Prince Johan-Friso of the Netherlands and his wife Mabel became the parents of a daughter on March 26 named Emma Luana Ninette Sophie. The baby was born in London. It is the fourth grandchild for the Queen. The baby will be titled Countess Luana van Oranje-Nassau, jonkvrouw van Amsberg.
If you can read Dutch, here is the official statement.......
Dochter voor Prins Friso en Prinses Mabel
Namens Zijne Koninklijke Hoogheid Prins Friso en Hare Koninklijke Hoogheid Prinses Mabel deelt de RVD mee:
Hare Koninklijke Hoogheid Prinses Mabel heeft op zaterdagavond 26 maart om 19.17 uur te Londen het leven geschonken aan een dochter. De baby woog bij de geboorte 3085 gram.
Het vierde kleinkind van de Koningin krijgt de naam Luana. Haar volledige naam luidt Emma Luana Ninette Sophie. Prins Friso laat weten dat hij en Prinses Mabel erg gelukkig zijn en dat moeder en dochter het uitstekend maken.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Maybe, I Should Put Up My Sails
I had an email sent to me recently that I have only just had time to read, it has made me think about the pressures that I am putting on myself and that maybe I should take some time to see where I should be going.
I will paste a couple of paragraphs to try to explain....
God's Breezes are blowing all around us. When we put up our sails we will catch His Breeze. But when we are stuck in our perfectionism; thinking that weknow best; we don't have time to put up our sails up. This is when wecan miss some of the most wonderful directional Breezes in our lives. Here is the problem. Because we think we don't have time(perfectionism) we don't put up our sails. When we refuse to go whereGod is guiding us; we are saying that we can pilot our little boatsbetter than He can. Do you see this for what it is; A lack of faith inGod and more faith in our own abilities. I have a dear friend that used to be so rigid with her time schedulethat she would not take even five minutes to take a walk with afriend. All she did was push, push and push harder to make herselfwork more at her job. She did not want any help and did not delegateat all. I volunteered to help her and it was hard for her to evenaccept my gift. Was it because she didn't think I could do it. NO! Itwas because she didn't have time to tell me what needed to be done.This did not fit into her schedule. Do you see how sad this is? Herperfectionism was keeping her from accepting the help that would makeher life easier. Eventually I backed away. You can only offer so often and then youhave to quit because this is not where God wants you. No amount of myasking was going to make her put up her sails and accept the Breezethat God was sending our direction.
When you hear yourself saying I don't have time; I want you to stopright then and there and listen to what you are really saying. I don'thave time because I am in control of my little boat. God does not knowwhat He is doing. One day the Breezes will stop and you will be deadin the water or worse yet beached on some desert island because youwould not allow God's Breeze to guide you! Let's Catch those Breezes Together!
I was meant to read that email today.
This probably makes no sense to you, but it really does to me!
I will paste a couple of paragraphs to try to explain....
God's Breezes are blowing all around us. When we put up our sails we will catch His Breeze. But when we are stuck in our perfectionism; thinking that weknow best; we don't have time to put up our sails up. This is when wecan miss some of the most wonderful directional Breezes in our lives. Here is the problem. Because we think we don't have time(perfectionism) we don't put up our sails. When we refuse to go whereGod is guiding us; we are saying that we can pilot our little boatsbetter than He can. Do you see this for what it is; A lack of faith inGod and more faith in our own abilities. I have a dear friend that used to be so rigid with her time schedulethat she would not take even five minutes to take a walk with afriend. All she did was push, push and push harder to make herselfwork more at her job. She did not want any help and did not delegateat all. I volunteered to help her and it was hard for her to evenaccept my gift. Was it because she didn't think I could do it. NO! Itwas because she didn't have time to tell me what needed to be done.This did not fit into her schedule. Do you see how sad this is? Herperfectionism was keeping her from accepting the help that would makeher life easier. Eventually I backed away. You can only offer so often and then youhave to quit because this is not where God wants you. No amount of myasking was going to make her put up her sails and accept the Breezethat God was sending our direction.
When you hear yourself saying I don't have time; I want you to stopright then and there and listen to what you are really saying. I don'thave time because I am in control of my little boat. God does not knowwhat He is doing. One day the Breezes will stop and you will be deadin the water or worse yet beached on some desert island because youwould not allow God's Breeze to guide you! Let's Catch those Breezes Together!
I was meant to read that email today.
This probably makes no sense to you, but it really does to me!
Another Ebay Classic
Ebay is great. We have made a little bit of money from selling odds and ends and have purchased a couple of bargains, but really some of the things for sale are well a bit strange. Look here for an example.
