Sunshine

Today is the 2nd day in a row of sun. It's the longest we've had this much steady sun in a very long time.  We prayed for rain, and we got it... but now we're all grateful for some sunshine.  With the sun has come warmth, and finally the feeling of a typical summer here in Piet Retief. 

My family and friends in the US often ask me "what's the temperature there?"  After 10-11 years I've gotten used to what 20degrees C means, vs 20degrees F.  But, on any given day, it's been just a guess, "around 70 maybe...?"  On my parents' last visit here they brought me a gift- an inside/outside temperature reader, in F (so I didn't have to convert for them, and probably b/c there wasn't an option for one in C at Wal-Mart ;) )!  I have really enjoyed it and often been surprised at how close or how far off my guesses have been.

Something strange, however, has happened to the outside reader.  It has simply disappeared.  It went missing once and we found it in a puddle. The kids had decided it was a good toy to play with.  After a miraculous drying out and healing period, with new batteries the outside reader was up and running once again. But after sometime it disappeared. We asked the kids if they'd seen it, and they assured us that they had absolutely NOT played with it THIS TIME!  The funny thing is, wherever the reader is, it's somewhere shady and cool. For the most part it's cooler "outside" than it is in the house. For example, today's inside temp reads 82, but outside it's only 71.  I grew up in southern New Hampshire, and as a result (I guess) I prefer the 71 to the 82, and I'd much rather be outside in 71degree weather than inside where it's 82!  But, for now, only the little gadget is enjoying that luxury. 

In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the sunshine anyway!

Until next time...

Intro

I've tried this once before, mmmm.... about 4 years ago I think, and I didn't turn out to well. Blogging that is.  I guess I didn't have enough confidence in what I had to say, or confidence that anyone would want to listen. I still don't, but it's OK this time.


This time I just need an outlet for my thoughts more than anything else, and if you want to comment on them, well that's fine by me.

Since time is already against me (I have to go pick up my daughters from school in less than 60 seconds) I thought I'd just quickly set out this first post and see what happens... see if I can actually send the thing to post and see if it really does!


My name is Christen and I'm 34yrs old. I am American but have been living, and have legal residence in, South Africa for the past 11 years.  I'm married to the best man in the world and over the last 10 years we've popped out 3 of the most beautiful children to ever walk the planet.  More on them another time.

I have no profession and no training.  I'm doing what I always wanted to do- I'm a wife and a mom, and I absolutely LOVE it.

Today is Lily's 2nd day at preschool (she's 3). When I picked her up last week she said "Mumma, WHAT are you doing here?"  As if to say- MOM!!!! I don't want to go home!  I'm interested to see her reaction today. ;)

Until later....


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