http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/ NickysMumMum's Minti Blog Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk NickysMumMum Oh my my my What a life I lead.............. It's been so long since I last logged onto minti and for so many reasons.. but I find Minti again to talk about what I've been facing lately and hopefully deal with it all yet again........ Thanks again Minti!! ......................................................................................................................................................................................Brad and I are finally after all these years engaged!!!!! I've only ... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/547544/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/547544/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:39:32 -0800 NickysMumMum I've just got to write and say how proud I am of Brad. On Wednesday last week he started a new job, making bathrrom fittings. I'm so excited for him. We've both been doing it pretty tough for a while now as the studio hasn't been doing much recording for some time now. I'm simply rapped that we don't have ... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/435655/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/435655/ Sat, 07 Jul 2007 22:18:07 -0700 NickysMumMum Yes, yesterday was my birthday! I turned 28 and still have to pinch myself to believe i'm 28 NOT 22. Hmmm just a little wishful eh? I had fantastic day. All my friends came over for a BBQ lunch and our kids played in the backyard. I'd have to say it was the best birthday in a long time and ... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/400814/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/400814/ Mon, 28 May 2007 04:18:17 -0700 NickysMumMum Yes, it has indeed been a happy mother's day. We all had a nice day and I was spoiled with a beautiful handmade picture that has a garden on flowers, leaves, twigs and grass stuck on..... sooooo cute!!!! and a special tile with Nick's hand print, something to keep for ever and ever! Nick also went shopping with daddy the ...
We went for a drive in the country- rolling hills, cows grazing, horses just standing there...- and found a nice spot by the river at Clarence Town and had a BBQ, not too shabby for Hayley!! quite nice actually!

I hope everyone else had a lovely day today and got thoroughly spoiled, I know it must be a bit hard on single mum's especially of little bub's who can't say happy mother's day and I love you.... so I'm sending out a special happy mothers' day wish to all the mum's who for any reason didn't get the attention they deserve today. Truly all mum's are special and you are too!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY EVERYONE!!!
's Hayley xx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/388691/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/388691/ Sun, 13 May 2007 02:30:54 -0700 NickysMumMum This is a huge tribute to my cherished minti friend, Cristlyn. i know that many of you have been touched by her kindness and beautiful friendship. She is such an amazing person and at the moment she is going through probably one of the most traumatic times of her life......... and it should have been so happy. I feel for ...
Her hard times have been going for so long already with her little guy born with low muscle tone, and continuing to need treatments but she has always remained positive despite everything she's gone through. She was so excited about having Arianna and this should been the happiest time for her. Her nightmare started on Monday night, with horrible pains and Ari was only 35 weeks.

She's had such a rough time with the placenta completely detaching and massive heamorrage which meant she needed an emergency caesar. She needed blood transfusions and has been extremely exhausted because her blood count is still low so she''s needed to have more transfusions today. I spoke to her tonight and she's sounding a little better. i'm just trying to be there for her as much as I can under the circumstances and only wish I lived closer by to help out more with Kadi and Tahlia. And on top of all that Kadi has his op in two weeks so I just cannot believe all that she's going through. She's such a tough cookie!!!

I'm helping her stay positive about everything, she's in the best place and the doctors and nurses are doing a fantastic job looking after her and Arianna. Bub's beautiful, fit and healthy, and all is great with her so no need to worry there. Cristlyn will get better but it's just going to take some time and a great deal of rest, but I know when she comes home from hospital she's going to need plenty of support.

I just hope that I can do as much as I can but i know I'm only one person. And I know she'd do the same for anyone else. She is such an amazing person and does not deserve all this.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/379790/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/379790/ Wed, 02 May 2007 05:16:35 -0700 NickysMumMum Yay!! Today Nicky grabbed out his blocks and started stacking them all on his own! I was so impressed. We haven't played that game in sooo long so I was surprised to see him stacking them five high and knocking them down again. Wow, I know it's probably not much to anyone else but I was pretty chuffed. This is ... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/369695/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/369695/ Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:05:27 -0700 NickysMumMum I really don't have anything to complain about, as all my life's trivial problems have been put into perspective for me yet again. My close friend has had the most horrific week. When I called on Monday, her hubby informed me she was in hospital with appendicitis and due for surgery that day. Then yesterday on her way home from ... ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/358222/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/358222/ Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:35:24 -0700 NickysMumMum Nick had his Easter party at playgroup today. We had heaps of fun. He ran around with all the little kiddies, and helped himself to party food. It was so cute, and the first thing he grabbed was one of the iced mini muffins I'd made. He scoffed into that and then helped himself to a chocolate crackle. I can't ...
After playing with the toys and eating party food, there was an Easter egg hunt and all the little kiddies raced around with their baskets finding easter eggs. It was over all too quickly, and considering the number of little eggs out there, those kids did move quick. Hopefully it takes Nick just a little longer on Easter morning, so we can enjoy the fun of the search. Unfortunately we didn't have a parade as such, but the kids all put on their hats to sit down and eat their eggs. I got a few photos but was a bit disappointed that I couldn't grab his attention to get a good shot of him looking at me. Oh well, plenty of Easters ahead to get a better one, but the ones I took aren't too bad.


