How fast is this term flying? Every time I look, it’s sped past me again. I have found it hard to slow down the past few weeks and just be. It was great being about to go away two weekends ago and just be me.
Monday – After work today, and picking up the kids from school, we had a wonderful play date at a park. The kids enjoyed scooting around in the crisp air, as winter is definitely approaching. I harvested some leeks from my veggie garden.
Tuesday – Horrible start to this morning with slow, whingy children. I ended up having a spontaneous rant with a friend, who invited me over for a cuppa. I love it when girlfriends take the time to share life with you. Then my day was ready to properly begin. I spent time reading up on a volunteering project I’m part of, a scientific advisory committee looking at approving research for the use of collected cells. These cells will be used in research into asthma and cystic fibrosis. Then I had a Skype meeting with some of the researchers and other people on the committee.
Wednesday – I lead bible study today and we looked at the names of God. I found a wonderful youtube video to share and we spent some time journalling. I made the time to collect all the rose petals that have been drying over my house the last week and a bit. And I have really enjoyed making little posies around the house with different leaves from my garden. This one below even has Basil in it!
Thursday – Today I helped in the canteen. It felt like ages since I’d helped but I got the hang of things easily enough. And I got to make my first apple slinky for someone at recess time. Once I headed home I felt a cold coming on. I thought about resting, and then my to-do list beckoned. Then in the afternoon I found out that Miss 5 had been sent to Buddy class. The second last step in the behavioural management process before being sent to the principal’s office. Breathe…I take a deep breath and imagine I’m anywhere but here, dealing with a small, wonderful child who is just trying to prove that the boundaries in her life are consistent.
Friday – Ok you’ve got me. Woke up with a headache and sore throat, not a great way to start the day. But one coffee catch up planned with a friend had to go ahead, as did a walk on the beach with a student I’m mentoring. 6km walk, great talk, stretches, and banana bread and iced tea to replenish energy. I had enough energy for the drive home before having a sleep for a few hours. Then time to get kids from school before going back to sleep for another hour or two.
Saturday – Me not feeling great today and Master 7 having come down with the cold too, meant hubby took Miss 5 up to see Disney on Ice Frozen with her Aunty, and took Miss 9 with him to a birthday celebration for Grandpa Pat. I slept for a while, then slow and steady I cleaned the main living area/kitchen and got through the mountains of washing. Whilst Master 7 spent most of the day watching Batman cartoon episodes.
{Image Credit – Ally Millington}
Sunday – Master 7 and I built a solar powered vehicle, and tested it out on the trampoline. We also spent time playing board games, Go fishing and Monopoly. I spent the last two days in my pyjamas. Each night getting out of the pyjamas I spent the day in, to get into fresh pyjamas for bed. Must be time for a shower tomorrow.
Thoughts on Life 