I’d like to send a shout-out to the Towers – a massive thank you for letting me bring my small man over for school and more! You have no idea how much your care means to this tired out, stressed mum. I love him to pieces and just want the best in life for him. I know that I’m nothing special, but he is, so going out of your way to help us give him a good education and great friends and a lovely environment means the world to me!

I’m going to stagger off to bed now after a bittersweet day:

-School with Alex, great fun!

-Coffee with Steph and Pri – awesome!

-The Starting Point – my life has just begun!

-The evening – a mixed bag.

Today had its on peculiar beauty, and I loved it, but now I just want to cry. Good nite. XXX

Vinnie is the best, and its painful to think that I’ll soon be leaving him behind. Weep! One of my oldest and my bestest. He’s been there from the beginning of my journey to becoming Australian, and somehow hasn’t chucked me yet.  Vinnie came along when I was a terrified 11 year old, and somehow made me feel that it was ok to be me. He’s mentored me in my love of music, and will always be my only claim to fame. We’ve both lost family members, but his quiet courage  keeps me going. He got me out of a terrible place and for that I will always be grateful.

This weekend he had us over to his place for a glass of wine, movie, BBQ and all. It made me realize more than ever how sad I’ll be to leave. How will I survive?

At least he doesnt “do” blogs…..so I’m pretty sure I’ll get away with my cyber weepfest. Cry for me?

This is for Kari, and any other friendlies out there..

Last year, May 3rd, just hours away from Alex’s 1st birthday party, I slipped on a very wet floor – broke the fibula in my left ankle. I screamed. The pain was deathly and in the emergency room they determined I had to have mandatory surgery – which I did after eight painful and thirsty hours.

A rod and six screws later and I woke up understanding nothing except a deep hankering for morphine.  Add five days in the hospital and off I was in a wheelchair till November.

Here’s the painful truth:

To be continued…

Things have been pretty rough lately, and I’ll tell you this – not fun! But life is more than fun and so we carry on. I’m still here, and He still loves me, so that’s more than enough.

I am a SAHWM!  Starting Monday, I’ll be teaching my little man five days a week! A massive change, but pretty fun. I’m happy that I’ll be fully involved and that we have some plan for stability in his little life.

Ive done a lot of early learning educating in the past, and teaching has always been fun. Right now my head is full of lesson plans, Montessori, and more – such fun! Of course I am bound to a wheelchair/crutches right now, so that makes it more of a challenge.

So here’s how it will go: I will have Alex for the first six hours of the day, and then work for the next six. In order to make it work, certain things are a must. I need to start my day around 5:30 am, time for meditation and Word. The evenings will be full of planning school, home care, packing lunches, ironing, etc. And early bedtimes!

I’ve decided to keep this blog updated daily – so that I am forced to evaluate my progress. I need to make sure that I get enough rest and nutrition: I’ve just had surgery, and have battled chronic bronchitis/bronchial asthma for six months now. Not good.

I’m on a sugar fast – that should help. And I will leave you with a pic of the two cousins. Such manliness.

This is Alex's trendy hairstyle - Dad's idea!

Nothing about this blog is going to be very recent, so if that’s what you’re looking for ….don’t. LOL

I found a treasure chest of memories in my little purse buddy. After these meager words, scroll through and then go rest your eyes – nothing is really clear. Kind of like my life these days. It’s all been set on its head.

If you drink Chivas Regal and own a book that should have been called Too Busy Not To Party, then you will know of what I speak.

In other news, I could use a friend. Maybe one who would loan me the use of their left leg for a month. And I’ve gone and said use twice in the same paragraph – make that 3X.

Also, I cried tonight, as a dear friend is finally tasting the first sweet draught of freedom in two years! I cannot imagine the bravery, courage, and faith it has taken him to get through each day. It humbles me. Just the glimpse of open sky, fresh breeze, the love of many……  I vow to square my shoulders and press on. Sam, my thoughts are with you, and we all love you dearly.

Feeding the animals

Check out their short lil' gowns!

Doesn't get it from me!

Steph with Premo (of robprem.blogspot fame!)

Here's looking at you kid