Update for the Week

Well, I've tried to be true to my word and not wait for months before posting again like I did last time. Let's see, what's happened this week? Joel cut his third tooth and contrary to the normal 'order' of teeth-cutting, he got another bottom one rather than a top one. I can see one of his top teeth just under the surface and thought it might be ready to pop through at any time but so far it hasn't made its move. :) I also took Joel to see the Plunket nurse yesterday and he weighs 9kgs now (19.8lbs for my American readers.) He's quite 'solid' but the nurse said he's only about 60th percentile in terms of weight so he's not as big as I thought he was. We weighed Reuben while we were there and he's 12kgs (26.4lbs.) Both boys are happy and healthy so I'm really grateful for that.
Nathan has his last rugby game of the season today. Their team is 'top of the table' and haven't lost a game yet. He hasn't played every game this year because he and I try to alternate weekends where each one of us gets to have some 'time out' and do something for ourselves so he often plays rugby on his 'weekend' and I try to get out with some friends on my 'weekend' and go to the movies or the mall or something. We also aim to have a 'date' night every couple of weeks but that is often dependent on whether or not we can find a babysitter.
There isn't much else of any importance to tell you all about, so this post isn't going to be very long. One thing I have noticed is that the weather is SLOWLY starting to warm up. Have I mentioned I hate the cold???? I would take warm weather year-round if it were up to me and only travel to cold regions for a holiday every now and then. :) The fact that the houses here in NZ are so cold certainly doesn't help so I admit my bias may be swayed a little if I was actually warm during the winter months.
Anyway, until next time... here's some photos of my little treasures. ;) As you can tell by the photo with Reuben drawing, he's right-handed.