As I sit to type this, hubby has just left for the train to start his first day at QCA campus at South Bank, Brisbane. My sweet bubby is asleep, one teen is at school, and another is procrastinating vaccing her bedroom floor. The house is lovely and quiet. I am savouring this moment with a cuppa, and you guys :)
The past few days have been just craaaaayzeee! We had a dose of cyclone panic. A category 5 cyclone sounded terrifying. I was PMS'ing hard core, very emotional and highly offended by whiny parents who had their kids home another day due to school closures while others up north faced losing everything. I was also afraid of the possible damage high winds may have on our home- Kingscliff sustained significant damage a little over a decade ago from a severe storm. Hubby was being his overly cautious self and insisted we have enough non perishable food should the predicted back lash hit us. We had flood warnings, a low depression causing our own rain before the cyclone fall out hit, and I also had a long awaited cosmetic tattoo appointment on Saturday I wasn't sure I was going to make it too due to the weather.
Hubby has been gutted to discover (as have I) that after being told that his past 3 years of Tafe study would knock a year and a half off his uni degree, that that just isn't the case. So, 1.5 years of study looks to be 3 after all. Today- he will know for sure, but it is still disappointing, and does change a lot of plans. And cost way more money.
My sweet bubby has taken another huge leap in her development and that has resulted in the cot base needing to be lowered and the purchasing of a large, soft floor rug to soften the blow to her little noggin when her daddy and mumma can't throw cushions down quickly enough. She no longer wants to be contained in her round and round stationary walker. She is also highly frustrated at her lack of mobility. She is crawling a few paces, then flops down in frustration, or stands at the lounge, only to crack it she can't yet climb up. Adorable, but hectic!
Here is my bubby, pre- cot base lowering. She was having the best time grabbing all the nappies. Too cute!
I did make it to my eyebrow appointment. Hubby was horrified when he first saw them- which gutted me. They were thick. I contacted the gorgeous Lesley of PMU just to assure my hubby that when the swelling subsides, I would no longer look like Groucho Marx. A few days later, he is thrilled! I love love love my new look! I want to wear bright clothes again, purchased red lippy- something I haven't worn in forever, feel more confident and my creative, young at heart self again. New eyebrows are the best boost! It was worth braving a wet, miserable day with swollen creeks and rivers and flood threats looming. The procedure takes a while, but that is largely due to Lesley's professionalism and perfection- something I am grateful for.
I have wanted new brows for years and years. On my liver treatment several years ago, I lost my brows. After years of over-plucking, they were thinning anyway, and never grew back the same. They were very uneven, sparse and needed constant drawing in to complete. I was over it! That isn't a problem anymore though :) Photo's soon, I promise- when the healing is complete :)
Now that I don't have a backlog of washing, I may actually be able to spend some time planning meals again. But for now, take a look at the past few days...
A stormy sunrise taken on the weekend. haven't seen much morning sun these past several days.
Taking time to appreciate the little things, like this simple flower covered in raindrops. Gratitude really does set the tone of each day.
Our local beach, taken Sunday at noon. Looking a little worse for wear after the rain, king tides and wind.
A cloudy, dark, humid morning greets.
My typical lunch these past few days...a rye wrap filled with heaps of veg, and here, a piece of my salmon slice.
Mondays family dinner night: Homemade satay dipping sauce, chicken skewers, minted lamb sticks, grilled eggplant skewers, and salad with eggplant added as well. So good!
Last night's Mexican meal night was Taco Bowls. It was simple, but wowed the fam. I didn't eat it, but they loved it :)
Simply heat an oven to 180 C, lightly oiled an upturned muffin tray, place a tortilla between the cups, bake for 10-15 mins and set aside.
Fill with lightly seasoned, cooked mince and fresh corn...
Top that with chopped tomato, avocado and cheese. Grill to melt cheese...
Then top that with a large dollop of sour cream and taco sauce.
I will leave you lovely people with that. I now have to go and prepare for my beautiful German daughter, Babette's return. My non teen is picking her up tomorrow morning, and we are all just a bit excited! She found her way into our hearts and lives during her stay, and to have her come back to visit is the best feeling. I can't wait to hear all about her adventures, including her recent volunteer work in Nepal. And taste some Nepalese recipes! Who knows what will find its way onto my next post!
Until next time, thanks for reading :)
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