Well, it has been a ‘big’ week for the Biddles with Jordy starting playschool at Cygnet Pre-primary on Wednesday 16th January - a day I think ‘mommy’ was dreading, but which was not as bad as expected. When we took Jordy to see his teachers he seemed keen to say goodbye to ‘mom and dad’ only to realise later, that we’d be leaving him at school until 10am. Apparently he was fine after we left - not even looking around for us too much, until just before 10am when he got anxious and started crying, so it was perfect timing that we opted to fetch him at 10. On thursday he was aware of what was to happen and was tearful when we left, not really managing much of a smile for the 2 hours he was at school, and only too happy to come home at 10am. Feeling a bit concerned, I asked the teacher whether she felt Jordy would be okay and she assured me that he really does enjoy it and gets involved with all the activities. Anyway, friday came and it was back to school and while he was a little upset when we dropped Jordy off, he was a lot more settled at school, and when we fetched him he was glad to see us but wasn’t overly anxious to leave. This week again, Jordy will be going every day for 2 or 3 hours in the morning, which is all part of the settling routine, but from next monday it will be just monday, wednesday and friday mornings that he’ll go to school which will be good for him, but also for us, as 5 mornings are too many - we will miss him too much!
It’s actually quite amazing how Jordy has bonded more with me this week since he’s been going to school, since he’s been favouring spending time with his dad and grandpa a lot lately, which is normal and very much part of the male bonding they need to do, but it’s hard knowing I’ve had to compete for his attention and like for my mom, we are very much in the background. This week though, he gives me lots of loves and kisses and things seem to have turned around which is really special - not to say that I am favoured over Mark, but there’s a balance now. While it’s exhausting and we as adults run out of energy before our kids do, we’ve had such a special time with Jordy these last few weeks, and are so enjoying any time we spend together. It makes me realise that it was a good thing we’ve waited before having another child, which will make it nearly a 3 year gap, as we’ve had the chance to spend time with Jordy and bond with him. We are feeling more prepared to contemplate the thought of baby number 2 arriving late 2008 or early 2009, all being well but we’ll take it as it comes!
I recall casually mentioning to Mark in December, that I’d like to see Elton John in Durban given half the chance, but it was in passing and I certainly didn’t expect that we’d even go, but to my surprise, Mark got tickets and took me on wednesday night. I only found out at 7pm when Mark said we were going out.... and then gave me my rain jacket saying ‘you might need this’. I was of course so excited and need I say, we thoroughly enjoyed the concert. The sound, lighting and special effects were amazing, and the music was fantastic! We were seated just behind the golden circle so were 50 metres from the stage, and while we could see the band and Elton clearly, it was nice to be able to watch the side screens. Did I mention that it absolutely poured with rain the first hour of the concert?!?!? Yes, we got drenched, but the concert was so good, it was well worth it and we didn’t actually reaslise how sodden we were, but it was a relief when it stopped raining half way through the concert. Rain or no rain, it was worth it and I’d go again to see Elton John in concert anyday.
Well, here we are on sunday evening, with another week ahead, and lots to think about with regard to work, as there might need to be a rather sudden ‘change of direction’ with things having not gone too well with wedding stationery orders... possibly attributable to the fact that many other women who want to work from home, have had the ‘bright’ idea of starting a wedding stationery company and in so doing, they are poaching would-be clients I might have got. There’s no point in continuing with so much competition... so we need to re-look things, but I’m good and ready to move on if I have to. Change is hard, but sometimes necessary. It’s not to say I won’t perservere, doing what I’m doing, but given the time and energy I put into my work versus the return, it’s just not worth it for the most part. One just has to be positive and believe things happen for a reason. I will keep you posted with any news when there is something to tell. And no, I won’t be sporting an apron or doing any waitressing... it just don’t suit me!
Without much further ado, I must go now and get some sleep, as it’s getting really late. I will post an entry when I have more pics to show you, or news to tell.
Until then, take care and keep well!
Love Robs (and da boyz)
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