on 4 hrly feeds. So, will take her in again next week to see how she is going with going on 4 hrly feeds.

She's starting to be alert more often, following our hands with her eyes, and just taking in the surroundings. Loves being on the beds (this could be due to we have no carpets in the house), and stares for ages at bright coloured walls. I really enjoyed the time she was awake last night, starting to grasp for things, and also we all went for a walk / ride around the block.

I don't seem to have much luck with photographing the 3 of them together!!!! These are some of their attempts... but they are both determined to get the correct one!

This is how I found them both on Saturday morning. I had to wake up Tyler for Tee Ball, but at the same time, I needed to go and have a shower, so told Mark that Lucia is with Tyler in bed, and then jumped into the shower. When I got out, this is how I found them both! How Sweet is it.Tyler had his School Assembly last Wednesday. They sang a song about farm animals that was sung by the Indians in North America. Was a brilliant and well done item, considering they are only 5 year olds. I thought they wouldn't perform as good as they did. Well done kids.

We are forecasting a hot weekend, but we've really got nothing much planned. Taking it easy until things start to get hetic over the next few more weekends!!!

Am heading over to the scrapbooking shop today! I am so missing it, and want to get into the Christmas Spirits with the kids too. So, thought to make something with them....

Update on little Lucia....

Thought it was time to do a update on "Little Lucia"

All seems to be going quiet well. I'm happy with the way things are progressing. Had the Child Health Nurse visit at the end of last week, and Lucia has put on just under 300 grams in 5 days, so she suggested that I cut back on her feeding to 3.5 to 4 hrs. I thought great, I might be able to get some more sleep during the night, as I've been waking her up! Since then, she's been on strictly 3 hrs, trying to stretch it out but just no luck!

Tyler is loving having a little sister around. He is probably too helpful, but then again I do have to watch him with her around. He's pretty good with her considering, but he's trying to play with her, so I do have to jump in and say "Hey, settle down mate". He is forever saying that "Little Lucia is so sweet" "Mum, I love little Lucia", "Mum she's cute", and when he says things like this, it really makes my heart melt. I must take a good photo of the two of them, so I can scrapbook this.

Mum has been a great help since I've been home. And also considering I had a C-Section, she's demanding that I put my feet up and let the world go by. She's been over almost every day, doing the washing, cleaning, and just being there for me. Dad was over one day, and he was bored (waiting for some repairs on the coach in our area), so he decides to mow the lawn, do some front and backyard maintenance. So, from the bottom of my heart I say "Thanks to them both". They have gone to Tasmania today for two weeks and Mum is going to miss Lucia for sure.

Just now that with Lucia home, am finding that I have to be a bit more prepared. The boys have been great in the mornings to get themselves ready for school if I am feeding Lucia, but I do wonder how long that this is going to go on for! Its too good to be true! LOL.

Well, I better go now and sign off, so I can get Tyler in the bath before Mark is home and I have already precooked dinner, so that won't be too much of a hassle.

Early Arrival...

We are both proud to annouce the safe and early arrival of

"Lucia Stella Macri" born on Tuesday 23rd October at 5.36am at King Edwards Memorial Hopsital. 7pd, 6oz, both daughter and mother doing well.

She was born at 37 weeks and 1 day. All is going well really, thou she's got a bit of jaundice, so am feeding her more frequently.

Proud parents Mark & Jenelle Macri

Ended up discharging myself from the hopsital yesterday, and of course she kept me awake every 2.5hrs for a feed. But she slept great inbetween the feeds so was able to still get a good night sleep considering.

All is going really well so far, and she certainly loves her sleep.

Will update more when I get the chance and the time.

Its getting closer...

Well, the questions certainly haven't stopped now! How much more longer to go.. when is it due? So, I must have really popped out in the last week or so, for people to asking me when is it due!

Even the boys are in question mode too... but there's are alot more complex! Oh geez Tyler is only 5 and already asking "Who is going to look after Toby?" Huh.. he is a dog, and I am sure he can just live his normal life! Are we still going to get to play Tee ball? Do training? geez relax boys I am sure we can work all this out when the time comes!

