To my dearest readers,
Visiting the Great Grandies, going through old photos and eating the entire isle of biscuits I reckon! ;)
We have eaten well, all our meals made in the van. Nothing fancy but simple and easy. I think we splashed out one one coffee and that was about it! Normally on holidays we buy a bit take away as a treat which of course adds up. It's been great to see how our habits and belts have tightened since last Easter in that regard! Needless to say we all felt better for it.
One thing I noticed was how much easier parenting was. The boys spent most of their time with the other kids playing when we were at the park. They were distracted and happy, they slept well at night due to being so physically tired. They came for meals, cuddles and chats and then went off and did their own thing. I wondered is this what parenting used to be like?
Like back in the "good old days" Which I know wern't necessarily the good old days as child mortality rate and life long injury was much higher due to a higher incidence of serious childhood accidents, I have seen some shocking statistics of then vs now. Though many escaped unscathed, many didn't which is important to remember when looking back in reflection.
But that aside, as a parent, I was relaxed. I was not drained at the end of the day. Tired but emotionally there was some left in my tank. I think it is because the kids had more freedom, they were not under my feet, they had enough freedom in their days that they didn't feel the need to battle me.
We have always encouraged the boys to spend lots of time free playing outside, as we get this yard into shape bit by bit they are naturally heading out more and more. Its been difficult seeing as there are some safety issues we are working through regarding fencing, building materials and demolition.
Anyway I hope you have had a wonderful weekend and that you have another one seeing as we are already at the end of a short week!
Much love,
Emma
xx
I hope you have had a lovely, safe, soul replenishing Easter. This post is late, a reflection of the season of life we are in, life is full, and wonderful but there are only so many hours in the day and some things need to get put off to maintain cuddles and relaxation, at the moment it seems to be my blog and the vacuuming.....Ha! And I have chosen blogging over vacuuming at this very moment also, so you all should know you have priority! ;)
We have had a wonderful long weekend in Robe. The boys have had all kinds of adventures! Spending time at the beach, visiting the limestone caves, the sink hole at Mount Gambier, spending time with family, feeding sharks and giant fish. It's just been lovely and I'm was not remotely ready to go home at the end of the weekend. I do wish the weekend would have lasted for just ONE more day!
To spend time togeather, away from the business, away from the house with a never ending list of jobs...my goodness it's a lovely treat.
Visiting the Great Grandies, going through old photos and eating the entire isle of biscuits I reckon! ;)
The old vintage van has not let us down, gosh I love spending time in her. She suits us to a tee!
We have eaten well, all our meals made in the van. Nothing fancy but simple and easy. I think we splashed out one one coffee and that was about it! Normally on holidays we buy a bit take away as a treat which of course adds up. It's been great to see how our habits and belts have tightened since last Easter in that regard! Needless to say we all felt better for it.
One thing I noticed was how much easier parenting was. The boys spent most of their time with the other kids playing when we were at the park. They were distracted and happy, they slept well at night due to being so physically tired. They came for meals, cuddles and chats and then went off and did their own thing. I wondered is this what parenting used to be like?
Like back in the "good old days" Which I know wern't necessarily the good old days as child mortality rate and life long injury was much higher due to a higher incidence of serious childhood accidents, I have seen some shocking statistics of then vs now. Though many escaped unscathed, many didn't which is important to remember when looking back in reflection.
But that aside, as a parent, I was relaxed. I was not drained at the end of the day. Tired but emotionally there was some left in my tank. I think it is because the kids had more freedom, they were not under my feet, they had enough freedom in their days that they didn't feel the need to battle me.
We have always encouraged the boys to spend lots of time free playing outside, as we get this yard into shape bit by bit they are naturally heading out more and more. Its been difficult seeing as there are some safety issues we are working through regarding fencing, building materials and demolition.
Anyway I hope you have had a wonderful weekend and that you have another one seeing as we are already at the end of a short week!
Much love,
Emma
xx
