Funny bath picture

Another week has flown by, where does the time go! This is a picture of Martha taken in the bath last night, she is going to love me for this when she is older but just had to post it cos she was so funny.

I went out with some people from work on Friday night and thoroughly enjoyed that, it was really nice to see people and of course Mummy here did nothing but talk of Martha!

I have got a meeting tomorrow morning with the head from my school to discuss part time work for September. I would really like to do music for two days but I think I can resign myself to the fact I will probably have to share a class with a friend of mine. Oh well I want two days so can't be fussy really!

Don't really know whats got into me today but I am in the mood for cleaning!!! How bizarre not like me at all, I have done the bathroom and its shining and now going to do the ironing and then my next plan of attack is the kitchen, maybe its the sun out and wanting everything to look nice! Well going to head off and make a start otherwise it won't happen!

A weekend of smiles!

What a lovely weekend that was, carpet was all laid the end of last week and the house was looking great. Wales at last won a six nations match and poor Ireland lost out at the last minute, what a six nations it has been. Liam and I watched the Wales V England match together after he insisted that it goes on record while MB had a bath and massage, I bet he wishes he hadn't bothered now!! Oh well, looking forward to the World Cup in September now.
Yesterday was my first mothers day and Martha bought me a lovely picture of herself to go on the wall, its not just everyone else who thinks she is gorgeous - she does too!!! Liam, Martha and I then went to Pizza Express for lunch which was nice, Martha just had milk though! In a few years time Martha! I also got brought breakfast in bed which was lovely, a real treat- thank you Liam for making my day special.
Today I have been to one of the NCT girls houses for lunch and everyone was there and even our NCT teacher managed to make it. It was the first time we have all been together since all the babies have been born, it was really lovely seeing everyone and catching up.
Another thing before I go- I am doing the Race for LIfe in March and am looking for sponsorship, all those willing to give a little please go to http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/ruthcarys I will be grateful for anything.
Well thats it for now will be in touch soon.

Marthas weight update

Martha and I went to the baby clinic and she got weighed, two weeks ago she was 9lb 12ozs today she was 11lb 6oz!!! What a weight gain! I think it might differ though slightly as last time she did get weighed in the morning and today she had two more feeds than her last weigh in. Anyway its a great weight and I am really pleased, it also means I just have to go now when I want.
On another issue, Martha has had some diarrhoea today and its typical that Liam is out tonight so I am left with all the runny nappies. I think it could be down to a number of things including - me eating curry last night (I had another tonight so hope thats not it!), a reaction to her injections last Friday or the fact that she is having more formula. Apart from those I suppose it could just be a tummy upset. Well I shall keep you informed on that one.
Martha is also now a very big girl and last night she slept the whole night in her cot bed, she was fine and actually so was I- I thought I wouldn't sleep but it was fine.
So thats my news for today- still excited about the carpet too for those of you who think I am mad!

This gardening marlarky is hard work!!!

Does Martha look like Martha or Arthur?!

Above is a picture of Martha taken today in her little Everton romper suit which her Auntie Jenny and Uncle Shea bought for her. Now the question is does she look like a boy now she is dressed in blue or does she still look like a girl!?

Please post answers below.

She is still gorgeous though isn't she!!

Some news finally!

Well I thought I would give you a quick update while I have five minutes. It has been a while so i will fill you in on the major things and try to be more up to date in futre. Since the last blog we have made a trip up to Liverpool to see all of the Bennett side of the family and friends up there too. It was nice to see everyone and Martha seemed to enjoy it. We also managed to make it to the party for Grace and Hannahs Christening and saw Catherine with Sarah there also which was nice.
Marthas last weigh in was 9lb 12oz but that was nearly two weeks ago and is due to go again on Monday and she has been guzzling loads lately so I am dreading what she is going to be- still not quite in her 3-6 month clothes yet though. Although I do have a bit of a grumble about this- there is such a jump on the length of thins from 0-3 to 3-6 months its amzing the difference. I keep buying trousers thinking they will fit her cos they look shorter than the ones we already have for 3-6 months, only to bring them home and find they are about the same!! Anyway thats my little moan,
Martha has had her second set of immunisations this afternoon and she cried a little afterwards but glad to say Mummy was better this time and I didn't cry. She has also done two weeks through the night of sleeping through after her dreamfeed at 10.00 which is really nice, what I don't understand though is why I still feel so tired- whats that all about I am getting a good 8 hours sleep!?
We have done some baby massage over the last few weeks which has been really lovely and Martha certainly enjoys it. I have had some pretty hectic weeks and this week hasn't been so manic and has been really nice enjoying spending time with Martha just us two.
Anna came to stay with us last weekend and Sarah came the weekend before and both of them enjoyed spending time with Martha and doing feeds and stuff.
Jen, Shea and Lynn are coming down tonight and are off to a baby show tomorrow and are staying till Sunday. Then next week my Mum and Dad are bringing David back to London and staying for a few days to help prepare for our new carpet- moving furniture and flooring! I am quite excited about the new carpet I must admit. Anyone ever got excited over carpet!?
David broke his upper arm when he went skiing a few weeks ago and has been in Wales with my Mum and Dad getting some tlc, although they did abandon him this week to go and sun themselves in Tenerife! (Only joking Mam and Dad!)

It was Liams birthday this week and we had a nice meal at our table which was nice rather than in front of the tv, we had decided to do it more often too.
Martha is now waking up so best be off before she throws a hissy fits wondering where I am!!!

Some pictures of Martha

Just a few pictures of Martha to keep you all going, will be in touch soon I promise!