RESPONSE to Ali's call to blog
Things & people who are cool
Tim, Jill, Ali, Jo, Elsi and Dad for blogging.
Pictures of Reef: the coolest and funniest 5 month old baby I know.
Robbie (aka the fob), soon to be navy clearance diver and the maker and dismantler of bombs, mines and wielder of deadly firearms in shark infested waters.
Allegra Ana Wolff. No further explanaation required (see above photos).
Debora for pushing Allegra out and remaining remarkably composed, in control and upbeat throughout a long and trying labour.
Mum & Dad for turning another year older. Happy birthday to you both.
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingi, for providing relaxation and calm during a stressful couple of weeks. I have been telling everyone I know about his music for over a year now. Go and listen if you haven't already done so.
Those who aspire to be cool
Me, for blogging for the very first time despite my aversion to all forms of modern communication.
Winter ski-trip, only cool people go on skiing holidays.
Those who are uncool
All the non-bloggers in the family, named and shamed from the top:
Mum, Kersty, Ian, Joanne, Peter, Steven, Farad, Heidi, Paul, Elizabeth, Robbie, Lucas (Elsi's posts don't count for you Luke). One post will move you to the level of aspiring cool person.
Report on Allegra's birth
First, thanks to those who called, visited, or left a message to congratulate Debora, the kids and I. To those who haven't yet contacted, I accept your kind thoughts and good intentions to do the same. Apathy and procrastination are traits common to many in the family.
Allegra was born into this world at 2:42 am, 3 June 2009 at the Deniliquin Hospital. She weighed at birth a healthy 8lb 11' after a labour that seemed to last for days. Debora and Allegra survived, albeit both were a little banged up. You can see the bruises and swelling on Allegra's face in the above photos. Debora was incredible, so focused and in control. At times it was she who was reminding me to breathe and relax. Issak and Sariah are thrilled to have a baby sister. Sariah dusted off her baby born doll in the weeks leading up to Allegra's birth and she (the doll) had to come everywhere with us. I suspect Sariah was auditioning her capabilities as big sister. She now realises that real babies aren't as fun as baby borns. On Debora and Allegra's first night home, Sariah, tired from Allegra crying all night, called out to Debora "Mum, can you do something about her, I can't sleep". We wish it was that easy.
Josh
8 comments:
awww, she's a cute little plum.
also you'll find caroline was also an original 'cool blogger.' (don't wanna leave anyone out here) After all, she posted a blog entitled 'yep, im cool.'problem is its been all silence since...
Its about time.. I have been checking everyday to see if you had posted up some photos! she is absolutly adorable! well done deborah! congratulations josh on baby and becoming COOL! I already know that I am cool though, thanks for reminding me!!!
Finally we hear from the elusive Josh! She is gorgeous even with the bumps and bruises that welcomed her into the world. Now that you have figured out the world of blogging we will all expect to regular updates!
We love our gorgeous little "butter ball" and hope we'll have a much longer cuddle very soon. Always a miraculous gift, Allegra Ana is our 20th grandchild and the love just keeps growing - always room for one more!
Thanks Josh and Debora and congratulations and love to all of you.
haha, awesome post, love the ending comment! congrats on beautiful baby allegra, josh for a first timer that was pretty pro blogging.. thanks jill for the add and letting me read ur blog too!
Thanks for the kind words. Allegra will be blessed on Sunday 12 July at the Finley chapel. All are welcome to attend the blessing and a country hoedown, with pig and beef on the spit afterwards at our farm.
The information here is great. I will invite my friends here.
Thanks
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