I realize I haven't updated this blog for a few months, and I'm sorry, but there is not a whole lot to say! Here is a family update anyway.
Mum is due to have baby in just a few weeks, and I feel like we're on the final stretch now. (Ahaha, pun unintended!) For those who don't know, Mum has been so weak this pregnancy that she has had to be in bed almost constantly. With a lot of adjustments, the family has managed to keep on going without too much trauma involved! Life will be back to normal soon - whatever that is. I suspect it will be another difficult adjustment process - getting used to Mum being in charge again, and having another little one to care for. I'm looking forward to the baby so much though. There is something so sweet and precious about a holding a newborn baby. That first cry, first smile, first word...
More exciting news - my sister Coralie is engaged to be married in November. This is a first for us, a wedding in the family! We are all looking forward to it very much. Venue, dresses, decorations, invitations... I can't wait for the big day. However, it will be tinged with sadness - Coralie will be moving up north shortly after the wedding - that day is one I dread, and it is only looming closer. Hopefully they won’t stay up there long ;)
The little children keep me entertained with the funny things they say. If I ever get enough courage to give a speech at any of their weddings, I'll have a lot of funny stories to tell! The older kids are coming along with their schoolwork. Mum can still teach them from her bed. Leah especially loves to read and is rather proud of her achievements haha.
Recently Jonathan, Isaiah, Daniel and I have been going along to Contra dancing lessons. We all enjoy it heaps! I still laugh about the boys loving it, because when they were younger they were horrified at the idea of dancing. They thought it was just "for girls". Any persuasion Coralie and I tried wouldn't work. I don't know who they thought we were dancing with!
We've had a few birthdays in the last month; Daniel turned 12, and I turned 19. We didn't do a whole lot for them this year; we had a quiet meal together with family. Mum says she has something up her sleeve for mine, but it will have to wait until she has had the baby and is up and about again to carry out. Hmmm....
For some reason I am really looking forward to spring this year. I can't wait to get started on our vege garden! There is something lovely about making salads and meals with veges that you've grown yourself.
So there is a short update on "us". I’ll try and update soon after baby is born.
Rachel
