He has been loving climbing the different levels of difficulty at Chameleons rock. He is the youngest to have climbed the ‘easy’ ‘difficulty’ and ‘extreme’. He also did all three on the same day.

Yesterday he took part in the competition and won! He climbed the fastest in his age group. I’m super proud of my very own spiderman.

I’m proud that my kids don’t quit.

I’m proud that my kids try even though success is not guaranteed.

I’m proud that they take part.

My kids rock.  Seriously.

Quintus took part in the javelin event.  It’s the first time their age group could take part in this. After three failed attempts, I could see he was feeling upset. He didn’t quit though.  He went up and threw that javelin one more time.  That time he did it so well!  Even IF he didn’t have ONE successful throw, not one that counted, I would still be proud.  Proud that he stood tall and kept on trying.  This child has SUCH an amazing heart.  I just love him.  Love him, the person, not just because he is my son.

Today Jason took part in the 1 200 meters.  Even though he was worried that he would be last, he still ran.  Even though he isn’t fit at the moment, he still ran  AND he did better than he expected! After that, there was the short distances.  80 and 100 meters.  Jay is not a short distance athlete.  He was chosen to do it though and he did his best. HIS best and that makes me proud. 

Then it was Zander’s turn to run.  Oh man, it’s so sweet to watch the little ones run.  I just love it.  He did well!  I’m so proud of him.  LOVED the smile on his face as he ran.

What makes me MOST proud of my boys?  The way they are proud of each other.

My mom got me one for Christmas and wow…it works lol  I just couldn’t see the point of one before, since I have a computer, laptop, Samsung tablet and Samsung phone….why would I need a diary that I actually have to write in!? 

Apparently I do.  I use it just for the kids’ stuff and my own.  Nothing work related and I feel in charge of my life again. 

Simple, just a book.

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Grade 4 is going much better than Jason expected. I’m so happy for him.  He was very worried but has said that he loves Grade 4 every day since going back to school.

Zander has adjusted so well.  He has made friends already and he is actually playing at his friends’ house at the moment.

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I had my cholesterol tested today.  I have been wanting to do that for ages but I was too scared haven’t gotten around to doing it.  Years ago my cholesterol was extremely high but I never did go to the doctor to get medicine.  Well, pleasantly surprised I was!  It is a tad higher than normal but nothing to be worried about!  Winner.

I finally made an appointment for my hand.  The previous operation was all but a success.  Let’s hope this doctor can help.  Also have an appointment with an ENT in Pretoria that will hopefully finally sort out these ears of mine.

Now just to find a good doctor for Quintus and I’m good to go!

I love the fact that Zander will be with the same grade R teacher as his brothers were.

I love that they could go tonight and meet their teacher, see the classroom, friends and play area.

This will make tomorrow so much easier. Both on him and mommy! I can’t believe my “baby”is in big school now.  At least he still asks for kisses in front of ask his friends.

I hope that every moment he spends in the play area will only be fun.

And when he doesn’t have a perfect day, I hope he remembers that his brothers are right there…..