Long Time No Blog
It's been a while and lots has happened.
We spent Easter in Ely and had a lovely time with Lilly's Grandparents. It would have been perfect if it hadn't been for Lilly getting another chest infection and the temperature to go with it. We had to spend much of the Bank Holiday Monday either driving to find a doctor in some wild west village or waiting for the pharmacy to open or sponging (sp?) down a very grumpy baby to keep her temperature from going skywards. Not much fun! I hate this part of being a parent, it's so terrifying to see your little chatterbox turn into a limp little noodle. Anyway, antibiotics are now doing their job and we have the 'old' Lilly back again - hurray!
Lilly is also teething so we are also having trouble feeding her and getting her to take her milk but I'm hoping that this will only last a day or two.
All this makes me feel very inadequate, am I good enough at this being a Mum game? I find it hard to find the time to clean my teeth sometimes - how do other people do it? (Maybe they don't spend 10 mins writing a blog!!!!!) I'm also really hard on Tony - I expect too much from him. He too is exhausted from working hard and trying to be super Dad, but I still want him to do all the DIY jobs, get the garden landscaped, help me with Lilly and take us out for some fun. All of this on top of doing his normal job (which is more demanding than most to start with!).
In short I am on a downer but don't worry I WILL pull myself out of it. I know that it is just tiredness. Every time I blog something like this I get friends thinking that I need to 'see' someone. Honest, I'm ok - sometimes it just makes me feel a bit better to write this stuff down. I can then laugh at it next week when I'm on a high again!
On a happier note, on our way back from Ely we stopped at Ikea Lakeside. We only wanted two items but ended up with 21 and a plate of swedish meatballs each - love it!!!!
Ok, off to shower now - it's only 11am not bad!
We spent Easter in Ely and had a lovely time with Lilly's Grandparents. It would have been perfect if it hadn't been for Lilly getting another chest infection and the temperature to go with it. We had to spend much of the Bank Holiday Monday either driving to find a doctor in some wild west village or waiting for the pharmacy to open or sponging (sp?) down a very grumpy baby to keep her temperature from going skywards. Not much fun! I hate this part of being a parent, it's so terrifying to see your little chatterbox turn into a limp little noodle. Anyway, antibiotics are now doing their job and we have the 'old' Lilly back again - hurray!
Lilly is also teething so we are also having trouble feeding her and getting her to take her milk but I'm hoping that this will only last a day or two.
All this makes me feel very inadequate, am I good enough at this being a Mum game? I find it hard to find the time to clean my teeth sometimes - how do other people do it? (Maybe they don't spend 10 mins writing a blog!!!!!) I'm also really hard on Tony - I expect too much from him. He too is exhausted from working hard and trying to be super Dad, but I still want him to do all the DIY jobs, get the garden landscaped, help me with Lilly and take us out for some fun. All of this on top of doing his normal job (which is more demanding than most to start with!).
In short I am on a downer but don't worry I WILL pull myself out of it. I know that it is just tiredness. Every time I blog something like this I get friends thinking that I need to 'see' someone. Honest, I'm ok - sometimes it just makes me feel a bit better to write this stuff down. I can then laugh at it next week when I'm on a high again!
On a happier note, on our way back from Ely we stopped at Ikea Lakeside. We only wanted two items but ended up with 21 and a plate of swedish meatballs each - love it!!!!
Ok, off to shower now - it's only 11am not bad!
Monday, March 21, 2005
Bag Lady
I am a bag lady. I love bags but currently I just end up carting around a huge sack full of nappies, wipes, tissues and toys. If you have ever wondered what other people carry about take a look here.
There are man bags too!! The most common item? Mobile phones of course - just how did we manage to get through our days without being in constant contact, back in the day?
There are man bags too!! The most common item? Mobile phones of course - just how did we manage to get through our days without being in constant contact, back in the day?
Milestone Mania
Last night for the first time in 10 months 1 week, I didn't feed Lilly during the night. She still woke at her normal 4am but she didn't go crazy, just let out a few cries and then moaned for half an hour. I remained strong and the miracle did happen - she went back to sleep until 7.20 am. On waking I decided to try her with a cup of formula - it worked!!!! She was so hungry that she drank the lot.
I am trying not to get too excited - it is only one night after all, but I think we may have made a bit of a leap forward.
My baby's growing up!
I am trying not to get too excited - it is only one night after all, but I think we may have made a bit of a leap forward.
My baby's growing up!
