Backslider
posted bystavAccording to the dictionary - back·slide (bksld)
intr.v. back·slid (-sld), back·slid·ing, back·slides
To revert to sin or wrongdoing, especially in religious practice.
Since Wilson has been on solid food - a religion in our family - I’ve got another definition for backslider…….. yuk
404 error - file not found
posted bystavWTF? Don’t make me ring the help desk!
The standard response code for a file that does not exist or has been moved is called a 404 error in HTML. Not everybody understands it and it doesn’t pop up as much as it used to but at least you know than when the message comes up, what you’re looking for just isn’t going to come up.
So what’s with the bloody screaming then? I’ve burped him, I’ve changed the nappy, I’ve checked the nappy again and nothing. He cant be hungry - he’s just been fed. So what’s the problem? There’s nothing there.
In this technological age, something missed the boat when they were handing out DOS operating systems. The new generation must have got lost back in the Y2K farce. “I’m typing the URL but nothing is coming back”. What happened to upgrading platforms when it comes to newborns.
The model I have doesn’t respond to hitting the reset button. There isn’t even an on / off switch. This model is completely wireless so I cant even take the plug out of the wall. Wireless broadband? nah - He doesnt even need a dodgy dial up to get his message across. The shriek through the darkness in the middle of the night crackles through the static of the baby monitor and cuts through the night like a Furi chefs knife.
CTRL/ALT/DEL - it works for everything else. Reboot? Maybe I should just bite the bullet and switch to MAC - nah - that would be like BBQing on a Weber.
Filed under Mush Brain, Support, Wilson, fatherhood | Comment (1)Now, while we’re waiting for Wilson to go to sleep….
posted bystavI need to make a couple of big thanks to GG for helping out with some much needed domestics the other day.
I hadn’t realised just how much stuff you get through when you have a small person in the house. The amount of washing, amongst other things just piles up before you know it. It’s not just the bin that gets full.
If there is any advice I can give anybody in the early stages of a newborn’s life, dont refuse the help. Visitors are great but people coming around who can offer some help are probably the most appreciated people so far ( above and beyond the call of duty, GG did about 4 loads of washing the other morning - thanks). The routine for settling into a new life as well as the strain on sleep means that some of the chores take a back seat. Never knock back the offer of somebody dropping off prepared food packages either.
Dobbie, GG and Sam have sent some stuff around which have been easily prepared with the help of the microwave. Jane bought a loaf of homemade bread over as well. It’s invaluable nutrition for us which makes transition a lot easier. Thanks to you all.
And to those of you who have sent gifts - thank you. We’ll be posting up our appreciation and contacting you shortly.
Filed under Support, The Hood, Uncategorized, Wilson, motherhood | Comment (0)EAT
posted byTKHello…it’s mum here, I’ve made it through the first 6 days, just.
Can I just say “How amazing is it being a mum?” Words just can’t decribe it!!!
And, as for little Wilson “He is the tinniest thing that I ever decided to put my whole life into”
And, as for my husband “He is the best daddy ever and I can’t describe the deep bond and connection that comes from sharing the experience of childbirth together”
EAT
OMG!!!! What a whirlwind that has been. No one told me that breast feeding was such an art. It was off to Breast Feeding Support Group yesterday before my poor cracked leaking nipples fell off and little Wil died of hunger. Not that that would ever happen with all the mod cons these days there is ample supply of breast milk with the super AVENT Electric pump.
JESUS!!!!! A week ago I was sitting here planning out my new fitness regime and getting back to work and planning my days with my new baby, now all I think about is feeding my new beautiful little boy, changing his bum, settling him again and stopping the milk supply from dripping all over the place. WHERE’S THE OFF BUTTON?
Thanks to Aunt Jane for the tips on feeding which got me through to the class yesterday and the lovely ladies at the Sandy Hospital I feel as though I’m going to master this feeding in no time.
Sorry in advance to those friends I haven’t yet returned your calls or text messages, I will get back to you real soon.
Thanks to everyone that popped in for a visit at the hospital and for all the gorgeous presents and for those wanting to visit hold off for a week or two that way I might even be up for a chat when you get here, but right now all I have time for is EATING, SLEEPING (sometimes), SHITTING (it’s a struggle) and REPEATING!!!!
Catch you soon 
TKxxxxx
Filed under Wilson, motherhood | Comments (3)Poo
posted bystavMy god. It never ends! I had this delusion that my good wife would look after all things “Poo”. But when The Captain arrived, I just stepped into the breach when he needed a change and without complaint, just did it.
Since getting home, The Captain has been a poo machine. The first night (being new parents probably doesn’t help) int he middle of the night, I change 3 nappies in about 10 minutes. The next morning, TK changed one and just as she broke the seals on the soiled nappy, he started backing out another.
I’m going to have to call Frankston Council and ask them for a larger bin. Actually, I’m not even sure if I’m supposed to be putting them in the bin but already we have quarter filled it with soiled nappies alone and it’s only Wednseday.
Filed under Wilson, fatherhood, motherhood | Comments (2)Latest theory on Birth Date 2!!
posted bystavBring on the Beer
Title: Association of home brewed beer, the making of and labor
Author: Kirk, S.R.: Kirk TM
Address: Hi Viz Brewery, “The Hood” Seaford
Source: Brewcraft
Abstract:
To determine whether there is any correlations to extra curricular activity after attempting every other mythical wive’s tale to bring on labour and child birth. A non experimental study in the kitchen at the warehouse of Stav’s place of work was done. The pregnant patient, past the 40 weeks gestation mark who hadn’t presented any signs of labour to date, during the 85 minutes duration of the experiment, at the 35 minute mark while adding hops the wort, a twinge was noticed in the affected area. Significantly, two relationships were found. Smelling the hops before steeping did not create any further stabbing pains and secondly, pitching the yeast had no affect on any further feelings.
FINDINGS: No evidence of making beer when you’re overdue to bring on labour was found and if there were, it would be of no clinical significance. As for the beer, the yeast was pitched at perfect temperature and we now have a Caffreys clone in the fermentor.
On a side note, TK has assisted in the last two brews and although they aren’t ready to consume, like the baby, we expecting a bloody good yield.
Filed under Mush Brain, The Hood, Wilson | Comment (1)Hot, hot, hot - more sexy merchandise from ESSR
posted bystav
Mr Jones is modelling the latest in nursery wear from the designers at ESSR. This is a must have for any infant gettin around “The Hood”. This is the perfect matching accessory to the ESSR, moisture wicking, technical bib launched earlier this month.
Made from 100% pure cotton, the ESSR nappy has style wrtitten all over it.
Truth be told, TK and GG are just bored, waiting for the barometric pressure to drop further or last nights curry to kick in.
Filed under Gear, The Hood, Wilson | Comment (0)Mother’s Day (for some)
posted byTKHappy Mothers Day!!!!!
Well, it seems baby Kirk is happy to hang in there a bit longer, that’s ok I can cope for a least one more day…NOT!!!!
No wonder whales beach themselves, it all just gets a bit hard after a while!!!!
Sorry mum, it’s so cosy in here, I reckon I can stay here for at least another week. Happy Mothers Day!!!! Look on the bright side at least you got to sleep in this morning :)