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KIDS!!KIDS!!KIDS!!

Yesterday early hours of the morning i rounded up the troop into  their trackies and loaded them into the car and we set off to

Sydney's Paddy's Markets

I had decided this was something i wanted to do on a regular basis and see if it makes a difference to our budget- with 3 kids who love their fruit & veges - i tend to be at the local supermarket spending countless $2-$3 3 days a week at least just topping up on fruit & veges for school lunches and dinners.

So today we had $10 just to go have a look and figure the place out- I used to love waking up at 4am on a saturday morning and head off to the markets with my mum & sis. Alice Brown to go fruit shopping- especially in summer- with all the seasonal fruit.

The parking was horrendous- so many CRAZY drivers no actual parking spots - just a get in get lucky spot parking. Once we found our spot we went inside & that was even more packed- i couldn't remember it been this bad- but i guess i never had to worry about 1 big trolley & 3 kids in a jammed packed area.

We got a whole box of our favourite apples (40 apples) for $5 and Navel Oranges $3 2kilos- (15) - at the supermarket i maybe lucky to get 8 apples for 2.50 and 4 oranges for $3

the kids absolutely had fun taste testing many other fruits- and enjoyed the new atmosphere- lots of fruit to choose from and found it very funny to see lots of funny people yelling out prices- Cortez was a parrot and went around copying everything he heard -

"$10 a box of apples only $10"

So with $2 left we went to the Flower Market across the parking lot & we got 2 bunches of my favourite flowers- one in my favourite colour & the other bunch kaela chose... they are just so bright and made our day!!

We went home to find we have so much colour in one section of our house that it made us appreciate colours- We love bright & colurful things in life- it makes us feel all the above.

This is definitely going to be an ongoing event- It was so cheap! and loads of fun-

All the things that make our kitchen area a fun place.

a NEW nephew!!!! a NEW cousin!!

20.03.2011

Introducing Manasa

8pounds and 52cm

Congratulations to my Sis & her Family on their new addition-

she was dreading the long wait & been ever so patient after been 2 weeks over due and one day away from Inducement that was scheduled- but she was so clever & he was ever so cheeky and decided he will make his entrance at the early hours on Sunday Morning!!

MANASA

I JUST LOVE CHUBBY BABIES!!

he is just absolutely beautiful and just perfect in every sense- such a blessing you are to your mummy and daddy!!

OH and dont let me forget - this is my lil man LEVI's baby bro!!!

My cheeky big boy Levi has a litlle brother now & is having to learn to share his mummy

He calls his new brother Babe! LOL

Levi's gonna make an awesome big brother and is going to be a big protector so watch out to everyone who comes close!!

We Love You Boys Lots n Lots

Aunty can't wait to give kisses xoxox

Much Love The Komene Family

Khan, Canz, Jazzie, Kaela, Cortez and Bubs..

Hospital Fashion!!

Just wanted to share the little things that made my stay in hospital last week a tad bit more entertaining.

So i found out that Westmead Hospital has nicer food than Hornsby- your Hot Meals actually are hot and everything has a nice taste, and breakfast even arrived at the same time my kiddies would be eating breakfast- SO i still felt my routine was continuing here at the hospital-

And the other fun thing was my special SOCKS!!! Oh yes they were comfy- and very stylish!! Khan enjoyed teasing me and trying to encourage me to wear them outside - but unfortunetly these socks weren't going anywhere past Room #3- and only me and the blankets were ever going to enjoy the fun of humiliation-
Their just Suppression Socks (ted stockings-hospital terminology)- they are supposed to help prevent blood clots in your legs. Not that i've ever had blood clots- but because i was summoned to rest the majority of the time i was there- i was to wear them so i didnt have to get out of  bed and continuesly move my legs-

But HERE i share my embarrasment - it doesnt feel so bad to share when you are not in that time of moment!!

Pregnancy #4

So here i am- at one of my favourite moments of life- I can't explain the joy, happinesss it brings to my life having another baby.

Even at at a time like this- Its still a wonderful moment in time!!

It all began on thursday- I woke up to find i had two sick monkeys who had the vomit bug - Khan and Jazzie.

So my morning stayed on track, breakfast, showers, getting the kids dressed, cleaning, tidying, car packed, lunches ready - work stuff ready etc. My day was going to be slightly detoured- Cortez n Mackaela skipped happily into to daycare wishing their daddy n sister a good day, then i took the sicklies to our GP- they got given advise on what to do- which was no science but as a mother is always reassuring to hear a doctor with a fancy paper and nice pay cheque reassure your instincts were correct.

