Saturday, April 16, 2011
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Mmmm...
So much has happened since I last wrote - our December holiday was absolutely fantastic - the highlight for me being Sarah and Paulo's wedding! The kids would say the 10 days on holiday next to the river - that was a highlight for me too, but it's not often that I get to dress up, have my hair and make up done, feel like a princess and dance till 2am!! Such a wonderful, special day!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
2010 - New Year!
2010 has a strange feeling to me - it feels like things are going to really get cracking for me - personally and as a family!!
This year, in December, Cameron turns 12 - yes, he's going to be 12 and that means he receives the priesthood and enters the Youth program! This freaks me out a little... NO, it freaks me out A LOT!!! Since when am I old enough to have a child in Young Men who will be a priesthood holder and will serve the sacrament? It just seems so unreal! I get all teary just imagining Cammie serve the sacrament for the first time... Boo hoo!
Robyn's schooling is hopefully going to be on track now - I love her school (it was my old primary school). The teachers and principal are approachable, friendly and helpful and are determined to help Robyn! So, I'm praying that's it for the whole schooling saga!!! Robsie turns 9 in a few days and has requested that we take her to Jimmy's Prawns for her birthday!! So funny!! She is really trying to be a good girl and we often hear her saying her prayers at night... with no reminders from us. So proud of her.
Jared is a crazy boy, still!!! He has us on the go, but can be so loving and sweet!! He adores Cammie, but bullies Robyn for some inexplicable reason. She can just walk past him and he'll try whack her! Nasty boy! He is very cute tho. He calls a jungle gym a "jungiebum". Not sure why, but very cute!!!
This year, in December, Cameron turns 12 - yes, he's going to be 12 and that means he receives the priesthood and enters the Youth program! This freaks me out a little... NO, it freaks me out A LOT!!! Since when am I old enough to have a child in Young Men who will be a priesthood holder and will serve the sacrament? It just seems so unreal! I get all teary just imagining Cammie serve the sacrament for the first time... Boo hoo!
Robyn's schooling is hopefully going to be on track now - I love her school (it was my old primary school). The teachers and principal are approachable, friendly and helpful and are determined to help Robyn! So, I'm praying that's it for the whole schooling saga!!! Robsie turns 9 in a few days and has requested that we take her to Jimmy's Prawns for her birthday!! So funny!! She is really trying to be a good girl and we often hear her saying her prayers at night... with no reminders from us. So proud of her.
Jared is a crazy boy, still!!! He has us on the go, but can be so loving and sweet!! He adores Cammie, but bullies Robyn for some inexplicable reason. She can just walk past him and he'll try whack her! Nasty boy! He is very cute tho. He calls a jungle gym a "jungiebum". Not sure why, but very cute!!!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
I HATE EXAMS...
Yes, it's that horrible time of the year again. Just has everybody is starting to collapse from end-of-year exhaustion the schools hoist the most dreaded thing on us mommies - EXAMS!!!!
And let me warn all those new mommies out there who's kids haven't started writing exams yet - prepare to repeat school again!! I once again know the difference between a homophone and a homonym - how to do mixed fractions and a few details on fruit farming!!!!
If I had just one child, this would be fine, but as most of us have more than one, here lies the problem. Your other child either also needs help studying or doing homework and if you're lucky you've got a 3 year old who likes to DESTROY everything while you're trying to help the older kids!! What fun... Are you feeling my stress levels go up yet?
There are 3 exams left... 2 more after tomorrow and then it's just 15 days and the kids are on holiday and just 18 days and we all go up to Ouma and Oupa and the rest of the family and spend a few weeks there!!! Ooohh, I cannot wait!!!
Hurry up holidays and then... SLOW DOWN!
And let me warn all those new mommies out there who's kids haven't started writing exams yet - prepare to repeat school again!! I once again know the difference between a homophone and a homonym - how to do mixed fractions and a few details on fruit farming!!!!
If I had just one child, this would be fine, but as most of us have more than one, here lies the problem. Your other child either also needs help studying or doing homework and if you're lucky you've got a 3 year old who likes to DESTROY everything while you're trying to help the older kids!! What fun... Are you feeling my stress levels go up yet?
There are 3 exams left... 2 more after tomorrow and then it's just 15 days and the kids are on holiday and just 18 days and we all go up to Ouma and Oupa and the rest of the family and spend a few weeks there!!! Ooohh, I cannot wait!!!
Hurry up holidays and then... SLOW DOWN!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Life ...
