March and April are the months of “what day is this?” with all the public holidays we have scattered about. While it is nice to have a long weekend here and there it is very hard to get momentum when every second day is a holiday. We work from home and homeschool, so in theory we can work through but who wants to do that (and the kids know its a holiday so down tools). This week felt like a mini holiday though. With the airshow done, there was a sense of calm and relief, and we took a day or two to “recover” – even though I didn’t really do much for the airshow, it did still feel like we were all involved.
Glimmers
(Glimmers are micro-moments of joy that make us feel happy, hopeful, and safe.)
- David’s airshow was on Monday and it was such a huge success. I am so so proud of him. The feedback has all been positive. The articles that have been written have all applauded him and the photos being shared are incredible.
- When I met David he had a large circle of friends. Friends he had had since school. They were a really close bunch and we did everything with all of them. As they got married, we all drifted apart but he has maintained a very close friendship with a small core group who are a big part of our lives. I have never had this so its something I really admire. On Monday some of these friends drove over an hour to come and show support for this airshow. It was so special and after loosing Cameron these friends, who show up for the good and the bad times, have really become the glue that holds us together. I am extremely grateful for these people.
- My ladies walk this week was in the mist on a route that was completely unmarked. BUT we were all prepared, so kept an eye on how far we had walked and ended up turning around at 3km. There were lots of laughs and chats along the way.
- The kids and I met Eve and Zac at a local market on Saturday for brunch. It was so lovely. I found some stunning little prints I want to add to the art wall in my new office (which STILL isnt done *sigh*)
- I had a long whatsapp chat with David’s aunt, largely about Emma but it was nice to vent and chat a bit.
My Weekly Wisdom..
Kiara messaged me this week to tell me she has finished her tasks for the day, it is only 15h30 but her contract says she works until 17h00, does she have to stay until 17h00. I had a chuckle and had to inform her, that yes indeed she has to stay until 17h00. It is now an adjustment for her, one we all had to make. Fortunately for her she is doing something she loves, so it makes it a lot easier to accept.
It is one I am glad that I no longer have to make. Leaving the 9-5 vibe behind me 15 years ago was probably one of the best decisions I have made. I did it for 10 years, I sat in my cubicle, I climbed a few rungs on the ladder. But I hated it. I was possibly just in the wrong job but honestly I was not really keen to hang around and find out.
David and I have been through a lot to get to where we are now. Not all of it good or fun or positive. There were some dark, hard days but if I had to do it over, I would not change a thing. The choices we made have allowed us to be with our kids and each other. I was able to be there for all of Cameron’s sporting events, I could spend days next to the pool guilt free, I could go and watch his cricket games at 13h00 without having to ask someone for permission. I was there for Kiara’s dancing and her school sports events. I have been able to homeschool the Jack and Emma and be a very involved active part of there lives.
Even though David does have a full time job, he has had the flexibility to also be there for the kids, to drop off, pick up and watch sport events. He can take Emma to her markets on a Friday afternoon. He has taken the kids to meetings with him where they have had the opportunity to fly in little planes and meet different people. We can take time off at random times of the year to go visit the kids in Cape Town.
Sure, our bank account isn’t as big as we would like it to be but the memories we are making with our children are priceless. There is no price you can place on the bonds we have within our little family. There is no amount of money in the world that would make me want to give up the life we have created.
I know that we are exceptionally privileged to be able to do this, it is not possible for so many families, which makes me sad. So many of us spend a large portion of our lives just fighting to survive, but that is a whole other blog post.
Picture of the Week
I have decided to change this section up and add in my favourite photo of the week. I chose this photo because it is David in his happy place – outside, talking about airplanes, insurance, surrounded by airplanes!
Wise Words of the Week
Words of the Week
I am joining up with the Word of the Week link party this week so my word for the week would have to be PROUD. This week really was a celebration of David and how proud I am of what he has achieved. Any event has so many moving parts but add in airplanes and pilots and all the safety around that and you there is a ton that needs to be co-ordinated. But he did it and it all came together perfectly.
Until next week!
Yes! I have been totally lost with what day it is and we have more bank holidays to come.
The airshow sounds fantastic, how lovely that David’s friends came to support him.
It sounds like you and David have worked hard to get to where you are now. You should be very proud of yourself and David too! x
A huge well done to David. It sounds like it was a brilliant day, and it is lovely that his friends came to support him.
I have been the same this month with the days of the week, I have to check my diary each morning to remind myself of the actual day.
There are so many more important things than money in life, and although it’s nice to have amazing memories can still be created without it.
The word proud is perfect for your word of the week.
I’m in a similar position where I can take time out of the working day and go to the children’s events or drive them places. I make up time in the evenings and weekends, but it is absolutely worth it and I’d not change it. I’m so glad David’s airshow went well and how fabulous that his group of friends were able to join in. Not surprised that you are proud. #wotw
I’m really pleased to hear the airshow went well for David and how lovely his friends turned up to support him. Our lives in South Africa were a lot similar to yours allowing me time to attend the 2 younger children’s events. I’d missed so much in the UK with the older two with having to work full time. We certainly had a lot of free time that we were able to fill together. We’ll be back one day for sure. #wotw
Well done to David I can see how proud you are of him, and he deserves it. So glad his friends turned up too. I like the word Dicktim too!
It is hard to keep track of the days with lots of public holidays. I’m so glad that David’s airshow was such a success and that so many of his friends came to support him too. Being able to be there for things and have that flexibility is such a blessing and I’m so glad that you are able to have that time and make those memories together. Love your picture and word for the week – definitely a week of proud moments. Dicktim is a good word too – I know a couple of people like that! #WotW
It depends on the holiday; some we used to take off an enjoy but others we absolutely ignored when we were homeschooling. We have lots of little what I refer to as government holidays that don’t really have any sort of celebration to go along with them that the schools are required to have off but we never observed which allowed us to have a much longer summer break. That airshow sounds like it was a great success!