Emma decided to wake us up very early. That girl really needs to get lazy and learn to sleep in. 
 
We corralled the kids and got them ready to face the day. We left the hotel bound for Brunetti  in Carlton - yum, good place for breakfast. A couple of cannoli and short blacks later we were ready to face the adventure of the day -- Melbourne Aquarium!!!

Back the hotel at the end of the day and I take the kids to the hotel pool to let them splash and annoy the other guests. They succeeded on both fronts.

After the swim, it was time to really exhaust the kids - we went for a walk down Bourke St and ended up at The Pancake Parlour for dinner - lovely. I even got to go to Gaslight Records and introuce Billy to Madness.

9:03:44 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

We had good intentions to leave Canberra early. We really did.

We left town at 9am, heading down the highway destined for the Hume. Some rain greeted us as we made our way out of the ACT and into NSW.

We made a quick stop at 10 miles from Gundagai - gotta say hi to the dog on the tuckerbox. Another stop at the dinki-di Ettamogah Pub for lunch. They really do make the best burgers. Next thing we know its 5pm and we have hit the edge of Melbourne - great, its raining and it's rush hour. Another hour crawling through the traffic and we get to our hotel. Time to rest. Good thing there is broadband access in the room.

6:09:39 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

On Day 1 of our holiday we headed down the hume to Canberra. It was a quick trip.

We went to the Floriade, which is one of our traditional September destinations. From the flower extravaganza, we headed to one of our new favourite locations - Goodberry's Frozen Custard. Personally, this doesn't appeal to me, but all my kids seem to like it. After chilling out for a while, we decided we would go out for dinner - the Mawson Club beckons.

In the morning we head south to Melbourne. Wish me luck

11:19:10 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

I've got 2 weeks of holidays coming up. I'm taking the family on our regular trip - Canberra, Melbourne, Narooma.

We're taking both our cars, which means I'm taking my Audi. This will be fun. Hopefully I can have the top down for some of the trip.

We stocked up on DVDs for the kids so they can be entertained on the road - Star Wars Trilogy, Simpsons Series 1,2,3 & 4, Futurama Series 1,2,3 & 4.

I'm taking my tablet too - I may get a chance to blog while on holidays.

[listening to: From St. Kilda To Kings Cross - Paul Kelly ]
2:45:48 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

Last week, I wrote about Bricey and the whistle he swallowed

It came out earlier this week - don't ask!

Here's the xray to prove the story.

Before	After

11:57:00 AM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family

I got to spoil my kids this weekend - i took them to TWO movies. How lucky are they!!!

First I took Brice (the one who swallowed the whistle) to see the Thunderbirds movie. He loved it, because he is a 4 year old boy. Brice and I were the only people in the theatre. I have never been the only person in a theatre before. It was like my own personal BIG television room.

Then, on Sunday, I took Brice, Emma & Bill to see Garfield. The theatre was full, and the movie barely lasted 80 minutes. $40 for 80 minutes!  This is such a money spinner. Most times it works out cheaper for me to buy a DVD from AMAZON, get it shipped at the top rate and watch it at home with the gang, What did I think about the movie -- hmmm, Jennifer Love Hewitt wore really short, tight skirts.

[listening to: Hey Mamma - Black Eyed Peas ]
5:46:11 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family • My Interests

My little Brice is a child that likes to live on the edge.

In his short life he has had a broken leg, a broken arm, pneumonia, impetigo, countless cuts & bruises, but yesterday he experienced his personal hilight.

He swallowed a whistle!

Not a big one, but it was long, straight and slippery. It went right in. I haved the X-ray to prove it.

The whistle is still in there. I have been checking all day after he goes to the batchroom. We are informed by the good doctors that it will eventually come out. I dont know if I will take a photo when that happens!

[listening to: Opps I did it again - Britney Spears ]
4:37:27 PM    comment []  trackback []  G!   • Family