Sometimes no matter how much you plan and prepare, life comes along and knocks you down... right down onto the ground!!
It comes from all angles and seems to enjoy tripping you up and seeing if you manage to stay up or if you're going to come crashing down.
I've done quite a lot of crashing down lately - not coping with the demands of being a mom is the big one at the moment. It's a constant sacrifice to give of yourself, your time, your energy, everything that makes you who you are and be a mom.
Robyn has returned to school and so now Jared doesn't have a "friend" around the house so I've become "friend". In fact, he loves his "friend" so much that I can't even go to the toilet without him following me there and shouting at me to show him how I weewee!!! Don't worry I don't show him - but that is the extent of NO PRIVACY in my life right now.
I love my kids but there are moments in my week that I just want to drop them all off somewhere (it would be a safe somewhere not on the side of the N2) and not be a mom for a while. I want to be selfish for a while, but that just isn't how it works!
Another reason why I think I'm feeling so drained is Quen's working hours. He works INSANE hours and we don't really see him during the week and when we do he is so tired he can hardly talk. But even though I miss him so much I am truly grateful to him for trying so hard to look after his family financially. I think of Quen as my hero right now - he has a lot of pressures in his life, but he is managing to stay strong and generally positive.
So yes, life does try knock you down - but I guess that's just life. What's that saying... it's not how many times you get knocked down that counts, it's the getting up again that's important!
It comes from all angles and seems to enjoy tripping you up and seeing if you manage to stay up or if you're going to come crashing down.
I've done quite a lot of crashing down lately - not coping with the demands of being a mom is the big one at the moment. It's a constant sacrifice to give of yourself, your time, your energy, everything that makes you who you are and be a mom.
Robyn has returned to school and so now Jared doesn't have a "friend" around the house so I've become "friend". In fact, he loves his "friend" so much that I can't even go to the toilet without him following me there and shouting at me to show him how I weewee!!! Don't worry I don't show him - but that is the extent of NO PRIVACY in my life right now.
I love my kids but there are moments in my week that I just want to drop them all off somewhere (it would be a safe somewhere not on the side of the N2) and not be a mom for a while. I want to be selfish for a while, but that just isn't how it works!
Another reason why I think I'm feeling so drained is Quen's working hours. He works INSANE hours and we don't really see him during the week and when we do he is so tired he can hardly talk. But even though I miss him so much I am truly grateful to him for trying so hard to look after his family financially. I think of Quen as my hero right now - he has a lot of pressures in his life, but he is managing to stay strong and generally positive.
So yes, life does try knock you down - but I guess that's just life. What's that saying... it's not how many times you get knocked down that counts, it's the getting up again that's important!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
And so... life goes on!
My blog has been terribly neglected - reasons being 1) I don't have an internet connection during the day and 2)nothing much has been happening. Just the same old stuff that fills up my days, months and years! Not complaining - I generally enjoy most of it!
It was my birthday last month and it really was a lovely day. The family woke me up singing Happy Birthday and Quen made me a cup of tea (He makes the ultimate cup of tea)and off Quen and Cammie went to work and school. Then the phonecalls started which I always love!
Paulie and I met at the Nature Reserve where I bought my birthday present (our annual membership to the Nature Reserve) and we had a lovely walk around with Robyn, Joshie and Jared. Had some tea and scones and Paulie gave me my present - the Twilight cd. Oh, we are so rocking in the car! OOOOHHHH, YOU SET MY SOUL ALIGHT!!! Even Jared sings along!!
Afternoon was the usual stuff and then Quen got home early and made a most delicious roast lamb, potatoes, etc. for supper for me. We watched a movie once the kids had gone to bed and chilled.
It was a quiet birthday, but exactly how I wanted it! Thank you to all!
Cammie has just finished writing his second test series - they are a pain I could do without. Ugh, horrible. His school is also going to be doing a revue which starts this coming week. Another, ugh horrible. I absolutely HATE these shows. The late nights for kids - constant demands of make up, clothes, money. Anyway, we'll go watch it and I'm sure we'll enjoy it!
Robyn has her ballet exam on the 16th September which they are working hard to be ready for. I'm sure she's going to really well again. The ballet studio that she belongs to will also be doing a show in November, but I don't think it's as highkey as Cammie's one!!! Thank goodness.
J-baby is hysterical! He jsut does and says the funniest things and makes me laugh. He is also incredibly naughty and pushes us to our limits. I'm really going to have to get stricter with him! Quen wants me to potty-train him, but Jared is showing absolutely NO interest in using the toilet! I'm not willing to force him into this, but I would like to not have the cost of nappies every month.
