Cj and Sam on the first day of school
This is Cj’s first school experience, and she’s adjusting as well as she possibly can. Today finished her second week, and her present tactic is to decide during the drive to town whether or not she’ll cry.
Yesterday, the choice was a no. Today she informed me that she would cry, but not for very long. She does ask at least 10 times while we’re on the road if I will pick her up when school is out, but with reassurance … and me being there every day, of course … she’s learning to trust that school is a day thing that comes to an end when Mom shows up.
Sam is thrilled to be back, in a new class and with old friends. He has such a love of learning that every day is fun and satisfying for him. He’s reading well now, and that’s making him happy, as he’s determined to read all the Harry Potter books and Lord of the Rings before he’s seven. We’ll see about that, but he’s well on his way.
He had a bit of an issue with some newer kids insisting that’s he’s Chinese, but has now informed them all proudly that he was born in Cambodia AND is also Seychellois, British and American, an “international kid”!
On other fronts, I’m working on a couple of stories, trying to gear myself up to doing the “write a novel in November” thing for NaBloPoMo squared, and doing my best to figure out which car I should buy, since I soon will need one of my own. The choices here aren’t wide-ranging, but I’m getting some excellent advice from good friends and should have all the info I need and a decision made soon. It would be easier if I cared what I drive, but as long as the thing starts when I turn the key and gets me from A to B I’m completely unfazed by model, color and all the other blah, blah involved. Of course, Cj wants a pink one.
Amazingly, life goes on, and it’s not half bad these days. Well, it’s about 50/50, and that’s one hell of a lot better than it was a few months ago.
While I’m at it, I’d like to take this space to thank all of you who have sent such wonderful support my way. I love you all, even … maybe even especially … those I will never meet in person but who care so much over great distances. You have helped me more than you can even know, and my appreciation is deep and lifelong.
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Sandra,
Seychelloise who really enjoys reading your posts. Loved the picture of the kids on their first day of school. Brings me back to my childhood. How I wish my American born kids here had had that experience. I so treasure my growing up in Seychelles, more so the older I get. Your kids are adorable- you are doing such an awesome job. Maybe on one of my rare visits I’ll have the honor of saying hello in person. Can’t wait to show my kids the country of their ancestors…palmiste, granite rocks, octopus on the reef, gateau piment, Clock Tower, l’horloge, chauve souris…etc. etc… OK..I’m getting homesick now…
Thanks for the space….you rock Sandra!
Always glad to hear from you and know that you are still kicking. I guess I qualify as one of those people who will probably never meet you, but still thinks of you and hopes you are feeling better each day. I have been out of the cyber loop myself…not posting anywhere very much. But I still lurk and check in on things from time to time. My vote is with CJ…go for the pink car.
Sandra,
I am so glad you are turning a corner, no matter what you are driving.
Deb
Cj and Sam look wonderful. How is it possible that Cj is going to school? Is she at Sam’s school? How big they have gotten.
I will get to visit you one day!
Lisa s.
Thanks, Deb, Scraps and Esme! And, yes, Lisa, the kids have grown, and so fast. Cj is in the International School with Sam, so he keeps an eye out for her and gives her hugs when he sees her on the playground. None of that “ignore the little sister” stuff for him, thankfully.
A visit? Yes, please. That would be wonderful. I can just see Cj and Ella playing and driving Sam crazy, although he’s be loving it. And the beach time we can have with the kids! It would be great. Not to mention the conversations you and I would spend hours enjoying.
S
Don’t count me out yet! I’m still looking forward to a pitcher or two of Margaritas on the porch 🙂
Never seen you but love you like a sister –
Lisa
Glad to see you back in the blogosphere! The children look adorable. I’m glad to hear Sam looks out for his sister.
Why does your commute back and forth to school take so long, or were you just being funny?? Just curious.
I’m excited that you are doing a book! I will get the first copy!
Hang in there!
Dee
I’ll be in and out of blogland, but will do my best, and my kids ARE adorable. How I got so lucky, I will never know.
Not kidding about the commute. It really is 4 hours out of every day, and that is taking a toll. I live in the far south of the island and the kids’ school is in town … Victoria, the only town … and that’s just how long the trip takes.
The book is done and selling well locally. I now need to find the time to set it up to be able to sell online. I need an extra 6 hours added to each day. Can you arrange that, Dee?
Hanging in, I am. In fact, things are looking up more daily and I spend a lot of time now smiling.
S
Snif….I fall into the “met you before” catagory….
I’m glad you’re writing more often now and I’m looking forward to reading your work.
Your kids are so funny and smart. CJ just cracks me up. I’m sorry, but I don’t think a pink car would look good on you. I’m sure CJ is pretty in pink though.
I know you’re busy, but how about a little more blogging for those of us who love to hear about your life and how you are doing? Anything new going on?