Actually it is going to be a big couple of days at the office. Today and tomorrow will see some super exciting things happen in my little part of the world.
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Today I have been a mother for 4382 days. Which makes tomorrow Miss Eleven's twelfth birthday. Told you super exciting things were happening.
It is hard to believe that this time twelve years ago I was not so patiently waiting for my little bundle of joy to make her appearance. Like most mothers to be I can still clearly remember those first early signs that indicated labour was underway. I was particularly relived as it meant that I had managed to closely escape a greatly unwanted induction.
From the moment I felt the first twinge to the moment my darling first born appeared was a little over twenty four hours. With my then partner and I spending only the last eight hours at the hospital. At the tender age of 23 I knew nothing other than having a baby was natural and I would take it all in my stride.
Which is pretty much how it all went in the end, save for the few moments where I said I had had enough and wanted to go home. I am sure all labouring mothers go through that though.
So how are we celebrating the arrival of my eldest child all those years ago?
We are off to watch a man swim with a crocodile.
Mind you it is not just any old man that we will be watching.
It will be this rather lovely man
To say I am beyond excited is the understatement of the year. At this point in time my mind is still blank in regards to what I might actually say. I am hoping that when the time comes auto pilot will kick in and I will wing through it with the grace and poise that I so often wish for.
In case you hadn't heard Samuel Johnson is riding his unicycle across this great nation in a bid to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. It is a twelve month journey that will see him pedal himself some 15 000km and hopefully raise one million dollars for cancer research.
Check out the Love Your Sister Facebook page for all the latest on what is happening.
From the moment I felt the first twinge to the moment my darling first born appeared was a little over twenty four hours. With my then partner and I spending only the last eight hours at the hospital. At the tender age of 23 I knew nothing other than having a baby was natural and I would take it all in my stride.
Which is pretty much how it all went in the end, save for the few moments where I said I had had enough and wanted to go home. I am sure all labouring mothers go through that though.
So how are we celebrating the arrival of my eldest child all those years ago?
We are off to watch a man swim with a crocodile.
Mind you it is not just any old man that we will be watching.
It will be this rather lovely man
Image via the Love Your Sister Instagram feed
To say I am beyond excited is the understatement of the year. At this point in time my mind is still blank in regards to what I might actually say. I am hoping that when the time comes auto pilot will kick in and I will wing through it with the grace and poise that I so often wish for.
In case you hadn't heard Samuel Johnson is riding his unicycle across this great nation in a bid to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. It is a twelve month journey that will see him pedal himself some 15 000km and hopefully raise one million dollars for cancer research.
Check out the Love Your Sister Facebook page for all the latest on what is happening.
For now though it is Tuesday and I have blogged. Which means only one thing.
Joining with all the fun that is
How exciting! I hope it is a really great time for you Rhi. Such an inspiring guy. Also, happy birthday to Miss 12 tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Have a happy birthday celebration Miss 12 :)
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Awww, I am sure kids birthdays are as much a milestone for us as they are for the kids! Have fun watching Samuel.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Samuel, enjoy Rhi! A big happy birthday to your little possum xx
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will be all grace and poise darling x
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have an wonderful day planned!
ReplyDeleteI bet it went by in a blink of an eye too. I love the plans you have! I have checked out this incredible story, it is so amazing. You are very lucky!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, have an awesome time!!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing is his adventure? I saw he and his sister on a morning program and their love for each other was inspirational!
ReplyDeleteA great thing to share with a young lady.
That is so cool! I would love to see that. Such a good cause and a great way to spend a birthday!
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Hi Rhianna and happy birthday to your daughter! He's doing an amazing thing, I can't imagine riding 15,000km on a unicycle but it's for such a great cause. My breast friend just came through breast cancer and she had a horrible, terrifying time. Wish him the best of luck!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Miss 12 and happy mum-day to you Rhi - I'm sure somewhere you are thinking - how time flies!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible adventure Samuel is on - be sure to let us know how it all goes xx
That is amazing, I can't even imagine my moo being 12 years young! You will know what say I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, how very cool! Happy birthday to your first born, what a special moment. Hope you have an amazing day.
ReplyDeleteCool how exciting. Please don't choke on your words lol. and Happy birthday your big girl. I'm sure you will do just fine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to spend a 12th birthday. Hope you all have a wonderful day & may all your daughter's birthday wishes come true.x
ReplyDeleteOh awesome!! I love him! Such an awesome heart! I'm sure you'll have a great time ! x Karen
ReplyDeleteOh, that's wonderful! Hope you have a great time! I liked his FB page last month and donated too. Cheering him on every pedal of the way!
ReplyDeleteHope it went well for you!! Can't believe you've been a mum that long!!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday to your daughter Rhianna! I'm off to read yesterday's post.
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