The second half of this year has been crazy with ministry stuff. Everything from Holiday Club, 2 camps, Black Stump, national YFC Conference in Melbourne, and a Dancing Girls tour to mention the big ones. Ben has missed 13 days of school and not one for being sick. He'd have liked a few extra days to recover. Poor thing has found Kindergarten exhausting. But it is his last day today, I have promised him 6 weeks off to recover and lots of play time. (Another complaint.) Am I making him grow up too fast? As the eldest I do ask him to help me a lot and expect him to do a lot for himself now that he is at school.
The boys play so beautifully together before school, it is often a shame to break up the party to have breakfast and begin the morning rituals of getting ready for school. It will be good just to have a few Pj play days at home, not rushing around so much. Plus being pregnant, I am trying to do only what I must, which is a lot with three hungry, growing and exploring boys. I have many stories of the trouble both Joel and Tobs get up to together. Like sneaking and eating two entire advent calendars by the 6th December and attempting to make two packs of jelly on their own. And where was I while all this was going on...I'd like to say that I took a few minutes to have a lie down or a relaxing bath, but I was putting the bin out and doing the washing. I do want to encourage independence in my children, but sometimes the results are scary.
These are some of the 150 Dance Girls from YFC SA who came in September and became part of our family. We enjoyed watching them minister through their dancing and the sharing of their lives. They are currently in the US on tour.
Our toilet broke for a couple of weeks until Rich went to the hardware shop bought a 15c rubber ring and fixed it. Who needs 'Hire a Hubby'? Tobs tried to help too as you can see. I do have a picture of Rich in the same position which is how Toby got the idea, but it is Christmas and I'll save embarrassing husband pictures for a later time.
Playgroup went to the trains. Cute little steam trains driven by cute little old men who don't look like growing up any time soon. The seats are not the most comfortable so I happily reclined in my picnic chair and let anybody who so desired adopt my children for the day. A couple of mums were happy as some of their children did not want to go on as many rides as they did. Naturally our boys loved it, especially when Grandma Gai arrived for 'Wedding Wednesday' shopping with Aunty Rach and Uncle Grant. The lovely lady behind Joel is Linda, our very valued and enthusiastic Playgroup co-ordinator who does the best job and loves findin things for energetic, crazy boys to do.
My boys in their suits, Rich walking Rach down the aisle, and my bridesmaid sisters Erin and Meg (l to r) in the car on their way to photos. It really was such a beautiful day considering there was quite a bit of apprehension leading up to it all from all.
And us. What a handsome couple! And Darn it, I had to buy a new dress as my growing body didn't fit the dress I had planned to wear. Which by the way did fit me the week previous.
These are some of the 150 Dance Girls from YFC SA who came in September and became part of our family. We enjoyed watching them minister through their dancing and the sharing of their lives. They are currently in the US on tour.
Our toilet broke for a couple of weeks until Rich went to the hardware shop bought a 15c rubber ring and fixed it. Who needs 'Hire a Hubby'? Tobs tried to help too as you can see. I do have a picture of Rich in the same position which is how Toby got the idea, but it is Christmas and I'll save embarrassing husband pictures for a later time.
Playgroup went to the trains. Cute little steam trains driven by cute little old men who don't look like growing up any time soon. The seats are not the most comfortable so I happily reclined in my picnic chair and let anybody who so desired adopt my children for the day. A couple of mums were happy as some of their children did not want to go on as many rides as they did. Naturally our boys loved it, especially when Grandma Gai arrived for 'Wedding Wednesday' shopping with Aunty Rach and Uncle Grant. The lovely lady behind Joel is Linda, our very valued and enthusiastic Playgroup co-ordinator who does the best job and loves findin things for energetic, crazy boys to do.
My boys in their suits, Rich walking Rach down the aisle, and my bridesmaid sisters Erin and Meg (l to r) in the car on their way to photos. It really was such a beautiful day considering there was quite a bit of apprehension leading up to it all from all.
And us. What a handsome couple! And Darn it, I had to buy a new dress as my growing body didn't fit the dress I had planned to wear. Which by the way did fit me the week previous.
