Must Do

Below is my current must do list, which explains why I have not posted much recently:

• write leadership proposal for school
• sew Scottish kilt and costume for Patrick's play (in which he has the lead "Douglas Doom Face"
• write a 2500 word assignment by Sept 8
• find costumes for Sam and Patrick for Disco tonight (!)
• find a babysitter for Jen's 10th Wedding Anniversary dinner for tomorrow night (!!)
• ring all of my sisters so they know I still love them
• do some damn washing
• mark my Study of Religion papers
• decide what I want to do for my birthday next week.

I'm tired.

Watch this space!

I know it doesn't look very spectacular right now, but this is Kelv's plan to feed the world. I've written previous posts about riding the roller coaster of Kel's grand plans, but this one does have considerable merit - he does a great job at growing vegies and herbs. In the last couple of weeks we have planted strawberries, snow peas, watermelon, cos lettuce, tomatoes, spring onions, rosemary, capsicums and a cumquat tree. The kids have enjoyed the whole project and are each looking after their own sections. We've resurrected the compost bin and are determined to stick at this project - at least until we have our first harvest. I'll keep a photo diary of our 'patch' and let you know how we go.

It really is very easy to throw a few things in the garden - I challenge you to have a go and join in the fun.

Well, I'm back..Kelvin and I had a lovely weekend away and Nettie and Rose watched the kids for a whole weekend. Magic. We've returned with promises to simplify our lives and find more time to relax and just be..

So in an attempt to streamline things, here's a quick update since my last post in 25 words or less:

Patrick in Japanese speaking competition, Sam in Optiminds, Bella hates kindy room, Kelv addicted to iphone, I've done another assignment. Six weeks to holidays. Duh!

See ya,

Kath

Brace yourself..

..for a vent.

I have been indulging in lots of introspection lately. I've been doing my current job for nearly four years and in that time have had a baby and worked full time. My job is very stressful and starts at 5.30 each day when I work remotely on my computer. I then turn off my computer at 6.30am and get the kids ready for school and daycare and leave for work at 7.30. From the moment I get to work my day is frenetic. I love my job but it is extremely demanding. I am a DP at a P-12 school and responsible for managing the calendar, staff, senior students and overall development of the College. I finish work at 5pm, rush home to pick up Bella and then Kel and I cook tea, spend time with kids, put them to bed, clean up and then I always fall asleep as soon as I turn the TV on - despite my best efforts to try and stay awake and do some reading for the Masters course I am trying to complete. A difficult day to 'do' with 3 children.
Anyway..I think I'm tired. (It is always dangerous to admit this because once you verbalise it, you start to realise how really tired you are and you know you need to actually do something about it.)

I had a meltdown at work this week, so Kel and I have decided I need to get away - from work and the kids, just for a couple of days. Organising this is a challenge in itself, but I am looking forward to it. I want to just sit for a day, have no mobile, laptop, diary, lunches to make, lecture notes staring at me, permission notes to sign, piles of washing, no rushing..

I love my job and adore my little ones, but I have not had a weekend without any of the children for over 12 years and this last 2 years in particular have been incredibly taxing.

See you on the other side..