Thomas and I were having a conversation about star fish. The most amazing thing about a star fish is that if an arm should be cut off, well, another will grow. Thomas carries the idea onto another level....
"Mom, can a leg of a human grow if it is cut off? "
"No, no Tom. Thats that if your leg gets cut off"
"Well, I guess that means I better look after my legs then", says Thomas
" I guess that does Tom", replies an inward giggling mom
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
The Falconer's camping Adventure
As I sit writing this, Il Divo is playing gently and I am enjoying a glass of wine. Kids are having some super while I write this. I was just reflecting on this weekends camping trip.
The Stuff
This is the first thing I write about because if you know anything about camping , you will know how important - The Stuff - is. We have a few tents and some other things that help make the camping experience work. I admit that if it did not work , I think I would not really want to go. I tend towards the home body kind of person. So this camping trip I have made a small list of things we could add to the stuff list. Things like....
1. a toaster and kettle ( welcome to camping in the 21st century)
2. a couple of ground sheets
3. a good gazebo
4. a good light
This list is fluid and continues....
We went camping with two families who have all the stuff. This is helpful when the heavens open up and declare the Lord of all sovereign.
The place
We went to a camp site called Skurwekop on the Breede River. it was astoundingly beautiful. The semi Karoo or nearly semi karoo shows the absolute care and creativity of our creator. I love the , bright blue sky as it contrasts against the rocky, rocky mountains. Thank you Lord!!
The Children
James , Thomas , Samuel and Jethro were so excited. They could not contain their excitement which is a delightful thing to share with a child. As we packed all The Stuff, I had to remind myself of this. Finally , finally we were on our way. Thomas had his legs folded double as we all squashed in with The Stuff. The De Toits Kloof Tunnel was on the list of highlights on the journey. we made good time and were soon at the camp site.
The Fun
These boys had fun being free. Free to roam and to ride bikes. Free to chat and read. Free to play cricket and to eat. It was grand! The best fun was on the river with the canoes and dingies. Doug came back twice looking like a drowned rat. Sam had his first and hopefully last near death experience as the canoe he was on capsized and he was strapped in.
The Food
All there is too say here is fire and food of all sorts!!!
The sleeping
James, Tom, Sam and Jet slept in a huge tent lent to us by our hosts. It was a fun tent and they were so good at settling in and geeing the job done. Doug and I snuggled in a 3 man tent until the snoring got to much and then Doug spent the rest of the nights in a bakkie!!!
Some Time
Thank you Sandy and Dave for inviting us and sharing this time with us. We had a great time. Thank you for looking after the boys so Doug and I could drive, drive ,drive. You guys rock!!! God bless you both!!
The Stuff
This is the first thing I write about because if you know anything about camping , you will know how important - The Stuff - is. We have a few tents and some other things that help make the camping experience work. I admit that if it did not work , I think I would not really want to go. I tend towards the home body kind of person. So this camping trip I have made a small list of things we could add to the stuff list. Things like....
1. a toaster and kettle ( welcome to camping in the 21st century)
2. a couple of ground sheets
3. a good gazebo
4. a good light
This list is fluid and continues....
We went camping with two families who have all the stuff. This is helpful when the heavens open up and declare the Lord of all sovereign.
The place
We went to a camp site called Skurwekop on the Breede River. it was astoundingly beautiful. The semi Karoo or nearly semi karoo shows the absolute care and creativity of our creator. I love the , bright blue sky as it contrasts against the rocky, rocky mountains. Thank you Lord!!
The Children
James , Thomas , Samuel and Jethro were so excited. They could not contain their excitement which is a delightful thing to share with a child. As we packed all The Stuff, I had to remind myself of this. Finally , finally we were on our way. Thomas had his legs folded double as we all squashed in with The Stuff. The De Toits Kloof Tunnel was on the list of highlights on the journey. we made good time and were soon at the camp site.
