Thursday, April 7, 2011

WOW - it's been so long

I finished my last blog by saying I'd be back soon. I don't think 5 months ranks as soon in anyone's vocabulary. Sorry for being so slack. I've had great intentions, but the motivation has been severely lacking.

A lot has happened over the last 6 months. I'll briefly let you know what, and elaborate over coming entries - I promise.

Since my last entry, Ollie has had his 3rd birthday; celebrated Christmas at his Uncle Jarrad's house with Aunty Aimee's family as well (and he was very spoilt - as he should be ;)); spent a long hot summer in Nanna and Grandad's pool; he has begun attending a playgroup on Wednesday mornings at the local pre-school; Karli has enrolled him in kindy for next year; swimming lesson's on Saturdays; a new synthetic lawn for him to play on in an unused area of our backyard was put in Tuesday; and he continues to take his regular 3 monthly check-ups in his stride.

For Karli and I, nothing much changes in our lives - well, nothing that seems as interesting to report. I'm still working and studying, and looking forward to a change in both in the coming 12 months. This year will be my last at uni. I am waiting on a reply from Hollywood Hospital regarding an application for a graduate program there. Karli is being a fabulous mum, keeping our little man in line and showering him with love.

Sadly, the little boy who was the impetus behind the Mont Blanc Project last year passed away in February. Elliot was such a battler, possessing so much of his parents strength, courage and determination. Thanks to his mum and dad, Emily and Rick, Elliot's name will be linked with many advance's in childhood cancer treatment in the years to come.

We do have a little bit of news - we hope to have a new addition at the end of September. Oliver is pretty keen to have a little sister. This evening, before he went to bed, he sang 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' to Karli's tummy and gave the baby a kiss - such a gorgeous little boy.

Here are some photo's of our ever growing little boy. We'll be back soon.

Snuggling with mum.

I love playing in dirt!

Swimming lessons.

Like my hat?

Doing a puzzle with mum.