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We had a great Monday, achieving all the lessons I had planned. Then Tuesday Daniel went to Darwin so our day was focused on getting packed up and catching the plane. Wednesday, with Daniel away, was about doing stuff around the house. Thursday was about picking Daniel and Pete up and listening to their stories. Friday – I have no idea what we did Friday morning but we headed off for a river cruise in the afternoon. Saturday was about catching up around the house, cooking for church morning tea and watching a dvd over dinner. Sunday was church and downtime in the afternoon.
Then… at 4.50 I decided to take the kids to the movies to see Ice Age III. We had 1/2 hour to get ourselves ready, including food, and out the door! This is something I would never have attempted when the kids were little but as they get older things change. They all had a job to do to get the family ready – chairs, dinner, waterbottles, jumpers….
The movies here in our town is an outdoor drive in theater. Though our car isn’t really that comfy for lounging in so we parked outside and just took our chairs in. Sitting outside, under the stars (incredible stars too last night) was very relaxing. The kids ate their dinner (a quick fix of minute noodles I cooked at home) while we waited for dark to settle and the movie to begin.
I am so glad we went. It was a fun time – and as one of the kids said when we got home – "Now, that wasn’t so hard was it?" So true. It wasn’t that hard (and yet I’ve put it off over the years) so maybe we’ll go to the movies more in times to come… well, whenever there is a movie worth seeing that is.
A drive-in movie under the stars…how charming! It reminds me of when I was a kid, I LOVED going to the drive-in movies! Good for you, making it happen! (And a double "thumbs up" because, though our kids don't realize it, it DOES take effort to make these things go!)
God Bless,
Lori a.k.a. Plans4You
I, too, need to encourage my children that family time comes first, even though I also need to encourage them to be diligent in their schoolwork. It's such a fine balance!
It looks as though you had a wonderful time on the cruise. Scary, having dangerous beasties nearby!
Annie Kate
It's is about time you got to the movies! Boy I sure do miss those Australian outback stars – nothing like that over here.
Have really enjoyed your last few blogs with the more personal aspect of it. Thank you.
And I quote myself, 'Now, that wasn't too hard, was it?"?!
That was a whole lot of fun!!! Thanks Mum!
PS: We spent Friday morning shopping for Josh! That was tough work – looking for formal and warm clothes, wasn't it?
I am struggling convincing my 13 year old that family time is more important then friend time. I love the idea of going to a drive in as we used to do that as a kid. Unfortunately I don't know of any in Florida to go to. Lord bless your week, Antoinette
Family should come first and it is such a blessing when everyone is trying to get along and work together. Character training really should be more important than our 'studies'.
Thanks for sharing your week.
-Dusti
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I'm trying to get caught up with all the weekly wrapups that I missed last week while I was gone on vacation. Sounds like you had a good week. I'm glad you joined in!
Carol