Then a funny feeling came by me- Not usual for me, im usually more worried about my daily schedule staying on track to keep me focused- but for some reason i was calm about been 2 hrs late to work with no notice to my boss- and thought i better dedicate a few minutes to the one inside me who has been keeping my days and night carry on non stop!

 Since everyone else in the family were ready for their day to begin- I took the time to get a quick antenatal check over-

I consider myself very lucky and blessed to have smooth pregnancies and dont experience anything too dramatic- my days seem to fly past- and especially with this pregnancy i have had the ability to work 7mnths full time- on a constant move with 3 kiddos at school & daycare and a wonderful supportive husband who works full time always on my side - putting up with my compulsive cleaning and organising at strange times of the day and our crazy schedule.

Well the lovely GP decided to really give my day a twist by measuring our little bub to be- and informing me that she would like me to check in to the hospital to get some formal measurements as she has found the baby to be measuring 5weeks bigger than my date-NOW thats what i call a big difference- So as instructed we headed back to the car and made our way to Westmead Hospital-

It was packed!!! for anyone who doesnt know westmead hospital- it is one of sydneys biggest health hospitals with alot of specialty areas. And their Maternity Clinic had over 100 pregnant patients at 10am just for daily appointments- Anyhow i was told to go home wait for a call and i will be given a time to come in and get checked out- as their wasnt anything major wrong with bubs everything was healthy it was only some measurements.

So as the day rolls- i drop my sickly company home with their daily survival needs and head off to work as normal- As i did my daily work catch up - i started to feel slightly ill and that i could feel myself coming down with Khan and Jazzie's sickness- as always i ignore and keep on trooping through the day-

I left work after i did what i needed to and started feeling worst- just knowing i had a few errands left i kept soldiering knowing i can get through- so i checked on my sick chickens at home- cleaned & refreashed my home and quicky headed back out to collect the littlies..

Finally home - i settled everyone down for a little dinner- and relaxed ready for the night-
My wonderful kiddies trodded of to bed right on the dot- and i found my self just so uncomfortable-
Took some panadol and headed of to bed-  6PM came along and i couldnt ge to sleep- i was in,out, up and about every few minutes- decided to jus sit up and talk or annoy khan with continuos back rub requests,

It hit 8pm and i started recieving abdominal pains at 15 minute intervals that were slightly controllable- Once it hit 10pm i knew for sure the feeling was familiar they were contractions trying to force my mind to think otherwise- i just could not deny what was happening once they struck 5 mins apart -

So we packed bags and waited for Delese to come and watch the kiddies while we went- but i was wanting to be in denial so much that this wasnt happening- i stayed at home to sit in my comfy lounge with deles and a few other girls who were nice enough to keep me company- Khan then happily went back for a sleep while i kept focused on timing these contractions.

I had a big headache and needed another dose of panadol only to vomit everything up (sorry for the grotty detail) but it did feel great afterwards-

Well that ended up slowing down my contractions once i got that over with- thinking it was all over- they started up again 10mins apart- Long story short

I was put in Birthing Unit to find i was in early labour that needed to be stopped as i am only 33 weeks.

So here i am after many injections, medication, drugs, pills etc- this baby is still trying to come- but i think he's starting to relax a little and calm down after been prodded and dosed up many a times.

Now we are on the all clear just waiting for the okay to go home- Its now Sunday as you can see.

Oh and forgot to mention- formal measurements & ultrasound and results are we have one big baby-
so its not a wonder why he his measuring full term- but theres still a risk his organs are not full term developed which is why they are so keen to keep bubs in as long as possible.

Hopefully our little bubby will keep these doctors happy til their ready and just have a dose of paitence til its time..

Miss my Babies at home very much and am so proud to have such an amzing husband who can carry on the load!!! Miss them dearly and cant wait to be up and about again....

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Saturday Fun Day!!

Well this was a saturday that doesn't come very often- Mummy had the day off work, thanks to a lovely boss who has made my career fit my family- very fortunate i am!!

We woke up bright and early to take Khan to work all the way out to penrith- The kids really enjoy long trips- and i enjoy it because they make it such a relaxing time.

We didn't have much planned- we were going to suss out some new parks- but cortez wasn't feeling so good, so we popped into the good ole favourite place of Grandma's House.

