Good Intentions

Well, I meant to update the blog regularly but you know what they say about good intentions....actually, now that I think about it, I don't know what they say.....

Anyway, life has been busy over the last few months. We spent a few days at Coolangatta while Nic was visiting. Our friend, Ruth, went along with us, too. Ben and the kids had a surfing lesson. I've never really had any desire to surf so I enjoyed watching them from my spot on the sand. We had great weather the whole time, did a little shopping and nearly relaxed ourselves into a stupor.

Christmas Day was gorgeous! We spent it at Noosa and couldn't have asked for better weather and water conditions. The waves were so calm that even I got into the water to play. The boys (Ben, Nic and Benji) were gone for hours exploring the park nearby. I was hesitant about going to the beach on Christmas but it turned out to be a good idea. It took my mind off missing my Mom.

Unschool Adventures came to visit us. Fourteen young people from all over the US and Canada spent 4 nights with us (two nights per visit). They were all so delightful and it was really neat to see Brisbane through their eyes. It reminded us of our first days here and how excited we were. I was sad to see them go.

Kelsey and Benji went to Camp With Wings. It was Benji's first time at camp and it was a last minute decision...but once he made up his mind to go, he embraced the experience with enthusiasm.

Today was Benji's TAFE Orientation. They offer a program called Access 10 for students aged 15 and older. Benji's planning to take math and science this semester. I'm hoping it's all going to go smoothly because the people who work there seemed a bit conflicted on whether he was allowed to participate in the program since he's an international student. I'm waiting to find out what the cost will be so that we can get him enrolled.

Life has become more "real" and less like a vacation. Eye exams are due, a new dentist needs to be located and there's the never ending quest to get groceries. The weather is hot, hot, hot. And it's relentless. I finally surrendered and turned on the air conditioning yesterday. Today, I said that the heat "wins". I give up. I admit it's hot and I can't take it anymore. I'm going to stay home as much as possible and wait for the temperatures to drop. I have tea and library books....that should keep me happy for a while.