Today we woke up in Swellendam and had a lovely day. We babysat! Adrian and Stacey went out for a couple of hours in the morning. While they were out, I got to change Elsie’s nappy for the first time – I think it is 25 years since I last changed a nappy! It very quickly all comes back; you change so many of them during motherhood, it’s hard to forget!
In the afternoon I did a little work. Adrian’s Dad visited which was good. Mike finds him so interesting to speak to. Then he left. Stacey fed Elsie and then she and Adrian went for a walk. Elsie and I hung out and then while I showered (long, hot lingering shower), Mike had a stint of entertaining her with her toys. She started showing signs of being tired, so I put her down to sleep and as she was dropping off Adrian and Stacey arrived home.
So this time we tried something different in that we left Swellendam just before sunset. We’ve not done this before – we’ve usually stayed two nights and left early the next day, but we are not sure when Elsie will wake in the morning and don’t want to wake A&S up to say goodbye. Also, it means only leaving the cat for one night. Stuart is around to feed her but when it’s cold, she likes to be inside with us. When summer comes that may change. We left Swellendam at 5-38pm and arrived home at 8-30. It included a stop to buy milk.
Swellendam is lovely. It’s so quiet and beautiful. Tree-lined streets…
And beautiful sunsets.
It’s a lovely lifestyle they have there. The best attraction is my grand-daughter – my beautiful, cute, adorable Elsie and her clever parents!
#760 of my 1000 thanks is that I got to lap up the peace and quiet and serenity of Swellendam and hug those most dear.
And now we are home. Tomorrow is my final rest day (of four) before I scoot back to gym. It’s been quite interesting resting my body. I didn’t realise I had pushed myself quite so far. I have had some unexpected aches and pains and twitches and stitches. On Wednesday I just felt I had done too much. Thursday was very strange not going. I actually got dressed ready to go, but changed my mind at the last-minute. If your body tells you to slow down, do. It felt as if I was bunking class! I’m feeling much better now and by Monday I should be back to normal.
Psalm 56:4
I praise God for what He has promised. I trust in God so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?
These are the days.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