The day started rather early for us ... Toby was a bit confused but decided not to argue and went for his pre-dawn walk with the usual dash about him.










I guess you could say we all have our different way of dealing with the pains of labour!!





Somebody must have done something right ..... Little Tristan turned up safe and sound in his mum's arms at 12:36 7th October, 2006 ... Hooray!!





I guess the Asian influence in the food at the Self household really has had an impact!!



In more ways than one .... Tubby little bugger! (8 Pounds, 8 Ounces for those schooled in the old ways)



One minute everything is just fine.



And the next minute not!!



Here's a mother looking rather happy.



And a cousin or two ...... too!!





Under guise of an "Assistant Holder" ......



...... A very keen Aunty swoops in for the prize.




....... Imogen ..... reclined ..... discussing the events of the previous couple of hours " ......... and then they said like to push and stuff ..... and I was like ..... whatever .... and they were like .... NO .... REALLY and I was like ..... WHAT .... EVER !!!! .... and Pete was saying like .... you're doing great honey .... and I was was like .... I know I am honey!!! "



....... and then in a dramatic turn of events ..... Olivia packs up her baby doll .........



....... addresses the press .... commenting in no uncertain terms ......

"I just want everyone to know that it doesn't matter how cute my little brother is ....... I'm still number one around here"



....... and symbolically storms out of the room ......



...... She enlists the support of a senior member of the family ..... "Come on Grandpa ..... let's blow this joint ...... and Riley .... you can go and bring the car around .... and make it snappy ....."



Only to return some time later armed with a few shifty negotiating tactics .....(suggested quietly during a walk back to the car by a certain senior member of the family) ....



...... Negotiations were swiftly concluded and with a quick check around to make sure the agreement had been properly witnessed .... an inevitable dynamic between older sister and younger brother has begun ....



... The peanut gallery is clearly enthralled by the high drama.



..... and a final pose for the camera!!



...... Initiated with a team hug ...... festivities commenced once more ...... minus mum who is back on the phone again ....



Smiling Uncle Simon Brandishes the trophy.



A whimsical "Grammy" savors the moment.



..... Meanwhile a shuffle nearly erupts again as Olivia makes a move to intimidate her rival ..... Nanna poses unaware .....



..... A rather cavaliar, handsome, brave and pleased with himself ..... cousin "Riley Cooper Meens" steps in to save the day .....



Meanwhile mum somehow manages to get herself another nurse ....



....and they're all mine ..... she gloats ....



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