"Hi Mummy, I found some eggs!!!"



"Mmmm, these eggs are yummy. Cool! There's some on my hat too!!"



Nicky looking absolutely adorable in his Easter hat
]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/356617/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/356617/ Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:01:23 -0700 NickysMumMum I did something right!! This last week has been extremely stressful and the saving grace has been the way I've handled the whole business, calmly and with an amazing amount of self control. Last Wedneday I went shopping and had a bit of a splurge buying several things for Nick and even a couple of things for myself. Afterward I ... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/345062/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/345062/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:06:32 -0700 NickysMumMum We love our Auntie Mia!! Nicky pointing at the birds, "Up there, Dad! Up there" Nicky's first pair of big boy shoes "Thanks Mum!"

We love our Auntie Mia!!



Nicky pointing at the birds, "Up there, Dad! Up there"



Nicky's first pair of big boy shoes "Thanks Mum!"
]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/344193/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/344193/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:05:40 -0700 NickysMumMum OMG I can't believe it! This week has flown by. I've been so busy lately with Nick not going to bed until at least 8:30, I haven't had any time to spare. And then Brad's on the computer once Nick's down so no chance for Minti....... (tear)..... Little guy's still a bit sick as he's got a cough now and ...
Little guy's still a bit sick as he's got a cough now and is still a bit congested. He wants two milk drinks before bedding down and plays and stories in between. The bedtime routine is getting out of hand!! I'm starting to think he's just talking me into keeping him up later and I'm letting him. He has been teething though, so that might have something to do with it. Overall he's still pretty chirpy and playful even if he is a little sick, so I'm not too concerned.

This week has been horrendous, but there has been some high points so it's not a complete write-off! My sister's home from Lismore for four days so that's great. We spent the day together and had a great time out at the shops shopping (I could only window shop but did get groceries, which is actually great considering what happened yesterday!!!!). I'm on my own tonight though because Brad's at the Mars Volta and Mia's gone to see her friend in town...... (tear).... oh well

Yesterday started out great! I had a lovely day at home in the morning with Nicholaus. After his nap we went shopping and I bought him a beautiful new pair of shoes. They're adorable!!! I also bought some other things for him along with a Hi-5 DVD. Basically, I had a decent amount of cash left over from last week's budget because I didn't go anywhere all week. So I had a splurge and it felt great! I even bought myself a new cleanser and moisturiser and mind you I needed it. I haven't bought cleanser or moisturiser for 2 years!!!!!! I've been using sorbolene creme as a cheap cleanser and moisturiser!!! It's been good but I felt like a treat because I've been feeling like I neglect myself a bit. Anyway, afterward I filled up with petrol, no worries and then went and bought the next weeks' groceries. I tried to pay with my card, which mind you I haven't used since before I was paid last week and as such could've rightly assumed I had all the money I needed for the next week. It declined!!!!! I was so upset and angry and confused and embarrassed. The supermarket was so busy and I tried not to make a scene because I needed to call my bank but my mobile was flat so I had to use their phone. When my bank confirmed it, I had to apologise to the checkout operator and leave with my head bowed. It was so horrific!!! To think we had noooooo money. I've never had this situation before and I couldn't understand how it could happen. Naturally I put 2 and 2 together and came up with 5. Brad had my card all week so I straight away suspected he'd spent all our grocery money, mind you he's been very frivolous in the past...... I came home absolutely furious and extremely agitated as I tried to confront him. Considering he didn't spend the money he was right to be upset and we sorted it out after a bit of a row. I had to take everything back today, all except Nick's gorgeous little shoes, so I could go buy groceries. It was a bit upsetting but I swallowed my pride and just did what I had to. I don't know when I'll be able to bring myself to treat myself to something ever again now - I never do, and when I did look what happened. I can't even spend $20 on myself. I think it's time I went back to teaching..........]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/342167/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/342167/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:43:59 -0700 NickysMumMum Didn't mean to imply we were happy about Nick's toe... far from it!! This was when it started to get a bit better. He was sooo good about it.........what a kid eh? http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/337875/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/337875/ Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:58:09 -0800 NickysMumMum Nicky's sore toe. Aaaaw what a trooper!! Moving Day... all packed and ready to move. Yay!!! Nick with his new Wiggles bag. I didn't really expect he'd wear it, thought it would be a bit big but was surprised by how well he can carry it!!! heheheh So cute!!! Nick in his cute new Pooh jammy jams. He loves them and I think ...

