Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day.......

Since these are the only flowers I'm likely to see today I thought I'd share them with you all!

Valentines Day isn't something we've ever 'done'

In some ways I'm glad really

A few people struggling with it today,

mostly PK friend and colleague,

He lost his wife to cancer two years ago tomorrow,
Valentines Day was a day PK looked forward to - he was always buying his wife flowers, but especially on Valentines Day.....
He has still ordered some, and will take them out to the cemetary.....
I can't imagine how he must be feeling......
Valentines Day today, the Anniversary of her death tomorrow......
He will be in my thoughts for sure.

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It is very quiet here this morning......

Small Man has gone to school....
he was a nervous wreck.....
a good dose of Rescue Remedy, and then a friend waiting to meet him (which he wasn't expecting) helped soothe the nerves all round.....

Z16 said as we pulled away from the school "God he's cute isn't he Mum"....
he sure is......
and brave today......but he's done it........and I'm very proud that he's tried........

Z16 has his first day of VET (vocational course) - he's doing Information Technology, it's a 1 year certificate course in being a nerd! He he!
He would think that was very amusing!
Gorgeous nerd he is.......

Big A had a 'bad' afternoon yesterday, all a bit technical but he made a mistake without realising it, it's all good now it was just one of those things - but he was rattled for sure "sick in the guts" was his description.
He is so diligent and switched on (handy for a sparky!) usually, so would be beating himself up more than anyone else could.

He received a letter the other day to say that his 'Capstone test' (the test he needs to do so he's qualified) is in March - OMG - that'll be a stressful lead up I just know it. And then it will be done, and he'll have his ticket - assuming he will pass which he said not many people do first time.

Considering he was top of his class at TAFE (studying for five - six hours per night after school will get you that result!),
Has won Apprentice Of The Year out of all electrician AND all of the fitter & turner apprentices working where he does every year - I think he'll be fine!

I am glowing with pride,

for Big A - and his ambition and courage to take on an apprenticeship at his age, and do so well,

for Z16 - for what he has overcome, to get where he is now

for Small Man - for the journey he has faced over the last two years, and the journey ahead of him, and finding the strength within to try.......

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So now I am whirlwinding through this house washing/dishwasher/dryer (I know, it's cheating but I have a bit to catch up on!) and then I may give myself permission to hit the op-shop!

Have a good day all,
don't forget it's just another day,
and tomorrow is another one,

G
xx