I’ve spoken about what I can achieve in five hours, but today it was three. I had a sizeable list to get through today – go to the gym, ring up about swimming lessons, call our builder about a few loose ends, do two loads of washing. When I woke up at 6.05am I was full of optimism. I wanted today to be productive so I could cruise through the weekend.

By 7.15am my body had other plans. I hit a wall. I was so tired after the breakfast rush and two school lunches made, as well as the huge day we had yesterday and you know, the whole gestating thing. I had a little lie down in bed and thankfully the kids played nicely for the next hour. I knew by 8am that going to the gym was off the table. I think I would have lasted through the warm up before collapsing in a heap. I got the kids off to kindy and school, then Darby and I headed home.

I thought if I had a little rest on the couch I might bounce back. I put a movie on for Darby and while he watched (and played cannonball with me) I dozed on and off. By 11am I was feeling very drowsy. After feeding Darbs an early lunch we both went to bed around 11.20.

I really should have set an alarm.

Ah 1.55pm I awoke in a sweat. Literally. It was so hot and I was so disoriented. Hubs was supposed to be home around midday, that’s why I didn’t set an alarm. I figured he’d wake me up. After a text, I was advised he was just finishing a few things off and that he could come home in time to pick Quinn up and then Chance.

So I accidentally had a three hour sleep. Seriously!? Three hours!? And got absolutely nothing on my list done. In some ways I’m a bit annoyed at myself, but I have also learnt to listen to my body and just go with what I need at the time.

There’s always tomorrow.

On an Aussie deck

When we had the idea for the deck, this is what we imagined. I love that it has come to life and that our friends can enjoy it with us. Totally worth it.

It’s been a big week here with Chance starting year one on Monday and Quinn starting “big girl kindy” today. Both were very excited about their respective new adventures, and drop off went very well for both of them. Chance had a little tear as I was getting ready to leave but he took some deep breaths and after some extra cuddles he was great. He ran up to me at pick up time and without being asked, said “I had a great day Mama.”

To be honest I wondered how Quinn would go this morning when it was time for me to leave but she was fine. She had decided that only one of the teachers at kindy was “her teacher” which I thought was cute. She just looked so small in there! Such a big girl now, turning 4 in a week. Yikes!

So it’s just me and the nugget today. Everyone kept asking what I’m going to do with my “day off” today. After I finish laughing, I have assured them I have a million things to do and after having a coffee and blogging, my “day” is about 4 hours long. So don’t worry about me. I’ll be able to fill that pretty easily.

I don’t eat KFC. I just can’t do it. It’s revolting and delicious all at the same time and it’s just not for me.

95% of the time.

You see, Hubs LOVES it. And with their 9 pieces for $9.90 Tuesday deal, he ends up grabbing it maybe once a month or so. And most of the time I don’t have a bar of it. But tonight we are watching the final two episodes of Westworld – have you seen this crazy show!??? – so we have decided to make a night if it and eat some dirty bird.

The anticipation is killing me!

Bring it on!

A big week just gone and a big week coming up. Brisbane was great, the drive home a huge success thanks in big part to Jess’ child back seat wrangling, and a successful transition home today with the cool change well and truly here, though I’m sure it’s only temporary.

My big boy starts year one tomorrow and Quinny starts at kindy on Wednesday. Darby and I will be hanging out together a bit over the next few months which will be nice. He’s really starting to be his own little guy with his own ideas and ways of doing things. It’s challenging and quite adorable all at the same time.

As for me, I have a list a mile long of things I’ve been putting off until the new year. It’s slightly overwhelming but I have a tidy house to start the school year so I feel ahead in that respect. Unfortunately I’ve had some sort of nasty chest cold this week and haven’t slept well for days but I’m sure I’m on the mend.

It’s going to be a great year!

So this happened last night.

He wanted to take the tooth home to show Dadda but still wanted the money so he wrote this note.

And now he doesn’t want to part with it at all! Ha ha. One chuffed little guy.

Grumpy and the kids are watching the Tom and Jerry movie, all laughing at the slapstick. Well Grumpy and Chance are laughing at the movie, Quinn is pretend laughing and pretending to think it’s funny and Darby is laughing on cue because he understands that’s socially appropriate behaviour, while watching a movie.

Pure gold. Pure joy.