Here we are again, months after the last post, wondering where the time went! Well we had a monsoon season here in England from May to July which was probably the most depressing summer on memory! Many days I would cry at the site of more rain and having to try and 'enjoy' the 'summer' months! The only saving grace was our trip to Canada which was just incredible and we enjoyed sunshine and quality time with friends and family.
Upon our return we were right back into the thick of it with Pete's shift patterns, Asher starting reception, and looking after a friend's 10 month old baby. Lots changed but it's been good to start some new routines.
I am learning a lot about 'letting go' as we adjust to Asher being at school. He has found the transition quite challenging and is still extremely sensitive about certain things. This has been quite a difficult change for me, as I worry and wonder about how he is doing. God is pushing me to trust in him when I cannot have the control myself. What a lesson for us as parents, to be able to let go and let God! For the last 4 years i've had that control of what he is doing, who he's with, how he feels, just knowing exactly what's going on. What a difference it is not to know for 6 hours of the day what he is feeling, whether he is coping or even enjoying himself, and I have 16 + years left of this!
So the rest of the week looks like this:
Today: Pete home at a reasonable time, hopefully in time to share yummy beef and vegetable stew and warm bread with us.
Tuesday: Library/park visit. Chicken and veg one pot (keeping the meals warm with the chilly weather)
Wednesday: MY BIRTHDAY! Meeting Mum and Sis in town for lunch and SHOPPING, Sausage casserole for dinner, followed by sisters class in the evening with my lovely ladies.
Thursday: Hanging out with friends and play date for the kids. Salmon stir fry for dinner.
Friday: Grandparents day at school, so excited for Asher! Cinema with friends for my birthday, Breaking dawn part 2!!! :)
Saturday: Hospital Visit to see my consultant. Taking the teen girls ice skating in the evening, can't wait!
Sunday: Memorial service and roast dinner at Mums (more birthday treats!)
Doesn't look too bad really, just got to try and fit in some exercise, EYFS planning, sunday school prep, finish the ecclesial rota, make some important phonecalls, cleaning, painting, and of course some time reading my book...speaking of which!
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