Not Me Tuesday May 5, 2009

I want to start a new trend for Tuesdays. I totally stole the idea from MckMama, hers is called NOT ME MONDAY, but mine will be Not Me Tuesday. It works like this:

I confess to something that I have done, but pretending that I didn’t actually do them. (You can read in more detail on MckMama’s blog – which is totally kick-ass)

So, this week:

I didn’t buy 2 of those enormous Cadbury’s choclates and eat one and a half by myself.

I totally would never give K porridge for supper on Sunday night.

I would certainly never use bribery in the form of Sharktale to convince my son to brush his teeth.

I could never allow myself to use my new husky voice to turn my husband on!

So, you get the idea? I know MckMama’s blog is totally awesome, and she is like, totally famous and stuff ~ one day I too shall be as full of awesomeness (absolutely not a made-up word)

You can join in the fun if you like! Comment or send me an e-mail to kerri dot bunch at gmail dot com

xx

Disclaimers and Edits

I think I may have hurt my husband’s feelings with my comment about his not being rich. Let me clarify…. He isn’t a multi-millionaire like Ned in 17 Again (I know, I know – I called him Dan yesterday). By that I mean he doesn’t have a lambo and a massive nerd palace. But he works very hard and he is doing well for himself, and I am incredibly proud of him! *Love u angel*
He has a big heart and is the most generous person I know.

The other edit was about Dan/Ned ~ not entirely sure where that came from. I’m not even sure if Ned is the right name either. But it’s closer at least!

I don’t always know what to write here, I mean it is essentially an online journal, but I don’t feel that comfy putting up anything too personal. I don’t want people to be offended if I write about them, or if I don’t write enough about them…. But then I thought ~ screw it! I spend my entire life making sure that everyone else is happy, and this is the one thing that was supposed to be about me. Therefore I am going to say what I feel, and on any topic that I choose. It is up to you whether you read it or not!!

I want to be able to say what I feel without worrying if someone is taking offence.

This is where the disclaimer comes in:

All opionions expressed on this blog are mine only! If I offend you in any way, I apologise, but I am only trying to be myself and have a little fun! I will swear, moan and gossip ~ but I promise not to use any names so as not to hurt the parties involved. If you know me well enough, you will know who I am talking about.

Another thing, the program that I use to post these blogs doesn’t have a spell-checker, so I am sorry for the occasional spelling mistakes.

Much love to you all, and look out for my new trend on Tuesdays: Not Me Tuesdays ~ that will be up in a few minutes!!

xx

Moaning Monday May 4, 2009

Hope everyone had a good weekend. Really sad that all the public holidays are over now. Back to the gindstone I suppose.
We had a very chilled weekend. I got the most awesome boots from Con, and of course it’s been too damn hot to wear them! We also found this bookshop near Blue Route called the Readers Warehouse ~ OMG! Almost all the books are R40.00. Con just bought me some books off the internet and they were R100 and up each, and we saw them all there for …. R40.00. Seriously, you wanna kick yourself in the nuts when you see sh1t like that. (Ok, obviously I don’t have any, but you get my drift.) I got two books and we got K a magnetic words book. Con didn’t get anything because he is ful’o’sh1t when it comes to books.
K was at his dad this weekend, so we really just relaxed and did all the things we can’t do when he is with us.
I have TOTALLY lost my voice, which C thinks is a blessing from the good Lord above 🙂
Oh, and we watched Bad Boys 2, I know it’s old, but it really is the funniest movie. I really enjoyed one line in particular, but it isn’t appropriate to put on a public forum.
Oh ja, I was supposed to tell you about 17 Again. We went to see it on Friday. I went with Chan and Con and J went to see Wolverine.

I have never seen a more beautiful boy in my entire life. That Zac Effron is actually too delicious for words. Clearly, he is a little young for me, but hey – he is legal…. (I hope). But all that aside, it was a really enjoyable movie. Sweet storyline and funny to boot.

