"MINE!!"

We had an easy weekend and went to Church (Figtree Anglican)
While still "training" Mathena to be independant in the creche (Under 5's) facilities, I went in with her and helped her settle.

While there, M encountered a little "monster" of a toddler boy who went to everyone and took (shouting "Mine!") any toy out of their little hands as well as push them away from whatever activity they were doing. M watched in horror and I observed her "stepped back" a few occasions to come away from that kid. I was not impressed but thought hard at my own parenting skills as well as about my own girls.

Mathena came home and certainly learnt from the above. Immediately she showed her new found WORD and repeated "mine! mine! mine!" to Letitia (and us!). Shocked but not mistaken, I could not decide whether to cry or to laugh. We are trying to discourage that now but one will never know....

In the work front, Alex has received his notice last Tuesday but was told to stay back till the end of next week (8th) as back-up for the project. The company moral over the "end times" were not too positive making it quite difficult to enjoy work. He's doing ok at the moment and is preparing for an interview on Monday.

Do pray for us when you think about us. Our paths are slightly blurred at the moment. We seem to have opened up a lot of choices but none without it's responsibilities and tough decisions. All roads seem bumpy whichever way we choose. Our heart strings are pulling us to stay at this lovely coastal city (though not much job opportunities), not to forget the past years of network, relationships as well as church life. Pray that this will be a time of "growing", trusting and moving forward.

It's been a while since my last post. We've been REAL busy and the holidays are here (Starting 4th July) till the end of July (3 weeks). Looking forward to having Letitia at home more and eventually having family time with Alex as well. Take Care!