BrisVegasLaura

Kids Classic

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:40:06 GMT

Today, Ian (my hubby) and Jacob (my 3 year old) were looking at one of our wedding pictures. Here's how the conversation went...

Jacob:    What's that daddy?

Ian:        That's a picture of when mummy and daddy got married.

Jacob:    Where's Jacob?

Ian:        You're not there because that was before you were born.

Jacob:    What's that mean?

Ian:        (not knowing how to explain) Ummm...you were in Mummy's tummy.

Jacob:    (long pause, thinking) Daddy? Why did Mummy eat me?

Hahahahahahahaha!!

A Question For All The Mums...

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:01:03 GMT

I was just wondering at what age/s did your child/children stop having a daytime nap? And how did it happen?

Jacob turns 3 in about 5 weeks time and it seems that he goes longer and longer during the day before he will stop for a nanna nap. The problem is that if he keeps going until about 3-3.30pm and then has a snooze, he's then waking up about 5pm (or later!) - which is only a couple of hours before he's due to go down again for the night.

I was just wondering what experiences others have had??

Am I The Only One??

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:59:15 GMT

I have started walking home from the train station after work and while I'm walking, I like to listen to the radio. (Note: I am not an ipod person. I much prefer the radio to listen to what's being talked about and then I also get to hear a variety of songs, rather than downloading and having to select what I want to hear. Basically, I'm just lazy :P)

Anyway, my phone has a radio in it, so I just connect the headphones/headset and listen as I walk. The thing I need to know is...am I only person whose cords get in a terrible knot e.v.e.r.y. time?? Every single day I am unraveling the cord and having to get all the knots out. Grrr... Does anyone know of a way that I can store the headset so that when I pull it out it isn't a fight for 5mins to get the thing long enough to plug in??

PS I have a Nokia 6120 and the cord is like this...

The Today Meme

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:33:07 GMT

Today.

1. What I had for lunch today: Ham & cheese sandwich on wholemeal.

2. Something I apologized for: I don't think there's anything...today.

3. The last person I thanked: Jacob for being a good boy while we were out visiting today.

4. The last movie I watched: The Brave One.

5. My favorite song right now: don't have one :(

6. Where I ate out last: I last ate out on Friday night at a new bar/dining place in town called Tanbah

7. What I'm wearing right now: three-quarter trackie daks (white) and a three-quarter length sleeve t-shirt (pink) and socks

8. What made me laugh: Playing "Tickles" with Jacob

9. The last person I spoke to on the phone: My sister, this morning.

10. Someone I'm thinking of right now: my hubby (I'm thinking that hopefully he's getting dinner organised?!?! Always gotta hope!)

NOTE WELL!! This is my first ever meme...next thing you know, I'll be doing Thursday Thirteen...watch out everybody...hahahahaha!!

My Day Today

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:23:33 GMT

I kind of had a sickie today. Well actually, I did have a sickie. And it was good too. I just lazed around (Jacob goes to Daycare on Wednesdays), watched a movie on Foxtel (The Brave One - with Jodie Foster) and then got some organising/filing done in the study. So I am now sitting in a nice clean, sorted, comfortable space to write in this journal.

I've had a hectic last few weeks and will try to write about that in future. Just let me say that getting my son's tonsils and adenoids out was one of my worst parenting experiences. I just wasn't prepared for what it would be like.

Anyways, I'm off out to dinner tonight with some friends from high school. We try to meet once a month. It's amazing that the four of us are still friends after so long. These are friends that know me inside and out and have been through everything in my adult life with me. I don't have to put on any persona with them. I can be myself - good and bad. I value them so highly. I will have to remember to remind them how I feel when I see them tonight...awwww...

Bulgarian Idol

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:44:40 GMT

This just cracked me up!!! Kinda speaks for itself...

My New Crocs

Sun, 11 May 2008 11:37:18 GMT

So the other week I finally relented and went to the Croc Shop to buy Jacob some Crocs. I have resisted getting him any because I reckon they just look, well, kinda ordinary... But practicality finally won out and so I went shopping for him. Got him some nice navy blue ones and they are so quick and easy to get on and off which is exactly what I was hoping for.

