A priceless moment in a beautiful relationship

As some of you know - Patrick's bestest friend is Max and they absolutely ADORE each other. Their little faces light up like the sun rising every time they see each other. Max is 6 months older than Patrick, however is such a gentle, sensitive and easy going baby and I can only hope that Patrick turns out just like him! The boys love to play with each other - and they play so well with each other. Take this as an example......

Max has been walking for quite awhile and of course, Patrick is still only crawling, but the other week when we visited them the boys were playing in the lounge room until Max decided that they should go and play in his tent. So off he runs, toward the tent..... meanwhile, Patrick starts to follow, crawling as quickly as his little hands and knees would go. Max (standing outside his tent by this stage) looked back and saw how far behind him Patrick was so ran back to Patrick, got down on his hands and knees, and together they crawled over to and into the tent.

How sweet is that!!!

The blending of cultures....

Patrick & I visited our friends today, Shannon & Max for lunch and a playdate :)

Here the boys are playing beautifully together but taking a quick break to watch Baby Einstein!

We had a lovely time, however it just highlighted to me even more how we (Aussies) have different names for the same things..... (Shannon is from South Africa & Botswana)

Let me explain....

We had just finished a lovely lunch of fresh crusty rolls with cold meat and salad (YUM!) and our boys were both due for sleeps. Max went to bed and while I was settling Patrick into his pram, Shannon asks me if I would like some crumpets for dessert. "Great" I say, meanwhile thinking, "I usually have crumpets for breakfast but sure, I can have them for dessert.....I wonder if Shannon has vegemite". A few minutes later I went into the kitchen and Shannon has a baking bowl, sifter and flour on the counter. "What are you making" I ask. "Crumpets" Shannon replies, looking at me as if I had just grown another head (considering she had just asked me if I wanted some) I asked her what she was doing with a baking bowl, flour and a sifter as crumpets come in a packet and go in the toaster. I then got another look very similar to the previous one and she says "No, they cook on the stove". I then give her my own funny look and say "no, crumpets are round, although they can be square, and have little holes in the top and they go in the toaster..." "No, that's waffles" Shannon replies. "No, I know what waffles are, crumpets are different to waffles..... never mind, just make them and i'll eat them" I respond. So Shannon starts mixing things together and heating the pan. When she goes to put them in to cook, I cry out "they aren't crumpets, they're pikelets!!!"

So to cut a very loooooooooooooooooong (and funny) discussion short, Shannon calls my pikelets, crumpets and I call her crumpets, pikelets. I will have to take her some real crumpets to try one day :)

Either way, whatever you call them.....

They were DELICIOUS!!!

Patrick & Mummy having a cuddle...

Patrick playing on Max's ride-along bike - he LOVES it and had a GREAT time :)

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day Mummy!

I love you so very much :)

I'm sorry we had to spend your first mother's day at the hospital while I got my needles but I tried to be very brave for you.

Loads of snuggles, cuddles and kisses,
Patrick
oxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Happy Mother's Day

Dear Mum, Mum & Patricia,

We wish you all a wonderful & relaxing Mother's Day. We are sorry that we are not able to be there to share it with you but you will remain in our thoughts today and every day. Thank you for your continued and never-ending patience, understanding, wisdom, guidance, support and unconditional love.

Our Love Always,

Kathryn & Cameron

xxx

P.S. Patrick is truly lucky to be blessed with you as his Grandi, Grandma & Nanny and loves you all very much :)

Cameron in Saudi

Cameron doing some sight seeing in Saudia Arabia. Jason took this photo (Thanks Jase!) Cameron bought Patrick & I back some lovely presents...... I got a clock with the arabic numbers on it and Patrick got an Arabic music CD, and two hanging mobiles for when he gets his own bedroom (in about 3 months time!!!) Cam bought himself a really nice Gold arabic watch and a set of Arabic Rosary Beads.

Patrick & I missed him alot and are glad he is back home, safe and sound, where he belongs!