September 2005 News

PHOTOS COMING SHORTLY!!!

14/9/2005
Last night Johanna had a really bad night. Johanna kept waking up every few hours as her little teeth were killing her. Johanna is such a trooper and we love her so much.

Johanna got up around 9:40am and had her bottle. Then she watched some Barney and Friends. We read some stories and then we headed out for a walk.

Johanna and Daddy went up to Wicklow Montessori School it is the school that we hope to get Johanna in to when she starts at around 3 years old. The school looks fantastic and we hope that they will pick her to be enrolled. After that we went for a walk and saw some cows. Johanna fed some of them her snacks.

When we got back to the house we read a story or two and then Mummy was home early from work, which was great. Then we got Johanna's bike and went outside on the front road to ride it. We went up and down the road a load of times and then we stopped to talk to some of the neighbours and Johanna played with all the kids on the green. Some of our neighbours were out on the green with their kids too. Johanna had a great time running around and playing football with the kids.

Then it was time for dinner and we had pasta. Then Johanna played for a good while and after that Daddy read some more stories to his little angel. By now it was time for Johanna's bed and off she went.


13/9/2005
Today Johanna and Daddy went down the town to do a few bits and to drop a letter in to the VEC for uncle Adrian for his course. After walking around the town for a while we went down to the river to feed the birds. Johanna loves to feed the ducks, swans and all the other birds that are down there.

When we got home Johanna went down for a nap and after the nap we read some stories and played a few games.

Daddy had Physio today in Bray so we got Johanna's food bits and headed off to Bray to meet Mummy at the train station. Johanna was so happy to see her Mummy and we both thought that Mummy's new haircut was beautiful. We headed up to Uncle Adrian's house then but he was not there.

Mummy and Johanna waited in Uncle Adrian's house when Daddy went to his Physio appointment. Mummy brought Johanna to the park and they played on the swings and slides. When Daddy got back we only stayed in the house for a few mins and then went home. Johanna and Mummy played and read some stories for a while and then it was time to head to bed.


12/9/2005
The start of another week and Mummy is gone to work and Johanna and Daddy are at home missing her so much. Johanna is back to her old self now after being waking up early every morning. Johanna woke up at around 9:45am, which was great for Daddy.

The weather was great again today very hot. We played in the garden for a good while and Johanna had Daddy blowing balloons all the time. Johanna is going to be an outside kind of girl. She loves the outdoors.

We read some stories and then Johanna had her lunch and went down for a nap. Daddy was working on the website then.

When Johanna woke up we read a few more stories and then Johanna had her bottle and after that a neighbour called over with her two kids and asked if Johanna and Daddy wanted to play on the green across the road from our house so we did.

Johanna had a great time running around after the ball and other toys. More of our neighbours came out then and there were lots of kids playing with Johanna. We stayed out for a good while and then came in for some dinner. Johanna went back for another nap after dinner.

Mummy got home late from work and spent the rest of the night playing and reading stories to her little angel. Johanna then had her bottle and went to bed.


11/9/2005
The weather was great today very hot for this time of the year. We had breakfast together and then Johanna went down for a nap.

When Johanna woke up we got everything together and headed up to Uncle Adrian's house as he had rung and asked us up for lunch. When we got there we had a lovely lunch and then we headed up to the new Woodies Store in Bray. We got a few bits there and had a great look around.

When we got back to Adrian's house we did a few bits and then got a nice Chinese take away. We talked for a good while and then we headed home as it was getting very late for Johanna to be out. Johanna went to bed a while after we got home.


10/9/2005
Saturday today and its great that we are spending the weekend together. We all got up and had breakfast and then had a shower or a bath. After that we got a few bits together and headed off to Newbridge as Aunty Evelyn is having a birthday party for her daughter Abbie. Abbie's birthday was a while ago but because all her friends were away on holidays they delayed the party until today.

When we got to Granny and Granddad's they were all delighted to see us and especially Johanna. We then went down the town for a walk and to get Abbie a present. Abbie is Mummy and Daddy's Godchild.

We wrapped the present and then went up to Abbie's house for the party. There were loads of kids there and Johanna got to see most of her cousins. There was a big bouncy castle and they had the quad bike going up and down with the kids on it. Johanna had a fantastic time and loved seeing all the family that were at the party.

When we were there for a good while we went for a walk down the town and went in to the Clarks Shoe Shop to see if Johanna's First Shoes were back yet. We were delighted to hear they were ready and when the lady brought them out they were unbelievable and we were so happy with them. Then we headed back to the party and showed all the family the shoes. Everyone said that the shoes were fantastic and we stayed at the party for a while longer but then it was time to go back to Granny's.

We had something to eat and then said our good byes as we are heading back home this evening. On the way we stopped off in Uncle Adrian's house for a while. He was so happy to see his little Godchild and they played in the garden for a while but then it was time to head home and Johanna went straight to bed when we got there.