We were able to go to Rouse Hill Shops- where Mackaela got here right ear re-pierced, she was such a brave girl once again, not a tear was shed!! the piercing staff were in amazement of how brave she was-

I did get one big hug from her though!! She was so proud of herself.

My girls love earrings- i cant stand them on too long, they tend to irritate me- The girls both got their ears pierced at 4 months old- Jazmine has never played with hers much- but Mackaela tends to always twirl at her right ear - hence been the second piercing.

She chose a beautiful gold hearted earrings with a small diamond inside.

We then went back to Grandma's for lunch- and the kids enjoyed a spray under the sprinkler in the backyard- they had lots of fun with aunty zana and storm!! Was a brilliant idea for hot day- 


We did however had to leave and head back to pick dad up from work!! But manage to finish our day with ice creams & a lovely rest at home.

Im a Big Girl Now!!

JAZMINE BRIDGET MACKENZIE KOMENE

So the Oldest child in our family has started Kindergarten this summer, It was an emotional rollercoaster- not for her necessarily, but for me. I guess this is where this post comes in.. This is the moment where "I am a mother" has hit me hard. Having a child head of to school for the first time has brought many fears, worries and sadness- but also much happiness. I truly feel like a mother now i worry if my child has the right school clothes on, i worry shes going to be okay without me for a whole 6hrs, I fear she's going to cry when i leave the classroom, i fear she will not like her teacher, I fear she's not going to be happy!! ...Wow.. been a mother of such a beautiful daughter like Jaz scares me.

But the day before her big day i was able to prepare, and organize not only my house and family, but my thoughts & emotions aswell. Put it this way overall i have had so much more fun over the fears and worries. Preparing her school uniform, socks, shoes- showing her how to make her lunch- picking out treats, fruit and sandwich fillings, baking mini muffins to freeze, paking her new school bag with all her new things... You could say  i was pretty excited!!!




The morning of her very first day went so smoothly all the preparation and organisation had paid off for sure- Breakfast for 5, showers for 5, 5 are dressed, 5 were ready  & set to go-
The little kids were quite excited to take their big sister to school and were very much helpful on calming her nerves, they would ask her sweet questions like is that your new school dress?.. when im bigger can i come to big school with you too? - I was officially ready to take in all this first day of school business i promised myself i wouldn't cry-
We had a few morning snapshots and heading up the hill (we cheated and drove) even though its only  less than 10 mins up the hill.

Wow - 5 years has gone so fast- i cant believe i have a child in school- My little girl has just started another part of life- We parked the car , walked to the school zebra crossing to REGGIE - the crazy lollypop lady who knows each school child by name- and tells them to eat their mothers lunch as they walk past- Just as we walked through the school gate- the nerves hit and her walking pace slowed- so we stopped to have some last minute chats and explain how the day was to work. we headed to the kindergarten rooms made it quick & sweet- we all said our goodbyes & kisses.. we had to keep mackaela out in the hallway with dad as she would of cried saying goodbye to her sister - so it was better that we gave her attention whilst walking away from the room.

We headed back to the car ... and it was so strange our car was so quiet as we drove away - the little kids sat in wonder of what has just happened- they missed her terribly that day- it was a change in our home..

They are very close to each other- they may have their rivalries but they do watch out for each other often.. We are so proud of you Jazzie- You are a big girl now!!

I am a Mother most importantly....

Yes i am- A story that follows me wherever i go, so i have recently reflected upon this subject many a times with close friends - they can't believe it and neither can i- But it is truly real each morning i wake up and each night i lay my head on a pillow..


There are too many words to describe the LIFE of me! I love everything about it - yes even the hard, rough and painful times that we come across.
Some look and think another teenage crisis thats happening in this world today- but only those who know of me or watch will see its a very much different situation- but hey thats only one of the lovely oppositions i face on a daily basis that makes me .. ME!!
Some just need to stop before they judge, there are many who have found themselves in a similar situation as myself and i can honestly say some have turned/grown to be what i call amazing mothers.
I come from a very large family- from that i have lived a life surrounded by many mothers and many children (aunts & cousins).
From a young girl i always knew i wanted to be a mother when i grew up and in my years in high school i did alot of babysitting for church members- and had a love for those kids that will stay with me forever.


