Another update

Well another blog, this time about almost 2 weeks. The new year started well. Thursday I didn't do anything special, it rained a lot. On Friday I went with Christal and the kids to Kerang. We went to the playground, bowling and had a nice sandwich with an ice coffee after. We were back around 2 and I watched some tv and worked out. I went over to the house for dinner and after that I watched 'Pitch Perfect'. I got that in a package that I got from my parents and Rik. I loved it so much and couldn't wait to watch that one immediately. Also had my first encounter with one of the local animals, a huntsman spider! That thing is HUGE! I doesn't hurt you or bite you (unless you hurt it) but that thing is at least 15 cm. So a little big for smashing, so I let it live. But it went into my bedroom and then came out the paralyzing spray. Sorry buddy, I gave you a chance.

On Saturday I went with the family to friends of theirs that have horses and went for my first ride (on my own) ever! It was awesome! Because I was riding the same horse as the kids, I didn't get to ride that long. After we had a really good chocolate cake Chloe baked and went home. I went to the internet cafe to post my other blog and pictures. But those computers are sooooo slow! Can't do two things at once, so I just could do that. I went back to the cabin after that.

Sunday was a lazy day. I slept in, watched some shows and went into town. I also worked out again, I started running and getting faster every time. WHOEHOE!

Monday the 6th was my first day after the 2 week holiday. Getting right back into it, because the kids still have holiday. Laura backed another great egg for lunch. When I went to the store, only the youngest wanted to come in. It felt a little weird, because I always have at least 2 with me haha. After we got back I introduced charades to the kids. They had never played it!! It was hilarious! The oldest three were really good at it, and Tim didn't really get it. He looked at the picture, screamed out what it was and then showed us. The little one, Hugo, guessed one right away. It was a little shock, we were all looking like what?! So a good start.

Tuesday felt normal again. We did some grocery shopping and cleaned up the rooms. In the afternoon they played, all five of them, outside really nicely. It was nice to see it, because of their age differences you wouldn't expect that. At least I didn't.

Wednesday started a little different. Jolmer and Christel had plans, so they asked me to help out with the younger ones. They were back around 2. I went to the Long Paddock for a delicious ice coffee and read some. When I was back, I helped Jolmer with dinner. I cut the chili's and after I washed my hands obviously. I rubbed my eye afterwards and it burned! GOD that hurts! So looked like a pirate for a little bit with a cold cloth on my eye. After dinner I worked out and watched 'Life of Pi' (very interesting..)

On Thursday I didn't have to start until 9.30 because Jolmer was leaving later. JEIJ! Before he left I got a recipe for a stew, which turned out good. I had lunch outside with the kids, which was fun. We had a nice day.

Friday was a man's day, because Laura went on a play date. Couple of high lights: I found out the bakery has cappuccino (which tastes really good SCORE!), the kids painted in the afternoon and it didn't go anywhere else (SCORE AGAIN) and it was left-over-day so I didn't have to cook (THIRD SCORE). I went for a drink with Melisa in the evening, which was fun. And after I watched 'the Mortal Instruments', which I wanted to rent for a couple days now. Someone had it and didn't return it on the day it was supposed to. Since I'm reading the books now, I wanted to see it again (FINAL SCORE). Also talked to my dad (it was his birthday) and we started talking about their trip (ours actually) and it's only 10 weeks away. WAUW it's going faster than I thought. Only 10 weeks left!!

Saturday started good again. I went horseback riding again and it went a lot better this time. The adults went for a big round around the property (yes kinda like McLeod's Daughters) and it was awesome! Also gave a go for trotting, but that turned out like you would expect. Not in sync with the horse, so that needs a little practice. After that I had a swim with the other kids in their pool. Around 1 we went home, had lunch at the house, went into town for some groceries for the cabin and had another movie night with 'Despicable me 2'.

Sunday is another lazy day. I went to the long paddock again and the internet cafe for this blog. The rest of the day is probably gonna be filled with working out, watching some shows and maybe going out for dinner.