Logan and Brampie

Nana and Logan

Anyway we arrived on Friday, the check-in went fairly quickly.  The Vacation Club is really nice, we had a six sleeper self catering unit.

Barend and I decided to spend some quality time with Joshua, we played soccer and after dinner we headed to the entertainment centre while my folks watched the girls. We spent about an hour at the kids game centre, then tried to catch a movie but we were too late.  We had drinks at the Hotel. I ordered a Pink Panther, well it was not exactly what I was hoping for but I drank it anyway. We took a stroll around the gardens, they are just so beautiful. We arrived home shortly after midnight. Joshua was pooped but he had so much fun.

I had breakfast in bed, thanks to my wonderful father. The kids slept in my folks room so Barend and I had a good nights rest.  We all went to the Valley of the Waves on Saturday. We arrived and no sooner had Joshua and Barend disappeared to the slides / rides. Abigail enjoyed the baby pool, me not soo much cause it was freezing cold.  Little Logan spent most of the day on the beach sand, either eating it or eating her toys.

Joshua and I relaxing on the beach

Logan enjoying her ice-cream

Abigail loves to share

Joshua and I went on the river with the tube while Barend took Abigail, of course we were the winning team. My legs felt it awhile later, think it is from all the kicking and pushing.

Every year Barend and I do something special for Valentines day and for our Anniversary.  This year it was my turn to arrange something for our Anniversary.  I secretly asked my mom to book us dinner at The Palace at The Lost City. Barend was clueless, he was under the impression we were going to have dinner at Squires Loft (after all he saw me make the booking).

While I was napping, Abigail got a hold of the bum cream

Our big date

I bought a beautiful dress and got all dressed up, ready for our big date. I asked if we could take the car as I had bought new shoes and I was so scared of getting a blister (yah right).  We drove all the way to the entertainment centre when I announced that I’d forgotten………….that I’d booked us at The Palace so we had to turn around.  His facial expression was priceless, he thought I was joking.  Anyway we quickly went home so he could change into smart pants as he was wearing shorts.

We arrived at The Palace and it is beautiful. We did the whole thing had valet service etc. It had to be very special cause we were celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary.  Unfortunately, the restaurant we had booked had a private function on and we were asked if we wouldn’t mind going to another.  No prob! We received free sparkling champs on the house:)

The service was superb.  The meal was divine. The company was awesome. We really had a wonderful, wonderful time. It was a bit pricey but it is only once a year that we treat ourselves. We watched a movie thereafter and had a drink.

Sunday we went to the animal world, which was a little dissappointing as they were busy with renovations. Most of the day was spent at the pool.

Barend took some beautiful pics of the animals

I had a long, long nap in the afternoon. Monday we made our way home.

I really enjoyed the weekend, the quality time with my parents, kids and husband. We played soccer, we swam, we ate, we drank, we had fun!!

Don’t get me wrong, I am not too crazy about changing diapers especially a poop one BUT I am also so not ready to go” brookie” shopping.  First it will be little Cinderella panties, then Bratz hot pants, then g-strings and oh! my life then lingerie. Okay I’m over exaggerating a little, but I’m allowed to cause this means my baby girl is moving to the next mile stone.

I am so not ready for this, perhaps it’s because I know the factory is closed and their is no chance for another little Burger. Only because I just look at my hubby and we fall pregnant!  Damn Damn Damn….

They seem to grow up so fast, just the other day she was born, then we celebrated her Christening, then her 1st birthday and soon it will be her second.

Am I the only mommy that feels this way:(

I sat in my car, baggy track pants and all and I felt ill.  I went on a diet a few months ago and did quite well but then winter crept in and the new shopped opened and at the new premises is a bakery, a samoosa lady etc. and poor old me just can’t say no to all the yummy food around.

However, seeing Alison has really inspired me. I am once again determined to try and shed 10 kg. I told my super fit hubby about my plan and he said he would help me.

So guess what happened on Monday morning, I was forced out of bed at 8 am to start training. Barend planned a half hour session with a 4 minute brisk walk then a 1 minute jog, he thought he’d help me ease my way back into the fitness world.  Huh, easy!!! I could not even do the brisk walk for 4 minutes and my body started aching and this is no joke. Anyway he said we’d do the brisk walk for the first week and skip the jog.

I have to admit I felt pretty good afterwards. Tomorrow we are back on the road for another half an hour.

I’m not going to weigh myself, I’ve decided to rather let my clothes do the talking – they will let me know soon enough if I’m loosing or not.

I’d like to be a size 34 again. If my friend Ali can do it then so can I.

