![]() 1999 - Sunday - 28th March Up early to catch the 9 a.m. flight out of Geraldton. Everyone came to say there farewells with lots of hugs and kisses. The sky was clear with detailed views of the cray boats fishing below. Despite the strong Easterly the flight was smooth and you slept for the entire duration. Dad and Daen were waiting eagerly at the airport, both very pleased to see us. We didn't arrive home until 4.00 p.m. because we stopped in on Kim and Karen as well as Grandma and Grandpa. All the Easter Eggs were very soft when we finally arrived home and needed to be put in the fridge. It is so nice to be home. 1999 - Monday A very average night with you. Dad took you at 6.00 a.m., he missed you helping him water in the mornings. I spent the whole day dusting, washing, vacuuming and tidying up. |
1999 - Friday We took Nanna shopping with us today to buy Michael and Kirsty's wedding present, Aunty Nola's house warming present and a few bits and pieces to take home with us. You were grizzly all day and refused to sleep. I shouted everyone to tea at the Food Hall, which was very average. Ros and Allan were there for Leanne's birthday and were delighted to have caught up with us again for Allan to see you. I will have to plan very carefully for packing tomorrow as I have purchased so many little items. 1999 - Saturday We walked up the road to the Surf Shop to purchase Daen's Skateboard deck. We then decided to continue on to Target and have lunch. The weather is stinking hot again and I am looking forward to some good old Margaret River cool climate and rain. Seeing as it is our last day in Geraldton we had Nanna and Pop over for a pleasant BBQ. I have been taking Digital photos all week for the Home Page but needed to borrow Aunty Nola's camera to take some for your "First 5 Years" album. Debbie has been hanging out to catch up with me and to see you since we first arrived but due to the flu has had to put it off until today. Debbie has three children, aged 13 (Wade), 11 (Dwayne) and 9 (Maddy). Aunty Nola is completely exhausted and is looking forward to a well-deserved rest tomorrow once we have left. I keep telling her it is good practise for when the grand children come along. We visited the new house in Sydney Street to drop off some more linen and nic nacs. They will enjoy the ocean views and house for a long time. You didn't sleep for eight hours after waking in the morning and it was for only 1/2 hour. What a horrible sleeper you are. You love to sit up but need to be supported because you haven't perfected the balancing act as yet. I caught Aunty Nola and Uncle Johnny feeding you chocolate tonight, which they denied stringently, but the final give away was the dark brown dribble. I am packed for an early departure tomorrow except for toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
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1999 - Tuesday I only needed to get up to you twice during the night. You are having Farax every night now as well as the crust from either toast or bread to chew on. It is time to purchase a seat which sits on the table for you to participate in the evening meal instead of me nursing you and trying to eat with one hand. 1999 - Wednesday You can roll over with complete ease from your stomach to your back. While in Geraldton Aunty Nola tried to get you to crawl but we are still a few weeks off. 1999 - Thursday I purchased you a swing to hang from the rafters outside today. Dad and I are planning your play area between the chalet and the house where it will eventually go. With the Easter Bunny coming on Sunday we purchased all our eggs to avoid the mad onslaught tomorrow and Saturday. Daen is working all the school holidays. ![]() 1999 - Friday Good Friday - You are teething and your cheeks are bright red. You are very difficult to put down at night as you want to be comforted with the pain from your teething extending through to your ears. Dad's first day of school holidays and as usual swam in the morning, cappo at Gnarabup and played golf in the afternoon. Daen is maturing into a handsome man. He works out each night doing sit ups and push ups. 1999 - Saturday You would have to be the worst sleeper I have ever encounted. You just don't sleep during the day with only 3 - 4 hourly naps at night. Last night you wouldn't go in your cot at all, (teeth I think) so you slept in the bed with Dad and I. I have started to give you puree solids from today. Chicken and Noodles for lunch followed by Pears for Descert. You ate all the Chicken and Noodles and only a few mouth fulls of the Pears. The Chalkies sponsored todays' golf and of course, Dad played. The town is splitting at the sides with tourist, here for Easter. 1999 - Sunday Easter Sunday - We all received lots and lots of Easter Eggs, too many in fact. Yours will have to be evenly distributed amongst Dad, Daen and myself. Dad is complaining because he thinks he is badly done by due to the fact he has looked after you for more than an hour. I have a contract job with Dr Shaun O'Rourke which I need to work on today. The weather is a superb Autumn day, ideal for gardening, swimming, etc.
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