Another busy (but fun) day is done

Yesterday turned out to be a great day. I must admit I had to consciously grit my teeth in the morning, going with faith that it was going to be a good one LOL. And it was.

We walked to an all day Scout day (the kids and I) where JB was doing the coffee. There are some great people in J's Scout group and it was good to chat to them. It's also very nice to see how much they really like our kids. I feel it's a very supportive environment when you feel loved and we do, so it suits us. Darling M was being a bit naughty at one stage and one of the leaders, who is ordinarily quite stern and grumpy, said 'oh our little M wouldn't do that! He's such a good little boy'. Said with a laughing smile, which was nice. It's easier to get through the 'difficult' moments in parenting when you're supported emotionally by other adults who can help you see the funny side of it.

So all in all a good day was had. Although JB had to work, it was nice that we could be there too and even I got to make a few latte's, so that was nice too. In the evening the neighbours kids were over as soon as we got home, playing happily with ours in the backyard and on the trampoline. It really makes my heart and senses soar to hear the children laughing and having fun playing together with one another. JB and I wish to get a backyard spa at one stage and I said to him last night 'we HAVE to get that spa, so the kids will want to keep coming over here'. We've built a hidden courtyard out in the back yard that you can only glimpse through the trees - the secret garden. This is where we plan on putting the spa. This will be perfect with teenagers as they'll feel they have their privacy, yet we'll know exactly what is going on (more or less) because you know how loudly you have to talk over the spa jets without realising it!!! It's so nice having your kids bring their friends over to your house - they're here and we enjoy them as well as it being good as we know what is going on in their lives and are here to help if they need it.

We had a yummy dinner eaten out in the back yard last night. It is still quite cool at night, but it was a good 'taste' of the summer to come. It's SO nice to be able to enjoy the warm, natural atmosphere of the backyard while sharing a meal together.