13.08.09
Time to Blog
A mum asked me the other day whether I was recording Micah’s ‘milestones’. I said that I didn’t… but that I had a blog. The truth is that I don’t much like the little books you get given where you fill in the blanks… that doesn’t mean anything to me. But for Micah to grow up and read what I wrote about him, I think that’s pretty special.
Having said that.. now I don’t sit in front of my computer everyday, my natural instinct to blog is waning. So, while I procrastinate writing an assignment, I shall update.
Life has gotten that much more busy this semester. I’ve taken on a subject at SMBC which I’m really enjoying. I’m loving the feeling of being a student and using my brain. Especially now I’m not working. I’m also loving that I am taking time to do something by myself. That’s pretty significant since the majority of what I do is with either or both Micah and Haoran in tow. Maybe this will be my chance to conquer that panicky overwhelmed feeling I get when I do anything that will be marked.
I’m also busy getting to know other mums in the community, something I’ve been pretty keen on from the beginning. The advantage of being a mum is that when all else fails is you have at least one thing in common with other mums. There’s mum’s groups, and song and rhyme groups and play groups… so many opportunities to meet non-christians! The temptation is to fall in with the crowd and never talk about anything other than kids.. so that’s something I have to watch out for.
Church has been an absolute joy to be a part of. Being a small ‘planning group’ right now, we haven’t had to experience the stress that parents usually face when their kid screams down church. The launch is getting nearer… which is stressful but exciting. We’ve had our share of blockages… but perhaps that tells us that we’re doing something right?
It might seem particularly domesticated.. but I do love the amount of time that I spend at home. Housework is now part of my routine rather than something I avoid when I get home from work. I love baking and trying out new recipes. I love having the time to play with and sing to Micah and give him the time he needs.
Haoran being a student this year has really been a blessing. Our proximity to college plus his hours (as opposed to working hours) means that he is able to help me quite a bit with Micah. Plus we get to spend more time together and as a family. I think that’s been an important part of going from 2 to 3.
Micah will be 5 months next week. I attended a talk on ‘Introducing Solids’ yesterday that kind of freaked me out. Suddenly, now we’ve finally got the current routine downpat.. it’s another adventure into the unknown. I am looking forward to it a bit.. that I can help him explore another part of the world. It’s going to be fun!
There tis my life … and in true testament to my distraction from blogging.. it took a total of 3 days.. phew!