9/9/2005
Friday and another week is nearly over. Where is the time going? Johanna is growing up so fast now. She is talking so much and even knows some of her colours and her A B C's and her 1 2 3's. Johanna is so good and is a very clever girl. Johanna has some more new teeth and her hair is getting so long now.

Johanna woke up around 9am today, which is her normal time of waking up. She has been waking up earlier then normal for about five or six days but we think it was to do with her getting some new teeth.

The weather is bad there is lots of rain, rain and more rain so we watched some Barney and Friends and read some books. Granddad Frank called over to see us in the morning and stayed for a while. Then Johanna went down for a nap.

When Johanna woke up we had some lunch and then Granddad called over again and Johanna was thrilled to see him again. He stayed for a good while and had some lunch with us. Then Granddad had to leave so Daddy gave his Little Angel her bottle and put her down for a nap.

When Johanna woke back up we played with her toys and read some more stories before dinner. After dinner Mummy rang and we left to go to Bray to pick her up, as she was out with friends from work. We met Mummy at the dart station and then called up to see Uncle Adrian for a while. Then all too soon it was time to go home. Johanna had her bottle and went to bed. Mummy and Daddy stayed up a little bit longer.


8/9/2005
When Johanna got up she had her bottle and then some breakfast. After that Johanna watched some Barney & Friends on the TV. Then she went down for a nap.

When Johanna woke again, we had some lunch and then went outside in the garden to play some games. Johanna had a great time and loved it when Daddy was blowing the bubbles up in to the air. Johanna would run after the bubbles and try to burst them all.

When we came back in we read some stories and played a game or to in the sitting room. Then Johanna went back to bed for another nap.

When Johanna was sleeping Daddy was getting the dinner ready. Then Daddy sent a text to Granddad Frank to tell him to call over for a bite to eat and so he did.

When Johanna woke she was delighted to see that her Granddad had come to see her. Granddad played with Johanna for a while and then we had dinner. After dinner Granddad headed back to his house to get a shower and when Mummy came home Daddy had a shower too.

Then Granddad called back over to our house and then Granddad and Daddy headed off to a meeting in Dublin. Daddy knew he would not be back in time to put Johanna to bed so he gave her a Huge hug and loads of kisses.

Mummy and Johanna had a great time together and played lots of different games and read lots of books too. They made lots of Jigsaws and Johanna was naming all the different animals. When Daddy got home Johanna was fast asleep in her bed so Daddy just gave her a big kiss and said good night.


6/9/2005
The weather today was nice and sunny again. Johanna woke early around 7:30am. She had her bottle and then watched some Barney on the TV. Then we had some breakfast and Johanna then started to play with her toys for a while.

Johanna and Daddy then played outside in the garden. Johanna loves being outside and we stayed out there for a good while. After that we had some lunch and then Johanna went down for a nap. Daddy was working on the website then.

When Johanna woke up we played in the garden for a while and then she had her bottle. Johanna is now having a milk bottle in the afternoon. She has been getting it now for a few weeks. After Johanna's bottle we got everything ready and headed up to Bray to Uncle Adrian's house as Daddy had Physio this evening.

When Johanna and Daddy got to Uncle Adrian's house there was no one there so Johanna and Daddy went down to the park near Adrian's house. There were swings, slides and loads of other bits to do. We stayed there for around a half an hour and then headed back to Adrian's to meet Mummy.

When Johanna saw her Mummy she was so happy and gave her huge hugs and loads of kisses. Then Daddy had to go to the Physio so Mummy stayed with her little angel. Johanna and Mummy went back down to the playground and Johanna went on everything again. Johanna loves going to the playground she has so much fun there. Then Mummy headed back to Uncle Adrian's house and then Uncle Adrian came home and could not get over how big Johanna had gotten. It has been a few weeks since Adrian has seen Johanna.

After catching up with Adrian and having some coffee, Daddy and Johanna headed home and Mummy followed shortly after. When they got home Daddy got Johanna ready for bed and she had her bottle and headed off to bed.


5/9/2005
Monday and Mummy is back in work and Johanna and Daddy are left at home on their own. Johanna woke around 7am again. We think she is cutting a few teeth and that might be waking her up that bit earlier.

Johanna had her bottle and then watched some Bear in the big blue house and she also watched some Barney DVD's. Then we had some breakfast and Johanna headed off to bed for a nap after that. Daddy was working on the computer for a while updating the website and other bits.

When Johanna woke up we had some lunch. Then we went down to the seaside for a walk. After that we headed over to the river to feed the birds. Johanna had a great time and loved seeing all the different birds.

Then we went to the park beside the river and Johanna was running around playing with her ball and she had so much fun. We also went down to the edge of the river and Johanna was throwing stones in the water. We stayed there for a good while and we both had a great time.

