Being a grandmother

Monday, February 6, 2012

Fire Engines and Photos

Jai stayed on Friday night and Courtney and I had a bit to do Saturday morning so he tagged along.

First stop was my work so I could pick up something I’d left behind on my last shift. I just happen to be co-located with the MFB so Bubba thought he was in heaven with the big red trucks – he LOVES trucks.

He got up close and personal with them for the few minutes we were there. Next time, I’ll con some of the firies into showing him inside one.

After we trudged through some display homes for Courtney, Bubba decided he was not going to cooperate so it was time to come home. His baby sister was coming over later in the day for a photo shoot so I wanted him to get a nap and, hopefully, get some photos of the two of them together. He was out like a light within seconds of his head hitting the pillow and he crashed for 2 hours.

When Amélie and his mum and dad arrived, Bubba came to life. However, he wasn’t interested in any photos with Amélie – well not like I had planned. He was curious and occasionally popped his head in to make sure she was OK. “Baby”, he says while he stares at her little face. It’s gorgeous.

Amélie didn’t cooperate much either so we only got a few photos.

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Jen H - February 9, 2012 - 11:05 am

Oh she’s such a cuty! Looking forward to more photos in the future!
What’s the age difference between Jai and Amelie?
Jen H

Pam - February 9, 2012 - 10:40 pm

Jai will be two on March 11th, so 1 year, 10 1/2 months

Monday, February 6, 2012

Spidey, snake – No, Lizard

Bubba stayed with us after Amélie was born and Courtney bought him over to a photoshoot I was doing for a friend because it was so hot and she has an awesome pool. Bubba certainly loves the water. I think he might need swimming lessons so he can give Aunty Courtney a rest!

During the photoshoot, Michael, my friend’s son, brought out one of their pets – a blue tongue lizard called Max. Bubba called it a pidey then snake but couldn’t get his mouth around lizard. He was quite taken with this odd creature.

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Welcoming Amélie

She’s here. My beautiful new grand-daughter and Bubba’s baby sister has arrived.

Born by emergency c-section after a falling heart rate caused by the cord being wrapped around her neck twice – she was born at 2.31am, weighing 3030g (6lb 11oz) and 48cm long.

As we left the hospital, Marc said to me “I can’t believe I have two children” a little overwhelmed by the whole experience this time I think.

Courtney looked after Bubba for the day and we took him in to see his little sister later in the afternoon.

While the medical care at the hospital was adequate, I can’t really recommend their interpersonal skills. They treated us very poorly and their defensiveness when questioned about taking photos has to make you wonder what they are trying to hide. I suppose they’ve had an experience where a patient’s photos were used as evidence against them but, really, you can only photograph what’s there so they shouldn’t be afraid if they’re acting appropriately. To try and ruin what is a huge family event, is disgusting and I will be complaining. The only blight on an otherwise special day.

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Jen H - February 9, 2012 - 9:12 am

Oh, wow that must have been scary! Glad she arrived safely! Congratulations Jai on being a big brother!!!!! Welcome to Amelie (sorry dont have the fancy “e” on my keyboard lol) … how do you pronounce it? She’s very tiny and sweet! Congrats to Nanny Pam, Aunty Courtney and of course Mum and Dad!
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Pam - February 9, 2012 - 10:37 pm

Hi Jen,
Pronunciation has been a learning curve for us. It is Ah-may-lee but when said with a french accent. The first two syllables are shorter than the last creating the emphasis on the last. However, as I don’t have a french accent, I usually say it with more emphasis on the second syllable. Even Coby and Marc say it differently from each other so I’m still not 100% sure how it’s going to end up. LOL

Monday, February 6, 2012

First Beach Visit

The day after Australia Day, Courtney went to the beach and suggested I meet her and her friend Casey, there with Bubba. It would be his first visit to the beach and I wasn’t sure how he’d react. His father’s first visit to the beach didn’t go so well. He wouldn’t stand on the sand and hated the feel of it on his feet. He squawked and squealed when we took him near the water too, so I figured his son might be the same.

How wrong I was. After a moment analysing the feel of the sand under his feet, he was off – straight to the water. Courtney had to drag him back so we could put his swimmers on. Once she had him in the water, he would not leave. We slathered him in sunscreen and his hat ended up drenched in the surf but what a wonderful time he had.

Aunty Courtney and Casey looked after him really well and showed him a good time. He was still firing on all cylinders when we forced him out of the water to take him home – they were both exhausted! LOL