Monday, 10 February 2014
Busy busy Schamels juniors
We've been in a two week process of moving.
New job for dear husband. New area. New people. Furniture to be bought. Baby boy is as busy as ever. Life is crazy busy. School continues to be a good challenge. Trying my best to keep calm amidst all the activity.
And as I step back, I can see the hand of our Heavenly Father working for our good as we do our best to remain faithful.
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Monday, 27 January 2014
Dreams of today and tomorrow
Feeling inspired write a list.
Within a day I probably make a minimum of three separate lists. I'm a firm believer in placing memory on paper. Even though I tend to forget that I've even written a list altogether. So I bought a note book to keep the noting in one place.
Rarely do I ever accomplish all that I write down but hey, effort is the name of the game.
BIG BIG earthly DREAMS:
Within a day I probably make a minimum of three separate lists. I'm a firm believer in placing memory on paper. Even though I tend to forget that I've even written a list altogether. So I bought a note book to keep the noting in one place.
Rarely do I ever accomplish all that I write down but hey, effort is the name of the game.
BIG BIG earthly DREAMS:
- See Elton John in concert
- Watch Celine Dion live in Vegas (that's if she's still even there)
- Attend a historical event - presidential inaugaration...something of the kind
- Make a YouTube video and actually post it
- Kiss Robdawg at the top of the Eiffel Tower - yes yes I'm a cliche romantic, candlelit dinners and all
- Spend my 30th birthday New York
- Take a month long family holiday to Morocco
- Obtain that darn degree!
- Build our dream home
- Be an answer to a prayer
- Have more kids
- Serve diligently at church, in the community and at home
- Use my talents for good doing
- Follow through with promises
- Learn to be kind and forgiving to myself and others
Sight
FOUND MY GLASSES!
They weren't really in the bushes but somehow ended up there under baby boy's supervision. I actually found them safely tucked under the bed in Tye & Roberta's guest room.
All of you folks who walk around with a good eyesight, oh how you have no idea how lucky you are.
And I now feel lucky to be able to see again.
Happy Monday
They weren't really in the bushes but somehow ended up there under baby boy's supervision. I actually found them safely tucked under the bed in Tye & Roberta's guest room.
All of you folks who walk around with a good eyesight, oh how you have no idea how lucky you are.
And I now feel lucky to be able to see again.
Happy Monday
Friday, 24 January 2014
Recipes & breastfeeding
I should be studying right now. I slept at 3:35am last night busy doing school work. My mind is mush and all I want to do is sleep.
Baby boy just finished nursing so he's busy taking a nap. A much needed nap considering he's crazy early mornings lately. 6:30am that kid is up and ready for the day. He's a happy person so it's all smiles and hellos to dada before going to work. Only thing out of my mouth at that time is uh huh, ya, no, ok, oh, huh. 6:30am! The mind, well my mind anyway, doesn't start functioning before 8:30. But somehow we manage.
Even though I don't enjoy waking up early, I sure do love a good breakfast. I was telling my mother in law about how breakfast should be three courses. Yum. And since every day is carte blanche around here, I make an effort to make some meal times special. By special I mean spicing up hot cereal. The recipe, ahem self invented, is simple and so good and baby boy loves it too. This is saying a lot since figuring out what to feed him in the mornings is a daily challenge, he prefers lunches and dinner.
Hot cereal: (serves 2
1) 4 TSP of oats/oatmeal
2) 1 TSP of honey
3) 1/2 cup of milk
4) a pinch of salt
5) 11/2 cup of water
6) 1/2 banana (chopped slices)
6) small pot
1) Pour water in pot and bring to boil
2) Add the salt followed by the honey and mix
3) Lower to medium heat and add oats/oatmeal
4) Add banana and mix together
5) Let it simmer for 10mins
6) Add 1/4 cup of the milk
Serve (use the rest of the milk to cool your meal down so you can eat it while it's still warm)
Alright well the books are calling.
Ps: I'm an outspoken breastfeeding NINJA - my husband says I love it more than the baby, either way I wanted to start documenting this beautiful experience with images because I know it's gonna end soon *sobs*
Peace
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Baby boy just finished nursing so he's busy taking a nap. A much needed nap considering he's crazy early mornings lately. 6:30am that kid is up and ready for the day. He's a happy person so it's all smiles and hellos to dada before going to work. Only thing out of my mouth at that time is uh huh, ya, no, ok, oh, huh. 6:30am! The mind, well my mind anyway, doesn't start functioning before 8:30. But somehow we manage.
