Logan and Brampie

Nana and Logan

Anyway we arrived on Friday, the check-in went fairly quickly.  The Vacation Club is really nice, we had a six sleeper self catering unit.

Barend and I decided to spend some quality time with Joshua, we played soccer and after dinner we headed to the entertainment centre while my folks watched the girls. We spent about an hour at the kids game centre, then tried to catch a movie but we were too late.  We had drinks at the Hotel. I ordered a Pink Panther, well it was not exactly what I was hoping for but I drank it anyway. We took a stroll around the gardens, they are just so beautiful. We arrived home shortly after midnight. Joshua was pooped but he had so much fun.

I had breakfast in bed, thanks to my wonderful father. The kids slept in my folks room so Barend and I had a good nights rest.  We all went to the Valley of the Waves on Saturday. We arrived and no sooner had Joshua and Barend disappeared to the slides / rides. Abigail enjoyed the baby pool, me not soo much cause it was freezing cold.  Little Logan spent most of the day on the beach sand, either eating it or eating her toys.

Joshua and I relaxing on the beach

Logan enjoying her ice-cream

Abigail loves to share

Joshua and I went on the river with the tube while Barend took Abigail, of course we were the winning team. My legs felt it awhile later, think it is from all the kicking and pushing.

Every year Barend and I do something special for Valentines day and for our Anniversary.  This year it was my turn to arrange something for our Anniversary.  I secretly asked my mom to book us dinner at The Palace at The Lost City. Barend was clueless, he was under the impression we were going to have dinner at Squires Loft (after all he saw me make the booking).

While I was napping, Abigail got a hold of the bum cream

Our big date

I bought a beautiful dress and got all dressed up, ready for our big date. I asked if we could take the car as I had bought new shoes and I was so scared of getting a blister (yah right).  We drove all the way to the entertainment centre when I announced that I’d forgotten………….that I’d booked us at The Palace so we had to turn around.  His facial expression was priceless, he thought I was joking.  Anyway we quickly went home so he could change into smart pants as he was wearing shorts.

We arrived at The Palace and it is beautiful. We did the whole thing had valet service etc. It had to be very special cause we were celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary.  Unfortunately, the restaurant we had booked had a private function on and we were asked if we wouldn’t mind going to another.  No prob! We received free sparkling champs on the house:)

The service was superb.  The meal was divine. The company was awesome. We really had a wonderful, wonderful time. It was a bit pricey but it is only once a year that we treat ourselves. We watched a movie thereafter and had a drink.

Sunday we went to the animal world, which was a little dissappointing as they were busy with renovations. Most of the day was spent at the pool.

Barend took some beautiful pics of the animals

I had a long, long nap in the afternoon. Monday we made our way home.

I really enjoyed the weekend, the quality time with my parents, kids and husband. We played soccer, we swam, we ate, we drank, we had fun!!

Today my hubby and I picked up the sample boxes for our Christmas launch, I am so excited. Will send out your invites to the launch in due course.

Joshua got into trouble at school for calling a porky kid “fat boy”. Hmmm I explained to him that name calling is a no, no BUT then I remembered saying ‘Josh, you can’t go round calling porky kids” –  ”fat boy”.  Not setting a very good example I’m afraid.  Anyway he will apologize to Chuchu tomorrow morning.

I made loads of products today. I keep running out of Eczema cream  - this cream sells like hot cakes.  I’ll have to get help sometime soon and I guess my hubby and I will have to start  looking for a factory soon, for production.

I have the perfect distributor for the East Rand, will announce as soon as all the T’s crossed and I’s are dotted.

I seem to have more energy lately, I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I have stopped eating bread and peanut butter. Tomorrow I am going to cut out coffee (I only drink 1 – 2 cups a day) as I suffer with water retention, looking like a puffer fish.

Next weekend we are going to Sun City with my folks, staying at the Vacation club – I can’t wait.  Hubby and I will be celebrating our 3rd year anniversary. I wish I could afford to spend a night at The Palace.

