We have spend some quality time with my grandma and my dad. I have had a blast with the two of them, especially go to breakfast so that the kids can play. Relieve for a tired mama. The kids loved it, Ian with his pink scooter and all. I loved watching him play and make new friends even though they could not properly communicate with each other. By the end he was so sweaty and tired, we had a full melt right in the middle of Spur, can I just say how embarrassed I was. Hayleigh in the other hand just went down the slide a lot, and terrorized her brother on the pink scooter. It was a perfect outing for us, to just get out of the house, relax a little and to get rid of some much needed energy.
I have really enjoyed the last week with my grandma, and as the time draws nearer for her to return to her own little house I get a little sadder and sadder because this might be the last time that I get to see her and spend time with her. I am trying to soak in as many memories as possible to store away and to remember. The kids have really taken to her, and bless her heart for trying to entertain them with whatever is on hand, to help me keep my sanity. I am grateful for the one on one time that I have had with her, and I love her so. I love all the stories she would tell me about when I was little, and how much my kids are like me in that sense, at least her stories were sweet. I love you ouma!!
We spent the rest of the week playing outside, and dreaming about Nate coming to join us. The kids have missed him so much and they have been reminding me all week that "daddy is coming soon, and then we are going to the ocean," all I can say is thank the Lord that his deployment got cancelled because I would not have made it for 6-7 months without hum. I think once we return back to Germany the kids will definitely miss the huge yard, and sandbox. It all makes me dream of buying a house when we move back to the States.
We played soccer, ate cold grapes, ran around in the grass, and just made sure we go dirty. According to Hayleigh "the dirtier the better," I appreciate these moments, where I can take a breath and realize that everything is not that bad, and that kids are kids, and they go through phase, but just like that they can be sweetest and most charming little creations ever.
And finally today is the day, that my world became complete again. After getting up before the crack of dawn, dressing the kids and myself, we headed to the airport to pick up our long awaited family member know as husband and daddy. The kids were so excited they could barely contain themselves, and I well I felt the same way. I missed my teammate so much, raising kids alone is not a piece of cake [I have a TON of respect for single parents]. We made it to the airport in plenty of time, and then waited, and waited, and waited, and once we spotted Nate it was all over. Ian ran, and I have never seen him run that fast right into daddy's arm, Hayleigh was somewhat confusion, but she figured it out real fast. I won't lie seeing the kids run to their dad, did make me a little teary eyed even though we have only been without him for a month. And just like that our little family is complete!! Welcome to South Africa, Nate!!!
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| This made me a little teary-eyed!!! |
It is officially vacation time for the Coetzees and the Cooks. Tomorrow we have our family reunion with m y dad's side of the family and some friends, Sunday we clean up and pack, and Monday we take our cross country road trip to the family beach house with three weeks of no phones or internet, out in the middle of no where. What more can I dream about, paradise with my family, sounds perfect!!!
Happy Friday!!
Stay tuned for our beach adventures!!!
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