The Fun
These boys had fun being free. Free to roam and to ride bikes. Free to chat and read. Free to play cricket and to eat. It was grand! The best fun was on the river with the canoes and dingies. Doug came back twice looking like a drowned rat. Sam had his first and hopefully last near death experience as the canoe he was on capsized and he was strapped in.
The Food
All there is too say here is fire and food of all sorts!!!
The sleeping
James, Tom, Sam and Jet slept in a huge tent lent to us by our hosts. It was a fun tent and they were so good at settling in and geeing the job done. Doug and I snuggled in a 3 man tent until the snoring got to much and then Doug spent the rest of the nights in a bakkie!!!
Some Time
Thank you Sandy and Dave for inviting us and sharing this time with us. We had a great time. Thank you for looking after the boys so Doug and I could drive, drive ,drive. You guys rock!!! God bless you both!!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The Bird has landed and at least it is not a snake
James is 10. He has saved up a whole wack of money over the last year and was very blessed with money for his birthday. So what to buy? well, we thought of all sorts of things Wii ; a wet suit etc etc. Then , we arrived on this fun and good idea. A bird! James has always loved birds and has shown a great interest in them since his was quite small. After Doug did a bit of local research , we arrived at the cockitiel. It is a light yellow male! Very young and very pretty. they seem to live for 20 - 30 years which is quite long in my book. Well here is to some fun times with the bird of choice. i think it is a lovely choice for James to have made and at least it is not a snake which was of course the other choice!!!! I have a " snakey" suspicion that I will have to do the snake thing at some point!!!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Th Apple Farm
James was invite to a Dads and Lads camp out party for this Sunday night on an apple Farm in Elgin. What a blast!!! They set off with all the camping gear on Sunday after church. Dad and lad in hand.They arrived back on Monday afternoon at 13hoo. James was tired and his eye was all swollen and blood red and fleshy. It had been smothered in mud from the dam in a mud fight. Poor guy!! As each hour marches forward so the eye looks and I guess feels better. He came home full of happy tails of braaing and canoeing and boy fun. He also brought two full bags of apples and pears that he and Doug picked from the farm ( with permission) Yumm!!!!
Friday, March 19, 2010
A time to weep
Today James and Thomas brought home their first term report. I tried to get Thomas to open his for me while we were at the robot but the little monkey refused to let me have it. "No no mom. you must wait till we get home".
As we dragged ourselves in, bags and all, I immediately reached for his report. What an awesome report it was. This little man is doing so well. Concentrating and working on his own. I was one proud mommy. The first weep!!! Of course Thomas thought I was nuts.
Then , I moved on to James report. The first of grade four. Wow! The format had changed. After reading the front blurb which offers all the mark details I turned the page. Weep number 2 for the afternoon. What a great report!! it was what his teacher wrote that made me weep. She described my James to a T!! I am so proud of these two boys!!! Long may they work hard and do their very best!! Thanks Lord!
As we dragged ourselves in, bags and all, I immediately reached for his report. What an awesome report it was. This little man is doing so well. Concentrating and working on his own. I was one proud mommy. The first weep!!! Of course Thomas thought I was nuts.
Then , I moved on to James report. The first of grade four. Wow! The format had changed. After reading the front blurb which offers all the mark details I turned the page. Weep number 2 for the afternoon. What a great report!! it was what his teacher wrote that made me weep. She described my James to a T!! I am so proud of these two boys!!! Long may they work hard and do their very best!! Thanks Lord!
Hilarious conversations
I have just had the funniest conversation with my 6 year old. It concerned father Christmas. Well, does he exist or doesn't he?" I believe he does mommy" , he said. "I think his elves are busy right now making toys you know. But what do you think mommy? what do you think?"This is the question he repeatedly asked me. My answer was to deflect completely and say - "well, Sam, what do you think?" He was not having it though, this sharp button. No no. mommy but what do YOU think? I was caught!!! "what do I think Samuel , I said - I think children decide if he is real or not!!!" silence - Phew!!! for now he accepted this answer !! what a good laugh! I went on to remind him that Christmas is about the real king..... "yes yes he said I know mommy!!"
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