Had Tee Ball on the weekend. It was a wet and cold morning, but it was just windy, rain and then a bit of sun, so it wasn't too bad at all. Tyler really enjoys Tee ball, and just really picked up on it so he was happy when they won once again! 23 to 21. Will share some photos, just hope blogger is nice to me today.

It was our "Wedding Anniversary" on the 18th October, and guess who forgot! ME ME.. so its definately my pregnancy hormones, as I'm always the one to remember! Was gobsmacked when my hubby of 4 years brought home these lovely bunch of roses as he is usually the one to forget! So, we decided to head to Sizzlers for tea, as the boys have been wanting to go there for ages, and it was a lovely meal.

After dinner, putted the boys to bed, Mark actually confessed to me, that someone reminded him! Grrrr.. but anyway, its the thoughts that count isn't it. But there was also a lovely message in the card, about the upcoming birth, which I thought was really sweet of him.

Then yesterday, 21st October, it was Mark's birthday... he finally got the Yo Yo case that he has been dreaming of for so long, so I will take a photo of this once Mark has got all of his collection of Coca Cola Yo Yo's in it. He's been collecting these for as long as I have known him, and he's been wanting to be able to display his favourite collection, but to find a yo yo display case, I had to ask someone personally. So, I finally got around to asking a good friend of ours, and he made one for us for me to give him, and then he gave him one for his birthday, so he got two after all. Was happy with the presents. Went into Fremantle to grab some fish and chips, went into spotlight, priceline to grab a few things, then had a ice cream and then home. So, was a good day out, and the boys were brilliant, and also good chance to catch up with Mum too.

Well, I guess I must sign off and cut this short to go and put the load on the line before I go and pick up the boys from school.

School is back....

I don't know what I should be feeling.... happy or sad that they have gone back to school, but isn't it so nice just to be able to have the house back to yourself. They have trashed it, turned the house upside down for the last two weeks that I didn't even bother cleaning it. So... guess what I will be doing today???


Tyler wasn't really that impressed with going back to school, thou he didn't make a fuss or anything like I thought he would. He just had a real sad face this morning, but once he got to school he was fine! Which I knew he would be... He's been really clingly lately, so perhaps he's just got alot on his mind now, and also with the baby coming and also with me going into hopsital. He's still got a bit of fear of hospitals, but I keep on reassuring him, that I will be coming home.


I was up till 1am this morning doing the catch up with all the paperwork for the GST and the BAS.. amazing how much paperwork there is when you leave it all till the last minute! As usually I do it month by month, but time just flew and the next thing is its DUE!!! So, am up to date now, paid all the bills YUCK and feel happy with myself, knowing that I have completed another horrible task.


Am not sleeping at all that good at the moment... its the blast HEAT that is getting to me. Am not heavy or uncomfortable or anything like that.. its the heat. I wake up in sweat.. must remind Mark when he gets home tnte to get the fan out of the shed as it might give me a bit of relief tnte.


The boys had their first game of Tee Ball over the weekend. It was such a classic watching it and I really enjoyed it. It was just funny watching the young ones, and also with them not knowing what to do.. of course all the parents are screaming out to the kids run, grab the ball, run to the next base and etc, but they must all have their minds somewhere else and not concentrating on the game! But really it's only their first game, so I am sure time will tell. It was certainly a warm day. Tyler's team won 27 runs to 21 so they were happy.


The weather has came up quiet warm over the weekend, so we made the most of it. Ended up being outside all Sunday morning, and just cleaning up around the patio area for summer! Can't wait... Ended up getting the water pressure out, and cleaning the pavers, and you should have seen the difference in the colour! Amazing. So, cleaned all that out, BBQ area, outside fridge and freezer, dog bedding and etc so its so clean out there now. All ready for summer. Hope so. Because of the land developments on the front side of our house, we were getting all the winds and sand, so we hardly to sit outside last summer. Hopefully now that they have planted lupins, and don't seem to be getting so much sand winds, we might be able to enjoy it more this year.


Tyler was a great helper to me yesterday morning, as still putting things away from cleaning the patio, that he has been begging me for oobleck or gloop or whatever you want to call it, I gave in and let him do it! He had a blast, so will share some photos with you!

Blogger is not being nice to me, so I can't upload any more photos!!