I spent a lovely weekend in Fisherhaven with Mom, Dad and David the week before my birthday - it was such a lovely, relaxing time. Mom and I walked to the lagoon mouth. It is so beautiful there and I'm grateful I got to spend time with Mom and Dad! They spoilt me rotten!
Quen is working REALLY hard - he's been coming home after 8pm sometimes 10pm for the last two weeks trying to get the whole project finished off. I understand he has to do it and I'm really trying not to complain, but I miss him so much during the week. Jared feels it the most because he doesn't understand why Quen isn't there. At least I can explain to Cammie and Robs why Quen has to work late! Oh well, the project will be over soon!
Anyhoo, I'll try to be more diligent about writing on the blog!! And Ruan, I'm sorry I haven't done the photos yet. Shocking, I know!!! Keep bugging me!
Love you all!
Lxxx
It was my birthday last month and it really was a lovely day. The family woke me up singing Happy Birthday and Quen made me a cup of tea (He makes the ultimate cup of tea)and off Quen and Cammie went to work and school. Then the phonecalls started which I always love!
Paulie and I met at the Nature Reserve where I bought my birthday present (our annual membership to the Nature Reserve) and we had a lovely walk around with Robyn, Joshie and Jared. Had some tea and scones and Paulie gave me my present - the Twilight cd. Oh, we are so rocking in the car! OOOOHHHH, YOU SET MY SOUL ALIGHT!!! Even Jared sings along!!
Afternoon was the usual stuff and then Quen got home early and made a most delicious roast lamb, potatoes, etc. for supper for me. We watched a movie once the kids had gone to bed and chilled.
It was a quiet birthday, but exactly how I wanted it! Thank you to all!
Cammie has just finished writing his second test series - they are a pain I could do without. Ugh, horrible. His school is also going to be doing a revue which starts this coming week. Another, ugh horrible. I absolutely HATE these shows. The late nights for kids - constant demands of make up, clothes, money. Anyway, we'll go watch it and I'm sure we'll enjoy it!
Robyn has her ballet exam on the 16th September which they are working hard to be ready for. I'm sure she's going to really well again. The ballet studio that she belongs to will also be doing a show in November, but I don't think it's as highkey as Cammie's one!!! Thank goodness.
J-baby is hysterical! He jsut does and says the funniest things and makes me laugh. He is also incredibly naughty and pushes us to our limits. I'm really going to have to get stricter with him! Quen wants me to potty-train him, but Jared is showing absolutely NO interest in using the toilet! I'm not willing to force him into this, but I would like to not have the cost of nappies every month.
I spent a lovely weekend in Fisherhaven with Mom, Dad and David the week before my birthday - it was such a lovely, relaxing time. Mom and I walked to the lagoon mouth. It is so beautiful there and I'm grateful I got to spend time with Mom and Dad! They spoilt me rotten!
Quen is working REALLY hard - he's been coming home after 8pm sometimes 10pm for the last two weeks trying to get the whole project finished off. I understand he has to do it and I'm really trying not to complain, but I miss him so much during the week. Jared feels it the most because he doesn't understand why Quen isn't there. At least I can explain to Cammie and Robs why Quen has to work late! Oh well, the project will be over soon!
Anyhoo, I'll try to be more diligent about writing on the blog!! And Ruan, I'm sorry I haven't done the photos yet. Shocking, I know!!! Keep bugging me!
Love you all!
Lxxx
Friday, May 15, 2009
A moment's peace...
Well, Robyn is watching a movie, Jared is sleeping and Quen and Cam have gone off to enjoy some of the Father-Son camp while the weather lasts! The weather is pretty yucky!
So I'm enjoying this moment's peace by checking out facebook quickly and saying hello to my blog! I'm so very proud of myself - I've finally started sewing and I mean really sewing - so far I've mad a variety of little outfits for Robyn's lamb, pyjamas for Cammie and Jared, a tracksuit with cute little frilly additions for a friend's baby girl and now I start on Robyn's pyjamas!!! I rock!!!
Love you all!
So I'm enjoying this moment's peace by checking out facebook quickly and saying hello to my blog! I'm so very proud of myself - I've finally started sewing and I mean really sewing - so far I've mad a variety of little outfits for Robyn's lamb, pyjamas for Cammie and Jared, a tracksuit with cute little frilly additions for a friend's baby girl and now I start on Robyn's pyjamas!!! I rock!!!
Love you all!
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