Love, bubs and life on our little farm

I had a lovely birthday - the high tea was gorgeous and Elka was a little lady,sitting up eating her rice cakes and sharing in the fun.

Elka and I dressed up to go.


My actual birthday started in a fairly rushed way as we had to get Elka into her first day of daycare. But there was time for pressies - I got the GHD IV hair straigtener that I have been coveting, money, gift vouchers, beauty products (including my fave - clinque city block) and a lovely platter.

I was a brave mum and waved goodbye to Elka in the daycare nursery and walked away calmly. To my shock my little girl simply waved goodbye and went back to playing with her carer and the other bubs! Jase got a little teary and upset about leaving her but I was very strong - I had done all the preparations by visiting the centre a number of times and was comfortable with leaving Elka there. We enjoyed some shopping and coffee and cake childfree before going back after four hours or so to grab Elka. She was happily playing when we got there and the carers raved about how contented Elka had been - eating her food, drinking her bottle, sleeping well and playing. What a relief! What was even better, was that her second day - she got all excited when I was carrying her into daycare and had another great day despite being left there even longer. I am overjoyed that I can enjoy my adult time at work and not have to worry about her being upset. Even better - I am very impressed with the centre and their care, Elka was cared for so carefully and the effort put into her and her stuff blew me away considering the carers have at least another 5 babies to look after at the same time!

Elka with her "school" bag and bunny (Flopsy) on her first day


We finished my birthday with a walk in New Farm park and a lovely lunch with the yummiest lamb salad and mint frappe - perfect!
Picnicking in New Farm park enjoying the beautiful day