Anyway, on to the task at hand: Moaning Monday – I think I have already brushed on some of the points above, but I will put it in bullet form for you because that’s how I roll.

In no particular order:

• Paying almost triple for the books that Con bought me
• Losing my voice really sucks, anyone that knows me IRL (in real life), knows that I am LOUD…. really, really loud.
• That I am going to start my diet today. argh
• There are no more public holidays!
• My husband may be a computer nerd, but he isn’t rich! (Like Dan from 17 Again)
• I haven’t worn my new kick-ass boots yet.
• Kayden kept me up all night last night.
• I am tired.
• Car-milla isn’t at work today, and I miss her (that, and I have to answer the phone and strain my already non-existant voice)

Ok, I am done! Feel free to post a comment with what pissed you off this weekend.

Mucho lovies

xx

What YOU are thankful for: May 1, 2009

im thankful to god for giving me the gift of becoming a mother and giving me such a lil angel who has fought so hard to be in this world.thank you. – Stacey Sinclair

I am thankful for my health, my family – being with my sisters and nieces and nephews has made such a difference in my life, im thankful for my friends – I only have a handful but its quality not quantity and they each bring me so much happiness, i am thankful for my two sons and my husband- they are my driving force in life to make a success for all of us. I am thankful for my great job that I love. I am thankful for the internet that keeps me connected to my family and friends that are far far away. I am thankful for Kerris blog its the first time Ive been on it and its fab – well done friend. love you x – Lucy Gillespie

I am thankful for all the beautiful people in my life that have in one way or another made an influence in my life and made me who i am today… HAPPY – Candice Frieslaar

I am thankful for that Madeleine was found clean and not with any tumors on her ovary’s by the specialist today and that we travelled up + down the busy roads and could do it safely. – Andre Laubscher

Im thankful that every morning I get to wake up with my good health,to a warm cozy house filled with all sorts of yummy food, that I have warm water to shower with, toothpaste to brush my teeth with, nice clothes to get dressed into. Im thankful that i get to spend at least 20 minutes of quality time cuddling on couch with my gorgeous son before getting him dressed & ready to leave the house. Im thankful that we can afford to get take him to creche so he can get a good education (well start of at least) and that I can get to work and make money for our future together with his perfect dad! – Candice Nason

1.Am thankful for God’s faithfulness, If it wasn’t for Him am sure I wouldn’t havemet You!2.Am thankful for this month, i’ve had so muchtime to spend with family and friends.3.Am thankful for the sweet and caring ladiesin my office, who call me Hummy i guess that’s cute.4.Am thankful for my Family and Friends-love you all.5.Am thankful for the great opportunities I’ve had in the past 5 years living in SA.6.Am thankful that I can count on you K! – Pitry Mzembe

I am thankful for having a wonderful job with really awesome people to work with. I am thankful that i am able to get up every morning with all of my senses working, i am thankful that i have a car to get me where ever i need to go safely, i am thankful for the wonderful friends i have in my life, i am thankful for having a loving family that cares about my wellbeing (even if i consider them a pain in the neck sometimes), i am thankful that i have a really kind, caring and stubborn man who loves me unconditionally (and im sure thats hard to do), i am thankful that i work with you kerri – you make every day an adventure, you make me laugh, you have a blog! (which i love reading), and blah blah blah 🙂 – Camille Kriel

i am thankful for all my friends today who were with me on my special day..of turning 15 and all my family! thank you soo much for my presents and for all the love you give me!!!! i love you all soo much!!im thankful for having a life like i do.im thankful for having a home and a bed to sleep in and im very thankful to those people who have and still are helping me pursue my dreams in music and letting my voice be heard!!! and most of all thank you mom!!! i love you!!l0ve you all… – Natasha Lee Vercueil

There are just way too many things to be thankful and grateful for and even then I’ll bet I’m forgetting some. At any rate, I’m thankful to God daily for how my life is shaped, for my sister not having a tumor, thankful for the best family (and family-in-law) in the world. Then I’m supremely thankful for my step-son and wife, who make me look forward to waking up with and coming home to them. You are awesome! – Constant Laubscher

My hair straightener! – Kerry Davies

Thanks to everyone who participated in Thankful Thursday!

