A Work In Progress

I used to be able to add to my blog more regularly, but at the moment, life seems to be moving so fast that before I know it, its been weeks since I have logged on. I recently had my blog printed. I now have three books which capture my life from 2010 to 2018. As much as I love being on line, there is something about having paper in your hands that makes things feel more real. I am really proud of my life journey. I have learnt so much, changed so much and become more thankful and focused on the little things. Its now been almost six months in my new job. Things I love are the job itself and the wonderful work life balance I now I have.  Things that are harder is the huge cut in pay. It means we have moved from being able to do things immediately, to having to pace big purchases out over a few months. It is all fine and we are still incredibly fortunate with how we are able to run our lives and that we don't live pay check to paycheck (like most of New Zealand). The fact that I...

"Offically" he's not on the couch...... Yep, rules I had for Flynn are being broken for my 80s hair band puppy. Oh boy. But he is so deliciously sweet! And that's saying something coming from a cat person!!

Lovely walk at the beach this morning, followed by bath for the dogs to clean off all the sand, and now sleep! Dog training starts next weekend. Fingers crossed that he's not the dunce of the class!

Headphones: 0 Truffle: 5 Grrr.  He also ate two plaster of Paris figurines that Grace had painted. They were on a shelf. He was that determined to get them. He the three them up.

Should I worry that my daughter knows the entire script to Moana? We have rearranged the lounge for the winter and are all exhausted! Cuddling up on the couch and admiring our handy work!

After two years at the same level of swimming, Grace finally graduated! Last time she graduated a class she looked a little different... Proud of you Grace.