Such a delightful catchup with all the New South Welsh Men and Women, but I am glad to be home! I love holidays, and I love the feeling of RETURNING too; coming back to our nest. I must say though, it is very strange nest at the moment. Dada has taken ALL the children on a roadtrip to Coles Bay. We decided when we came home it was a good time to change all our rooms around before heading off again. But when it was time for us to leave for Coles Bay there was still furniture all over the house and junk everywhere. Coming home to that would be more than we could handle so Dada took the adventurous route of travelling with three littlies while I stayed home to create order out of chaos. I think I have managed enough for everything to feel fresh when the children and Mick arrive. Oh my we have sooo much clutter. Does anyone else suffer from clutter? It has been wonderfully refreshing to let it go. I will have to get it all out of the house soon because even now, in this moment of freedom, there is a temptation to go back into those garbage bags and pull a few things out. What is it with stuff that holds us so? Deep sigh. I remember the days of traveling with just a backpack…. Come to think of it even my backpack was heavy with stuff! ugh. It’s everywhere.
Whilst in NSW, I went to the mountains and spent a momentary breath with my dear friend Amanda. (hello!) She is an amazing woman and everytime I see her I come home a few centimetres taller. Do you know anyone who does that for you? Just lovely. It’ s like I am stretched and encouraged and blessed and filled out with friendship. So now I am daydreaming about regular tea drinking and crafting sessions, and wondering if I lived near her if I would end up a giant? Most likely. Good friends are such a treat. For the moment we will have to suffice with virtual spaces to grow…
Whilst at Amanda’s house I met a new friend. I didn’t catch his name, so for the time being I shall call him the Couch Man. That is where I met him. He is one groovy and comfortable fellow. A very good listener, and warm. I should like to have warmth as one of my own characteristics, so I hung out with him for a while. He had a great deal of knowledge about stuff. He was full of it! He looked after little Finn; was good with the children. And after they all went to bed he shared a beer with Mick. That pretty soon put them to sleep and that was the end of that. What a funny fellow to have around.
Sharing a beer
Snoozing