However, while I was there, I spotted a pair for myself. OMG!! Am I really going to buy and wear some Crocs??? I never would have thought it. So now I am a complete hypocrite and am loving wear my new pair of shoes. They are so comfy. But they aren't like traditional Crocs...these are a bit different.

They aren't too daggy are they???

Happy Mothers Day

Sun, 11 May 2008 09:21:46 GMT

I've had a lovely day today :) I woke up and was greeted with pressies, hugs and a cup of tea (yay!). Jacob bought the pressies to me and announced, "There's clothes in there, Mummy." He's not quite 3 yet, and was very excited to tell me what was inside the wrapping - haha!

I was lucky enough to received some new jimmy-jams and a digital photo frame. But the best pressies were the poem with Jacob's hand prints painted on it and a keyring that he had made at daycare. Yay for home made gifts made with love!!

My new jim-jams

My new digital photo frame (complete with sticky fingerprints already!)

So I hope all the Mums had a fantastic Mothers Day and all the kids spent some time either with their mums or thinking of them :)

Bought Me Some Tracky Daks

Sat, 03 May 2008 02:36:23 GMT

The other day I went on a small shopping splurge. One of the items I bought were some tracky daks (tracksuit pants). Now, they are a little different to my current ones as these are hipsters - which I was in full knowledge of at the time of purchase.

I do have some hipster jeans which I really like and find really comfy (except I am continually hoisting them up, like an oldie does) so the hipster thing isn't new to me. But I have discovered that the problem with hipster tracky daks is that little bit of space between the bottom of your top and the top of your bottoms...it gets bloody cold!

I mean the tracky daks are there to get you warm and when there is that large (in may case) patch of skin on your back that is continually exposed, it seems to defeat the purpose?!?! I will continue to endeavour with them, but I might have to get a longer shirt that covers up what the old pants used to ;)

Testing, testing

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:51:58 GMT

Hi All

I am posting this from FaceBook. Just seeing if it works. Thanks to endlessblush for finding this :)

Seeya
Laura

I'm In Lust...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:50:48 GMT

Okay, so...

endlessblush has Wentworth... mrserin has Robin Hood... they can have them 'cause I am in lust with Sporticus!!

So maybe I'm a little weird having the hots for a kids show character (he's from LazyTown - shown here on Foxtel), but boy, can this guy move!! I love his Icelandic accent and his gorgeous eyes. Mmmmm...LOL!!

IRL, he is Magnus Scheving and he seems to excel at everything he does - he's a world class aerobic champion, gymnast, creator, director, writer, and the list goes on. Quite an interesting read, if you can be bothered googling him.

So there you have it. One of many weird things about me :)

Returning From A Long Absence

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:32:09 GMT

Well, hello to everyone who reads this. Just a note to say I am still alive and kicking :)

I am still here and I am still reading your blogs most days, it's just that I don't always comment. Please don't take offence if I don't leave a message, it's just that I'm usually last to read and comment & everyone else has already said what needs saying. I generally only add something if I think I can bring something extra to the conversation.

I thought I might actually start to write a little on here and maybe even reveal a little of myself. I am big on sharing things IRL, but I'm awfully reserved here in "virtual world" so we'll see how we go...at least this is a start!!

Seeya for now!!

YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2007 when...

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:30:15 GMT

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.

4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.

10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )

12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.

14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.

15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.

My Living Will

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:15:11 GMT

Last night, my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to
her, "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some
machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the
plug."

She got up, unplugged the TV, and threw out my wine.

She's such a bitch.

Lawn Chair Drill Team

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:45:37 GMT

Happy Birthday Sonia!!

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 05:28:21 GMT

I'm not as fancy as you are with graphics, so this will have to do!! Hope you are having a great day??
Love
Laura

This Will Be Me at 98

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:33:46 GMT

Toward the end of the service, the Minister asked, "How many of you have forgiven your enemies?" 80% held up their hands.

