Week 19

Everything returned to some sort of normal routine this week.  The boys had a full week of school. That left us all feeling a bit tired but we worked through it.  The government put out guidance that everyone should be teleworking for the next few weeks.  So, Andrew joined me at home for the week.  We had a few medical appointments, so it seems like we are catching up on 3 years of minimal medical screenings from Fiji.  No major concerns to report just working things through the system.  I did finally get a new pair of contact lenses so I am seeing the world a lot better now.

We did receive a bit of sad news this week.  Our housekeeper in Fiji, Niria, passed away on 13 Jan.  This was a bit shocking but we believe it was due to breast cancer that did not properly diagnosed.  I spent some time trying to find a picture of her but I suppose that is the sign of a wonderful housekeeper.  She was an amazing lady, loyal and trustworthy.  She loved the boys like they were one of her own. 

The good news for the week is that our air shipment from Fiji will finally be delivered next week.  Finally, we will have LEGOs, kitchen tools, the piano, and the projector.  The items that should have been here the fastest are the last to arrive.  I hope that its arrival will put our general unsettled feeling to rest. We can really feel at home now for the next 2.5 ish years.

We are gearing up for another yucky winter storm system to come through the area.  We spent Saturday clearing the downed branches from the previous snow storm. We got out our new fire pit and enjoyed the warmth of some of the burning wood while being outside for most of the day.

We also had a big adult Christmas present arrive.  Andrew and I decided to purchase a Peloton Tread.  Fiji sort of broke me.  I have been having a difficult time running outside.  Surprisingly, I got quite attached to having a treadmill in the house.  I am excited to try the bad boy out and get more runs in.

I’m sure as spring rolls around I will get outside more frequently.  But I like that this will give us a bit more flexibility to get exercise in.

I leave you with my fortune cookie words of wisdom for this week:

Week 18

The new year has begun with an explosion of white. The boys were supposed to return to school this week but Mother Nature had other plans. Because of the size of the county where we live, all of the schools stayed shut down despite the fact that our area could be traversed with relative ease. We will just call this an extension of our winter break.

Getting in a little snowball fight with neighbors.

Tried to teach the boys how to make a snowman!

We did try to be proactive in the house. Lots of rearranging and cleaning things up. I did manage a spot of time to relax.

We also took down the majority of our inside Christmas decorations. This left Silvio a bit sad.

We shall see what is in store for us this next week of school.

A New Year

2022

The calendar has changed. We start afresh. I have some intentions for the year ahead.

I am hoping to continue with using this platform instead of Facebook and limit my use of social media in that way.

I hope to be more patient and present for our family.

I hope to get back on track with my healthy lifestyle (things sort of got blown of track the past few months).

I hope to read more books, specifically get through this one.

Short list of aims but I think it will keep me busy. Hope your goals, aims, ambitions, or whatever you choose to call them are attainable this year!

Holidays Part 2

The holidays continued with someone losing their two front teeth shortly before Christmas...

we had a quiet Christmas day at home...

and we visited the Giesey crew for some snow and fun!

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Holidays Part 1

It has been quite busy the past few weeks. We got to celebrate Thanksgiving...

in Disney World, our car arrived from Fiji...

then our household goods via the ship arrived...

we picked out a Christmas tree....

enjoyed an early Christmas with Grandma Dee and Grandpa Nick,

Oops - Week 12 and into 13

 Weeks are whizzing by and I am not keeping up very well. We ended last week with a big achievement. The boys both got their first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. I am proud of them for doing this and keeping our family safe.

We also decided to get a bit more furniture in the house. We may almost be done furnishing the house. If only our things from Fiji would arrive, then we would really be done. At least our reading/music room looks much more inviting and ready for all to enjoy their pursuits.

Week 11

This week was a short one. The election day and teacher work days made it zoom past. That did not stop us from celebrating Daddy’s birthday.

I made an adult and a kid menu!

First time for steaks a long while!

In other news, we are still waiting on our things to come from Fiji. I hope it is happening this month. I will feel a lot more settled then. I also got the boys appointments for their Covid vaccines. Come Christmas time we will all be vaccinated and I can feel a bit better about life.

Speaking of Christmas time, I apparently need to get started on gifts. When did this happen? Why do I feel rushed about Christmas gifts at the beginning of November? This is absurd. Trying to roll with it. Looking forward to a fun winter break where we all can relax.

Halloween

We made it through the first quarter of the school year, just in time for Halloween.

It was a wonderful experience. After three years overseas, the boys got to experience a true Halloween and actually remember it. We got a couple of big pumpkins and carved them before heading out to trick or treat. We even brought Silvio and Walter out for the experience. The neighborhood was hopping and the evening was perfect for walking around outside.