Term 1 down

Wow it has gone fast! Seems not long ago I was writing that school holidays were over and term was beginning.

So over the past few weeks…

We had a lovely 5 days in Perth for the wedding of Justin’s cousin Ben. Weather was warm, we got to go out on Adas’s boat and sail on the Swan River and dabble our feet a few times in the ocean. The wedding itself was gorgeous and the reception was great fun. It is always nice to get to Perth because Adas and Lin look after us so well. I got to have a few sleep-ins and nights out (‘Chicago’ at the Burswood Casino) and it was Lin’s Birthday so it was great to be there to celebrate that.On Adas's Boat, on the Swan River with Justin in the drivers seat.

Kate was good enough to be the nanny while we were away. She ran a tight ship and the girls were mostly well behaved, and it was so much appreciated. She was then able to stay the next week into Easter, which meant a few more nights out and gatherings together. Good times.

I can’t remember if I wrote that Holly made it into the PSSA for swimming. She came first in her heat, but didn’t make it to the next round as it was based on times and she wasn’t the fastest. Nonetheless we were very proud of her.

Cross Country running was then on at school and Kate and Mum were on hand to cheer them on. Holly came 3rd, Meggie 2nd and Jess “somewhere in the pack” in their respective age groups.

On the job front, I have accepted the new position and I start last week of April. I am not so worried about the work, but actually how I am going to get everyone where they need to go in the mornings. I have had a good run the last few years with being able to get the kids to school etc, but now I have to start at 8.30am so this means a big shift in the way things are going to be organised. I guess it will take some time to get used to Justin taking on more of the “kid” responsibility, but I am sure he is up for the job as it means a lot to me and my career.

Amy is still talking in the third person. “Amy is hungry”. “Amy is cranky”, “Amy just saw a blue truck” etc. Since returning form Perth where she had us both with undivided attention 24hrs a day, she has become very clingy and won’t leave us alone. She chucked a major tantrum when I left her a Possums yesterday, and wouldn’t stay over at Jacob’s for his 4th birthday on the weekend. Hopefully she is going to snap out of this soon, cause it is wearing very thin!
IMGP2439

Holly is making the Sacrament of Penance tomorrow Night. First confession we called it. In June she’ll be doing her First Communion but I don’t know if they wear the white dress anymore. Must look into it.

Lots of babies waiting in the wings at the moment. It was nice to see Sascha looking so well at 6 months pregnant. Emma is blooming with not long to go (will she make it to the baby shower Sim and I have organised for her????) and Rowena is 29 weeks. I’d better get cracking with some blankets!

Happy Easter just gone!


2 thoughts on “Term 1 down

  1. Hi Fran,

    I stumbled upon your blog (commend you on your time management esp. with four gorgeous girls and working).

    I am amazed at how the Scholtens Family has grown. Paul and Irene must be very proud of you all and the beautiful grandchildren that you have blessed them with.

    I have two girls 11 and 7 and they manage to fill my time. Give my love to the family, and keep up the blogging.

    Allison

Comments are closed.