Happy Children

It's what we all strive for, isn't it? Happy children? A peaceful home? Laughter? Contentment?

I am blessed to tell you that I have happy children this week. And lots of laughter, contentment, and a peaceful home to boot!

I can assure you it isn't always the case, but right now, things are beautiful. My little bubbly wonder is playing and growing and being adorable. His two-year-old chubby cuddles are my delight. My middle boy has found joy in Prep! He was awarded 'Student of the Week' this week for exceptional behaviour and helpfulness in his classroom. He thanks me all the time for letting him go to school! And my big girl is just so settled at the moment. She is calm, and helpful, and happy. She reached the big '10 sticker' mark in her sticker book at school yesterday, and chose a blueberry scented eraser to bring home. :) She was thrilled! She too adds to her prayers most nights "thank you for school".

Thanking God for happy children and His incredible blessings over us this week.

Things that make me happy.......

So many little things were lovely over the weekend.

* A spontaneous shopping trip on Saturday morning with the 5 of us, to pick up a few on-sale items, some early Christmas gifts (oh how I love book stores!), morning tea in the food court (a rare and enjoyable treat)....... and to pick up a certain "boxed item" which will see Stu out with torch and spanner on Christmas Eve!!  (any guesses?)

* A very quiet Saturday afternoon with William as Stu headed up to the Bay with the older children, for a swim.  Precious time with my baby!  Oh, and a late walk at dusk.  And a sandwich for tea.

* Another spontaneous surprise yesterday morning.  We arrived at the theatre to drop Stu off for his initial "meet and greet" day for Wizard of Oz, and discovered we were an hour early.  What could we do for that hour?  We ended up at the big M for coffee while the children had a play.  Yippee for some couple time!  

* While Stu was having a ball yesterday (a good break for him from movie-editing and report-card-writing), the children and I baked our Christmas cake.  This is one of my most favourite things to do all year, and I always look forward to it.  I was grateful the children were really helpful (I usually do it on my own)......... though after the smell of the cake baking for 3 hours filled our entire home, they were a little disappointed we aren't cutting it until Christmas Eve!! :(

* A weeded flower bed as of yesterday afternoon.  The relief I'm feeling over that one is great!  I'll try to get to the nursery this week to fill the gaps between seedlings with some pretty things.  And lettuces.

*  TV time with Stu last night.  Grand Final of Australian Idol next week!

* A storm last night !  Some good good rain.

* And today is Monday which means I am at home.  And I love to be at home.

It's still a little rainy and I can still smell the fruity Christmas cake smell lingering.  Elijah and I have just done some marble paintings for Christmas gifts.  He's been wondering what he can gift people and was happy with this idea!  Rest time is coming and if Will sleeps I will too. 

SO, all in all, I am one happy Mamma today.

Hope you're having a good one too! :)