Here I am today 22yrs of age, married to the most amazing guy in my life with 3 children who have changed our lives, we watch each day that passes wondering could this truly be real? is this really our life? ...and all we can do is turn to each other and express how BLESSED we are! Blessed to have such amazing children who make our daily life..so far so easy! Don't get me wrong we have struggles and rough days but overall i get much praise from those around me that i praise my children everyday on how much i love them for who they are-

Children are to be children, Kids are to be Kids- Right here is where i am a big believer in, I want my children to have the ability to eat dirt, roll in the mud, have cake smothered on their faces, tumble and roll down green grass, jump in puddles with raincoats and gumboots on a rainy day, have a wild imagination. Yes as most of you know thats hard for me to allow at times- dirt, blood, & crying is not always what i would like to see my kids experience- thats where i am grateful they have DAD!!
Yes you could say i am the more structured, play by the rules, stay neat & tidy side of the household ... because i am the MUM.. no!  mainly because thats where my personality comes in- whereas Khan is the outrageous, rough it up, dress it down and 'lets play' side of our family- and thats how we complement each other to make our family work, and i have to admit i dont like the look of somethings but at the same time i am so happy they get to enjoy being KIDS- but i do have limits trust me!! I strongly believe you need to - to keep things stay balanced.


Many watch & see and ask how we do it! Everyone is different and handle things differently- Right now my kids are what makes things easier for me, they have since day 1. I have been lucky not to have gone through the teething problems with all 3- they teethe and don't make a fuss- they do dribble, get rosey cheeks to inform us that its happening and the occasional fever - but other than that no screaming kids.
From newborns to now when they get sick they have always taken it in their stride- i can only tell that something is wrong because they will sleep, cuddle and not move out of their beds or seat ..... their faces show the signs- and thats all. They love been adventurous and they love the outdoors- and boy do they love water. They are very curious children and not always the first to run and jump straight into things. Alot of times they like to check everything out before they try - I am so grateful they are like that.


But all i can say is this is now- who knows what tomorrow is going to bring and the years to come- things may change... But as for now things are just lovely and i enjoy every moment that comes- but i shall say it makes things alot harder to stop having such wonderful children. 

Our year 2011..

Ok so im going to rewind abit as i now have a chance to quickly update..




We are on a sparkling start to a wonderful new year! We have spent time with family & friends and reflected back on 2010 of both the good and bad.

Aussie Aussie Ausssie!! Oi Oi Oi !!

We had the pleasure of enjoying Australia Day with family at our home - and to cut the story short & sweet - ... 40 degree heat, Boardies, swimmers, thongs, pool, bbq, lamb chops, lots of food ... and great company- All i can say is we had a great day. The kids had a blast - it was a our first true celebration, or shall i say we don't tend to do much on Australia Day but this year was a nice change.
We pulled out an Australian Flag Banner - and hung it with pride, i even made the kiddies blue, red & white lamingtons and made a succesful drink mix for a lemon, lime soft drink- my kids thought the lamingtons were awesome!
We have achieved, explored, and enjoyed many things living in this sunburnt country. We are thankful to be living in Australia!!

   



   

Little girls are precious gifts, wrapped in love serene. Their dresses tied with sashes and futures tied with dreams

  Jazmine & Mackaela

would like to dedicate this post

to an AMAZINGLY TALENTED family member of ours...

We dont usually get the time to be able to show this person how much we truly appreciate the artwork she supplies to our family -

She goes through such amazing effort to create such wholesome fun for our beautiful children.

We want to show you all a PEEK into the day to day creations that we get to enjoy from

(Aunty)

ZANA KOMENE

That would be correct I have 2 precious daughters who are in love with Disney Princess'- and after seeing the Tangled movie- they now just spend days living in a fairytale.



2010 Jazmine went through the Princess Belle craze and loves everything about Beauty & The Beast

so to her amazement has a beautifully handmade Belle Dress.

And Princess & The Frog is also much loved - therefore we have the BEAUTIFUL

Princess Tiana Attire modelled by Mackaela

Thanks Aunty Zana- We Love You!!!

xox Komene Kiddies xox

New Years Eve - Parramatta Park

We were able to enjoy Our New Years Eve in Parramatta.

Bridget & Zana came to celebrate the night with us.

It was one scorcher of a day thats for sure-

Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics did such a great job with the fireworks

They had fireworks come off the back of the Jet Skiers on the river- So Awesome to watch

We had packed pretty much our whole household to take to the park- but nevertheless had a lovely picnic to eat from- They had kids rides and showbags which my clan loved- they got to go on the cup & saucers aswell as a showbag treat for to end 2010.

And the best part of all - the fireworks!!!

Kids had glow in the dark accessories and Aunty Zana even brought sparklers

SO MUCH FUN!!