Sunday, March 20, 2005
The Name Game
Since the Beckhams named their latest baby Cruz I have started to think what we might call baby Miz No. 2 (No, nothing to report. Don't start knitting yet. Since Lilly took ten years, £9,000 and a pharmacy full of drugs - it's not likely!)
Celebrities are the best at landing their offspring with hideous names - how about these.....
Julie Roberts - Hazel and Phinnaeus
Chris & Gwyneth - Apple
Sly Stallone - Sage Moonblood
Michael Jackson - Prince Michael
Jermaine Jackson - Jermajesty
And on it goes.
I am currently favouring Amarillo (for a boy) and Chastity Chanel (for a girl), but at least we have time for that to change.
Celebrities are the best at landing their offspring with hideous names - how about these.....
Julie Roberts - Hazel and Phinnaeus
Chris & Gwyneth - Apple
Sly Stallone - Sage Moonblood
Michael Jackson - Prince Michael
Jermaine Jackson - Jermajesty
And on it goes.
I am currently favouring Amarillo (for a boy) and Chastity Chanel (for a girl), but at least we have time for that to change.
Friday, March 18, 2005
On The Bright Side......
The sun came out and it feels like Spring. Lilly can now blow kisses and knows what hair is, and today she ate a full meal for the first time in nearly a week. Tony and I are going out with some friends to the pub tomorrow night and Lilly slept until 7.40 am this morning.
So it's not all doom and gloom!!
So it's not all doom and gloom!!
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
I Feel Old
For the past 3 days we have been battling to keep Lilly's temperature from going through the roof. She is suffering from a chest infection, conjuntivitus and is teething. I have very little sleep since the weekend and instead of being 35 tomorrow I feel nearer to 55 years old.
More than anything else in this whole world I would like this years borthday gift to be a healthy happy baby and a good nights sleep. What are the chances?.......approximately zero.
On a happier note I have today found out a friend has been selected to start training to be a midwife. She is going to be fab - maybe she can look after me next time round!!!!!! (only joking)
More than anything else in this whole world I would like this years borthday gift to be a healthy happy baby and a good nights sleep. What are the chances?.......approximately zero.
On a happier note I have today found out a friend has been selected to start training to be a midwife. She is going to be fab - maybe she can look after me next time round!!!!!! (only joking)
Friday, March 11, 2005
Friday Fun
What a fun packed day we have had. After our session at singing group we moved onto lunch with one of Lilly's friends (her Mummy also provided me a delicious lunch - fish cakes - yummy!) from there we moved onto coffee at another friend's house and after a busy day of singing and playing got home just in time for tea.
I also received my latest Ebay purchase in the post - a fab new pair of pink Birkenstocks. Roll on summer - we're ready for ya!
I also received my latest Ebay purchase in the post - a fab new pair of pink Birkenstocks. Roll on summer - we're ready for ya!
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Gaydar Profile
Gaydar is an on-line Gay Personals site which is very widely known and used. Boy George has a profile on this site which makes very interesting reading (not for the faint hearted) and got me to thinking how I would describe myself if ever I found myself 'on the market' again.....
I'm going to give this some thought! You never know!
I'm going to give this some thought! You never know!
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Here We Go Again
What has changed since I last blogged? Well quite a lot actually!
Lilly is now nearly 10 months old and very mobile, although she hasn't worked out how to crawl forwards this doesn't stop her in her quest to be everywhere. Yesterday, she broke a lamp and managed to bruise her face all in the space of an hour. How will we cope when she actually crawls or even walks?
She is also very opinionated and really does let you know what she wants. This usually something that she can't have! She has a great sense of humour and her smile lights up any room she is in. She is very sociable and loves lots of attention - nothing pleases her more than everyone looking at her and clapping at her latest trick.
Today I plan to take her to baby weighing clinc to find out how much weight she has put on since her last check 9 weeks ago. Judging by how much she eats, she should weigh approximately the same as a baby elephant.
Lilly is now nearly 10 months old and very mobile, although she hasn't worked out how to crawl forwards this doesn't stop her in her quest to be everywhere. Yesterday, she broke a lamp and managed to bruise her face all in the space of an hour. How will we cope when she actually crawls or even walks?
She is also very opinionated and really does let you know what she wants. This usually something that she can't have! She has a great sense of humour and her smile lights up any room she is in. She is very sociable and loves lots of attention - nothing pleases her more than everyone looking at her and clapping at her latest trick.
Today I plan to take her to baby weighing clinc to find out how much weight she has put on since her last check 9 weeks ago. Judging by how much she eats, she should weigh approximately the same as a baby elephant.
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