The following day was somewhat WORSE then that day. I did end up having to chase chickens too. I was begging for a miracle, and for some time. I managed to bake the bestest chocolate cake though! So proud.
Michael is so busy between work & church stuff & going to the gym I *feel* like a single parent, solo parenting, solo doing everything really & for those in the know, I know so many single parents who do NOT work to earn their income!! Call it what you will, I do the majority of the parenting in this place!
I don't get to stop 'work' because the clock ticks over 5pm and I don't want to... but lets face it... I am NOT super woman, or super mum, and I do need a break, some time out.
Then Michael got home. Stayed home. Put the kids to bed. CUDDLED ME FOR EVER :). THE WHOLE NIGHT :) :)
Fri, I spent the day on a natural high. I had gotten my miracle, gotten my time, gotten a whole lot of attention. So worth it!
So I organised a babysitter for my 3 older children and a camping trip for just us & the baby. That was so flipping awesome!!!
I can't 4wd (drive) cos I am too chicken! But I actually enjoyed it this time :) First time ever! I might even learn to DRIVE the 4wd trek?!?
Camped over night in a lovely yet noisy secluded spot in the middle of no where. Can't wait to go back. We even slept in til 10 o'clock! Don't remember a time that even happened.
As we returned the children were excited about their own adventures, with tons of things to tell us. They are still talking about it. Playing games about it. Acting out their adventures.
Really, I got alot more than I asked for. A Miracle. Some Time. & feel tons n tons better for it. & I don't think I will let that much time pass before we go away again... just us two (plus bubba)... Actually giving birth to Avigail was the last time but I am not sure you could count that as quality time?
When was the last time YOU went away??
I am ready once again, to play joyfully, train, and endure life in my household...
10 Things I am Thankful for:
1. Friends & Family members who asked me how I was going and if they could do something for me - true and worthy relationships!!
2. Babysitters x4. Brother-in-law who gave one-on-one with my boy, I hear you have lots more money then me...
3. Answered Prayer
4. Miracle
5. Time, with Michael. So Peaceful.
6. The children were cared for by people who genuinely love them, just for us
7. Long Weekend
8. Rejuvenated Spirit
9. A quiet spot to revisit with friends and family off the track from other potential campers
10. A hope, renewed and strengthened.
As for the catching up on the washing, and house work I am still unsure.. but it's getting there...
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