I am about to watch Greys now, so I will post tomorrow about Zac Effron who is just TOO damn delicious in 17 Again, I feel like a peodophile when I watch that boy – he is just….. mmmmmmmm. Ok, ok – I will stop now!

Sleep tight everyone!

Lovies

xx

Thankful Thursday April 30, 2009

On a Thursday that feels like a Friday, I am thankful for:

1. For the long weekend
2. For my sweet Natasha who is 15 today!
3. For this awesome snuggling weather.
4. For good friends
5. For colleagues who make coming to work a pleasure
6. For living in the most gorgeous part of the world
7. For my husband who puts up with all my sh*t without a moan!
8. For having a car to get to work in this weather
9. For having a gorgeous house that I love coming home to
10. For my hubby who can’t say no to me (it is impossible)
11. And last, but most importantly: for my totally awesome Kayden who lights up my life in a way that I can’t put words to. That child LITERALLY saved my life. Thank you sweet boy for being Mommy’s awe in AWESOME.

So, here is the challenge….. I know people are reading this blog because I have a stat counter ~ so why not make yourself known? Comment underneath this post with one thing that you are Thankful for and I will post ALL the comments tomorrow. Dig deep guys, I am sure we can all think of ONE aspect of our lives that we are grateful for.

Much love to you all on this LOOOOOONG weekend.

xx

Wordless Wednesday (almost) April 29, 2009

My totally awesome husband washes the dishes!!

We make veggie smoothies to make sure Mr K gets his vitamins (this one was broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, banana and yoghurt – it was actually yummy!

We play with cars after our bath.

We snuggle with our Connie.

We sleep in mommy’s bed in the mornings!

You see, we are more normal than I let on 🙂 Ok ok, except for the veggie smoothie, which I will admit is a little out of the ordinary ~ even for us!

Tomorrow is Thankful Thursday ~ why don’t you leave a comment after tomorrows blog with one thing that you are thankful for. The best ones will get publish on Fridays blog, which doesn’t have theme yet!!

Much lovies

xx

Moaning Monday April 28, 2009

So….. sorry for those of you who sat up and anxiously awaited my Moaning Monday post. I decided to go to bed rather. 🙂

We are running behind schedule here, what with doing my Monday post on a Tuesday and all. My OCD just won’t allow this. Therefore, for this week and this week only……… it shall be called: Moaning Tuesday. I know, I know, it pains me too, but there is no other way. So without further ado, here it is: the only day of the week that I am allowed to bitch and moan. Dear Internet, if I moan at all for the rest of the week, you have permission to slap me (virtually of course).

1. I hate that I physically cannot say no to chocolate raisins. I doesn’t matter if I am so full that I am threatening to explode, I will find the space.
2. It really pisses me off when Kayden runs away from me.
3. It irritates the hell out of me that DH (dear Husband) can’t drive.
4. I get mad if my house isn’t spotless and things aren’t in their place
5. I really wanna lose weight, but without all the effort (like dieting and exercise) totally my fault ~ see #1
6. I can’t find a pair of jeans that I like AND that fit me. The ones I like don’t fit me and the ones that fit me……. I don’t like.
7. I really hate it that I worry about money all the time.
8. The violence in our area pisses me off. I don’t want to lie and worry in bed every night that something is going to happen to our family.
9. I really get mad at stupid people.
10. I f-ing HATE taxi drivers. Whooooo, don’t even get me started on the a-hole that tried to cut me off this morning.

Ok, I think that about does it. I still have the whole day to moan though, so if anything or anyone irritates me, I will let you know!

Lovies

xx

Whoo, what a wonderful weekend (I love alliteration) April 27, 2009

I really intended to update this blog daily, but i totally forgot to factor in my laziness and Kayden’s ability to sense when I am doing something that doesn’t involve him directly.

