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FOR TODAY Saturday 10th July

Outside my window...The rain has been falling on and off today bringing much cooler temperatures after the glorious days we have been experiencing.

I am thinking... It has been good to see see two of my Aunts (this past week )that I haven't seen in a while.

I am thankful for...the weekend after 2 weeks of being very busy with a client.

From the learning rooms... J has done two module tests and a quarterly test for science this week,achieving an average of 90%; K has completed her language goals and her maths math syllabus , attaining an average of 94,4 %! Z has achieved his math goals and has very little language to do before out holiday.....roll on holidays!

From the kitchen...a perfectly braaied steak and Asian cabbage salad from the kitchen of my cousin and his his wife. Will definitely be making that one soon!

I am wearing...pink pyjamas and my soft fluffy white gown.

I am creating....a list of what to take on holiday!

I am going...to wrap Js birthday presents tonight as we are celebrating his birthday early with family tomorrow.

I am reading... a new magazine called Shared Earth that a friend has written an article for.

I am hoping...for a better nights sleep tonight as I fell asleep on the couch last night and then couldn't sleep well after that.

I am hearing...the laughter of my children as their dad is playing with them.

Around the house...there are things to be done before the family arrive tomorrow.

One of my favorite things...the feeling of having had a good work out. Even though muscles may ache, its still good!

A few plans for the rest of the week: A moms support meeting on Monday; a hike to a nearby waterfall after the rains; dinner with friends; an evening of creativity making a mosaic mirror as a gift for my daughters birthday and then off to KZN on the first flight on Friday...its going to be busy!
Here is picture thought I am sharing.....

My they have grown!

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For Today Monday 13th April

Outside my window...it is really dark as Autumn has set in and the evenings are much cooler.

I am thinking...it would be good if the holidays were a little longer.

I am thankful for...the forests we have close to our home where we can unwind and clear the cobwebs.

From the learning rooms...well, not much as it has been holidays ,but we start a new phase this week as we head into the new term with Josh doing more self study and me taking the role of mentor. The younger two and I will be will tackling the character trait of orderliness. We have been reading Little Pilgrims Progress over the holiday.

From the kitchen and the braai...lamb chops, chicken , butternut salad , coleslaw, green salads

I am wearing...a comfortable pair of pants and a warm fleecy top in my favourite browns

I am creating...beanies for newborn babies as a local hospital needs them for the winter and K and I are knitting a teddy bear together for baby Eric.

I am going....to take the kids out for their last holiday outing to laser quest and 10 pin bowling in the morning.

I am reading...Preparing Your Daughter For Every Woman's Battle. A very well written book for anyone who has young ladies in their home!

I am hoping...to have a wonderful school term ahead.

I am hearing...the sounds of 5 guys playing a soccer match on the x box....not my favourite sound...

Around the house...there is a wonderful aroma of fresh cotton as my burner is burning.

One of my favorite things...hugs from my youngest whose primary love language is physical touch.

A few plans for the rest of the week: meet with my friend to plan our menu for our camping trip in two weeks time ;to have our dental check ups ; orthodontist for J and ENT check up for Z.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

We had a walk in the forest this evening and the boys had great fun climbing a fallen tree. We have our nephew here again so the boys can make the most of their time together before my sister and her family leave for Ladybrand.

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