March Update

Despite the cold and freezing weather we did have a good March! Boys loved Red Nose day and we did talk about all those children who have so little and how we could help more.

Zac got in the spirit tooo!

At school we had a fantastic School Assembly where Reuben's class has produced a fantastic display of their created toys and Reuben has made from scratch all by himself a brilliant spaceship with cotton wool clouds it was cool well for me and my Mr. Smith we were very proud that he did it all himself and was so confident.

Reuben and his buddy Noah having a little moment of fun while someone else was talking I have to say he was so funny so confident and so excited to show off his ROBOTic moves when dancinig etc.

And then just Monday the 25th March he showed me his super wobbly tooth (to my surptise the bottom one not the dark grey one at the top which dentist said will be first one to get out) so well, we went swimming and just as he was getting ready to get in the water he decided to put his goggles in his mouth and somehow managed to end up with the bleeding mouth ...no tooth.....which meant I had to quicky find water to wash his mouth out and then find that damn tooth...because what would the toothfairy say?! I resorted to saying she will understand but just as I finally was thinking well will make up our own kind of story I found the lost tooth at Swimming right by the pool. So we had the tooth and the fairy came and gave gim two 1 pund coins....so now we are broke:))

It was cool to watch Reuben showing off his tooth to Zac! He:)) How interesting Zac here looks like he was ready to steal it but what he really said was: Reuen WOWOWOWOW:)))

Its hardly believable is it?! Yeah we had snow and some more snow....and that after I managed to do my gardens up early March when we had fab weather (to the point that end of march seemed to take us to believe to wear T shirts ) but noooo we are back in snow suits....and its a shock to the system. I am looking out my garden and I see iceicles and I freeze.

All in all we had a bad school term Reuben has missed twice a good week of school  and seems Reuben has been very ill. Everywhere there is viruses and illnesses and it feels so strange but just keeps bugging us. Both boys have been good and took it in their strive but I am really fed up and need "spring" I want to be able to sit in the garden and enjoy some sunshine and the boys to enjoy their scooters and bikes and all.

Having been ill Reuben has worked very hard both in his maths and spellings. I can see he is now getting the reading bit and although he still prefers to do something creative he does also like to read....

His favourite thing of all right now is animals (and we have to play him videos from National Geographic you tube and NINJAs....)

We are currently looking forward to see MAMA and TATA who are gona spend two weeks with us for Easter. Its been a very difficult year already with Zac having a full on operation and then Reuben being ill.Jonathan works long hours and pretty far from here and I have also started work.... a lot of changes and the boys have really taken it into their strives. I am thankful for my two boys to God and I am nothing but content....I love you Reuben more than I can ever ever describe I really hope you can feel my love always and forever.

 

Mothering Sunday!

 Incredibly proud today! Not only because I have never imagined to be a mum yet alone two times....but because today (and for the past week) I have been able to reflect of just how blessed I AM! Admittedly, I never really wanted to be a mum to start with (there are many reasons behind it and most of them are nothing to do with me being selfish believe me) and then one day it dawned on me WHY NOT?! and thats the story of Reuben. And in many ways LOVE brought him into this world. I am incredibly blessed....for although I have never ever imagined what motherhood is really like.....I have survived it and enjoyed it a lot. And now looking back at the many sleepless nights and the terribly active child he was (and still is) the massive challanges his little life threw into our married life and family life....it was all worth it! And he remains all that and so much more. I love this particulat age because he is now able to argue and to hold a point:)) - and we can see his personality and character developping so well.

 Here Reuben (Ninja) is telling his class....with the help of a wonderful lady his story that he worked hard to make. Its all about Ninja visiting the zoo...

 During Half Term we had aunty Ellie and cousin Maria here and they shared many many happy moments....He has picked up a new hobbie that of Stamp collecting and here they are sorting through for different countries. He is massively facinated with ATLAS's. World Maps, Countries, Cities and off course needs to know what animals live in which part of the world.

 Aunty Ellie was cuddled and kissed and loved...thats my boy. He understands how distance works....and does have one wish...that everyone from Slovakia, Romania (our close relatives) and some from Canada will come and live here close bye because one thing he misses is cousins and aunties who can spoil him...and be his playmates.

 But Thank God we do have granny....Reuben loves granny a lot. He does ask for her and often if need to run errands or shop he asks if Granny could babysit. Granny loves it too...here they are trying to sort out his new LEGO stickers book.....

 Before bedtime...Reuben practices some Grafic Designes while brother Zac does read a book outloud....:)) I think he loves his little brother a lot even though right now he wishes his little brother would be dead...cause he can get terribly annoying. I know he loves his brother as often he sits down and talk to him...explains him things and cuddles him even.

 It was sooo good to see London twice this last few weeks and despite the weather they had enjoyed seeing again the many attractions....they scooted around happily and showed cousin Maria the London sightings:))

 Yes this is South Bank and as you can see Reuben (forever ready for an adventure) is truley in the bubble world...embracing it fully...same for his brother....and aunty Ellie and Maria too!!!

 We had a few parties too...this one is the last one we attended....Reuben was asked to be a superhero and here he is as Mr. Incredible (which he is....)
I particularly like this one....he is soooo sooo up for his party!

NOw remember I was telling you about this surprise Valentine Day card from a gorgeous girl?! She is the beautifull EVA the one that stole his heart for now. He is a bit shy but he does love her really. I think she is truley beautiful and you only gotta see her how lovley and serious she is....She will be a good influence on him thats for sure. I know its early days but I am so flad good relationships are being established.....I hope they will be friends for a long long time....!!

 

And back to that feeling that I never thought I'd expetience of MOTHERHOOD it is true that nothing compares to it. That one does never get to comprehend it as its really not something you can unless you are blessed to be a mum. I am sorry for all those times I have casted judgement or pretend to understand or know motherhood before I become a mum. I am glad and thankful to God for my two cherubs and although its incredibly challenging....its worth every little tear, every little scrape of the heart and every every heavenly moment showered with kisses, hugs and enormous feelings of being loved and loving til you burst!!

 

I want to take a moment to thank the incredible GODMOTHERS of my son Reuben, Cheryl Bartlett and Tina Salter for being incredible friends and great support in being a mum. Thank you for overlooking my shortcommings and for letting me be the mum I should be!

 

And finally THANKS to my mum who has been THE MOTHER that sacrificed, loved and cared in such a way that did not hold me down but set me free to be who I was intended to be and did not ever discourage me when I failed or got it wrong, I am one blessed person thats for sure but I am an even more BLESSED MOTHER and the BIGGEST THANKS goes to GOD. The giver and sustainer of all LIFE!