I am a bit pissed off with myself that I didn’t update because I have a whole theme going:

• Moaning Mondays – the only day of the week I am allowed to moan or throw any pity-parties
• Wordless Wednesday – a post entirely made of pictures
• Thankful Thursday – pretty self=explanatory
• Summary Sunday – a sum-up of the week

I realise that I have left a few days out, but I don’t want to be too restricted to a theme, I need some days for randomness (totally a made-up word).

So, I am going to do Sundays Summary first, then I will move on to Moaning Monday 🙂

This week marked the start of my blog and I am already totally addicted… I have been following a lot of blogs for a very long time now, as you can see by the long list of blogs that I follow on the right-hand side. I feel that these blogs need an explanation as you may notice they all follow the same theme: namely IVF (Invitro Fertilization), miscarriages and pregnancy. The reason is that my very best friend has been trying to fall pregnant for a very long time, and all our prayers were answered last year when she found out she was pregnant. Unfortunately she lost the baby a few weeks later and I was so wrapped up in my own life that I wasn’t there for her at all. We went through a lot of issues, but I think that we are healing our relationship now. Anyway, I promised myself that I would learn everything I could about losing a baby and fertility issues so that she could speak to me about this stuff and I would know what she was talking about. I started researching and I came across these blogs by these women all over the world, and I become so attached to them all and all their stories. I literally lie in bed at night and pray for all the children who are fighting for their lives. It may be a totally morbid thing, but I really feel that this has strengthened my relationship with God in the process. For the first time in my life I feel that I can turn to Him in prayer and lay all my worries at his feet and leave it in His control. This in turn has made me a better person. I am NOT pretending to be holy by any stretch of the imagination. I still swear, I still lose my cool and I still shout at Kayden, but on the whole I feel like a better person.

So that is the story behind all the blogs 🙂

I got read a very sad story on Saturday about a little girl called Kayleigh who has been fighting for her life since she was still in her mommy’s tummy. They got some sad news on Saturday, so read her story and remember her in your prayers tonight.

We were intending to go to the aquarium on Saturday, but the weather was really awful, so we decided to postpone to today. The rest of the weekend was pretty uneventful. We went to my sisters birthday dinner on Sat night (the 3rd night in a row that she was celebrating!)

This morning (Monday), we all trudged off to the aquarium. It was all going swimmingly (haha, did you see what I did there?) We look at 5 million fishes, sharks and other such marine life. It was going well till Kayden took off like a bat out of hell. Straight out of the predator area and he was off! He charged into the gift shop…. the GIFT SHOP of ALL places? I can’t even afford to pay attention in that shop. All I was thinking was, “Sweet Jesus, please don’t let him break anything that costs more than R20.00.” He eventually came to rest in the corner. I think he was looking for a spot to recharge (this prophecy becomes eerily true later).

By this time, I was exhausted. My jeans were falling off and my boobs were precariously perched just outside my bra. I was hungry, pissed off and my feet were sore DAMMIT. We decided to find somewhere to eat, and we were walking through the craft market when the little sod did it again. He was off before I could eveb gather my thoughts, and that was the final straw. I marched everyone back to the car and swore not to let him see the light of day until he was 30!

On the way home I decided to get one of those arm bands that attach them to you (kinda like a leash for kids). I swore I would never do that to my kids, but I would rather have that, than have to watch my child get run over by a car, or kidnapped.

So that’s that. Oh, and all this took………. 1hr and 45 mins (including driving to and from the waterfront)

Oh ja, and I bumped into Sam who I met via Facebook. She is a kick-ass single mom and an awesome photographer. YAY for meeting in the most random place 🙂

So, y’all….. look out for the next post in about an hour which will be my moaning Monday. The one day of the week I am allowed to vent!!