Nicky's sore toe. Aaaaw what a trooper!!



Moving Day... all packed and ready to move. Yay!!!



Nick with his new Wiggles bag. I didn't really expect he'd wear it, thought it would be a bit big but was surprised by how well he can carry it!!! heheheh So cute!!!



Nick in his cute new Pooh jammy jams. He loves them and I think he looks absolutely adorable!



What a gorgeous smile!! Lovin' bath time
]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/337866/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/337866/ Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:45:11 -0800 NickysMumMum Poor little Nick's getting a cold. We went to our group yesterday and there was a little boy there who had a cold. He was sneezing and had a runny nose and his mum apologised but I'm a bit peeved. Now Nick's got a sore throat and is having trouble getting to sleep. He let me rock him in the ... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/336823/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/336823/ Thu, 08 Mar 2007 01:49:12 -0800 NickysMumMum Nick's only just over a year old and he's starting to really surprise me, he is showing me that he's understanding what I say. Up until now I believe we've always communicated pretty well as I've always responded quickly to his cries and especially over the last 7 months I've known what he wants and when. I feel that reading ...
The last couple of days Nicky has started showing me that he can understand ME and this is such an exciting time for me. I know he understood me before when I asked him 'Would Nicky like some water?' or 'Nicky want the boo?' which is my way of asking him if he would like a breast feed. He would respond with a bit of a half cry that everyone thought was really cute and then he'd get his drink. Mind you, I didn't offer the 'boo' in public. That's our private thing. Hope no-one's offended - in my opinion it's the same as anyone else asking if their bub would like a 'bot-bot'.

Anyway, little man has been astounding me over the last couple of days by pointing at things, which he's been doing for a little while now, but the other day he said 'at' which is his word for 'hat'. He was pointing at his hat and motioning for me to get it for him. I was so proud!!! Aside from 'dad' and in the past 'mummum', this is his first word. He loves walking around the house with his hats, he has plenty of them, so I can see why he's learned the word hat.

Yesterday, for the first time he started following my verbal instructions....... whoops now I think of it it's not the first time. I've been asking him to do things for a long time now and he's understood me since he was 6 months. We've always read loads of stories together and he learned to turn the page on my cue way back then - I would say 'Nicky turn the page?' in a questioning would you like to? tone. So with this in mind and also remembering that I can say 'Nicky close the door' of a door I don't want him opening and passing through, or a drawer I don't want him opening; he follows directions then, too. My goodness, this kid is smart..... either that or I'm teaching him something. No matter what, it's all good, he makes me so proud!!!!!

It's only in the last couple of days that I've probably noticed this because lately he's really interacting with me on a whole new level. He's pointing at everything and smiling and laughing and, in general looking at me with love and a twinkle in his eyes that makes my heart melt. I'm absolutely wrapped with this kid and he means the world to me! Tonight, while we were playing in his room before bed, he climbed into his green blow-up racing car on his own and looked back at me so proud. I think he was also pretty impressed with his new Winnie the Pooh jammy jams heheheh so cute!! He grabbed his life size Garfield and started patting him and cuddling him the way he does the cat and I said kiss Garfield and he gave him a huge open mouth kiss. Again this is the first time he's done this and I can't believe it. This little cutie pie is going to never stop amazing me and I'm looking forward to everything we have in store. This is only the beginning.