When we got home Johanna had her bottle and went down for a nap. When she woke up we had some dinner and then played outside in the garden for a while. After that we read some stories and played a few games in the sitting room.

Then it was time for Our Little Angel to go to bed and off she went. Johanna is cutting a few teeth at the moment and she is in a lot of pain but is still in great form, she's Daddy's little trooper.

Mummy was home late from work so Johanna did not get to see her Mummy today. Johanna missed her Mummy so much and Mummy missed her little angel too. When Mummy got home she want up to Johanna's room to say goodnight and to give her a kiss.


4/9/2005
TODAY IS UNCLE FRAN'S BIRTHDAY. ALL THE MURPHY CLAN WISH HIM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Sunday and Daddy is going to watch the F1 on his new channel Setanta Sports. Daddy has not seen a full F1 race this season because RTE1 stopped showing it.

Johanna was up early again this morning around 7am. Johanna is starting to wake up around 7am every morning. We had breakfast and then watched some Barney DVD's. Then it was time for the F1 race. Johanna likes the sound of the cars and watched some of the race with Daddy.

Granddad Frank and Aunty Meg called over to watch the race but Aunty Kerri had already gone back to her Mum's house in Dublin.

Granddad headed out for a while and Johanna went down for a nap. Daddy and Aunty Meg were on the computer. When Johanna woke up we all went outside to play in the garden and blow some bubbles. Johanna loves being outside and loves to blow her bubbles so much.

When Granddad Frank came back he stayed for a while and then had to drop Aunty Meg back to her Mum's house. After that Daddy read his little angel some stories and played a few games. Then it was time for Johanna's bath and then she went to bed.


3/9/2005
The weekend again and its time to spend some quality time together. We all love the weekends because we get to spend the time together as a family. Today Johanna woke up early and had her bottle and then she had some breakfast.

After breakfast Johanna watched some Barney on the TV. Then she had her bath and Mummy and Daddy got ready to head out as well.

We headed down the town first to get a few bits and then went out to see Mummy's friend in Blanchardstown. When we got there Orlagh, Paddy and Caitlyn were all waiting to see us. Caitlyn is now 8 months old and is getting so big. Orlagh and Paddy could not get over how big Johanna had gotten and how much she walks and talks.

Some friends of Orlagh and Paddy's came and Johanna had a great time playing in the back garden. Johanna was always over looking at Caitlyn and was so happy to see her. We stayed there for a few hours and then headed back to Wicklow.

When we got back to Wicklow Johanna had her bottle and went down for a nap. Granddad Frank and Aunties Meg and Kerri called over to see us and the girls were playing and reading Johanna stories. Then it was time for bed and Johanna headed off to bed like the good little girl she is.


2/9/2005
Johanna woke at 7am this morning; she had her bottle and then played for a while before she had her breakfast. After that she went for a little nap before we headed down town to do a few bits. We went and fed the ducks and swans down at the harbour. When we got home Johanna played on her bike for a while with Daddy pushing her.

After lunch Daddy and Johanna called over to see our friends, Nora, Ben and Sam. It is Nora's last day minding the boys. Johanna had great fun playing with the boys outside. After a while we headed back home and Daddy gave Johanna her bottle and she had a nap.

Later on Granddad Frank, Auntie Meg and Auntie Kerri called over, and then Mummy got home early. We all had some dinner together before, Granddad and the girls left to go home. Johanna played for a while before having her bottle and heading to bed for the night.


1/9/2005
Today all the kids are starting back to school after their holidays. Today is Johanna's cousin Sean's first day of school. Johanna, Daddy, Granny and Granddad all went up to the school to wish Sean and Dayna all the best on their first day. We also met cousin Abbie on her first day too. They all looked lovely in their uniforms. Daddy took loads of photos of everyone.

When we got back to Granny's house, Johanna had a nap. When she got up we headed down the town with Granny and then went to the playground, it was nice and quiet as everyone is back to school. After lunch, Granddad took Johanna out for a nice walk. She loves being outdoors, and as soon as she comes in she wants to go back outside.

When Johanna and Granddad got back to the house, Auntie Karina and cousin Megan were there, it was Megan's first day back in school as well and she looked really well in her uniform. We walked over to their house with them when they left.

Johanna and Daddy stayed for dinner before it was time to head home. Mummy was waiting at the house for us when we got there, Johanna was so happy to see her Mummy and started saying "Out, Out" to get out of the car. Mummy gave Johanna a bath and Johanna was splashing and trying to swim in the bath.

Then it was time for Johanna's bottle, after she finished Daddy and Mummy brought her up to bed and tucked her in for the night. It is so good to be home as we missed Mummy so much, and she is so happy to have us home as she missed us so much too. Mummy says the house isn't a home without Daddy and Johanna in it.