Lovies

xx

Pukey Friday April 24, 2009

My poor sausage is sick again…..
This morning he woke up and he was coughing quite badly again. He had some porridge and promptly puked it all back up…. on my couch! Delightful. This was a 7:50am! (He has to be at school by 8:00am!!!!)
I was the picture of calm (JA right….) I cleaned the couch, changed my pants, changed Kayden’s clothes and got moving towards the car.
Right, just a small setback, we should be fine.
NAH….
I put him in his carseat and he gags on his Barney vitamin. I can see what is about to happen so I pull him sideways to prevent my seats from being spray-painted with vomit.
Needless to say, the entire carseat, Kayden and I were drenched in it. Joyful, I can see where this day is going.
So once again, the very essence of calm, I traipse back into the house with a crying, puke covered 2 year old, who has now reached his meltdown point and is wailing at me. Something along the lines of “Mooooooooommmmmmmmmy, Moooooooooommmmmmmmy, I puke”
Gee thanks love, I really hadn’t noticed.
The smell that was starting to waft off my clothes was becoming unbearable. So I get into the house (all while I was trying to stop the dog eating the bits that were falling out if Kayden’s jacket which I was dragging on the floor behind me) Eeeeeewwwww gross!
I get inside, change my top, change Kayden’s clothes, shove everything into the washing machine to deal with later, and head back outside.
It is now 8:05am. We are officially late.
BUT, we are clean and hopefully little boys stomach is now empty enough to attempt the journey again.
The rest of the trip was fairly uneventful (all 7kms of it).
We are nearly there, I can even see the school gates, when I hear the tell-tale gagging coming from the back seat.
Oh sh1t……. here we go again.
I turn around and I see my son vomit his own body weights-worth all over himself, his carseat and my car.
I stopped the car in the middle of the road, and this is where I finally lost it. I took him out the car, took all his clothes off, put his LAST set of clean things on and I cried.
I mean not a lump in the throat kindof cry, I mean the kind of crying where you have snot all over your face and you can’t even breathe properly. I was so frustrated and I didn’t know what to do anymore……
So I did what any rational, calm woman would do in this situation ~ I called my mom.

The conversation went something like this:

Me: Mom, I (sob sob) can’t do this (sob sob) anymore. He won’t stop puking (sob sob)

Mom: Ag shame lovey, is he ok?

Me: He’s FINE, I am the one that is about to lose it (sob sob)

Mom: Ok lovey, bring him to me

Me: I am SUCH a bad mother (sob sob) My baby is always sick (sob sob)

Mom: You are not a bad mother lovey

Me: Ok (sob sob) Please phone Sonette (my boss) and tell her that K is sick and I am a mental case and I can’t come to work, and please can Cam bring me my laptop (sob sob)

Mom: Ok lovey, then come fetch me and I will look after K while you work from home

Me: Ok (sob sob)

So, I went and picked up my mom and went home. Shoved my stinky son in a hot bath, put nice clean clothes on him, stuck him on the couch with a bottle and put Shrek on.

Ahhhh, bliss. A clean, occupied child, and some mommy-love! Does life get any better?

Thank you mom! Again….

Hope everyone has a nice chilly weekend. We are off to the aquarium tomorrow for a family outing.

Lovies

xx

Thankful Thursday April 23, 2009

So on Thursdays I am going to list all the things that I am thankful for….
 

1. My health – sure I get sick and I moan about silly things, but I am here and I am generally healthy.
2. My totally awesome son who makes me feel like I am on top of the world every morning when he wakes up and kisses me with his little angel lips.
3. My husband who makes me fall more in love with him every day. I love him for different reasons now. The way he loves K as though he were his own; the endless patience he has with us; for playing with K, even though I know he would rather be playing on his laptop. He truly is an amazing human being.
4. For my sisters birthday. Thank you God that she gets another year to share with her family.
5. For friends who I think of all the time, even though I may be terrible at staying in contact with.
6. For my family who have given me so much over the years.
7. For Winter, my grass thanks you for the rain (so does my bank account – water bill!)
8. For PAYDAY!
9. For having a job that allows me to have the above PAYDAY 🙂
10. For having a relationship with God that allows me to be imperfect and still receive His blessings daily.

I hope you will all follow me in this trend of Thankful Thursdays.

Lovies

xx