Well, we are about 70% unpacked, which isn't too bad at all. Marko has been an absolute star and as soon as I can, I will reward him appropriately. He might however have to wait a while for that.
I am 36w pregnant today. What a mind blowing achievement. For me. Not for normal people. This is the day I went into labour with A & K, so if I last longer than today, it will be the longest I have ever been pregnant, cool huh.
Poor Katie E E is not feeling well. Horrible barking cough. On a Saturday. You know what that means: no regular hours for my paed and certainly no regular charge. Ouch. But I am not one of those mothers who wait it out. I am more one of those mothers who rush to her paed for 'just in case'. I've learnt this about myself - I know the price of my own peace of mind, and to be honest, there isn't much I wont pay to get it.
Oh, I remember why I posted. Besides to say hello of course. Our new house has zero bathroom accessories. The owners took everything with them, however they very kindly left us a toilet roll holder. I would like to have a few bathroom accessories made in a similar look - does anyone know of someone in Cape Town who does custom bathroom accessories in this 'vintage' look type of metal?
PS I will take pics as soon as we get a little more organized. The house is really gorgeous and I dont want to show you pics until things look a bit more organized.
PPS I've had a super dooper FANTASTIC jungle gym made for the kids. Cost an absolute fortune, but they are going to love it when it is done. It is 3/4 finished, so perhaps pics later of that.
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Yay for 36 weeks!
Can't wait to see the house pics cause that has got to be the coolest toilet paper holder I have ever seen.
Posted by: Kristin | 02 May 2009 at 08:05 AM
Wonderful for reaching 36 weeks!!! If you are serious about the bathroom accessories... I know of someone in Cape Town who can possibly make them for you. I'll e-mail the details of the person to you, dont want to give out his info on the net without his permission. He comes highly recommended, did iron work for Canal Walk, Waterfront & Cullinen Hotel. Takes big & small jobs.
Posted by: Sonja | 02 May 2009 at 10:40 AM
36 weeks? Wow. Double Wow. Hoping he stays in until Kate is feeling better. How long do you stay in for (normal, no scbu) c-sections there?
Posted by: Natt | 02 May 2009 at 10:47 AM
I would forgive previous owners anything if they left me that. Feast your eyes on this: http://www.metalcraftmasters.co.za/Gallery.html
(Seems they are in PE though, but big on mail deliveries).
All the best with Kate, making 40 weeks (pray no more than that though) and the last unpacking. Which, you know, is a bit like an IT project: the last 10% takes as long as the rest together and then some more...
Posted by: Adi | 02 May 2009 at 11:09 AM
Ok you got me started now... there are tons of these places in Cape Town:
http://www.business-broadcaster.co.za/wrought-iron.asp
http://www.divinemetal.com
Posted by: Adi | 02 May 2009 at 11:18 AM
congrats on 36 weeks! Aim high - go for 37 at least! 37 is considered full term! yay for maxie-boy!
And - STOP.MAKING.US.WAIT!!!
We want to see your house like yesterday already! x
Posted by: Kirsty | 02 May 2009 at 11:48 AM
Tertia, FWIW the previous owners are not supposed to take any fixtures from the house when they leave. It's breach of contract if they do. Congrats on making it to 36 weeks. My first was born at 33 1/2 weeks and I was in awe when I reached 34 weeks with my second.
Posted by: Veronika | 02 May 2009 at 12:52 PM
As someone who has recently seen the new house... it looks pretty darn gorgeous to me, even if it is still 'unfinished'!! You could post pics now and it would still look like something straight out of a magazine.
Posted by: Nixgrim | 02 May 2009 at 01:25 PM
Have a look at "Rumour has it". They are in Stellenbosch and have the most devine range of bathroom accessories. Expensive but considering you are now living in your mansion dream home you don't want some cheap looking metal/iron shit in there. Their stuff is really gorge and they can custom design for you.
Posted by: stay@homemom | 02 May 2009 at 02:32 PM
http://rustandroses.weebly.com/index.html
Posted by: Stephni | 02 May 2009 at 02:56 PM
bravo on the 36 weeks! that is one gorgeous toilet roll holder. makes me feel like remodeling our bathroom...
Posted by: beyond | 02 May 2009 at 03:44 PM
Congrats Tertia - now, just hang on for a the full 40, ok.
Posted by: Dolce | 02 May 2009 at 04:09 PM
I love that toilet paper holder, which is totally not a sentence I ever expected to type.
Congrats on 36 weeks!
Posted by: jenn | 02 May 2009 at 06:07 PM