2 years and happy mother's day!!!

It is amazing what a difference 2 years can make... Around this time 2 years ago, I was 5 months pregnant with my Chubster. We had just found out we were having another boy. It took us 3 ultrasounds because the first 2 tries, the Chubster refused to uncross his legs. Strong willed from the get go I tell ya!

Then about a year ago, I went back to work when my Chubster was just shy of being 8 months old. And I have to say that the kid does look fantastic in turquoise, but I am just being biased of course, because he is my kid and turquoise is my favourite colour!

A year ago, I was thoroughly enjoying my obsession with the colour turquoise. See?

Last week, I had my last day at work. I decided to take the job offer I got the other day and start mid June. And even though I am being given as much flexibility as I need, there is still going to be a fair bit of juggling between MrBB and I for the first few months while I settle into my new role, so wish me luck. Anyway, this is what I wore on my last day at work.

Chanel shoes, J Brand jeans, Glassons top, Salvatore Ferragamo scarf, Cassia de Shanghai necklace, Yves Saint Laurent ring, Prada bag

The guys at work took me out for lunch and gave me a couple of bunches of gorgeous flowers which were enough to fill all of these up for me. I thought they'd die a horrible death because they had to spend several hours in the car under stinking hot conditions before they even made it home.

For those of you who don't know, I married a pom, he is a Yorkshire man through and through, so the other day my mother in law sent him this apron. I won't lie, I tried it on, but felt really fake in it, not because I'm not a Yorkshire woman, but because I seldom have the need to wear an apron since I avoid cooking or doing other kitchen related stuff like the plague. 

My Bubba is still enjoying his martial arts lessons. At the moment they are being taught how to fall without hurting themselves. They are also being taught not to become bullies and how to react/respond to bullying.

And of course, Happy Mother's day everyone. Hope you all had a great day and spare a thought for those who have either lost their Mum or a child. 

Our local swimming pool was giving these out to all the kids today so they could gift it to their Mums. So thoughtful.

My husband gave me flowers (so loving getting so many flowers!!!), a box of chocolates and something else that has not arrived yet. 

And my Bubba also made me these at  pre school. As the years go by, I realise more and more how special these hand made gifts are.

A candle holder

A Card

An embroidered tea towel

And because this is mother's day, I leave you with pics of my little rascals.

Here's my Chubster trying to see if he can catch a glimpse of his brother during his swimming class.

He's figured out how to get into the toy box, but not how to get out.

I don't know why the kids seem to be so obcessed with climbing.

Must be a boy thing because I never see any of the little girls doing any climbing.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday everyone. 

xx 

BB

Pretty things

The drinks tray I ordered arrived last week. It's lovely and the green backing looks even better in real life, so i shall not be attempting to paint it turquoise. It will stay as is. 

I immediately made my Mum and I some tea and Mum gave the tray the two thumbs up. *LOL* 

I wore this to work the other day. I had meetings at head office so I dressed up as if there was no tomorrow.

Christian Louboutin shoes, J Crew pants and blazer, ASOS top, Chanel necklace, Hermes bracelets, Jigsaw belt

These are definitely being inducted into our own home made artistic hall of fame, a.k.a. the fridge. My Bubba made these for me at pre school. He said he tried to use all the colours that I like.

He also drew me flowers because I like flowers and even made the ground orange because... You guessed it, I like orange too. I hope he never stops making things that I like!!!

He also had a playdate at a friend's house straight after school today. I didn't even have time to give him dinner when we got home. He was so tired, he immediately went comatose.

Monsieur Ezekiel spends most of his nights plonked on his cat tree waiting for his young master to go to bed now that the nights have become too cold for the cats to roam around. 

Tonight was his lucky night.

My Chubster doesn't seem to be able to catch a break at the moment. He is now recovering from an ear infection. 

Hope you all enjoy your weekend.

xx

BB

Changes

I am loving this China Glaze Flyin' High polish as if there were no tomorrow, with turquoise being one of my favourite colours and all.

The best nail product invented other than nail polish itself is this quick freeze dry thing. One drop on each nail and my nail polish sets instantly. Means I don't have to spend 10 minutes waving my hands around like a chicken trying to fly.

I am loving this Sydney weather at the moment. All this sunshine and warm weather makes me forget that winter is just over a month away. So I wore this to meet friends for a catch up last Friday. I love reds against blues. 

Christian Louboutin shoes, Sister Jane dress, Chanel necklace, Yves Saint Laurent clutch

I think blue and orange looks pretty good too.

Got the insect spray out on Saturday and attempted to massacre all the lady bugs in my garden. They asked for it when they decided to mess with my roses again which coincidentally are one of only two plants still flowering in my garden.

My Chubster's foot bandage has finally come off. His foot is as good as new again and I'm so glad to be done with sponge baths. 

We went to Luna Park the other day. My 5 year old son wasn't impressed. He tried fairy floss for the very first time and he does not like it one bit... I loved that stuff at his age, but can't stand it either now.

Taking family photos is a bit of a joke these days. My 5 year old here thought it would be best to sit as far away from us as he could.

But co-operation comes easily if a bribe in the form of icecream is offered.

I think I have watched Kung Fu Panda 2 at least 30 times ever since MrBB added it to the kiddies movie folder on our media centre. My Bubba is nuts about it and I can't really complain because I really like it too. Heck, make that, I really love it. It is seriously funny! 

Here is Lucile, art curator extraordinaire inspecting the boys' handy work. She said they needed to try harder.

And try harder is exactly what they did. I have to say, a trampoline is the best chalk graffiti canvas ever, just hose it down afterwards and you have a brand new canvas ready to go.

Last week, I got offered a new job. The job is with an European owned building materials company, who is renowned for being aggressive with their R&D (music to my ears!) there will be some travel to Europe involved, the pay is better and so are the career development prospects, sounds really good, specially when I have been really unhappy in my current job. But work - home life balance trumps everything else, so I am currently still in the process of having to negotiate flexible start and finishing hours so MrBB and I can manage home commitments and spend more time with our kids. Whoever said you can have it all was telling fibs!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend people. 

:-)

xx

BB