Just a little note to say we have changed venue for James' birthday party.

It will be at Beanstalk Kindergarten, Duncan St, Tawa (Opposite Tawa College) same bat time, same bat channel.

This gives us a little more freedom if the weather goes bad, and more things to keep the little ones occupied while the big ones actually get to relax. (In theory)

On a different note, John and i started our sign-language classes last night, and had a real ball. It was wonderful, and amazing how quickly we could learn a lot. It's much easier to do the class than try and learn through books, and heaps of fun as well. We now know how to say our names, ask other's names, talk about teaching, learning, greetings, etc. And all from one class.

The boys are continuing to thrive, though we are having real trouble keeping James' implants on him at the moment. It seems to have become a habit to just immediately pull them off as soon as he has a free moment, or just if he wants some attention. He will pull them off and actually wave them at us as if to say 'Well? What are you going to do about it?' ARG!!! it's driving me mental! We have a few things to aim for before our next Van Asch visit, and i am starting to despair that we won't be able to do them because he spends more time swinging his implants around his head than actually wearing them. Toe-rag! And then he gives me that grin! Who'd have cute kids eh?

One Year On...

This is it! The big one!
James' First Birthday!!!
The little boy who wasn't supposed to last out his second day alive, who wasn't supposed to do the things other kids did, who would possibly never even crawl, let alone walk... well, look at him now! He is standing on his own, shouting all the sounds he can come up with, feeding himself, and beating up his big brother. (I didn't say they were all positives).
So we are having a party, because after all, any excuse is a good one! I would like to extend an invitation to family, friends, and all of you wonderful people who have helped us to get so far with both James' fundraising, and with a pretty hard year.
So... on Saturday the 7th March, at around 11am, we are having a picnic at Willowbank Park, Tawa. (On the proviso that the weather holds. If not, then i am not sure where we can all squeeze in. Will fill you in on that later). Please bring a plate of something, some cutlery and plates for your own family, and perhaps a blanket to sit on. We will bring a BBQ for those who want to get all flash and actually cook food. There is a kiddy playground there for the big and small children among us, as well as a big park to kick balls and play. We would really love to see you all there, and Thank you all for being the people you are.
Take care, and hope to see you all on James' birthday.