Joshua is flying to Durban tomorrow with my mom, they are going to visit my sister before she moves to Cape Town. I wish I was going with.

I want to start looking at show houses, as I am very keen to move into an estate however the plan is to move in the new year. Do you think it is to early to start looking now? (I just want to see what is out there)

I have two competitions lined up for Tranquil Body Treats, they will be posted within the next two days or so. (For babies, toddlers and kiddy winks)

That is pretty much it for now.

I don’t pay any bills, I leave that up to my hubby

2) Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
I think it was in Clarens with my hubby celebrating our wedding anniversary, approximately a year ago 

3) What do you really want to be doing right now?
Lying in a hot bath with bubbles and a book

4) How many schools did you attend?
Two primary and one high-school

5) Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
It hides my fat rolls

6) What are your thoughts on petrol prices?
Flippin expensive

7) First thought when you woke up this morning?
Gotta get those flapjacks done, coz I promised my snoopy

Last thought before going to sleep last night?
Please may I have sweet dreams

9) Do you miss being a child?

Can’t remember much about my childhood, so I guess the answer is no

10) What errand/chore do you despise?
Ironing! I cannot and will not iron.

11) Get up early or sleep in?
Oooh, definitely sleep in – I love my sleep

12) Have you found real love yet?
Yes.  Unconditional love, it took me a good couple of years but I have most definitely found it.

13) Favorite lunch meat?
Don’t have a favourite I’m afraid

14) What do you get most time you go into a grocery store?
Bread and milk

15) Beach or lake?
Lake

16) Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
Not at all.

17) Sopranos or Desperate Housewives?
Desperate Housewives I guess

18) What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Enrique Iglesias

19) Have you ever crashed your vehicle?
Yip, I’m afraid I reversed into someone in the parking lot

20) Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
Noop

21) Ring tone?
Buttercup, a friend of mine put it on about 6 years ago

22) Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth?
Never had to brush them in a strange place

23) Somewhere in South Africa you’ve never been and would like to go?
Hmmm not too sure there is anywhere specific I’d like to visit in SA

24) Do you go to church?
Hmmm not really, and only because I’m lazy but this is onto do list. Going to try The Tribe in the West Rand

25) At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
Neither

26) How old are you?
38

27) Do you have a go-to person?
I do.

28) Are you where you want to be in life?
I would love to be living in OZ or NZ

29) Growing up, what were your favorite cartoons?
Sherbet can’t think that far back, but I think it would have been gummy bears

30) What about you do you think has changed the most?
Since I’ve been working from home, I am not as confident and independent as I use to be BUT that is about to change with our new business venture as I’ll be on the road again. I am very much a people person.

Definitely my weight. Having the two girls in one year has definitely not helped my weight situation. I am not use to the extra kilo’s and it really bugs me, I’m trying to shed them.

31) Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life?
Noop can’t say they were, but they weren’t all that bad.

32) Are there times you still feel like a kid?
No not really.

33) Do you have a pager?
Nope, never had one.

34) Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager?
Kites and Fusion night clubs in V-town and boy did we have fun

35) Were you the type of kid you would want your children to hang out with?
Yes, I think so. I wasn’t the rebellious type. Never smoked or drank whilst at school. In fact I’ve never jacked up a cigarette. Think I was a little bit of a nerd at school. I seemed to just concentrate on my sports. Now my college days, well that is another story:)

36) What is the scariest thing that has happened to you as an adult?
I was robbed four times in one year whilst living on my own with little Joshua..

37) What’s your favorite room in your home and why?

Don’t really have a favourite at the mo,

38) What advice would you give someone starting their first job?
Always ask if you are not sure.  Do not pretend you know what is going on.

39) If you could go back and change one thing you did, what would it be?
I would have worked on having a better relationship with my late brother because now it is too late. I would have spent those extra 15 minutes with him when he asked (while he was in hospital), but instead I was too selfish and thought only of myself.  It took me a long time to deal with the guilt but I am at peace now and I know he has forgiven me.