Will Power / Will Power / Will Power

No More Chocolate / No More Peanut Butter and Bread / No More Red Wine arghhhhh

A couple of years ago I had my own model agency and I was fortunate enough to work with many different photographers, some well known BUT I have never worked with a photographer that captures the actual feeling, moment and emotion – the way Jeanette did.  She has the most amazing approach when dealing with children.  Joshua had been feeling very left out  because of all the babies etc. and Jeanette made him feel extra special. He was involved from the start, helping her find little hidden pathways or taking a sneak peep thru the lens.  Joshua had so much fun.

I personally do not like having my photo taken, I was not blessed with photogenic genes, that was passed on to my sister. I tense up, my lips quiver and I get all nervous BUT not this time, I was relaxed and I had fun.

When I received my photo’s I smiled, because for the first time EVER I actually liked seeing myself in a photo.  They were absolutely beautiful.

Now most of you know that we have quite a busy little family. Our two babies are only 10 months apart and only little Abigail is walking. We have a lot of bags, prams etc. Jeanette never once hesitated to offer her help, nor did she ever rush us or put us under pressure. We all took our time and had FUN!

The photo’s were delivered in a beautiful gift box, with a lovely letter.  There was a “special personal touch” to our delivery. It is obvious  that this is Jeanette’s passion. She is very talented and I highly recommend her as a photographer.

Our next photoshoot will be trashing my wedding dress, I think there is a special name for the shoot but I can’t quite remember.

My beautiful, beautiful little boy - Joshua

My beautiful princess Abigail

My precious little angel Logan

Our beautiful children

I have been so busy this week, trying to get my distributors orders out, make up products for the shop, get the shop fittings done, paint the shop, run the salon etc. etc.  For the last week I’ve left home at 8:30 and returned well over 4:30, and almost immediately I start with product making, dinner, homework and usually finish up around 10:00 pm.

To my little precious son Joshua “Snoopy”.

I am so sorry that I never read you a story last night before going to bed.  You played ever so quietly in the play room, while I sat sealing the tea bags for the “Baby Bath Tea”.  It was well over 8:00 pm when I realized it was way passed your bed time.  I forgot to make your hot chocolate and did not have time to read to you because it was so late.  I am sorry my little boy. Thank you for helping me paint the shelves at the shop yesterday, you did a great job!

To my little girls “Gogo and Gogie”

I’ve left your nanny to take care of you and I’m sorry BUT I’m grateful that she is awesome and that she loves you both dearly and takes good care of you! I love you both so dearly my little angels.

To my dearest “best friend” and “life partner”

Dankie my skat vir alles!  Ek is baie, baie lief vir jou!!!!!  Thank you so much for trusting in me and for allowing me once again to follow my dream!  Your support is truly appreciated. I could never have started Tranquil Body Treats, if it wasn’t for your wonderful love, care and support. You have invested so much in our little shop and I promise to make it a success. I am so sorry you have had “slap – dash” dinners this week. Sorry you have arrived home to a wife that is grouchy and too busy to pay you much attention. You have fallen asleep most nights alone because I’m either in the kitchen or dining room preparing stock. I am so, so blessed to have you in my life.  You are truly a wonderful, wonderful husband and an awesome, awesome dad.  We all love and cherish you lots and lots.

To my e-mail, blogging and twitter friends.

Thank you so much for leaving comments, replying to e-mails, tweeting even tho I “neglected” to read your last few posts etc.  You are my life savers and you help me get thru my day, you put a smile on my face and often touch my heart.

I promise you all to “make time” for all of you – you will no longer feel neglected but loved and needed!

Wish you all a fab, fab, fab weekend!!!!

I allowed myself one cheat day and ate a whole Lindt chocolate bunny, I also had a glass of wine on the odd occassion.

I am very, very happy with the weight loss and hope that I can lose another 3 kg this week. I now have 7 kg to go:)

Anyhow she introduced me to K Liquid Chlorophyll. I’ve been drinking it for a week and I’ve already lost 1/2 a kg as well as have loads more energy and my complexion has improved. It is awesome stuff!

I asked her to jot down a few words for a client of mine that is interested in the product, here goes………

I’ve been taking it for nearly 3 months and it is brilliant. I was borderline Anaemic and had to go for Vitamin B injections every 3 weeks due to fatigue and since taking chlorophyll I haven’t been for an injection once. I feel so much better than what I did after a vitamin B injection. It also assists with weight loss, I have lost 3 kilos (without dieting) and have never felt better. Friends have even commented on how much healthier I look.

The price is R380 which seems pricey but if you take into account that it lasts up to 3 months then its not so bad

If anyone is interested please let me know as I have a document on the product with all the pro’s etc. My sister is a distributor should you be keen to purchase some.

I’ve also decided to go on a diet. I started the diet last year when Abigail was six weeks old and I lost 5 kg the first week and 4 kg the next week, but I had to stop as I was pregnant, expecting Logan.

