my name is Enigo Monteo

 

you killed my father

 

prepare to die.....

 

Cj learnt to ride her bike without training wheels today! And it wasn't as painful (for us or for her!) as we thought it would be!!!!

 

She wobbled around for about 10mins with Mark pushing her and then she was OFFFFFFFFF!!!!

 

An hour or so later she was zooooming around the park (Plough and Harrow). By the time Courtney and Jamie arrived she had so much confidence and wasn't falling off at all!

My Clever Girl!!

I dont have any photos because I used my phone as a video camera - got those shots though! Good for her 21st! LOL!

My baby girl danced in her first ever National championships today. She was very scared. I was upset that she was so scared because I haven't put any pressure on her about it, just told her to get up and have a good time and try her best. But she has lost alot of confidence this year since everything happened at home.

Anyway, before her first dance she was a nervous wreck -and it showed in the dance (hardshoe) she virtually made up the first step - but hey - she didnt stop!

But, after she had been up there once she was ok and very excited to get up and do her 2nd dance - her reel. Which she did quite nicely.

 

Here she is before her first dance, with DeeDee in her new pumps I bought her and with her Marry Boy!

 

 

 

 

 

Well, I had good intentions of doing alot today.

Clean the house

Get all ready for CJs Irish championships tomorrow

 

Do the washing

 

Go to the drs

 

Go to the shops

 

Ring the Band Club and see if Connor's leapster turned up there.

It all went by the by.

 

I found it very hard to get up out of bed this morning.

I did get CJs stuff ready for the competition, but I was going to do the rest of the stuff after we walked around to pick up CJ from the bus stop (and buy sugar whilst around there)

Half way around on the walk, Mark rings. He's had a prang on the bike. He is ok, but the bike isn't really. He cant' get it started. Eventually he DID get it started but not well enough to get back home. Some debris on the road that he didnt see as he was overtaking and it collected him and he lost control. Bike went one way - he went the other. His shoulder is sore but other than that he said he's fine.

 

But we have to get the bike towed home. So I had to ring and find somewhere that would do it. Found a lovely bloke in Leura who is going down to collect Mark and the bike and bringing them home - for $280 (preferably cash - shite!)

 

So poor Mark will be in a shit of  mood tonight, understandably. I start teaching in 10mins and dont come in until after 9pm. And then I have to leave for Canberra at 4.30am tomorrow morning.

Joy Joy Joy.

Someone out there either has too much
spare time or is deadly at Scrabble.
(Wait till you see the last one)!

DORMITORY:
When you rearrange the letters:
DIRTY ROOM

PRESBYTERIAN:
When you rearrange the letters:
BEST IN PRAYER

ASTRONOMER:
When you rearrange the letters:
MOON STARER

DESPERATION:When you rearrange the letters:
A ROPE ENDS IT

THE EYES:!
When you rearrange the letters:
THEY SEE

GEORGE BUSH:
When you rearrange the letters:
HE BUGS GORE

THE MORSE CODE:
When you rearrange the letters:
HERE COME DOTS

SLOT MACHINES:
When you rearrange the letters:
CASH LOST IN ME

ANIMOSITY:
When you rearrange the letters:
IS NO AMITY

ELECTION RESULTS:
When you rearrange the letters:
LIES - LET'S RECOUNT

SNOOZE ALARMS:
When you rearrange the letters:
ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S

A DECIMAL POINT:
When you rearrange the letters:
IM A DOT IN PLACE

THE EARTHQUAKES:
When you rearrange the letters:
THAT QUEER SHAKE

ELEVEN PLUS TWO:
When you rearrange the letters:
TWELVE PLUS ONE


AND FOR THE GRAND FINALE:

MOTHER-IN-LAW:
When you rearrange the letters:
WOMAN HITLER

Yep! Someone with waaaaaaaaaaay
too much time on their hands! (Probably a son-in-law)

1. I can see your point, but I still think you're full of
shit.



2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard
to pronounce.



