Worker's Day and a Secret of Adulthood

Normally I'm not a fan of holidays in the middle of a week but these days I'll take them all :)

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.

I spent quite a bit of time there today

Today the kids woke at about 8.15 (!) - things are looking up!!! Winter is being GOOD to us.

We faffed around in our bed for a while until Connor announced that he wants Weetbix NOW.

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 :)

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.

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.

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!

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 :)