Tuesday 8 January 2013

And so another great December holiday comes to an end.

Well, for the kids. I still have 3 great days before my work year starts. I have lots to share but for now, let's just say that it is totally amazing just how much kids develop in one year.  For the first time ever since we had kids, I had the chance to help Hunter pitch and break camp. For the first time ever we had 3 kids playing in the sea and swimming in the pool amounting to total water happiness and beach joy. For the first time ever one week of camping was way too short. Now we will head for 2 weeks or so. Our time at home has been fun too. Lots of friends and family, swimming and playing. Time shared together.

So here's to the 2013 school year - 3 kids in 3 grades will hold its challenges ( hence I have a great calender change this year from my usual one to allow more space for notes) but I am embracing the challenge with open arms. I am holding my breath and praying that the boys will adapt well- in a new school,and separate classes - the first time they will not be together. Here's wishing you the very best for you school year ahead.

15 comments:

  1. Sounds like an exciting year ahead...good luck xxxx

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  2. oh yes, exciting year ahead!

    Can't wait to hear about your holiday and the kids, and your free time (JEALOUS!) :)

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  3. Glad you had a good break and hope the twins being seperated works!

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  4. Sounds like all is going well for your family. Happy New Year!!

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  5. Happy new year Cat...sounds like you started it off on a perfect note

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  6. The break sounds good - heres to 2013 :)

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  7. Sounds like you guys had an awesome break.

    Good luck for the school year, have no doubt you will cope as you always do xxx

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  8. Enjoy your last 3 days of leave. How did the school run go this morning? I think next year when the school starts, I need to be on leave too.

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  9. Enjoy your 3 days leave - I am GREEN with envy! ;-)
    I have a feeling 2013 is going to be a great and challenging year for us all.

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  10. Good to hear that you all had a lovely holiday. I can't believe how fast the time went. Happy School Year! :)

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  11. good luck to you! My Kid only starts Grade R next week - it's going to be interesting once there's a new baby in the mix as well....

    But...that's a worry for another day.

    Hope you have a fab year! x

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  12. So glad you had a wonderful time camping...I still have happy memories of our camping holidays with our children. What an amazing way to start a year...embracing it with open arms.

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  13. It sounds like you had a great trip! Looking forward to hearing where you went and seeing your pics :)

    Happy New Year Cat!

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  14. The best wishes to you as well! We only started today.
    This year we will also do more camping!

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  15. Thinking of you at the start of this school year, Cat...and hoping it's a great opportunity for everyone. Best of luck to you getting back in the routine, too!

    So fantastic to hear what a great holiday you had! It is incredible to me how these such points in time (a holiday visit to my dad's house, for us) serve to illustrate how much our children grown and change. Amazing. :) :)

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