Skip to main content

Photo Update

 
Before you know it, we're in December and rounding up things at school and work for 2013!


Jorja and I enjoyed a girls' night out with Yaya and the Aunts at the end of November. We watched Mamma Mia in Kirstenbosch Gardens and it was loads of fun - even the part when we lay bundled up in dark, sipping tea while the credits rolled!
 
 
When Missy saw her stamp on the next morning still, she was excited all over again!
 
We attended Canal Walk's Snow Park launch last week, much to the delight of Jorja and Ethan who initially (only just for a few moments) struggled to comprehend that all the pretend snow variations and sugary treats were freely available to them!


Seems like Mamma's hand was shaking thanks to a sugar-induced tizz!


"...I could get used to this..."
That same week, Jorja and Madi were invited to attend Annie and Nat's end of year dance show case. Every year the invite comes on the day, which leaves little time for the adults to plan, but more than enough time for the guests of honour to plan matching outfits, hairstyles, handbags...and even squeeze in some pre-event snacks!



 
 
 Then on Monday and Tuesday we cared for Zac while his Mom gave extra care to Andel after his shoulder surgery. Three kids fit into the back seat fine, and even ate well too, but the bed time was a little tricky to implement - given that the 2 toddlers just couldn't contain their excitement when they realised it was a sleep-over!!
 

 
Bonny Babies attended their final swimming lesson of the year, and Jorja showed great progress from "I don't do speedboat exercises..." to "I don't do speedboat exercises unless the camera is on me!"
 
Ethan received his Level 1 certificate for - what must mean - thanks for coming and not bringing the house down ! P-J noted though that Ethan has done considerably more swimming than Jorja did at this age, and he's happy to follow Teach Nelia's instructions, for now! 
 
 
Bonny of Bonny Babies is dreaming of Christmas, can you tell? She's already dressing them up in festive garb, as if in obvious red-and-white-code, reminding the parents to take their kids home for the holidays!


Please Yaya, may I say til the 20th?
 
So many more memories to share, but out of time now! The next blog should be slightly calmer (ha ha - at this time of the year?) and include decorating the tree, the wedding and a few more snaps!

Comments

  1. MimiDecember 12, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    What a lovely update: so good to see the little ones carrying on the cousin-sibling relationship that I used to see with you and our crazy gang.
    Love you.

    ReplyDelete
  2. michelleDecember 12, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    lovely! lots of happy cousins together, having fun!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The week that has been...

"Life as we see it", right? My time so far at the cycle tour office is reminding me of just how demanding life in this age can be - a time seeking instant solution and gratification: We want it now! We won't wait! This is what makes a relaxing, easy going activity seem so rewarding! We've always been fortunate enough to cook with pleasure - obviously more for mine! And since returning from BA, we've also found great enjoyment from leisurely strolls in the neighbourhood or at Sea Point promenade. Take time for this! Here's what we've been a part of this past week: We were encouraged to see a group of students from Bishops come out (even in the rain) and join with the FBC team in painting a mural on the school's new diningroom and kitchen wall. For news and updates visit: http://www.fbcschool.org.za/ We joined over 15 000 walkers in a quest to feed the hungry children in the Western Cape, by participaing in the Blisters for Bread walk on Sunday. We tackl...
1 comment
Read more

That's so amazing about Grace

Scrolling through some photos this afternoon, I came across one of our friend Tarrin-Rae and her new baby girl, Isla, born last Thursday 31 October 2013. Isla Grace Graham I struggled to contain my own emotions as I observed this special moment in Tarrin's life (and new Isla's too) and thought back to my own experiences. I immediately asked Tarrin if I may use this to share a bit more of what I some times feel as a Mom... At first glance, I see relief . She's finally here! We can see her face in real life and we can say out loud "I am a Mommy!" Like my own kids, Isla was in no hurry to be born and labour was induced. What's worse than having to wait 40 weeks to meet your newest family member?? Having to wait longer still! I must confess, that this feeling was mixed with a fair dose of disbelief  on my part too - when I sat quietly resting between visitors and feeds, I had to pinch my literal self and realise - the baby was here. Then I see comfort ....
5 comments
Read more

A trip and a journey

It's a little after 4am and I'm watching my family form letterland characters with their bodies, across my bed. Unless I'm the 'underline' in the word, I have no place to lay my head here... That's a pretty normal situation these days - The only difference today is that instead of a sleepy tussle for my rightful place in the alphabet bed, I'm wide awake, mentally preparing for my drive out to Swellendam at 6am. And it's just dawned on me: this is the first event of the peak season for me, I'm almost on my way out the door and a daunting goal (Ethan's self-soothing) is 3 and a half weeks in motion. Yippee!! I remember thinking about this a lot before heading back to work in August, wondering how (and if!) it could be done and whether I would miss this event altogether because of it - or drive through daily (which aged me considerably during our events in March)... And here I am, almost 4 weeks clear of a 4 year practise - and ev...
1 comment
Read more