Like today... I got a hair cut for the second time in two/three months.. That's the shortest time space ever and I needed it, put my foot down (to myself) and followed through with it.. I'm worth it..
I then got to take hubby to Dome for his first time ever... He has plans to return..
We went to my youngest sister-in-laws birthday party at the pool.. She's 9... The kids had fun playing in the water etc.. People commented on their confidence and abilities.. One part was a bit funny because Amalia was sitting on a blow up thing (about half metre above water) and fell backwards into the water.. Another shrieked and I just stood there... And up bobbed miss 4 with a grin on her face.. She was laughing.. I'm aware of her abilities and they became aware after.. Made me proud because I've watched them progress skills wise and others have too which shows I'm not making it up..
I stuck a pile of kids into my bike trailer (picked up second hand for $35!!!), fixed a training wheel for Isaiah (6yrs) and took our first bike trip. This was Isaiah's first bike ride out of our yard. He did really well following instructions, stopping at roads, checking for cars and riding on two wheels instead of 3 or 4 (training wheels don't touch the ground just catch him as he falls).
This is significant because this child has not been interested in bikes pretty much at all and I've not taught him to ride.. So a surprise to me and I'm proud for the achievement also. I can see many more bike rides to come.
I went on a bike ride.. Which is like saying I got off my chubby butt and exercised. I didn't want to but did it for the kids. It wasn't so hard or bad.
Instead of a regular home night I picked papa up from work and we won't to the beach for swimming. Til dark. That was cool.
A funny thing to remember: Vicki took her swimming shorts off to drive home. Not a problem cos she's I'm a car..
Sitting in a park with our other sis in law chatting. Vicki's parents rock up and park next to us. Then we see cats.. I say let's go kitty catching jump out the car and chase.. Vicki follows.. So funny.. She has no pants on.. It's really dark btw..
Anyway..
A car rocks up... She says that's not @&$? Is it?? Our father in law.. To which I say yep it is and he parks next to her car.. Ha ha!!! She's caught in the park minus swimming shorts with her father in law!!! Lol
I rescued her.. Kinda.. I got her a towel.. But it was funny cos it was Vicki.. And she got stuck.. Lol
Uhm... I went to a gathering of women who chatted life stuff.. Encouraging.. Life giving stuff.. Loved it..
Baked biscuits... Did shopping.. Did cleaning.. Did washing.. Made beds.. Fed babies..
Isaiah (6yrs) takes and brings in the baby ducks and chickens every day. He really takes pride in this task and does a great job. He gets fresh water and fresh food for them daily without being asked and turns on and off their special light. He can even get a fresh box with paper when needed.
This is the kind of imitative and servant hearted stuff you look for when finding an employee.. Someone you don't have to tell what needs doing.. I'm proud!!
I have really been getting stuck into the kids clearing the table and cleaning the kitchen. It seems we've slackened off a bit and are not as vigorous or serving as I would like to see. We have been fighting and arguing instead of just doing it. I'm least impressed repeating myself over and over .. I am seeing cleaning the kitchen as a giant learning step for the children to learn to work together. It would be quicker and easier if I did it all myself but I really want highly employable motivated children..
Avigail and Amalia got their ears pierced. Amalia shed a single tear. Avigail did well too but didn't want to keep still. I'm practiced at holding children down when they don't want to be.. (for those of you who think its mean it's no different then a vacc that you force a child to have - cant judge)
(another post)
I meet weekly with two special people. We chatter about all sorts of things. It's really relaxing, thought provoking and encouraging.
Last Sunday I faced a giant and ran our kids church.. I lived.. Couldn't have done it without my helpers though!!
Amalia and Isaiah did swimming lessons while jarah, Avigail and I swam and hung around..
Isaiah and amalia also had dancing at seperate times..
Oh and jarah had special one-on-one time with his nana.. They went to the school assembly and drank milo and ate some lollies.. Then went to the supermarket. This little boy returned feeling very special..
No wonders I feel so busy!!! I have been!!!! Good thing I blog to remember these things...
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