Tomorrow is the last day of the school holidays..... and I am sad. These past 3 weeks have been my best this year Algamdulilah. I've been doing alot of knowledge expanding as a person, as a wife and as a mother. Most has been put into practise these last 3 weeks and it has made my life easier.
Firstly, all the "plans" I had for the time DD would be at home, I threw out - we'll wing it. DD has had a hard 6 months, adjusting to school, having to get up early, discipline, behaviour, work etc. So she needs a break. And BOY did she get it.
Everyday we got up late - well she did, I still got up at 6, it's habit now.
Breakfast happened when we felt and had whatever we felt like. Some days we only dressed after lunch, others not at all. We went out when we could and played and did some art. The easy going tone was refreshing.
Secondly, I started to parent positively. Following a course I found on FB, I have been changing the way I deal with the kids and it has made a BIG impact on our lives. Spending just a few minutes everyday with them has calmed them down. They now spend more time playing alone or with each other !! Training them to do things has also been one of our greatest achievements ! Family contributions in the form of helping with laundry, dishes, beds etc. It spreads the load that I usually carry on myself! Domestic worker number .... 5, didn't pitch, but it was ok, as we had a system going. Number 6 now works only twice a week. The kids just call her aunty - as they can't keep up with the frequent changes of ladies.
Thirdly, some BIG family decisions have been made. DD wants more siblings - but it's not that !
I'll blog as these come into play Insha'Allah.
Keep us in your duahs.
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