thankful

I love having a mish mash of photos on my blog because this is truly me, this is my life. Rarely do things work out nicely or neatly for us and my photos definitely reflect this. Some days I can grab my camera and take photos, but most days there just is no time as there are dentist appointments, kid drop-offs, food to cook, cleaning to be done, clothes to be washed, shopping to do. Life huh? I love it though and wouldn't have it any other way.

One - Market purchase
Two - Market Purchase
Three - Pretty mail from Melania
Four - Baking when I should be studying :/

home again

I've started this post in my head so many times, so so many times. Isn't it funny how it always sounds much better when you are thinking about what to write? when it is actually time to write you can't think how to start or what to really write about. Ha! or perhaps it is just me.

The past few weeks have been crazy! crazy busy and just plain old crazy. There was so much going on and so many things that needed to be done. Just thinking about it now it is hard to remember all that occurred during those weeks. That is how crazy it got! But our son arrived safely to his new home up north and although the days seem like a big blur one thing is clear, he has left and it was hard times around here for me. I know he was super duper excited to leave, to experience independence and all of that but I couldn't help but wish he had stayed little just a little longer. But he has a few things to learn that can only be learnt while away from home. It is hard to let go of their hands when you were the one who has always been holding it for so long :( But he is well and eating (according to him) so I am happy.

It was a long drive up, crazy long but it was divided over two days so thankfully didn't feel too bad. The views were spectacular and it is a shame you can't drive and take photos at the same time. The above shots were taken driving through various parts and also during my week while at my sisters to keep myself busy and the last one was taken minutes before I left.

It feels good to get back home though after days away from your other children, I missed them like crazy PLUS missed out on celebrating my youngest boys birthday. Something that will be fixed this weekend :) Next week uni starts and I am eager to finally start. Cannot believe I made it to my last year. Wish me luck!

my son

I wish I could write a beautiful poem but words have long left me and I'm truly no good at that sort of thing. This post has been started many a time but I could never bring myself to finish it as it was way too emotional for me. If it was bad then then today it is a million times worse. Our oldest is leaving in just four days, he is extremely excited to start a new stage in his life (attending uni) and while I did know it would be a hard time I never thought it would be this hard.

I gonna miss him BIG time :(

Everybody has to leave, everybody has to leave their home and come back so they can love it again for all new reasons ~ Donald Miller