I wonder if anyone else can remember when they first realised their children were understanding them and communicating back. It's soo much fun when kids start interacting with you.

PS Oops I was just proof reading this and I don't know what people thought when I wrote about Nick and our cat. He DOES NOT kiss the cat!!! hehhe I'm always telling Nicky to be gentle with the cat. Though he has been know to try to jump on the cat's back and ride him like a horse on occasion, and when he does I always say "no" and get him to pat Puddha gently - then I have a little giggle to myself. Poor Puddhas, he loves Nick too!!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/336127/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/336127/ Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:11:19 -0800 NickysMumMum The other day we had finally finished all the moving and cleaning and handed the keys back - all was done!! So when we got home I was exhausted, and started falling asleep where I sat. I asked Brad to watch Nick so I could go lay down. Shortly later I woke as Nick screamed out in pain and Brad ...
Needless to say I'm not taking my eye off him for a second!!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/333565/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/333565/ Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:29:56 -0800 NickysMumMum I can't believe it's taken us this long to move out of our unit. We've been blessed to be living in Brad's parents beautiful home for the past three months and so have really taken our time moving out of our old place. I just didn't know how to contemplate it given that Nicky started walking in January and is ...
Love you my little cherub, good night precious!!
's mummum xxxxxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/331062/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/331062/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:45:00 -0800 NickysMumMum This week has been really refreshing. Nick's at that wonderful age where he's exploring looking at everything. But he generally knows where everything is at home now so will, every now and again, return to me and put his head on me and try to hug me or climb on my back. I love it! I was a little upset ...
Over the past few months, I began a search for all the different things I could do to captivate his interest and entice him to play but for the most part he would just want to be off exploring - his nickname at the moment is 'Little Explorer' or 'splorer' for short. Mind you he's had a few; 'Boss', 'Grizzle Bear' and 'Cuddle Bear' to name a few hehehe. The other day I put him on my back as I crawled around the floor pretending to be a horse. He laughed so hard and really cuddled me and squealed in my ear. It was so awesome, we had so much fun. Another game which he loves is sitting on my lap, facing me while I rock him singing 'Row, row, row your boat', 'Ride a horse to Banbury Cross' and 'Giddy up horsey'. He loves that too. Nick's becoming more interactive with me day by day and I'm really soaking it in, enjoying every minute.

I suppose this week has been especially fun filled because it's mostly been devoted to play. Monday we had a play date with Zach, who's a bit older than Nick, but they had a great time together all the same. Tuesday we went to playgroup for the first time - We're pretty new to the area and have been wanting to go for some time but I wasn't really ready to go before now. I was a little shy but watching Nick play so well with the others I came out of my shell. He even did a beautiful finger painting that's proudly on my fridge now. It's awesome!! I loved it when all the little kiddies sat down for refreshments and Nick sat down like all the bigger kids and enjoyed his sandwiches, fruit and water. I was so proud! Wednesday was another play day. We went to our weekly support group for behavioural development. We again had lots of fun, singing songs and playing with toys and the other kids. Then today we had a lovely day again, horsing around and laughing and singing.

I'm feeling more contented every day, really enjoying being a mum. It's definitely getting easier to know what Nicky wants and when. He's so easy and happy and loving and adorable. I feel I've been blessed with the cutest, most beautiful little boy I could ever have dreamed of having. He's amazing and I love him so much. Good night my beautiful little cherub!

's Nickysmummum]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210137/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210137/ Thu, 22 Feb 2007 02:40:19 -0800 NickysMumMum This morning was sooooo much fun. Nick's got a new little friend. His name's Zach and he's so cute and adorable. I've made friends with a close friend from way back and was pleasantly surprised to find she's a mum too and having another bub in April. This was their first play date this morning and already they're great friends ...
Hope anyone who has children at this age can share their experiences, be nice to hear from you!

's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210154/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210154/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:23:49 -0800 NickysMumMum "I'm listening to Jazz and I've got to look the part" hehehehe "Let me go Aunty Mia, I wanna go and play!!!" Nicky picking flowers for mummy "Nicky, don't pick the beautiful flowers! So pretty!!!"

"I'm listening to Jazz and I've got to look the part" hehehehe



"Let me go Aunty Mia, I wanna go and play!!!"



Nicky picking flowers for mummy "Nicky, don't pick the beautiful flowers! So pretty!!!"]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210156/ http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210156/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:17:57 -0800