The Minister then repeated his question. All responded this time, except one small elderly lady. "Mrs. Jones, are you not willing to forgive your enemies?"

I don't have any." She replied, smiling sweetly.

"Mrs. Jones, that is very unusual. How old are you?"

"Ninety-eight," she replied.

"Oh Mrs. Jones, would you please come down in front and tell us all how a person can live ninety-eight years and not have an enemy in the world?"

The little sweetheart of a lady tottered down the aisle, faced the congregation, and said, "I outlived the bitches."

Who Said Women Can't Park?

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:49:07 GMT

Ok...so here's a clip that should make up for the sexist joke below about women parking...

How do you decide who to marry? (Written by kids)

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:45:50 GMT

How do you decide who to marry? (Written by kids)

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. (Alan, age 10)

No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get find out later who you’re stuck with. (Kirsten, age 10)

What is the right age to get married?

23 is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. (Camille, age 10)

How can a stranger tell if two people are married?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. (Derrick, age 8)

What do you think your mum and dad have in common?

Both don’t want anymore kids. (Lori, age 8)

What do most people do on a date?

Dates are for having fun, and people use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. (Lynette, age 8, isn’t she a treasure!)

On the first date they tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. (Martin, age 10)

What would you do on a first date that was turning sour?

I’d run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns. (Craig, age 9)

When is OK to kiss someone?

When they’re rich. (Pam, age 7)

The Law says you have to be 18, so I wouldn’t want to mess with that. (Curt, age 7)

The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It’s the right thing to do. (Howard, age 8)

Is it better to be single or married?

It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. (A very insightful Anita, age 9)

... and # 1!... How would you make a marriage work?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. (Ricky, age 10)

Cupcakes, Cupcakes and more Cupcakes!

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:17:59 GMT

Just wanted to make sure that everyone saw this LJ community...curiouscupcakes

It's got everything you ever wanted to know, ask, make, see, buy about CUPCAKES...so very cute!!

Louisiana Style

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:24:26 GMT

Only a person in Louisiana could think of this. From the parish where drunk driving is considered a sport, comes this true story.

Recently a routine police patrol parked outside a bar in Houma, Louisiana. After last call the officer noticed a man leaving the bar so intoxicated that he could barely walk. The man stumbled around the parking lot for a few minutes, with the officer quietly observing.

After what seemed an eternity in which he tried his keys on five different vehicles, the man managed to find his car and fall into it. He sat there for a few minutes as a number of other patrons left the bar and drove off. Finally he started the car, switched the wipers on and off--it was a fine dry summer night - flicked the blinkers on and off a couple of times, honked the horn and then switched on the lights. He moved the vehicle forward a few inches, reversed a little and then remained still for a few more minutes as some more of the other patrons' vehicles left. At last, when his was the only car left in the parking lot, he pulled out and drove slowly down the road.

The police officer, having waited patiently all this time, now started up his patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over and administered a breathalyzer test. To his amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence that the man had consumed any alcohol at all!

Dumbfounded, the officer said, "I'll have to ask you to accompany me to the police station. This breathalyzer equipment must be broken."

"I doubt it," said the truly proud Coonass. "Tonight I'm the designated decoy."

Warning! Scam!

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:50:02 GMT

I'm not usually one for posting warnings about potential scams but I had a close call on Sunday. I walked into Bunnings at lunchtime and some old guy dressed in a red shirt with a green apron on asked me if I wanted decking. Fortunately, I got the first punch in and sorted the bastard out. Those less suspecting might not be so lucky.

Spread this warning on to all your friends…

The Bathtub Test

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:45:53 GMT

It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started.

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"

DID YOU PASS, OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE?

Fairy Tale

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:05:31 GMT

One day, long, long ago there was this man who surprisingly, was not full of crap.

But this was a long time ago..... and it was just ONE day!

The End

Aussie Of The Year

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:52:34 GMT