The kids both started
kindergarten today, and I must say that I still need to pinch myself at regular
intervals to make sure that this isn’t just a dream. School drop-off went really well, with no
tears from either Miss K (who walked to her class all by herself and
immediately made a new friend as she casually rolled out some play dough) or
Mister J (who was a bit more hesitant about his new surroundings, but fell in
love with his new teacher as soon as she said that he may eat his raisins before
class starts) – my heart sings! Words cannot express how thankful I am for
the fact that our kids are happy here in New Zealand and settling in well… Moving continents is a massive decision, and
although the main reason behind this move - for us personally - was the kids’
safety and future, it was still unbelievably hard and painful to uproot them
from everything that they knew and loved.
So today I am an incredibly thankful mama. Sela.
Along with this new chapter for
the kiddos, i.e. starting school in New Zealand, comes an equally exciting new
chapter for me: I call it Chapter Mom.
For the first time since, well, forever, I’m not working full-time, and
with the kids now going to school in the mornings, I’ll have something that I
haven’t had in a long, long time: Free
time. Me-time. Oh, the luxury! Yep, I’ll still be cleaning the house and doing
the laundry, and yep, I’ll start looking out for a job pretty soon, but for
now, sweet and wonderful now, I have an hour or two in the mornings to do as I
please. The thought is almost
overwhelming.
First on my list of to-do’s
want-to-do’s, is, of course, running. Sweet and glorious, long, solo running. Down to the beach; and up along the river banks. Fast and hilly; and long, slow and easy. In the rain and when the sun shines. You name it, I’m going to run it - with the biggest, fattest smile on my face.
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Life is good!
So glad all is going so well
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cat!
DeleteMy Blog list disappears for a few weeks and when it's re-instated you've moved to New Zealand!!!!!! Sounds like you're loving it and definitely made the right choice. Lots of me time and beautiful places to run, what more could a girl ask for?
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best of luck in your new adventure. Cheers!
It certainly has been an eventful few weeks, lol! Thanks so much, Gordon - much appreciated.
DeleteLooks like you have a beautiful country to run!
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning, Wendy. And, best of all: Safe too!
DeleteMy hart sing saam met joune! Geniet elke liewe oomblik, Saartjie! Xxxxx
ReplyDeleteDankie, liefste Saar! My hart is ERG gelukkig! xxxx
DeleteHow exciting or the kids, but even moreso for you:)
ReplyDeleteHope you do enjoy that long and glorious beach run! That photo is stunning, what a beautiful beach to run on too!!!!
Thanks so much, K - it's a glorious chapter for sure. I'm inhaling every minute :) !
DeleteSo glad for all of you. I had to smile reading about young master J and his new teacher. Our young Missus makes us proud! Enjcy the outdoors - the new found time will surprise you with beautiful spots and we can't wait to share your exploration of the countryside
ReplyDeleteDankie vir die saammaak, Tannie Irma - waardeer dit so baie! Ons is SO gelukkig - my hart loop oor! xxxx
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