I was chatting in the lift at work to some random stranger ... as I do... and she said, it's like a mini Sat and Sun rolled up in one.
That was exactly it. Sat stuff - errands, some fun and Sun stuff - a bit of the crazy kid thing and prepping for work.
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| I spent quite a bit of time there today |
We faffed around in our bed for a while until Connor announced that he wants Weetbix NOW.
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| the children are now hooked on Lego - D is in boy heaven. He says it's a milestone :) |
The cupcakes are made and all ready in the plastic containers (I need to label them) but are not Pinterest-worthy so I didn't bother taking pics.
They do taste very nice though. I figured it's only for 4 and 5 year olds - why do they have to look good too? :)
I used two recipes. A Martha Stewart one (made 18) and a pre-packaged mix (made 12) so we had 6 for us. The kids couldn't wait to taste them and were all "thank you Mummy for making us such nice cupcakes" (unprompted!) which makes all the mess worthwhile.
I did most of it while they were eating breakfast so the kids only placed the muffin liners in the pans.
Kendra had a bit of a sore tummy this morning but the minute I said "who's coming to the shops with me?" she was up and about :)
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| Kendra falling asleep in my bed one night (if they're going crazy I bring one to my bed to fall asleep) Taken with flash - flash is a beautiful thing :) |
Alas, I couldn't find decent-fitting jeans at my nearest Edgars and Woolies jeans don't suit my shape.
But we had a DIVINE lunch - D and I had fettucine with meatballs. It was perfect.
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| Connor makes these masterpieces and instructs everyone to not TOUCH his stuff while he's at school |
Home for a 1.5 hour nap for all 4 of us. I could have slept for double that time...
In other news, I'm almost up to date with April photos - have about 2 hours left if I focus - which means I can do my Project Life this weekend.
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| Totally and unashamedly obsessed by the sunsets! |
We really and truly have the BEST sunsets in South Africa! Much better than at the sea :)
I'll hopefully post all about my goals tomorrow but I have a LONG day at work so who knows if I'll be in the mood for lots of writing or if you'll just get some pretty pics :) And next week isn't looking better - I'm sure Nanny S will be doing some overtime.
I can't tell you enough how much all the comments and emails helped after that work post. I am lagging behind because I'm obviously slower... but you're all right - whether they realise it or not, I do need to have a period of adjustment and will probably only hit my stride after at least one complete project. The thing that keeps me positive is I have really good instincts about this stuff and I'm really good with the people. I build rapport quickly with the clients and they tell me "things" they wouldn't normally say to people doing the work I do.
And for you who have been praying, don't stop - I can feel the covering!
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| through the study window |
Let me share another one of my Secrets of Adulthood:
I asked myself on Monday, "honestly, what's the worse that could happen?" I could totally not cope, resign in shame and be out of a job. So what? I have a very healthy savings account and could live for a year without work (although I'm a bit mingy about dipping into savings...) I'm a T so I really don't care very much what people say about me. If they do talk, I'll know I'd done the very best I could at the time and that is nothing to be ashamed of.
So then I could relax a bit :)
What are some of the things you tell yourself so you can cope?
How was your Worker's Day?
PS there's a whole debacle about the govt wanting to cut down on the number of public holidays. I say NO WAY - leave them as is. I seriously LIVE for them :)
