Full of love and contentment.

I have had a few days of delight. My art is going well, the accreditation assessments are on track, the lectures are completed and now it is the exam and marking. I had a great walk from Richmond to Carlton with Janine, talking the whole time of course. We never seem to run out of topics. Then Monday was a tying up the work bonus day that went awry when the power went off. 

I thought it was just my internet connection and when the help desk guy asked me to check the power switch I was a bit irritated. Then when I did check I was mortified to discover it was a power outage.

My computer had been operating on battery even though it was plugged in!  

As I prepared to take myself to the Camberwell library the power came on much earlier than the power country had suggested.  Up and down the 6 flights of stairs but very pleased to be able to get back to work at home. It had occurred to me that I may not have been able to get the car out of the garage. Living in an apartment poses some rather different challenges when the power goes out.

Today I was minding the Zigman and we ditched the music program for the park. It was much more fun. We ran ragged chasing the blue soccer ball, slipping down slippery dips and swinging on the swings. We climbed up the tall hill that overlooks the park and where Ziggy had hurt himself previously. He was mindful and was telling me to be careful that I didn't fall. Very cute.  I decided to show him how to do roily poly down the hill. This I discovered is not a good idea. After rolling down half the hill i stopped because not only was I giddy ( remember how we loved that when we were kids) but I was nauseous! I thought I would throw up. I wonder if this is an age thing or because I had that balance issue a few years ago from an imbalance in my inner ear. This is such a great park for kids and adults.

Looking from the hill down on the park.

He went off to bed like a lamb when I said we would be going to play with Abby later. 

Sam ( Abby's mum) is very relaxed and now she has twin girls as well, she is pretty snowed under with the three kids in a very little house. I really admire her. I would have been a mess but she has the right idea and doesn't stress about the house . We had a great play and I am company for Sam too. I folded a basket of washing while we talked and minded one of the babies while she got the bottles ready. That extra pair of hands is so helpful even for a little while.   Our happy time was abruptly punctuated by a thump and then Ziggy crying. He had fallen off a chair he had used to climb out of one of the cots, something Abby does easily but he has never done before. He was okay but the heater wasn't quite as good   It sustained a broken supporting base. Fortunately it was more shock than physical pain. When we left Ziggy and Abby hug and kiss goodbye. It is very natural to them. 

We got home just before Jonathan arrived home and then I was out the door to battle with the traffic to get home before Bec and Nick come for dinner. 

I feel so lucky to have such loving relationship with them all.  Nick and Bec are coming regularly for dinner with my grand-dog Alfie.

we have such a nice time. I love cooking for them and hearing about their plans. Jonathan and Claire and Ziggy are equally as warm and sharing but at their place. I just felt so full of love tonight.

I finally feel settled.  For now anyway. Life is good, even on my economy drive. Happy.