I have to chuckle. A friend asked me how my week had been on Sunday, and I said "Normal." Then I had some time to think about it. What is normal in our house?
Last week we had two Dutch guests staying for a couple of nights. Luke developed a ringworm on his face. There were netball matches and the resulting pick-me-up of somewhat nasty team mates who completely ignored my Jess in the congratulations. Then we had the usual early morning dashes out the door and cries of Mom-Mom-Mo-om. A couple of deadlines to meet in the midst. Lots of loads of washing. Shouts of "there's a drought at the moment - move it" whenever a small boy showered. Oh, and Jess's best friend left the school so that was another item on the late night talk it through list to navigate. I think I'm missing a few things. It seems a bit blurred. Dad's birthday, Rachi's birthday, Craig's birthday, Megan's birthday and quite a few other BDs. One goodbye - my cousin's ex-fiance died in a car crash on Sat night. So very sad for his family and for my cousin.
This week? I have a cat on my lap this morning as I type. It's Wednesday and we have fitted in a ballet lesson, cross country, netball, tennis and hockey practice, a trip to the periodontist for implants for Adam (stage 1), coffee with a special friend (highlight!), major document deadline, washing and more washing, website optimisation, a frantic client, several more docs, a finance recon, hitting PnP for milk and bread twice in 3 days. Um. Think I am missing something? Ah, let me not forget my flu.
Ops normal. Full week. Privileged. Realised afresh how very very privileged I am to live in a nice house in a safe area where I don't have to stress about no hot water, no toilets, being cold. Desperately wish that that wasn't the case for so many people I have met through work and that I serve through my NPOs.
A week in Africa. Very different depending who you are. I really cherish the moments. And my special people. If you're reading this, you are one of them!
Hasta la vista blogspot. The day awaits!
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