Nanna’s Journey

Erin 20 weeks.  Tyson 20 Months.

Tyson & Erin

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An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.

I just wanted to take a quick moment to wish every single one of you a very happy new year. I hope that 2008 brings you happiness, prosperity, good health and a deep sense of satisfaction. I hope you are all as excited about the hope and potential of 2008 as I am.

Take care and be safe and I’ll see you next year!

Oh and I’m an optimist by the way *grin*

26 weeks

Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with laughter and happiness and a healthy, happy and peaceful 2008.

Family Tree’s are too complicated to explain briefly. And really, quite boring to anyone but family members. So best I just pop up a collection of photo’s with their relationship to our Yet-To-Be-Born-Grandson. Just a matter of how many Greats need to be added! Of course, these are just the Grandfather’s on my side of the family. Some rather stern looking old Grandfather’s I might add, but I think that’s just the nature of the photo’s of the era. What a shame some of the photo’s are so old and fuzzy, still, I’m grateful to have them.

I’ll start with Gra (short for Graham for those who don’t know). He’d would like to be called Pop or Poppy. I say would like because you never know what you’ll end up being called. I know of one Pop who ended up being called Posh. My own Grandfather was called Da instead of Pa. My father wanted to be called Grandpa, but he got called Papa.

Pop/Poppy Gra  {my OH} b.1960

Great Papa {my dad}  b.1922

Great Papa {my dad} with Great, Great, Great Grandfather (1862 – 1952)

Circa 1926

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Great, Great Grandpa (1896 – 1987)

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Erin finished setting up the nursery today (with a little help from me) so I had to take some photo’s to share on my blog – and doesn’t it look fantastic for a little boy! The only piece of furniture still to come is a Boori change table, hopefully I will pick up a good second hand one for her on eBay at half the price of a new one. A bath with a baby support on a wheeled stand and a nappy bag was put on lay-by today, so Erin is gradually getting everything needed for his arrival. She certainly is organised with 14 weeks still to go!

This is not the best photo as I had to take this shot with the blinds closed. How handy are all those shelves!

All that’s needed is the Baby!

“There is getting less and less room in our bed”

- Gavin

Daddy-to-be felt your kicks for the first time yesterday! Another milestone.

Erin told Gav to put his ear to her belly, thinking he just might be able to hear some thudding sounds from his kicks within.. can you hear anything? ..no ..now? ..nope. Then, with a mighty kick, Gav heard felt it!

So much happy excitement, it puts a smile on your face doesn’t it. The pure joy of expecting a baby, I’m so happy for Erin & Gav. Actually, I’m pretty happy  myself!

Grubby little fingers,
Dirty little face;
Racing through life at the speed of light,
There’s no one could take his place.

Riding on a stick horse,
With a cowboy hat and a gun;
Accomplishing his mission in life,
To bring mischief, laughter and fun.

There’s no one like a grandson,
To bring a grandparent joy;
Snips and snails and puppy dog tails,
All wrapped in a little boy.

A little bit of sunshine,
A blessing from the Lord;
He’s got us right where he wants us,
He’s the little man we adore.

Author A. Coxley

We have so much to look forward too!

Poppy has taken to calling you “Little Dougie”, Douglas being his middle name. Erin, as you can imagine, glared at Gra when he asked how “Little Dougie” was going! *Rolls Eyes* I hope this doesn’t stick!

We had such a wonderful holiday in Phuket, we decided it would be the perfect family holiday destination for us all next year, and have booked to stay at Le Meridian. “Little Dougie” (I couldn’t resist with a giggle) will be 9 months old by then.