Today we celebrate 11 years of marriage xx
My heart is sad
This world has lost a wonderful woman who will be very dearly missed.
xx
Happy 9th Birthday!
Monkey Moo. You are 9 today! I feel like you are no longer my baby, and its wonderful to see you growing into a lovely handsome young man.
You still very much love hugs and quiet time
and of course pulling silly faces
you have a very strong will and so much determination.
You really enjoy getting your hair cut once you get a "man bun" aka can tie your hair up on your head with my hair ties
Donuts are a favourite food
We now have a pretty impressive rock collection
I love that we can sit with you and colour in for hours
You still love the water and wearing t shirt and shorts all year round is your clothing of choice
I love this photo!
and we appreciate all your inquisitive questions about life and your concern for others.
I couldn't image our family with out our wee tropical storm
you love to travel and of course teddy still comes too!
We are so impressed with your football skills, you have not given up when it got tough and its great for you to see results when you give it 100%
You are still Master B's baby brother but you are nearly as tall as him and have bigger feet than him.
Monkey Moo we love you to the moon and back in Jokers low rider!
xxxx
You are missed
I miss chatting to you on the phone, you asking how the boys are, what we've been up to. Encouraging me that we are doing a good job with the boys. You had so much kindness and love for others..... Miss you xx
Happy 10th Birthday!
Master B you are 10 today!
You are now a decade old
You still have a very determined spirit
but also very easy going and not too worried about much
You would much rather spend your time in the library than on the football field.
I admire your perseverance
and how the simple things like paper planes bring you such joy
I'm still having to sneak in hugs where I can
Family time is very important to you
but also having time along is good for you to recharge
You and Master B are like two peas in a pod
and so much like Mr B at the same time
I am so proud of you this past year, school is thankfully getting easier.
Our family photos are still awesome
and I'm very glad we take as many photos as we can
so I can remember every moment and every silly face.
Amongst the rush and the chaos you have taught me so much patience and love
You are my monkey moo and we wish you a very Happy Birthday!!!!
and we love you to the moon and back in a blue x-wing
xxx
Where I am right now- 22nd February 2017
Making : avocado on toast
Cooking : simple dinners
Drinking : hot water and lemon
Reading: the news on stuff
Trawling: through last years blog post
Wanting: more sunshine
Looking: forward to the school holidays
Deciding: on what to do on my days not working
Wishing: I had a few extra hours a day
Enjoying: the evening glow
Waiting: my date stamp to arrive
Liking: how independent the boys are becoming
Wondering: where 10 years has gone
Loving: family time
Pondering: the recent fires on the hills
Listening: to the boys enthusiastically play
Considering: more ways to grow succulents
Buying: more pots for plants
Watching: confidence grow
Hoping: we don't get birthday requests for machinery
Marvelling: at farm life
Cringing: at how long the process for fixing our house has taken
Needing: lots of patience
Questioning: how its taken so long to get a foundation report
Smelling: salt water
Wearing: hi vis
Following: my feet, one step in front of the other
Noticing: how much our garden has grown
Knowing: they are both growing up so fast
Thinking: our rock collection has grown the past year
Admiring: my newest acquisition
Getting: great photos the boys have taken
Bookmarking: things to do in Christchurch
Disliking: being tired and grumpy
Opening: packages from Ali express
Feeling: proud of how far we have come in 6 years
Helping: the boys with homework
Hearing: all about the boys days at school when I get home from work
Celebrating: Master B's 10th Birthday next week
Pretending: winter isn't coming
Embracing: my love
