The kids are really, really enjoying themselves and have kind of forgotten that they have parents and limits and boundaries. This can be quite distressful at times. To deal with that, they get to watch Curious George and other cute programmes on TV. Right now though, they're watching too much TV and I hope to set that right soon.
Today, the battle of my mind was Crazy Age vs Optimal Travel Time. I had to remind myself that despite their current highly energetic and demanding ages of 2 and 5 years respectively, their age was one of the biggest reasons why taking this trip at this time fit so well.
We visited the Snader's home church, Taftsville Chapel this morning and by sheer (great) coincidence, they were having a potluck lunch after the service. Let's just say that after they recruited P-J to braai all the meat, everyone was a winner! Just for the record: it turns out that the song "Indescribable" is in a high key all the world over...
Jorja broke open another new dress from Yaya's gift pack and attached herself to Jane - the co-ordinator of the lunch arrangements. We hardly saw her after church because she was busy laying the tables, fetching the silverware and bringing out the food. When lunch was served, she asked that I hold her food until after she was finished pouring the drinks with Pappa Dale!
Meanwhile, Ethan had exhausted himself in the play room, playing handyman and knocking everything his eye could see with the toy hammer right in the quiet moments of the meeting and was fast asleep by the time we were ready to eat. He enjoyed a snooze on the picnic blanket under the tree.
On our way home, we stopped by the driving range and then Lake Pinneo - complete with beachfront, sandy shores and a play park! It was just the kind of refreshment we needed for this hot day and we vowed to return soon!
As I dealt with my issues during the day, I was reminded of some of P-J's great qualities: Persevering in the heat after his first 2 days of haying, feeling tired and a little achy; Giving of his time and effort to prepare all the meat for the Taftsville potluck and still; Understanding when I was tied up with the kids and couldn't be a better wife, bringing ice cold refreshments, offering a chair or handing out back rubs. What an inspiration!
Today, the battle of my mind was Crazy Age vs Optimal Travel Time. I had to remind myself that despite their current highly energetic and demanding ages of 2 and 5 years respectively, their age was one of the biggest reasons why taking this trip at this time fit so well.
We visited the Snader's home church, Taftsville Chapel this morning and by sheer (great) coincidence, they were having a potluck lunch after the service. Let's just say that after they recruited P-J to braai all the meat, everyone was a winner! Just for the record: it turns out that the song "Indescribable" is in a high key all the world over...
Jorja broke open another new dress from Yaya's gift pack and attached herself to Jane - the co-ordinator of the lunch arrangements. We hardly saw her after church because she was busy laying the tables, fetching the silverware and bringing out the food. When lunch was served, she asked that I hold her food until after she was finished pouring the drinks with Pappa Dale!
Meanwhile, Ethan had exhausted himself in the play room, playing handyman and knocking everything his eye could see with the toy hammer right in the quiet moments of the meeting and was fast asleep by the time we were ready to eat. He enjoyed a snooze on the picnic blanket under the tree.
On our way home, we stopped by the driving range and then Lake Pinneo - complete with beachfront, sandy shores and a play park! It was just the kind of refreshment we needed for this hot day and we vowed to return soon!
As I dealt with my issues during the day, I was reminded of some of P-J's great qualities: Persevering in the heat after his first 2 days of haying, feeling tired and a little achy; Giving of his time and effort to prepare all the meat for the Taftsville potluck and still; Understanding when I was tied up with the kids and couldn't be a better wife, bringing ice cold refreshments, offering a chair or handing out back rubs. What an inspiration!
The beach looks lovely! And all done in a pretty dress!
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