Even though I don't enjoy waking up early, I sure do love a good breakfast. I was telling my mother in law about how breakfast should be three courses. Yum. And since every day is carte blanche around here, I make an effort to make some meal times special. By special I mean spicing up hot cereal. The recipe, ahem self invented, is simple and so good and baby boy loves it too. This is saying a lot since figuring out what to feed him in the mornings is a daily challenge, he prefers lunches and dinner.
Hot cereal: (serves 2
1) 4 TSP of oats/oatmeal
2) 1 TSP of honey
3) 1/2 cup of milk
4) a pinch of salt
5) 11/2 cup of water
6) 1/2 banana (chopped slices)
6) small pot
1) Pour water in pot and bring to boil
2) Add the salt followed by the honey and mix
3) Lower to medium heat and add oats/oatmeal
4) Add banana and mix together
5) Let it simmer for 10mins
6) Add 1/4 cup of the milk
Serve (use the rest of the milk to cool your meal down so you can eat it while it's still warm)
Alright well the books are calling.
Ps: I'm an outspoken breastfeeding NINJA - my husband says I love it more than the baby, either way I wanted to start documenting this beautiful experience with images because I know it's gonna end soon *sobs*
Peace
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Life Lately pt2
It's quite possible that I've lost my glasses. Again. This is not good considering my terrible eyesight. I know someone out there is probably thinking that maybe I should get contact lenses. Maybe I should. Especially considering that this is the 3rd pair of glasses I've lost in 4yrs. I used to lose phones a lot. And now I've upgraded to losing glasses. When the last pair disappeared I was truly devastated. You see I have a fairly small face and that particular granny-esq pair fitted the shape of my face perfectly. Oh how I loved those glasses. I secretly hope these ones are really lost so I can get a more functional pair - the current ones give me no peripheral view. Sigh.
So I wanted to continue the Life Lately post because I'm still playing catch up. And in these pics you'll spot baby boy eating ice cream. That's his first time eating ice cream on a cone. A special moment considering how much he loved it and how much his mama loves ice cream. Dear Robdawg surprised us yesterday afternoon by popping in at the library right after work. Of course I wasn't expecting him since he also had school later. But I'm sure glad he came through. It was a scene out of a movie I tell you. By this I mean the library was crowded with parents and kids. And I was concentrating on stopping baby boy from throwing Lego blocks at another kid. Just then his face lit up as he squealed DADA! I turned and the crowded room became silent as dear husband walked over to hug the happy baby. Ah. That made me feel so good. We hung around for a little while longer playing peekaboo before crossing the street for an afternoon treat.
Yesterday was indeed a perfect day. It ended with lots of reading. One of the classes I'm taking is on American History and to say that it's challenging would be putting it mildly. But one thing I'm noticing is that suffering is universal. And that just like South Africa and many other countries around the world, the history of the US is riddled with blood, sweat and tears. Literally. Not only am I understanding the history of this land a little better but I'm also becoming more culturally and socially aware. I guess this is one of the reasons why it's important to get an education. Gosh, who knew;)
Talking about education, I've got a test to study for.
And here is what life looks like lately:
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So I wanted to continue the Life Lately post because I'm still playing catch up. And in these pics you'll spot baby boy eating ice cream. That's his first time eating ice cream on a cone. A special moment considering how much he loved it and how much his mama loves ice cream. Dear Robdawg surprised us yesterday afternoon by popping in at the library right after work. Of course I wasn't expecting him since he also had school later. But I'm sure glad he came through. It was a scene out of a movie I tell you. By this I mean the library was crowded with parents and kids. And I was concentrating on stopping baby boy from throwing Lego blocks at another kid. Just then his face lit up as he squealed DADA! I turned and the crowded room became silent as dear husband walked over to hug the happy baby. Ah. That made me feel so good. We hung around for a little while longer playing peekaboo before crossing the street for an afternoon treat.
Yesterday was indeed a perfect day. It ended with lots of reading. One of the classes I'm taking is on American History and to say that it's challenging would be putting it mildly. But one thing I'm noticing is that suffering is universal. And that just like South Africa and many other countries around the world, the history of the US is riddled with blood, sweat and tears. Literally. Not only am I understanding the history of this land a little better but I'm also becoming more culturally and socially aware. I guess this is one of the reasons why it's important to get an education. Gosh, who knew;)
Talking about education, I've got a test to study for.
And here is what life looks like lately:
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
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