Advent is here at last.

Yay hay. We finally got to light our first advent candle and read the first chapter of Jotham's Journey. The boys listened in a reasonably acceptable manner anf G lit the candle without sustaining any burns. And then it was time to decorate the tree. Ds 1 was a little more attentive in his efforts but ds2 put two decorations on and then ran off to play. The baby cried alot. I a sorely disappointed. All my ideas of making wonderful, meaningful Christmas memories are falling by the wayside. I hope for better tomorrow, when we will search out a branch for our Jesse tree. I will keep you posted.
Jo

Not a good day today. Went to a Christian home ed meeting with the boys and they literally bounced off the walls. Feeling rather ineffective as a parent. Why does life have to be so complicated? And why do other people's children always seem so perfect? One very lovely mum complained to me about the lack of behavioural standards at a secular home ed group. Bet she enjoyed spending time with my guys!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like a terrible Christian; surely if I were half decent my kids would be of the cherub faced, hymn singing, craft enthusing, sitting nicely brigade. Instead, after being chastened for some high up, danger of falling shannanigans, my middlest proudly announced that actually mummy it didn't matter 'cos he is Superman and if he fell he would just fly back up. AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Not just cheeky but worldly too; excommunicate us now!

Hello and welcome.

Just wanted to say hello to all you people out there who are probably not going to read this. The purpose of this blog is to keep in touch with rellies, reflect on the meaningfulness or otherwiseness of my life and doings, and gaze at my navel. Or something. Enjoy.

P.S. Just thought I'd add a nice pic of my eldest and youngest just for pretty.