The days seem to run into each other and the next thing I learn its weekend. I deal with things on a daily basis and cant seem to focus on the weeks ahead. I suppose that is how things should be, live to the fullest in the now. The owner of the house asked if he could come and see how things are. Well I got my knickers in a bit of a knot. Firstly I wanted to show respect to the landlord that we were looking after the house. So it was a mad dash to clean and weed the garden. Hopefully we will get the same from our tenants in the UK. Secondly the thought of moving and the unsettling feeling again was just a bit too much to bear. It still amazes me that after living a year in the UK we bought a house. I have not even attempted the newspapers or Internet on the process of buying a house in the US. We have been in the US for 9 months already. This time six years ago I had Melissa coming with me to look at houses. Lisa and I were comparing what was on the market. WOW and WOW again. We were so driven and so intent on getting a home in the UK. How things work out. I think of our tiny little home in the UK and it's filled with love and our wonderful family.
The good news is we don't have to move and can renew the lease for another year. Weight lifted off the shoulders. My friend Mandy has built a beautiful home and has finally found that settled feeling. I long for the feeling of home and where I want to lay my roots and settle. Maybe then Leon will be able to get his chest of draws for all his socks and undies. He still can't believe he is 43 years old and living out of Ikea boxes for his stuff. I have told him to wait he will get his draws but for now he must wait.
My work has been wonderful and I feel bold over that I now have the opportunity to work. The thought of sitting at home doing nothing is a scary one. Too much time on my hands and too many insecure thoughts is not a good idea. I love the kids and adults I am teaching. I really want to do well and make a difference.
Leon has been studying so life is a bit upside down right now. We chat and eat together and that's it. The 3 June is the end. I have been studying for my driver test. I felt like I was 18 years old again. The clerk told me whats wrong with that. He is right because yes its a good wake up call to feel young and vulnerable like a 18 year old again. Spice of life. OK only for a short while. I passed and have my driver test in two weeks. Do I go short skirt and hope to win the officer over. Not a chance in hell.
We celebrated mothers day and met a few friends on the beach. When Leon and I first arrived in the US and sat on the beach we looked around at people all surrounded with friends. We had no one except each other. Never been a hassle for Leon and I but this Sunday we sat on the beach with friends. I kept on saying we have friends, we have a braai, we have happy kids. A good mothers day.
I have longed for a big garden for quite a while. Its a joy but i am totally shattered after the lawn has been mowed.
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| On the beach with FRIENDS. |
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| Happy kids and big kids, skipping shells |
I got a Macy's gift voucher for Mothers Day and I spoilt myself with a new handbag.
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| Funny lady. I was chuffed. My friend Jude in France takes the most amazing pictures. her blog really inspires me to get out and see my surrounds in a whole new light.   EARTH PLACE The kids needed to run and be outside. Just chill. I wanted to be in there company and have fun. These kind of places bring out the best in everyone.      |
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| Add caption Castles in the sand, is a fund raiser. Good fun but a bit cold on the beach so did not stay too long.           |
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