Closer together

Dinner was at our local Japanese restaurant as the end of the shopping day.  A successful day, one that G found some shoes, finally, after a long search.

Over dinner G shared a past story from his life with a girlfriend at the time, S.  Listening to what unfolded and what had happened really gave me a better understanding of G.  It also, in another way, really reassured me of G's commitment to me, the kids and our relationship.  And an appreciation of how much he opened up his life to me and gave to me.  It was only me that couldn't ask for help or communicate clearly.   I've not doubted that G isn't in it, we've certainly had moments that have confused me but G has always made me see that he's in it.  I'm the one that will hit a rough moment in time and put a wall up.  G's taught me not to, taught me to talk, be fair and stay on topic.

A few things happened this weekend that made me see more clearly his commitment to me.  His love.  It was nice. It felt like I was moving in to a better place after dealing with some trauma.

Tonight I cleared the kids lego, sorted out their clothes, washed their sheets and prepared for the new week.  It's Oscar's birthday coming up.  He's turning 9! Already.

Akuna Bay and Church Point

Weekend time!  It was the first clear weekend with no rain when we could get out on the bike.  We rode the Thumper.  It felt great.  G pointed the bike north and picked the best ride considering the weekend traffic and double demerit points.  We rode freely through the winding roads around Akuna Bay and Church Point.  It was wonderful.

We stopped for lunch at Church Point.  Sharing a seafood platter, it felt like we were a million miles from home as we ate on the water, relaxed and content.

The lookout was awesome.  It doesn't take long from home before we're surrounded by forest and standing on a mountain's edge appreciating the beautiful scenery.

Master G

Looking north to Umina and Ettalong

Sea planes fly over and a scattering of sail boats enjoy the harbour

I'm savouring the time with G before the Canberra trips take him away from home for a longer period of time and when his weekends will be down time and relaxing from a busy and stressful week.

Australia Day

This is the first Australia Day in three years that we were not up with the sun and heading to Clontarf Beach.  The cloudy day and sprinkles of rain brought a relaxed morning and easy day at a friend's home in Beauty Point.

The kids love seeing G's friends and Jaz and Xman.  They play so easily and happily all day.  It's wonderful.

Great day.  Wonderful company. Glass of wine. Nice food. Some laughs.  My friend Rose came along, and its always so good to catch up.  Its amazing how we've reconnected after some years busy in our own worlds.  Our regular dinners with or without the kids are such a good debrief on life.

Today was a perfect way to wrap up the end of school holidays as well.

All Stars!

I'm not sure what this says about me, but I just bought my first pair of All Star Converse shoes!  they are the slim line style.  They are so comfortable.  I wouldn't have given Converse a second glance if it wasn't for G.  We also bought Master O a Converse shirt.  It's very cool

Need a holiday

Dear Universe

Please send G and I a holiday.  I really need to have some time out.  Even for 5 days.

Yours truly
Exhausted

hmmm

I wish I could help reduce G's stress.  He seems stressed with work, there is alot on, there is alot to get across the line this year and make happen.  I wish I could relieve some of that stress.

Little Delight

Sienna is so funny.  This morning she was just so full of life.  A little off the planet as she jumped, skipped and bounced around.  She is so funny.  An absolute delight with her smile and charm.

She is reading her grown up book using a book mark, just like nanna does.  She calls it her 'chapter book' because it has only chapters, no pictures.  It's call 'Girls Stick Together.'