Anyway it is not a “good diet”, as my husband keeps reminding but IT WORKS!!!! I have seen the results on three different ladies. My friend started it in March 2009, she was a size 12, after 3 months on the diet she was down to an 8. A year later she is a size 7. She no longer follows the diet but has the habit to eat more healthy and she still drinks her wine.

The other two ladies are moms at Joshua’s school, the one was a size 14 and is now a size 8. To be honest I think she is too thin. It is rather sad as I hear her husband has not even commented on her weight loss. The other is down 2 sizes and still going strong.

Okay so what is the trick, well I have no idea. You are allowed x amount of calories per day (obviously depending on the amount of weight you want to lose). You have a vitamin B12 injection once a week. You take frolic acid, multi vitamin, appetite suppressant once a day and every third day you take a water retention tablet. Oh! one of your meals has to be fruit only and you need to eat between 7 am and 10 am then 11 am and 1 pm and then 4 pm and 7:30 pm. It is that simple and it only cost R485.00 per month. I am going to do the diet until I lose 10 kg, however I would like to lose 14 but Pieter reckons 10 is enough.

I am now weighing in at 76.8 kg and I will keep a record on a weekly basis and report back on my weight loss.

Today was my first day and so far so good. I feel strong………

The afternoon was filled with lots of laughter and fun. We had a few lucky draws and fabulous prizes were handed out, to name a few (free facial, BNS massage, R200 gift voucher, free hair blow wave, free cut and colour, free make-over, pasta hamper).

There was plenty to drink and eat. The afternoon was definitely enjoyed by everyone.

Our range consists of body mousse, body sugar and salt scrubs, bath milkshakes, bath tea, bath oil, shower gel a manicure and a pedicure range.

During the next month or so we are going to add a Gentleman’s range, a Mum To Be and a Baby range.

All of our products are made from natural ingredients only.

Please visit our website and fill your shopping cart. Happy shopping.

I’d like to thank everyone that attended, your support means so much to me. I am very, very excited about our new business venture and I know it will be a huge success as the products are fabulous.

A few pics from our launch.

Products on display

Variety of bath teas on display

Luxurious bath oil

Beautiful cake made by my mother

My hubby, my partner in crime

Me babbling away about the product range and specials

A client of mine testing the bath milkshake

Clients testing the salt and sugar scrubs

I was admitted to the gynecological ward today to have my tubes tied. Most of you are aware that I am pretty much part of the furniture at Wilgeheuwel, especially the maternity ward as I’ve spent a lot of time there over the last two years:)

The anesthetist came to see me and he had such an awesome personality. He smelt good too, I’m wondering what aftershave he used. As they wheeled me into theater, he welcomed me to the North Pole as it was freezing cold in there, he covered me with a cashmere blankie (white hospital sheet) and asked me to hop onto the Seally Pasturepedic Bed, extra firm. He set up the drip and wished me well with my dreams, mentioning that I could dream about Mauritius or any tropical island of my choice, as he had ordered it with the meds.

Before dozing off to la, la land my gynae came in – as usual he made a joke, saying ” he was about to start the op, without me being anethetised ” I politely reminded him that I have a very high pain threshold and also that I have scratched him once before (during Abigail’s birth). He laughed saying “oh! I remember.

I eventually dozed off and I have to admit that I absolutely love that feeling of going to sleep.

I was very happy with the service in the theater and the ward, but we did have one problem. When asked to sign the forms I realized that they had me with another Doctor and scheduled for a full hysterectomy. Thank goodness my hubby made me read the document. It was all sorted out very quickly.

As much as I rave about the wonderful treatment I’ve received in the maternity and gynecological ward, I must admit that I will never ever admit my children to the paediatrics ward. I have heard way to many scary stories from mommies in the Moms and Babe class that Abigail and I attend.

Well, there is no turning back now. The tubes are tied and we can no longer have any more babies. I have to admit that I am at peace with my decision because I’ve been lucky enough to be blessed with three beautiful children.

A special thanks to my wonderful hubby for his support during this time! I love you sooo much, you are absolutely awesome!!!!

I’m really not dealing too well with all these mixed emotions and feelings.

The other day I went to my son’s school wearing two different shoes, only realizing it when I arrived home. I packed two different shoes when we went on holiday. My concentration span is non existent. I’m even battling to type this little post, have read it about six times just to make sure it makes some sort of sense.

I’ve been trying to figure out whats wrong with me, could it be PND, sleep deprivation, too much detox as I’m on a herbal diet or perhaps the new contraceptive pill is not agreeing with me. NO!!! I am not pregnant !!!! I can’t be !!

I’m waiting for my gynae’s office to phone me back, so I can chat to him cause I feel like I’m gonna pull my hair out.

I’m hoping it is just a simple little hormonal issue that needs to be sorted. At the mo, I just want an explanation!