3. How about never? Is never good for you?



4. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate
yourself in public.



5. I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn
to see it my way.



6. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.



7. I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.



8. I don't work here. I'm a consultant.



9. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a damn
word you're saying.



10. Ahhh...I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again.



11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and
stupid.



12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.



13. I have plenty of talent and vision; I just don't give a
damn.



14. I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.



15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had
about you.



16. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your
unique point of view.



17. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're
an artist.



18. Any connection between your reality and mine is purely
coincidental.



19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks!?



20. I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.



21. It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to
burn off.



22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely
ceremonial.



23. And your crybaby whiny-assed opinion would be...?



24. Do I look like a people person?



25. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent
lighting.



26. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.




27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.



28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?



29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.



30. Whatever kind of look you were going for, you missed.



31. I'm trying to imagine you with a personality.



32. A cubicle is just a padded cell without a door.



33. Can I trade this job for what's behind door #1?



34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.



35. Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?



36. Chaos, panic, & disorder-my work here is done.



37. How do I set a laser printer to stun?



38. I thought I wanted a career; turns out I just wanted a
salary.



39. Who lit the fuse on your tampon?



40. Oh I get it... like humor... but different

Last week Connor's 'Transition School' had the local radio visit them and do 'an hour of power'!

They interviewed the kids and teachers and one of the mums (mandy!!)

 

Many of the children were 'too scared' to speak on the microphone- but not my Con!

Nah - he wouldn't shut up - of course!!!

He he is with Kaiesha and the other children (whose faces Ive blanked out) with Rob Dorrey and his side kick from C91.3!

 

Missy Dee is Two and Two Weeks.

She has now decided she is too big for nappies and must wear pull ups (damn it - still have half a draw full of nappies here!)

 

This morning she ranted and raved about wearing a pull up so I went and got one. I went to put it on her 'NOOOOO I DO IT MUMMY!' and she wouldn't let me near her.

 

"FINE" I said and thumped the pull up down on the floor thinking 'you'll be calling for me soon'

 

Ahh well -  - - - no she didnt

 

She put the pull up on - correctly!!!

 

Then she put her sandals on - correctly!!!!

Clever little minx!!

Wont she be fun in the future!

As Sally said to me today 'Just imagine when Darcy is 7 and Ceilidh is 12......... No actually, don't think about the future Justine, it's too scary!!!!'

The "Little Madams" had a very fun day with the makeup the other day!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Sally and I went to see Boy from Oz - again.

 

But this time - we were in ROW SIX... On the floor - in the aisle seat!!

 

We arrived and went in early. We thought that seats 1 and 2 would be right over at the side - THIS WAS NOT THE CASE... They were in the centre! This is us sitting on the steps at the stage - taking a photo from our row!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 THIS IS FROM 'LEGS DIAMOND' The musical Peter Allan wrote that FLOPPED!

 

 

 

 

My favourite 'air tv' had Chess on the other night.

I was sooooooo excited!! (Mark was not)

 

It brought back so many memories of my teens. I just LOVED this musical.

 

But these four songs are my very favourites. The first two have touched a few nerves actually...

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Every time we go past the skate park in Campbelltown Connor 'oohs and ahhhs' over the tricks the boys are doing there and says that he is going to go there one day.

 

Thursday, I said to him that after his Transition class (which is just on the other side of the block) we would take Ceilidh's scooter over to the skatepark for him to have a play.

 

Kaiesha came too, with her Dora scooter. And Darcy had her pram with her dolly in it!!

 

So, we arrive.

 

Now - let me paint the scene.

Usually, when we drive past at lunchtime every Thursday there is noone there. Perfect Im thinking - seeings as two four year olds and one two year old were going to play.

Well today, there were kids there (umahh - they should have been at school!). They were mostly on bikes, one on a skateboard and one on a razor scooter. About 6 kids in all.

 

So - Con jumps out of the car, pulls out Ceilidh's scooter and starts running towards the park with the - PINK 3 WHEEL BARBIE SCOOTER dragging behind him.

