My friend Elwyn made a great gingerbread house. I have never seen one before except on television or in story books. It was yummy too!


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Patrick was Baptised recently at our local church. It was a very traditional ceremony with the people welcoming him, a Baptismal candle, a stole that I had embroidered, his gown that I had worn, (as well as other relies)


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At birth: what the hell is going on? Where's Mummy? Are you my mummy, good. Wah what's happening - where's my nice womb you meanies ( Read more... )

To be more independent and not let people push me 'round.

Now here is a strange Christmas tale for you all ( Read more... )

I was walking down the street with the pram to get a Christmas Tree. On the way as I was passing a car dealership I tripped on some rough pavement. (There was a shallow hole there - maybe I could sue.... it would be worth $30 000 if I was in America I'm sure.) I turned my ankle and it was a bad sprain, and I was at least two km from home ( Read more... )

This was back in September but I never seemed to get time to tell anyone about it back then. Here’s a picturegraphic essay of Patrick's first trip to the library. In case you're wondering Patrick is asleep right now on my lap. (I'm using the voice recognition software again of course)
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We took Patrick to New Zealand recently for my paternal grandfather’s funeral. It gave Patrick a change to see his great grand mother. It is a pity that we did not go earlier and see his great grand father, something I very much regret ( Read more... )

I ment to write this ages ago but never got the chance ( Read more... )