This photo of my Dad & my daughter was taken a couple of days ago - they're standing on 'our' beach just near my parent's house in the Eastern Cape
Phew, I can say that having 2 children now instead of 1, increases the workload about .... three times ?! Hat's off to all those Mum's (and Dads too, of course !) out there who have more than 2 kids ! (How do you all cope ?!)
The good news is that the baby is doing well and has gained another .300 gm's this week. He is exactly 1 month old today - time has flown ! I am so glad that it is not this time last month, when he was just about to be (unknown at the time) admitted to Neo Natal ICU & we still had that whole 'nightmare time' ahead of us ...... (as they say 'nothing bad lasts forever')
To those of you who've sent me emails (or replied to replies of mine) I'm sorry I haven't received them yet as they have all gone to my home email address on the farm - they're on my computer there and I will read them all, and reply to them, when I get home. At the moment I'm planning on returning sometime around the 20th of July, but as nothing usually goes according to plan here in Africa (!!) that could change.
In the meantime, my husband tells me that things are fine on the farm and that he is keeping busy with the harvesting (and eating lots of beef mince - which I find rather odd, considering that the only beef mince I left in the freezer was for the cats - but I won't ask any questions !)
The staff are apparently all awaiting our return, Justin is quite anxious that we return soon (!) and the gardeners are really missing our daughter who usually follows them around during the day & 'helps' them with raking, watering etc ! Maxie has grown so much in the past 2 months (yes, we've been gone for 2 months - I can't believe it) & I can't wait to see her (and all the other animals) again soon.
The staff are apparently all awaiting our return, Justin is quite anxious that we return soon (!) and the gardeners are really missing our daughter who usually follows them around during the day & 'helps' them with raking, watering etc ! Maxie has grown so much in the past 2 months (yes, we've been gone for 2 months - I can't believe it) & I can't wait to see her (and all the other animals) again soon.
I miss Tanzania, I miss the farm and I miss my life there but I know that it is only temporary and that at the moment I'm in the best place I could possibly be for the time being.
I hope to do some more posts soon on the Eastern Cape, so watch this space !
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Hope you all will soon be together. It must be difficult being away from home and your family.
Hi Lynda,enjoy the rest,I cannot believe you are 'gone' two months.All things happen in their own time and I am delighted baby is gaining weight and strength.
Best wishes
You are a very wise and patient woman. It will all work out for the best.
Great photo of your Dad and Daughter.
What a lovely photo of your dad and your daughter, Lynda. Your parents must be loving having you guys around and you are lucky to have them to stay with!! Best to all.
Glad the bub is improving. I wonder what your husband is feeding the cats.
The baby is doing well - hurrah!! All those people are missing you back on the farm - and I have to say I am missing them too, especially Justin, I hope his shop is still going well - and your husband is eating lots of beef mince. I muffled a snort of laughter when I read that, but I promise I won't ask him about it...... :-)
Ms Soup
Hi Lynda, just wanted to drop in and say hello. Don't be in too big of a hurry to get back home. I know you miss it, but at least you have your Mom with you now to help you out. :o)
Boy the time has flown by. How special to have this extra time with your parents.
Just come for a visit. Glad to hear that you and your children are good. I've been to South Africa, it's nice to be on the extreme south of the world, but you are right, you have to miss a lot Tanzania, if I was in your shoes the same! Big kiss, and come back soon in the wonderful Masai land.
Francesca
Great to hear that baby is doing well, sending good vibes that you can return home soon, two months is indeed a long time for you to have been away.
Haha @ cat mince, Bless him :o)
Looking forward to catching up when you are finally home and settled.
TTFN
Wendy xxx
Hi Lynda;) I've been away from my comp and missed this post. Sorry! (Happy "2 months baby!" Well done on weight gain. With a mommy like yours, you cannot but help to thrive!) What a precious memory photo of your dad and daughter, Lynda. LOL at the beef mince... I'm sure all are missing you in Tanzania. You will have such a warm welcome and no prob with the baby: the people of Africa LOVE babies and you'll have many helping hands there. For now enjoy the blessed unity you have with your parents at that idyllic spot they live in. Hugs and warmest love Jo xxx
Thanks, everyone ! Yes, I think the cat's mince story is quite funny & I do wonder what the cats are eating .... hopefully the case of imported chicken liver pate which I bought for my hubby as a treat a while ago ?!(& Justin is under 'secret' instructions to feed to the cats 'in case of emergency' !)
Hi Lynda, it seems all is going well, but I know you are anxious to get back home. Love the picture of your dad and your daughter. That's the first time I had seen a picture of her. Stay well, and rest all you can.
Hi Lynda, congrats with the new born son! I haven't been reading here for a while and played catch-up with all the news and postings. I actually expected you to be back in Tanzianie already, but I see things are not going according to plan. The little one's grandparents must be delighted ;)
I am delighted for you that the baby is gaining in weight. That is awesome news.
Stunning pics.
Thanks CLARA & EMIL thanks for those comments ;) hope to pop past your blogs soon, too .......
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