It's been almost a year since I put a new post up! I don't know if people even still come here to check if there are any new posts, but if you are a follower of this blog it should pop up in the news feed anyway.
A lot of things have happened in that one year. I have gone through 9 months of pregancy, gave birth to our baby girl Amelie Eloise (on 27-02-2010). Bennet had to go through a lot of changes, too. He had to become used to not being an only child, but a big brother at a delicate age of 2 1/2 years. He's taken on this new role brilliantly although all he will say to the baby for now is "RAAAA" and then Amie will laugh. I guess she's just used to having a loud little brother. He did that with another baby and she just started screaming!
This past Friday Bennet has also turned 3 years old. He's grown so big! I really want him to start going on the potty! He is showing definite signs of being ready! He will do a "wee wee" on the potty, but as I still put nappies on him he will rely on that, so I just have to leave them off one day! It's also a cost factor, they are so expensive. And not to mention the poor environment!!
I also had my 28th birthday while we were in America from 22 July until 5th August this year. It was HOT! We had a proper summer! Bennet had a great time with his grandparents PopPop and GiGi and with his cousins Catherine (4 1/2) and Adam (1 1/2) born only 1 day and 1 year before Amie. He also had great fun swimming in the pool with Papa and Maxie (the yellow lab) who loves to jump into the pool to get the ball out. Maxie is the sweetest gentlest dog you can ever imagine! She is so good with children, they can climb over her, pull her ears, she doesn't even growl. The perfect family dog.
In June my dad and my niece Noelani, who turned 5 years today, came to visit us in our Burnham based home. That means it is also 5 years since I started this blog as I dedicated it to Noelani initally. Time is flying as always!
Amelie is now 6 months old and now that Bennet has turned 3 years old I want him to socialize more with larger groups of children his age! I am looking for good playgroups and pre-schools in the area. He won't start school until September 2012 so there are 2 years to gap and the government will give a grant of 15 hours free childcare per week from the term after their 3rd birthday, which will be either January 2011 or September 2011 for Bennet as some places don't have January in-takes. I will keep you informed of what I find.
I won't touch the subject of our 2 country limbo now as it's late and I'm tired. Basically, Ryon and I have been going through some really tough times! The financial worries are just exorbitant in the UK. The new Goverment is scrapping support for young families like us - as spending cuts are supposed to get the economy back on track. They're saving on the wrong end though. Schools have been affected, too. It's all a bit sickely, really! But I don't want to talk about politics. They are all a bunch of actors anyway! We have been thinking about moving to the US on and off, but so far just couldn't make our minds up. It's a big step and we want to make the right decision for us as a family!
I try to post more regularly now so watch this space.
Cheers,
Milena :)
Yaaaawn, good night.
6 comments:
Yay, a new post! :D
You're right, time flies. It's almost christmas again, meaning it's almost bloody cold again. We've known each other just over 3 years and that's also the last time we saw each other but I know so much about you...don't you love the internet?
I'm looking forward to meeting your little family next Sat and if you guys decide to go to the USA I'll mis you. :(
Hey Dani! You're still following :D It's good to be able to stay in contact over the internet when otherwise you would loose contact, isn't it? The donwside is it just takes so much time that could and should be spent with the children, so I try not to hang on the internet too much when Im with the kiddis and they don't let me on very often anyway! lol
Even if we go to US we will still stay in contact in the virtual world! Probably won't seem much different! Unless, we start seeing each other more often ;) Hugs
Hey Millie! I get here also once in a while, and it seems that not in vain! yay, I am so happy now that you have a baby-daughter, this is so great! But it sounds that you guys have to go through many difficulties though... I think, moving to US would be a good idea, then you will be closer to your relatives, otherwise you are alone struggling in the UK! Of course, you will decide what is best for you and your children yourself, but I really wish that you would find the best solution!
Hey Anna! You still stop by, too! Yipee! I have more reason to write posts then. Maybe some more ghost readers will identify themselves!:) Thank you for the advice and input! Lovely to hear from you!
Hi Milena!
I am glad you are posting again :)! It is lovely to read events from your perspective. Also, you might check out MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers for friends and connections with other moms for you and for Bennet. It is a group I actually lead here in the US but it is an international organization. Childcare with a preschool lesson for 3s, just playtime for babies is provided, breakfast is shared with other moms, there are speakers and crafts. I love MOPS!
Anyway, time does fly! I cannot believe you were here nearing 2 months ago now! You are missed and loved as are your husband and children. AND we want the best for you - whatever that decision is!
Ellen
Hey Ellen,
you're stopping by, too! :D I will check out MOPS, sounds good. There are similar groups here. The old Government has invested in Sure Start Children Centres, their aim is that each community has one by 2011. All in all they are a great idea as it gives you sth. to do with the kids and you don't have to pay for any of it (maybe a small contribution fee for some groups).
We can't believe some of the things that have happened around the Grau compound lately! Awaiting some pictures of a certain house...
Lots of love,
Milena
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