Smile

Two months old and Carla's first Christmas. It's a pity the Thai people don't recognize the holiday, however, that won't stop us from celebrating.

I managed to catch Carla smiling on film last night. I think it was worth the wait.

Merry Christmas

We'd just like to wish all our family and friends a Merry Christmas. Take care and stay safe.

Latest news

• I picked up Carla's first passport the other day. It only took nine days from lodging the application to delivery. Not bad considering the passport is produced in Canberra.
• I'll be flying into Sydney on Thai airways flight TG995 on Monday 29th December, and no the girls won't be joining me.
• Carla is now 3.940 Kg's and 54 cm in length.
  

Here we go again

I told you this political farce was far from over.

The Red army has fought back after the 3rd Prime Minister to be elected in 4 months took up his post. I'm no longer interested in names, however, this bloke is only 44 years old and was educated at Oxford.
He hasn't any policies and is only just deciding who should join him in cabinet, but hey, what the hell, good luck buddy!

6.2 weeks

As you can see from the photo Carla is getting bigger. Her last official weight was 3.710 kilo's taken a week or two ago. The Doctor says she could be bigger but there's nothing to worry about.

Apart from bouts of constipation, excessive flatulence and the nightly 'hissy fits' she seems to be a normal little bub. We've been treated to a few smiles (even though Carla has no idea what a smile is yet) which I can only describe as amazing and make me feel great.
We have started taking her out more often, mostly to a small park near the market in the late afternoon when it isn't too hot. She also gets lots of visits from family and friends which means she is not looking at me all day and I can go out and have some much needed downtime.
Hopefully it won't be too long before she meets her Aussie family as I'm sure she finds all the Thai conversations a little loud and confusing at times... I know I do.

Other news

• Carla was granted Australian Citizenship by Descent on the 25th November 2008.
• Bruce finally made it out of Bangkok on Friday night after a weeks delay. Thank Buddha it was the Kings Birthday, otherwise who knows how long the protesters might have stayed.
• The Peoples Alliance for Democracy or PAD (the current opposition party) look like forming a government which should appease the protesters, however, will probably incite the supporters of the current government in crisis, so it will probably be back to step one...

Congratulations Kate and Moff

Andrew Russell Moffatt.

Born: Wednesday 3rd December 2008 at 13:05 in Sydney.
Weight: 3.1 kg
Height: 50 cm

All the best mum and dad. Let the fun and games begin!