Instant Family

Well I have been very busy these past few weeks, mostly learning what it is like to be a step mum. My partner Daz has five children, ranging in age from nine to nineteen.
Lately the eldest three have been around dad lots. Therefore I have found myself a parent to teenagers: instant family.

Three weeks ago Daz's eldest daughter arrived on the door step with her boyfriend from Melbourne (where they are currently living). They had no where to stay and Megan wanted to spend time with her daddy.
So for 23 days they stayed here. I had no idea how much looking after two teenagers take. How much money, time and energy goes into keeping them. It was worse when other brothers and sisters arrived. I have a deeper understanding of parenthood, and what parents go through. I have learned more than I could have imagined, especially about myself.
I am glad I get along well with the three children I have met. Hopefully I will get along as well with the younger two.

It's funny I never expected to be a step mum. I knew that Daz had five children, and I excepted that a long time ago. I however hadn't realised that I would be called a step mum, or treated as such. I thought that I would be more of a friend. Dealing with adults, not a maternal figure dealing with children. I didn't think I would learn and grow so much, or that they could teach me so much.
I'm very grateful to have these children in my life.

A Wonderful Night

I have just came home from such a wonderful night. My baby took me out for tea, then we went for a drive. First we went up above the city and looked down over the entire place. It was an amazing site. I had forgotten just how small Launceston is.

We stopped by the water, but there was people there so we moved on. Then my baby drove us all the way to the other side of town, which if you know Launceston is not very far!

We drove down to the casino and went for a walk around the golf course, fountains, and the man-made lake. We talked and walked, and discussed what it would be like to be wealthy. Watched the wallabies jumping over the greens, and the possums climbing the trees. It was such a beautiful place, and so large. It is hard to believe that it is so close to the city.

Then we wondered back to the car, and drove towards home, with my baby pointed out features, and showing me things as we went. We both watched a massive shooting star (or more technically; grit from space colliding with air molecules high up in the sky at very high speed) as we drove. It was magickal, and inspiring.

My night was so wonderful, I enjoyed it so very much that I just had to share it with you all. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful caring man. Thank you babe.

I hope everyone in the world has a wonderful moment in their day/night too. Even if only for a brief second.