When I got up this morning, I fully intended to cancel out on a family barbeque for Stef's birthday. I just felt it was too hard, the house was a total mess, the washing for the week hadnt been done and I had nothing prepared. I was going to wimp out....no such luck though. My mum rang and had made a pav. Couldnt back out of it now hey. I worked like a slave for an hour and a half on cleaning the disgusting house up, washed most of the floors, cleaned the vital rooms and then got on with preparing. By 12 we were organised. Steve and I work as an amazing team...we really do. While I was cleaning, he went shopping for a new dryer and then the food we needed. Between us, we put on a great barbeque, with yummy ceasar and spring salads, great dips (home made of course)and birthday cake. We pulled it off........as per usual and in the great style that we would usually do. We really do look like graceful swans, buyt under the water, our feet are churrning away at the water nothing like graceful. Everyone had a good day......one filled with family fellowship, lots of talking and an appreciation of family. Sometimes I really feel that the times we have family barbeques are the glue that keeps the extended family close. I know my dad loved them too....and often said that without my kids birthday's the family wouldnt get together from one year to the next. Something worth fighting for. The last one he attended was Jacks birthday....May last year. All of us were there, and it was a wonderful day with awesome memories. I know he is here in spirit on these days....he is here.
Tonight, I am gradually getting through the washing, and working while other stuff gets dry. We will make it, fully prepared for the crazy week ahead. Babysitter is organised for the week so I can devote my mind to my new job. I am ready for the challenge ahead~~
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