40) If you could go back and change one thing someone else did, what would it be?
At the time of my brother’s death, my then ex-boyfriend made me go to the funeral home to say goodbye

After about 5 minutes I decided that I would join him.  I walked into our room and stopped in my tracks, as I saw him sit on the side of the bath saying to himself “No Abigail, No Logan, No Matthew”. He soon realized that I was there and burst out crying.  I asked him why he was so upset and he told me that nobody plays with him anymore – nobody seems to care about him. My heart ached because I new that I was guilty of not spending enough time with him. Joshua said he felt that only the little ones got attention.

I asked him what he was saying and thinking before I came into the bathroom. He said “he wished his brother and sisters weren’t there”. My heart ached more. My poor little Snoopy cried even more because he now felt bad for having those feelings and thoughts.

I reassured him that it was okay to feel hurt and have such thoughts and feelings.  I tried my best to reassure him of my love and that my love is equal for all of my children.  We both had a good cry, hugged and cried more.

I felt so sorry for my little boy. He has been thru so much in his little 9 years. His dad and I got divorced, both remarried.  He has had pregnant mommies for 4 years in a row.  His stepmom was pregnant in Grade R, I was pregnant in grade 2 and grade 3.  His stepmom is pregnant again (grade 4), her little Ella is due in two weeks time. It has been a hard road for him.

I must add tho, that he is a very lucky little boy because our relationship (mommy, stepdaddy, dad and stepmom) is very amicable, which makes life a lot more pleasant and easier.

I made a promise to Joshua that I would only work in the afternoon, while he does his homework and thereafter only after he has gone to bed.  He complained that I work to much and I agree that I do, I revolve my life around my work. Very, very sad but true.

Last night made me realize that I need to focus more on quality and quantity time with my precious, precious little boy.

Bad table manners. I actually swap chairs with my hubby if we are in a restaurant and I’m faced with a sloppy eater, I think this stems from my childhood as my dad was super strict when it came to table manners.

Talking with food in your mouth.

Chewing gum and blowing bubbles.

Not spraying the loo after you’ve gone and even worse leaving the toilet bowl dirty.

Ill mannered kids.

Damn I was so sure that there was more.  Have a fab, fab day off on Monday.

I have finally completed the price list for the Tranquil Body Treats range and have agreed that I will not extend the range for at least a year or so.

I’ve caught up on most of the blogs I follow and I’ve started posting on Tranquil Body Treats “yay”.  You gotta see our awesome monthly specials.

Tomorrow I am seeing my first beauty salon client, she has our products in her salon but she is interested in the new hand and foot range, so off to V-town tomorrow.

I need to sand Joshua’s book shelf, I bought a second hand one and need to refurbish it.  Still want to paint the gym – yip a bright orange, not quite sure what it is with me and orange lately but I love it.

Have a shoot load of products to make for the shop for tomorrow.

This morning I had a lovely lady visit my salon for a facial and manicure (first timer), guess what she will be back – she loved it.  It is such a wonderful feeling when your client climbs off the plinth relaxed and happy and books for another session.

Later today I have two wax clients, yip summer is soon approaching so my diary starts filling up with waxing appointments. I’m not complaining:)

So tell me busy bee what have you been up to lately?

Don’t get me wrong, I am not too crazy about changing diapers especially a poop one BUT I am also so not ready to go” brookie” shopping.  First it will be little Cinderella panties, then Bratz hot pants, then g-strings and oh! my life then lingerie. Okay I’m over exaggerating a little, but I’m allowed to cause this means my baby girl is moving to the next mile stone.

I am so not ready for this, perhaps it’s because I know the factory is closed and their is no chance for another little Burger. Only because I just look at my hubby and we fall pregnant!  Damn Damn Damn….

They seem to grow up so fast, just the other day she was born, then we celebrated her Christening, then her 1st birthday and soon it will be her second.

Am I the only mommy that feels this way:(