 

He isn't content with going to the little ramp - nah - he heads straight for the MOTHER of all ramps - the vertical one! He drags the pink scooter up the steps, calling out at the top of his voice about how he's gonna do it Mummy!

 

Mummy is having appoplexies (which takes a bit where Con is concerned) and finally runs up the ramp herself to drag the scooter from him so that he can ride down and land head first (as Mummy had forgotten helmet and kneepads). He slides down on his bottom and decides to keep mummy happy by riding on the wee one to start with.

 

Meanwhile, these other riders are zooming around - but were really great. One young man in particular, he was just lovely. Connor rode down the wee ramp and half way up the big one to where this boy was sitting on his bike and he calls out to him 'OK, SHOW US WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF!!!!!' (which I think may have come from his RG dance lessons! It sounds very RG-ie) The bloke PISSED himself laughing!!

 

Connor then found a long ramp around the circumfrance and proceeded to hurtle down that at break neck speeds and then throw his hands up in the air at the end with a cheer!!

 

By this time he was getting bored - so decided it was more fun to run up and down ALL the ramps and chat to all the big kids whilst doing it!!

Meanwhile Darcy pushed her baby up and down the wee ramp and Kaiesha went a few times down teh wee ramp then decided it was more fun making bubbles with Darcy!!

 

But it was a really really great time and we will definately be back - but I will take safety gear next time! And I am getting him a green scooter for xmas - not that he minded having the hot pink barbie one! Didnt faze my stunt boy at all!!

 

And damn it - neither Mandy or I had our cameras!!!

          
1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you.  Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

And my favorite:

25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you"

Birth Data for Justine:
Birth Date and Time..... March 14, 1972 2:03 AM
Birth Location............. Sydney, Australia
Sun Sign.................... Pisces

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We will be very 'dancing concerted out' by December me thinks!

 

Connor's RG concert is on at the end of November

 

Hallorans is on the 9th December

 

and then I am assuming that both Con and CJ may be in Sonja Deans concert now that they go over there for Irish on a Thursday.

 

Whether Con can 'do' anything by then is another matter! Although he can skip - of which he is very proud! LOL!

 

Thankfully Gymnastics dont do concerts! LOL!

 

 

Endless visions fill my head this man as large as life

And instantly my heart mourns for his angels and his wife

Because the way I see Steve Irwin just put everything aside

It comes back to his family it comes back to his pride

 

His animals inclusive - Crikey - light the place with love!

Shine his star with everything he fought to rise above

The crazy-man of Khaki from the day he left the pouch

Living out his dream and in that classic Stevo crouch

 

Exploding forth with character and redefining cheek

It's one thing to be honoured as a champion unique

It's one thing to have microphones and spotlight cameras shoved

It's another to be taken in and genuinely loved

 

But that was where he had it right, I guess he always knew

From his father's modest reptile park and then Australia Zoo

We cringed at times and shook our heads but true to nature's call

There was something very Irwin in the make up of us all

 

Yes the more I care to think of it, the more he had it right

If your'e going to make a difference, make it big and make it bright!

Yes - he was a lunatic! Yes - he went head first!

But he made the world feel happy with his energetic burst

 

A world so large and loyal that it's hard to comprehend

I doubt we truly count the warmth until life meets an end

To count it now I say a prayer with words of inspiration

May the spotlight shine forever on his dream for conservation

 

My daughter broke the news to me - my six year old in tears

It was like she'd just turned old enough to show her honest fears

I tried to make some sense of it, but whilst her Dad was trying

His little girl explained it best, she said 'The crocodiles are crying'

 

Their best mates up in heaven now, the crocs up there are smiling!

And as sure as flowers, poems and cards and memories are piling

As sure as well continue with the trademarks of his spiel

Of all the tributes worthy, he was rough but he was real

 

As sure as 'Crikey!' fills the sky

I think well miss ya Steve... goodbye